The Best of La Guajira
Price per person from US$646

The Best of La Guajira

From
US$646
From
US$646

Description

A Caribbean region known for its desert landscapes, extensive beaches, and the cultural richness of the Wayuu people. Its identity incorporates ancestral traditions reflected in handicrafts, gastronomy, and cultural expressions connected to the territory. The region also preserves coastal ecosystems and natural settings where the desert meets the Caribbean Sea

ITINERARY

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Trip summary
2 Adults
Nights 3
This idea includes
Destinations 1
Accommodations 1

Day 1. La Guajira- Arrival in Riohacha and Wayuu Experience

Upon arrival at Almirante Padilla International Airport in Riohacha, reception and assistance at the airport to board the vehicle and private transfer to the hotel (depending on the location and arrival time). Afterwards, transfer to a Wayuu community to learn about aspects of its culture through a talk, traditional dance presentation, tasting of “Frichi” or fried goat, a tour of the ranchería, and a visit to the area where handicrafts are made and sold.

Includes: Private transportation and assistance in Spanish at the airport. Professional tourism guide in Spanish only for the visit to the Wayuu community.

Does not include: Lunch, tips and unspecified expenses.

Notes: If assistance or professional tourism guide service in other languages is required, additional supplements apply according to the language requested. Please review the corresponding rates.

Day 2. La Guajira – Manaure Salt Flats, Uribia and Cabo de la Vela

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 5:30 a.m. to Cabo de la Vela in 4x4 vehicles. During the journey, we will visit the Manaure Salt Flats and Uribia, including Plaza Colombia, and make a stop at the wind farm. We will continue to Cabo de la Vela to visit Jepira, Cerro Kaimaichi or Pilón de Azúcar, Punta Arcoíris and the beaches in the area. Traditional lunch in Cabo de la Vela and return to the hotel.


Includes: Traditional lunch, private transportation in 4x4 vehicles, professional tourism guide in Spanish.

Does not include: Tips and unspecified expenses.

Notes: If professional tourism guide service in other languages is required, additional supplements apply according to the language requested. Please review the corresponding rates.

Day 3. La Guajira- Beach Day in Mayapo or Visit to the Pink Flamingo Park

Breakfast at the hotel.


Option 1: Beach day in Mayapo. Departure at 08:00 a.m. Mayapo is a coastal area located in the municipality of Manaure, La Guajira. It is characterized by its sandy beaches and the transitional landscape between the desert and the Caribbean Sea. The area offers spaces to enjoy the beach and leisure activities, in an environment characterized by the natural landscapes of the Guajira coast.


Option 2: Visit to the Pink Flamingo Park. Departure at 08:00 a.m. The activity will depend on the presence of migratory birds and weather conditions. If conditions allow, a boat ride on Navío Quebrado Lagoon will be carried out for birdwatching, accompanied by an Afro-descendant person or an Indigenous Wayuu person in Spanish.


Includes: Traditional lunch and shared transportation.

Does not include: Tips and unspecified expenses. Staff accompaniment and professional tourism guide service are also not included.


Notas:


  • The activity option selected must be the same for the entire group and will be defined on Day 1, in coordination with the guide.
  • The visit to the Pink Flamingo Park is subject to the presence of migratory birds.
  • The boat ride on Navío Quebrado Lagoon is subject to weather conditions.
  • The accompaniment during birdwatching at the Flamingo Park will be provided by an Afro-descendant person in Spanish.
  • Bring a change of clothes, swimsuit and towel.
  • If assistance or professional tourism guide service in other languages is required, additional supplements apply according to the language requested. Please review the corresponding rates.

Day 4. La Guajira-Departure Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, private transfer to Almirante Padilla Airport in Riohacha.

Includes: Private transportation.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses, assistance or professional tourism guide service. Air tickets.

Notes: If assistance or professional tourism guide service in other languages is required, additional supplements apply according to the language requested. Please review the corresponding rates.

Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: La Guajira
Day 2: La Guajira
Day 3: La Guajira
Day 4: La Guajira
  • 3 nights of accommodation in a standard room in Riohacha
  • Transfers airport – hotel – airport
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Spanish-speaking guide for the tours mentioned.
  • Experience afternoon at the Ranchería
  • Full-day tour to Cabo de la Vela via Uribía and the Manaure Salt Flats. Including typical lunch.
  • Experience Mayapo Beaches or Pink Flamingos Tour. Including typical lunch.
  • Travel insurance.


  • Domestic or international airfare.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips for porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and personal expenses.
  • Optional excursions offered at the destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments or visits not specified above.
  • 19% VAT on accommodation, exempt for foreign travelers with a migration entry stamp for tourism in Colombia.
  • Hotel Insurance: (Optional), paid per person per night directly at the accommodation.
  • Travel insurance providing broad coverage, including aspects such as illness, accidents, baggage loss, protection of belongings and valuables, trip cancellation, and contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage charges for transfers. Only one suitcase of up to 23 kg per person is included.

Possible accommodations

3 accommodations

Note on accommodation and child policy

  • The quoted rates are subject to change without prior notice due to variations in the exchange rate (TRM), adjustments in supplier rates and/or changes in Colombian legislation related to applicable taxes.
  • Our options start with accommodations in the tourist category. Should a lower category be required, it may be evaluated upon request; however, our priority is to guarantee quality and service through our suppliers, starting from the tourist category.
  • Child rates for accommodation and activities vary depending on the child's age and each supplier's policies. We recommend verifying the conditions at the time of booking.
  • In general, child rates apply to a maximum of two (2) children sharing a room with their parents (2 adults). If one (1) child travels with only one (1) adult, the adult must pay the supplement corresponding to a double room. These conditions may vary by property, so they must be confirmed in each specific case.


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