Tatacoa Desert Day Trip

The Valley of the Ghosts, the Cuzco Labyrinth, the Astronomical Observatory... Explore the Tatacoa Desert's secrets on this excursion.

Description

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up at your hotel in Neiva and drive to the Tatacoa Desert, approximately an hour away.

Before reaching the desert, we will stop in Villavieja for a Colombian coffee and a short boat ride on the Magdalena River to observe local fauna. Following this, we will take a guided tour of the town and visit the Paleontological Museum.

Next, we will enter the desert, hiking through its striking orange landscape, including the Valley of the Ghosts, the Valley of the Xilopalos, and the Strait of the Señoritas. We will swim in a pool in the desert fed by local springs, followed by a meal featuring Colombian gastronomy.

In the afternoon, we will explore the Cuzco Labyrinth, wandering through mud formations reaching 20 meters (65 feet) tall. We will conclude our exploration by watching the sunset.

At night, we will visit the Astronomical Observatory to view stars, planets, and constellations in a clear sky, guided by expert astronomers for an enhanced stargazing experience.

After 13 hours of travel, we will return you to your hotel in Neiva, completing the tour.