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Discover Alta Guajira on a unique trip! Immerse yourself in a multicultural experience. Meet travelers from all over the world while participating in fascinating cultural activities with the vibrant Wayuu community, you can enjoy their knowledge about astrology, learn from their craft weaving activities, share with your companions around a campfire listening to the history of the locals about their experiences.
Experience the authenticity of Alta Guajira like never before!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The weather may not be suitable for babies
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Night in a local accommodation.
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Salinas de Manaure
The Manaure Salt Flats, located in the La Guajira region, offer you an unforgettable experience when discovering the ancient art of salt extraction. This stunning landscape, dotted with crystalline salt pools, is testament to the ancestral skills of local communities who have perfected this craft over generations. Your itinerary begins with a fascinating immersion in the salt extraction process, where you can observe up close how local workers carry out this meticulous work. From the crystallization of salt in the extensive salt flats to manual harvesting, each step reveals the deep connection between the land and the laborious hands that care for it.
Cabo de La Vela
After visiting the salt flats, they will make a technical stop in Uribia to buy snacks and go to the bathroom. You will leave for Cabo de La Vela, it will be a journey of approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, you will have lunch at the accommodation.
Playa Arcoiris
Bathing is not allowed in this place, but you will enjoy the beautiful rainbows that are created when the water hits the rocks.
Pilon de Azucar
The sugar pylon is a sacred site for the Wayuu community, you will have the option of hiking to the top or taking photos of this small mountain.
One of the most famous beaches in Cabo de La Vela, you will have space to enjoy the beach with calm waters and its beautiful yellow sand that gives it the famous name of "Playa Dorada"
Playa Ojo De Agua
An incredible place where you can appreciate the sunset while taking a bath on the beautiful beaches or appreciate the view at sunset.
The visit to this place can be optional, you can position yourself in agreement with the other travelers to see the sunset in this place, sometimes it is advisable to see it from Playa Ojo de Agua because when there are a lot of people the space is limited.
Night in local accommodations.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Punta Gallinas
After a beautiful sunrise, you will have breakfast and then leave for Punta gallina, passing first through the Wind Farm, Bahía Portete, Bahía Honda where you will possibly have lunch or it could be later, Bahía Hondita, Dunas de Taroa where every year between March and May, a vast amount of dust from the Sahara Desert is brought by strong winds to increase the size of the dunes, meeting the imposing Caribbean Sea, then you will depart to the Mirador de Casares to enjoy the beautiful view of the bay, then you will go to the Punta Gallina Lighthouse, this being the northernmost point in all of South America, after being in this magical place, to end the day you will go to the accommodation to have dinner and rest.
Faro De Punta Gallinas
You will visit the northernmost point of South America, the Punta Gallinas Lighthouse, where you can appreciate a beautiful sunset. After enjoying the spectacle that the sky gives us as it hides the sun, we will head to the accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner and rest.
One of the famous parks of La Guajira, you can pass through the park appreciating the large structures that supply energy to a large part of the department and the country.
During the tour you will be able to appreciate the beautiful views of the different bays, including Portete Bay.
Bahía Honda is another of the bays that you can appreciate during the route from Cabo de La Vela to Punta Gallinas
The last bay that you will appreciate before reaching the magnificent destination of Punta Gallinas
Dunas de Taroa
When you arrive at Punta Gallinas you will find the impressive Taroa Dunes, a beautiful expanse of sand from the Sahara Desert. You will have space to take a bath in the icy waters that join the dunes.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Playas de Mayapo
Around 7 am you will leave the inn heading to the beaches of Mayapo. You will have time to enjoy Mayapo beach, one of the unmissable destinations on your trip to La Guajira. This area is ideal for practicing water sports as there are good winds, good waves and sandy beaches. In the middle of the afternoon and after a journey of approx. 40 minutes, you will arrive at your accommodation in Riohacha or continue your adventure.
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Accommodation 2 nights
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234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
nathanrobertb,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Well organized and very nice tour. The accommodation and food are excellent. It would have been nice to have more information about the Wayuu culture. Also, the car is not very comfortable for those behind. In any case, a wonderful experience. Thanks to Miguel, always smiling and helpful! :)
ericaaH8940CR,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour has been precisely organized and is never a sin of efficiency and punctuality. The driver Miguel was super nice and helpful. Great credit for the facilities and catering that exceeded expectations :) The only sore point was the lack of information during the tour... otherwise perfect.
juliawX3450JI,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a really interesting and unique experience! I saw beautiful nature- lots of desert and beaches and bioluminescent waters. I also got to learn about the Wayuu people's history and traditions. Their current socioeconomic context seems quite complex but I really appreciated how thoughtful History Travelers is about engaging in responsible tourism and development and working with the Wayuu people. Also the people from the agency texted and checked in throughout the trip, which was extra appreciated as a solo traveler. Overall, History Travelers went above and beyond and offered much more than similar agencies.
Dreamer28392824110,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We really liked the tour. You can get interesting insights into the life of the natives and explore the fascinating landscape of Guajira. For a small extra charge you can even sandboard in the desert and do a bioluminescent tour, which was really impressive. Even sleeping in the hammocks was amazingly cozy. All guides and our driver were very friendly and accommodating. Also the price-performance ratio is very fair. However, with disc problems you should not do the tour, as there are no paved roads. All in all, we would highly recommend the tour.
carloshC3092LB,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good: car in good condition, avoided inconvenience and delays. Ugly: little time in Mayapo. To get better. Toilet in bathrooms of places.
andreamarcelar2021,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
An excellent experience to know the ecosystems and culture of Colombian Guajira, the stays and places visited met our expectations
I9931ZBjoela,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very satisfied with this excursion. The scenery is beautiful. I didn't expect much better when I watched videos. Ask Chiwi as a driver, very friendly, helpful and competent regarding driving in the desert. Go ahead with your eyes closed you won't regret it.
Navigator09746015283,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Everything was fantastic, I highly recommend this tour. The spectacular places, the amazing people. Thank you so much for everything:)
dsantiagob,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good experience in everything from food, beaches visited, trust with guide, friendliness and hospitality of all etc.
Q3543BAdanielab,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I found a very complete tur, the driver very friendly and attentive, it is an incredible experience solved all our doubts, the spaces and beaches very nice












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