Private Tour
Magic Guajira-Cape of the Sail & Punta Gallinas 4 Days and 3 Nights
Overview
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96 hours
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Enjoy a trip away from the ordinary, tour the Alta Guajira with a different approach, exclusive and charming experiences. What makes our expedition special and different:
1 - Exclusive Wayúu fabric workshop, where you will learn from the artisans themselves.
2 - Stay at Hostal Liwa Kashi in Riohacha, with a welcoming and authentic atmosphere.
3 - Tourism with impact: by booking, you support sustainable projects that benefit local communities. Therefore, you leave a positive impact with your visit.
Rather than an expedition, it is a transformative and unique experience. Book now and let La Guajira steal your breath with its charm and tradition.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Wayuu weaving workshop
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel insurance during the expedition
1 night at Liwa Kashi Hostel in Riohacha
Bed accommodation (in Cabo and Punta Gallinas) can be requested, but is an additional value
Boat service ONLY in case of heavy rain
Experience at a Wayuu Ranch : can be requested, but has additional value
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
From Riohacha to Cabo de la Vela
Accommodations
Accommodation is in a Wayúu-themed tourist inn and accommodation will be in a traditional chinchorro
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch on the first day will be in Cabo de la Vela at approximately 13:30
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner will be taken at the lodging in Cabo de la Vela around 19:20
Mayapo
At 09:25 the traveler can view the beaches of Mayapo and El Pájaro
Salinas de Manaure
At 10:05 will be the arrival in Salinas de Manaure and from 10:20 will begin the tour with local guide and the taking of photographs that will be until 10:45
Cabo de La Vela
Around 12:30 will be the arrival at Cabo de la Vela, at 13:00 we will be located in the lodging to proceed to lunch at approximately 13:30
Playa Arcoiris
At 14:20 will be the departure from the Restaurant to rainbow beach, which we will arrive at 14:30 to appreciate the spectacle of the shock of waves that generate the effect of the rainbow where they proceed to take photographs and videos
Pilon de Azucar
Around 14:50 they will be leaving for the Sugar Pylon where they can climb to its top to observe the panorama and take pictures. Then they will take the swim on golden beach until 16:20
Playa Ojo De Agua
At about 16:30 will be the exit to Ojo de Agua beach where they will hike in the Turtleshell (a small "mountain" 5 minutes walk from the beach) to take pictures
Cabo de La Vela
Around 17:35 you will arrive at the Cape of Sail Lighthouse where you can appreciate a majestic sunset without equal. After sunset, approximately 18:00 will transfer to the accommodation to rest, dinner and overnight
Cabo de la Vela to Punta Gallinas, the Far North of South America
Accommodations
Accommodation is in a Wayúu-themed tourist inn and accommodation will be in a traditional chinchorro
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast will be in Cabo de la Vela, approximately 07:00
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch will be at Bahia Honda at approximately 12:10
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner will be in Bahia Hondita at approximately 19:15
Parque Eolico
At 07:35 after breakfast you leave for the Wind Farm, where you will arrive at 08:30, where you will be a 10-20 minute photo stop. ♪ Depending on the season of the year you may stop by the wind farm or NOT ♪ ♪ There's no tour or entrance, it's a photo stop near the park where you can appreciate the windmills ♪
Around 09:50 stop is made in Bahía Portete for a photo stop
About 11:15 will be the arrival at Bahia Honda, where you will take a break before lunch
Dunas de Taroa
Around 12:50 you will be leaving to the Taroa Dunes and from 14:00 you will start the walk to take the bath on the beach until 16:00 when you will leave to the Punta Gallinas lighthouse
Faro De Punta Gallinas
Around 16:40 will be the arrival at the Punta Gallinas Lighthouse, where they will have a space to take photos with the lighthouse and to appreciate the sunset in the far north of Colombia
At 18:10 transfer to Bahia Hondita to arrive at the accommodation to rest, dinner and overnight
Punta Gallinas to Riohacha
Accommodations
Expedition includes one night at the Hostal Liwa Kashi, can be used when the client prefers
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast in Bahia Hondita at 07:00 and then return to Riohacha
LUNCH
Lunch
Lunch will be approximately 13:40 on the beaches of Mayapo/El Pájaro
At approximately 08:30 you will arrive at the Mirador de Casares where you can appreciate the shape of La Guajira and make a phenomenal photographic stop
Uribia
At noon a technical stop will be held in Uribia to fill the gasoline vehicle, whenever necessary
Playas de Mayapo
Around 13:30 you will be arriving at the beaches of Mayapo or El Pájaro to lunch, rest and in case you arrive with plenty of time you could take a short time swimming on the beach
Riohacha
At approximately 15:40 you will be leaving for Riohacha to conclude the expedition. Arrival will be around 16:30 and the clients will be dropped off at their destination hotel or the agency office.
Riohacha, weaving workshop wayuu
A wayuu knitting workshop will be held, the history of knitting, types of knitting, handicrafts and you will be taught to knit with authentic wayuu craftswomen. At the end of the workshop they will take as a souvenir the craft they learned to make. This activity can also be carried out on the third day (i.e. the day before), this workshop is agreed in conjunction with the clients according to the time available to the client. The hostel night, in Riohacha, included in the expedition value can also be agreed with the client. It can be used one day before the expedition or on the third day when they return from Haute Guajira and arrive in Riohacha
Options
Guajira Magic+1 Night Hostel
Hostal Liwa Kashi
Wayúu weaving workshop
Pickup included
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A super tour recomedadmo😎
696liliv,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience, all the places that are toured are beautiful as it is to the photos, super recommended, if you have the opportunity to go they will have a great time, hopefully they touch the driver chigui is a quality of person, responsible, friendly and attentive to all those of the group. Very but very happy with this tour.
True "Magic Guiajira"
julietteg706,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent everything! Very good service from guides and staff in general. The places they take us are wonderful.
the best experience
524lauravictoriam,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to congratulate you on the wonderful tour to Cabo de la Vela. 💫 It was an unforgettable experience thanks to the excellent attention, organization and kindness of the whole team. Every detail was very well taken care of, which made the tour not only beautiful, but also very comfortable and safe. Definitely the best tour, I would recommend it once and a thousand times! 🙌✨
MAGIC GUAJIRA
Freedom55015600722,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful tour, thanks to walekett expeditions for the experience, the Guide Mr. Keiner was too friendly and cautious to conduct great attention.
An unforgettable experience in La Guajira
T7826IJcarlosa,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience, we did the Vallenata route, Rioacha - Valledupar, then the magical Guajira expedition, an excellent route, 1000% recommended, plus they have Accommodation Service. Excellent Service provided by Mr. Keider Very attentive, helpful 10/10
Excellent excursion!
Relax31646850104,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with estevenson and it was excellent!! Super friendly and at every stop he took very good pictures and explained everything! Besides everything estevenson is an excellent driver and the ride became super enjoyable!
Spectacular places
joanalexisc480,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service, Spectacular Visits Places, Friendliness from Driver to People in Each Hostel
Cape of the sail and point hens
Seaside21297801191,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magical experience with unforgettable landscapes, excellent accommodations and food, and the guide Estivenson is a wonderful person. I highly recommend this expedition.
Gracias Walekett
Adventure08583235439,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you to Walekett for fulfilling this dream, it was excellent and also thank the Keider driver assigned for our tour for his willingness and his added value Thank you
AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN HAUTE GUAJIRA WITH YOUR MAGICAL GUAJIRA TOUR OF WALEKETT AGENCY
331luisafernandaz,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To travel to La Guajira is to immerse yourself in a universe of contrasts, where the majesty of its landscapes seems to be touched by the hand of the divine: golden dunes that merge with the sky, seas of deep blue and sunsets that cut short the breath. But it is also impossible to close your eyes to the other side of this earth: the silent abandonment faced by many Wayuu culture communities, where children and adults survive justly, and where often, one meal a day is a luxury. This trip was not only an adventure, it was an invitation to reflect, to empathize and to contribute, even with a small gesture, a grain of sand that can become hope. It is in the midst of this duality that the experience becomes more valuable, because we not only knew wonderful landscapes, but also a reality that needs to be told. Thanks to WALEKETT and its tour called GUAJIRA MÁGICA, this trip was more than just a tour: it was a deep and enriching experience. And much of this we owe to KEIDER, our guide, who with his kindness, willingness and human warmth, transformed each journey into a close and pleasant experience. Always attentive to how we felt, he accompanied us with professionalism and empathy, answering each question with love and pride for his culture. In addition, KEIDER demonstrated a special talent as a photographer, giving us visual memories that I will keep with much love in my personal gallery. Each image captured speaks not only of the landscapes, but also of the soul of this journey. If you ask me if I will ever live this experience again, the answer is a resounding yes, a thousand times. See you soon, beautiful Guajira. I wish the whole world could meet you, and if it's WALEKETT's hand, even better. Thank you infinitely, Keider, for opening to my husband and me the gates of your land and your heart.
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