La Guajira Desert 7-Day Tour

Manaure, Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas and Nazareth are the main destinations of this 7-day tour through the best of the La Guajira desert!

Description

Day 1: Riohacha - Manaure - Wayúu ranch

At 8:00 am, pickup will be from a designated meeting point in Riohacha to Manaure's beaches for lunch. In the afternoon, a visit to a Wayúu ranch will provide insights into their traditions and lifestyle. A bonfire on the beach will conclude the day with dinner at Manaure accommodation.

Day 2: Manaure - Los Flamencos Sanctuary - 'Ruta de la Sal'

After breakfast, the day includes visits to the salt piles of Manaure and the salt factory complex, followed by a drive to Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary. A salt massage will be included. The excursion will conclude with dinner in Manaure.

Day 3: Manaure - Cabo de la Vela

Breakfast at 8 am before heading to Cabo de la Vela, passing through Uribia. Upon arrival, lunch and time at Pilón de Azúcar beach will follow. Dinner will be served at Cabo de la Vela accommodation.

Day 4: Cabo de la Vela - Punta Gallinas

Post-breakfast, travel to Punta Gallinas includes stops at notable desert sites. At Punta Gallinas, lunch, a visit to Taroa dunes, and sunset viewing at the lighthouse will be on the agenda. Dinner will follow at Punta Gallinas accommodation.

Day 5: Punta Gallinas - Nazareth

The day begins with breakfast before swimming at Taroa Beach, then traveling to Nazareth for lunch and an afternoon at Macuira Natural National Park. Dinner will take place at the Punta Gallinas hotel.

Day 6: Nazareth

After breakfast, explore Nazareth's lush vegetation and impressive waterfalls. The day includes lunch, then a visit to a desert location before dinner and rest at Nazareth accommodation.

Day 7: Nazareth - Riohacha

Departure after breakfast in Nazareth, returning to the meeting point in Riohacha to conclude the tour.

Accommodation

The tour includes 6 nights of full board accommodation in:

Manaure: Hotel Manaure Dorado or similarCabo de la Vela: Restaurante y Hospedaje Glamar or similarPunta Gallinas: Hospedaje y Restaurante Alexandra or similarNazareth: Hotel Mulamana or similar

Booking allows selection of sleeping arrangements:

Private or shared bedroom, subject to availabilityHammock on an outdoor terrace

Meeting point

During booking, select one of the following meeting points:

Almirante Padilla International AirportRiohacha Terminal de Transportes