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Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert from Neiva
(34) Reviews
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.
Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.
Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting th...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Travel insurance
Traditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink
Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos
Community and Biodiversity Tour of the Tatacoa Desert from Neiva
(34) Reviews
About
With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.
Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.
Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting th...
Highlights
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
14 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Travel insurance
Traditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink
Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos
Itinerary
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backpackers & travelers hostal neiva - desierto de la tatacoa
This is the meeting point, we start at 8:00 am, space to meet the group, prepare what is necessary and a talk about the history of the Hostel, its facilities and an explanation and recommendations of the tour
10 minutes
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Villavieja
Transportation from the city of Neiva to Villavieja.70 minutes
Tour of the town of Villavieja, its museum and its attractions. Know the history. 10 minutes.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Puerto Fluvial Malecon Ferri motos
Tour of the Magdalena River (the most important river in Colombia, sighting of its flora and fauna). 20 minutes
20 minutes
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Desierto de la Tatacoa
Departure to the Backpackers and Travelers Neiva Natural Sanctuary within the desert (natural reserve where you will find squids, iguanas, birds and other flora and fauna)
30 minutes
5
Valle De Los Xilópalos
Exit to the Valley of the Xilópalos (Trail where the remains of petrified wood called xylópalos are found, this valley is grayish in color due to its concentration of phosphorus and silica, capable of volcanic ash, since it was an area of volcanoes and torrential rivers in the middle Miocene epoch). transportation 30 minutes.
4 kilometer hiking route, mild difficulty. through the Valley of the Xilópalos. 110 minutes
2 hours and 20 minutes
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Valle De Los Xilópalos
Lunch. 1 hour. Including
1 hour
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Piscina Mineral
1:30 pm Exit to the pool (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes
2:00 pm Pool (Optional). Enter and enjoy the pool
105 minutes
2 hours and 15 minutes
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Desierto Gris
3:45 pm Departure to the red desert (Cusco is mainly characterized by its red and ocher colors, its contrasting green cacti and its labyrinthine topography. If you are lucky, you can even see wild animals such as snakes, scorpions, lizards, eagles and turtles) . 15 minutes.
4:00 pm Arrival at the red desert (4 kilometer walking tour). 105 minutes.
2 hours
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Las Ventanas Mirador
5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes.
45 minutes
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Astronomical Observatory Astrosur
6:30 pm Departure to the observatory-Astronomy (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes
7:00 pm Observatory-Astronomy (Optional). entry, star viewing and astronomy. 120 minutes
2 hours and 30 minutes
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backpackers & travelers hostal neiva - desierto de la tatacoa
9:00 pm Return to the city of Neiva. Arrival at Backpackers & travelers Hostel neiva. 1 hour
