Tayrona Magic & Sacred Wayúu Desert (6 Days)

6 days / 5 nights From Santa Marta Until Riohacha

Plan Itinerary

TAYRONA MAGIC & SACRED WAYÚU DESERT

The most striking visual clash in South America: from the virgin jungles and beaches of Parque Tayrona to the dunes and sacred salt flats of La Guajira.

Day 1: Colonial Santa Marta and Bay

Arrival in Santa Marta (SMR), transfer to the hotel, and sunset tour of the Marina and the Parque de los Novios.

Day 2: Expedition to Tayrona National Natural Park

Trekking through ecological trails between Cañaveral, Arrecifes, La Piscina, and the emblematic Cabo San Juan del Guía beach.

Day 3: Palomino and River Adventure

Transfer to Palomino. Descent on giant floaters (tubing) down the river to its mouth in the Caribbean Sea.

Day 4: 4x4 Safari to the Dunes of Cabo de la Vela

Departure in 4x4 trucks to the Salinas de Manaure and Uribia. Arrival at Cabo de la Vela, visit to the Pilón de Azúcar and sunset at the Lighthouse.

Day 5: Wayúu Ancestral Wisdom and Riohacha Boardwalk

Sunrise in the desert and return to Riohacha with a stop at a traditional Wayúu ranchería. Night in Riohacha.

Day 6: Pink Flamingos and Farewell

Visit to the Los Flamencos Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in Camarones and transfer to Riohacha airport (RCH).

What’s Included

Accommodation

02 Nightsin Santa Marta
01 Nightin Palomino
01 Nightin Cabo De La Vela
01 Nightin Riohacha

Transport

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Santa MartaTayrona
TayronaPalomino
PalominoRiohacha
RiohachaCabo De La Vela
Cabo De La VelaRiohacha
RiohachaRiohacha

Tours and Experiences

Tubing Descent on the Palomino River
Cultural Encounter at Wayúu Ranchería
4x4 Expedition Cabo de la Vela: Salinas de Manaure & Pilón de Azúcar
Trekking Tayrona National Natural Park: Cabo San Juan

Additional Services

Air tickets(Optional from main airports)
Food(Depending on Hotels and Tours)
Accommodation with breakfasts according to the distribution of nights, private and shared transfers specified, guided excursions with entries, certified local guides.

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