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2-Day Private Tour to the Tatacoa Desert from Bogotá – Astronomy

By transfers & tours Colombia
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Overview

Discover the unique wildlife and scenery of Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert, the country’s second largest arid zone, during this private two-days trip from Bogotá. Observe the area’s birds, snakes, spiders and ocelots, get the chance to swim in a natural swimming pool in the middle of the desert and discover the starlit sky during the vist of the astronomical observatory.
You have the option to change the natural swimming pool or the tour along the River Magdalena to the Villavieja Paleontological Museum.

Activity location

  • Neiva
    • Neiva, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Neiva
    • Neiva, Colombia

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What's included, what's not

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    Accommodation for one night
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    Professional guide in the desert
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    Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
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    Entrance
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    Medical assistance insurance
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    Food and beverages not mentioned in the tour
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    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Make sure to have sun protection with you
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Start of the Adventure to Tatacoa Desert
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel Oasis
Neiva
Discover the unique fauna and landscape of the Tatacoa Desert in Colombia, the second largest arid zone in the country, during this two-day private trip from Bogotá. Start your journey at 6 a.m. with a van that will look for you until your place of accommodation. Leave Bogotá traveling towards Neiva and the Tatacoa desert in a journey of approximately 7 hours. On the way you will pass through the department of Tolima and its picturesque rice fields. You can also try a typical plate “Lechona” or a local “Tamal” from Tolima.
Villavieja
We will reach the municipality of Villa Vieja where we will start the road to the Tatacoa Desert. This dry region is the second largest arid zone in Colombia after the Guajira peninsula.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
This dry region is the second largest arid zone in Colombia after the Guajira peninsula, and is characterized by two types of rocks with different colors: red rocks in the area near Cuzco, and gray ones in the area near "Los Hoyos". As you discover the desert, check out the local wildlife, including birds, snakes, spiders and ocelots. Even if you do not see any creatures, you will surely enjoy the spectacular landscape of the desert.
Astronomical Observatory Tatacoa
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Have a fun astronomical adventure where you can learn and visualize the night sky in the ideal place.
Day 2: Tatacoa Desert, Boat Tour in Magdalena River and Natural Pool
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included
Malecon del Rio Magdalena
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Today you will start at 8am with a breakfast in your hotel finishing around 9am. After breakfast we will get ready for a boat tour along the River Magdalena. With your professional guide, you will board a boat and start your tour along the longest river in Colombia.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
This dry region is the second largest arid zone in Colombia after the Guajira peninsula, and is characterized by two types of rocks with different colors: red rocks in the area near Cuzco, and gray ones in the area near "Los Hoyos". As you discover the desert, check out the local wildlife, including birds, snakes, spiders and ocelots. Even if you do not see any creatures, you will surely enjoy the spectacular landscape of the desert.
Desierto de la Tatacoa
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Imagine a natural pool in the middle of the desert. The surrounding landscape is stark and barren, and the pool is a vibrant sanctuary.

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    Neiva
    • Neiva, Colombia

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    • Neiva, Colombia

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