La Guajira Desert 7-Day Tour

Manaure, Cabo de la Vela, Punta Gallinas and Nazareth are the main destinations of this unforgettable 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 at your chosen meeting point in Riohacha, followed by a trip to the beaches of Manaure. Lunch will consist of fish and seafood dishes. In the afternoon, visit a Wayúu ranch to learn about the traditions and lifestyle of the Wayúu, Colombia's largest indigenous group. The day concludes with a bonfire on the beach and dinner at Manaure accommodation.

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

After breakfast, the tour will visit the salt piles of Manaure and enjoy lunch before exploring the salt factory complex. Next, proceed to the Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary for a tour of this biodiverse area, followed by part of the Ruta de la Sal and a salt massage. Dinner and rest at Manaure accommodation.

Day 3: Manaure - Cabo de la Vela

Starting at 8 am with breakfast, the tour will head to Cabo de la Vela, passing through Uribia. After lunch and time at Pilón de Azúcar beach, enjoy a view of the desert and Caribbean. Dinner and rest at Cabo de la Vela accommodation.

Day 4: Cabo de la Vela - Punta Gallinas

Following breakfast, the journey continues to Punta Gallinas, with stops at notable locations. After lunch, visit the impressive Taroa dunes and the lighthouse of Punta Gallinas for sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at Punta Gallinas accommodation.

Day 5: Punta Gallinas - Nazareth

Breakfast is followed by a visit to Taroa Beach before heading to Nazareth for lunch. Spend the afternoon at Macuira Natural National Park, an oasis with a cloud forest ecosystem. Dinner and rest in Punta Gallinas.

Day 6: Nazareth

After breakfast in Nazareth, the day includes a visit to waterfalls and a lunch break. The tour ends with a visit to a unique desert location before dinner and overnight stay in Nazareth.

Day 7: Nazareth - Riohacha

On the final day, after breakfast in Nazareth, return to the meeting point in Riohacha to conclude the 7-day adventure.

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

Upon booking, select between two types of sleeping arrangements:

Private or shared bedroom, depending on availabilityHammock, on an outdoor terrace

Meeting point

Choose one of the following meeting points upon booking:

Almirante Padilla International AirportRiohacha Terminal de Transportes