
Day Trip to Tatacoa Desert + Stargazing
Get ready to be captivated by a magical sunset in the Tatacoa Desert, the second-largest arid area in Colombia, on this day trip from Villavieja. As night falls, you'll have the chance to see thousands of stars illuminating the vast desert sky!.
- 8 hours
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Get ready to be captivated by a magical sunset in the Tatacoa Desert, the second-largest arid area in Colombia, on this day trip from Villavieja. As night falls, you'll have the chance to see thousands of stars illuminating the vast desert sky!
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Villavieja. From there, we'll set off toward the Tatacoa Desert to embark on an adventure through this unique tropical dry forest, considered one of the best stargazing destinations in the world.
Our first stop will be at the Red Desert, known for its ochre-colored rock formations located in a town called Cuzco. This will be the perfect place for photography.
Afterward, we'll continue our trip to the Gray Desert, where we'll explore the Valle de los Fantasmas (Phantom Valley). We'll wander along a winding path surrounded by dunes with labyrinth-like gullies that plunge as deep as 65 feet (20 meters). As the sun sets, you'll experience a unique landscape.
Next, we'll visit the Desert Oasis natural pool, where you'll have the chance to take a dip and enjoy a refreshing slushy or natural juice.
Lastly, we'll admire the beauty of the celestial dome from the Tatacoa Astronomical Observatory, where you'll learn about constellations, stars, the moon, and other celestial bodies.
After 8 hours of adventure in the Tatacoa Desert, we'll drop you off at your hotel in Villavieja.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup & drop–off
- Transport by bus or minibus
- English–speaking guide
- Slushy or juice
Not included
- Admission ticket to the Desert Oasis natural pool: 10000COP per person
- Admission ticket to the Tatacoa Astronomical Observatory: 10000COP per person