5-Day Colombia Adventure: Bogotá & La Macarena Jungle Escape

Description

Caño Cristales - La Macarena, Colombia's natural wonder, is a treasure that no adventurer should miss! With its splendorous beauty and fascinating diversity of colors, this river is much more than a simple body of water; it is a spectacle of nature that dazzles those who contemplate it. Caño Cristales welcomes you with open arms, ready to amaze you with its crystalline waters and vibrant hues. Don't miss the opportunity to explore this natural jewel of South America and immerse yourself in its incomparable beauty!

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4Nights

2Destinations

1Planned accommodations

1Transports

2Activities

ITINERARY

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Trip summary

2 Adults

Nights 4

This idea includes

Destinations 2

Transports 1

Accommodations 1

Activities 2

Day 1. Bogotá - Arrival transfer

Assistance at El Dorado International Airport to get to the hotel, in private transport with a Spanish-speaking driver.

Day 2. Flight to La Macarena – Cristalitos Lookout point

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, assistance at the hotel for transfer to Terminal 2 of El Dorado International Airport to take a charter flight to La Macarena. (The boarding gate will be indicated in the booking confirmation).

Upon arrival in the municipality of La Macarena, located in the department of Meta, assistance from the guides and an introductory talk by local environmental entities (National Parks and Cormacarena).

Transfer to the selected hotel, where a room will be assigned for changing clothes and storing luggage. Then, we will transfer to the Mirador de la Macarena, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the jungle and the landscapes surrounding this natural paradise. Next, we will head to Cristalitos, the charming model of Caño Cristales, where you can admire a miniature representation of the wonderful flora and fauna that inhabits this region. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and accommodation.

Note: The inclusion of lunch on this first day will be subject to the flight arrival time.

Day 3. La Macarena – Serranía de la Macarena National Natural Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning according to the schedule indicated by the environmental authorities. The shared tour will board a boat that will sail for about 20 minutes on the Guayabero River and allow you to appreciate the natural riches of our country: bird watching, wildlife and enjoying the landscape. Once you arrive at the landing point, you will take a 4x4 truck that will transport you to Manantial del Cajuche in approximately 20 minutes, along an unpaved road surrounded by exotic vegetation. Then, you will begin a hike along one of the trails designated by the environmental authorities according to the permit, the carrying capacity, and the physical condition of the visitors. The trail will skirt Caño Cristales, a magical and unique place in the world where nature displays its beauty in the river of five colours, an effect created by the transparent and pure waters of the river that reveal different colours due to the aquatic algae that bloom during a specific time of year (June to November). During the tour, there will be a place and time to enjoy a typical regional lunch, which is given to each visitor at the start of the day wrapped in banana leaves (Fiambre style). Finally, return from Caño Cristales to the municipality of La Macarena following the same protocol as on the way there. Accommodation.

Day 4. La Macarena and Bogota - visit Bajo Lozada, departure and arrival transfer.

Day 4. La Macarena – Bajo Losada – Bogotá

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, we will travel to Bajo Losada for a boat trip of approximately 2 hours. This place is known for being the meeting point between the Guayabero River and the Lozada River. If nature allows it, you can see pink dolphins, which often visit the area. Finally, transfer to the airport to take the return flight to Bogotá.

Assistance at the Bogotá Air Bridge to go to the selected hotel in private transport with a Spanish-speaking driver. Check-in and accommodation.

Day 5. Bogotá – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to El Dorado International Airport in private transport with a Spanish-speaking driver.

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SUMMARY

Day 1: Bogotá

Day 2: Bogotá, La Macarena

Day 3: La Macarena

Day 4: La Macarena, Bogotá

Day 5: Bogotá

Included

1 night's accommodation in Bogotá in a standard room.
2 nights' accommodation in La Macarena in a standard room at the selected hotel.
1 night's accommodation in Bogotá in a standard room.
Private airport-hotel-airport transfers in Bogotá.
Airfare from Bogotá to La Macarena and back. (Subject to change and confirmation at the time of booking).
Internal transport by land and river in shared service.
Full board (from lunch on the first day to the last day, depending on flight arrival and departure times).
Spanish-speaking guide for excursions.
Shared activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
Medical assistance insurance.

Excluded

Taxes and fees (subject to change) must be paid at the time of booking:

- La Macarena airport tax approximately $15,000 COP per person.

- Natural Parks and CORMACARENA entry tax for foreigners approximately $153,000 COP per person.

- City hall tax approximately $65,000 COP per person.

Meals not mentioned above.
Services not specified above. Tips for porters and hotel services. Excess baggage for transfers, only one 23-kilo suitcase per person is allowed.
Unspecified expenses and personal expenses.
Optional excursions offered at the destination.
Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
19% VAT on accommodation, exempt for foreigners who have an immigration entry stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
Hotel insurance: (voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
Travel insurance offering comprehensive coverage, including illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of property and valuables, cancellation of plans and even contingencies related to COVID-19.