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2-Day Tour in the Tatacoa Desert Local Experience

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Overview

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Spanish

48 hours

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This tour is a local experience, where we seek the connection of our travelers with the territory and the culture of the Tatacoa desert, it is an adventure that will leave you unforgettable memories.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Discovering Villavieja and the Red Desert

Accommodations

1-night stay in an ecological bamboo hut on a local farm

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Villavieja

In the municipality of Villavieja, travelers will learn about the colonial history of our municipality and its architecture.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Museo Paleontologico

In this museum, travelers will be able to take a look into the past and discover which animals inhabited this area 25 million years ago.

30 minutes • Admission Included
3

Desierto de la Tatacoa

Travelers head towards the Tatacoa desert, visiting different viewpoints such as the Miguel viewpoint and the Cardón viewpoint, where they will learn about the history and geology of the area. They will also take a tour of the red desert in the Cuzco area to learn about its formations similar to the red planet Mars, in addition to enjoying a delicious chulupa juice, a typical fruit from Huila.

3 hours • Admission Included
4

Astronomical Observatory Tatacoa

At night, travelers will enjoy a talk on astronomical observation in the Tatacoa desert, where they will learn about space and its celestial bodies. *This activity is subject to the weather and availability of the observatory.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Discover the gray desert and a swim in the pool

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Desierto de la Tatacoa

On our second day we will visit the gray desert, knowing the viewpoint of windows and the sand zoo, also enjoying a walk through the valley of the xilopalos. At the end we will visit a pool to cool off in the Tatacoa desert.

5 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Pool entrance to the spring

Lunch

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Astronomical Observatory Ticket

Paleontological Museum entrance

Gratuities

Unspecified expenses

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2-Day Tour in the Tatacoa Desert Local Experience

Reviews

2.67

3 reviews

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  • christianlB3213ED,,Jul 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    We booked this tour from France: Efrain the manager, who we will not meet during our stay, had asked us for an advance by inviting us to pay via PayPal. The rest in cash upon arrival. He harassed us the first day on the phone and as soon as we woke up the next day, to get the PayPal commission settled, at the risk of sabotaging our stay: we are very angry with him. You must know that you will be received at his family whose only father has shown kindness to us. The guide and driver were very kind and competent, we thank them very much. The desert of Tatacoa is spectacular and worth the trip. However, we are not cash cows. The asking price is too high: meals are simple and inexpensive in Colombia, drinks are quite exotic and if it does not suit you, water is at your expense. The heat was at its height, but no attention to us: even on buses in Colombia a bottle of water is offered, but not at Efrain. Moreover, no electricity in our rooms: the dad kindly offered us flashlights telling us that the blackout was not recent and that the part to change too expensive. Of course, Efrain didn't tell us anything about it... I strongly advise against this trick, because we are mad at our money. Ideally, you should go there by your own means of transport and pay the derisory sums charged to the various traders. If you still choose this tour, no remote advance. Good hearing....

  • Inflated prices and tour not respected.

    Guide07081319011,,Aug 20, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    We booked a tour for 4 people agreeing the cost of 520,000COP per person via whatsapp. To block the Reservation, the agency wanted half a PayPal payment adding more than 8% commission. Upon arrival we paid the remaining part in cash, which however was also inflated by more than 8%, thus paying a total of 620,000 COP PER PERSON AGAINST THE 520,000 AGREED. But the thing does not end there, the tour included a visit to the pools and the archaeological center that were already paid, but suddenly we were told that they were not included. After a long phone call with the Owner, who told me in an unkind tone that he was confused and had not understood well, he decided to pay for the field trip to the observatory. The same thing happened the next day, where the program included lunch, which we had to pay for. The only positive notes were our Guide and our driver, who were fantastic people. zero seriousness and respect for agreements

  • Amazing experience!!

    Kristel W,,Apr 20, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Truly an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly arranged and Efraïn was the best guide! We slept on the farm of his family in the middle of the desert, and outside the experiences and walks in the desert we got to give milk to baby sheep and cows!! The food was good and there was also time to relax outside of the activity. Also there is one surprise activity which was SO nice! I would definitely recommend it.

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