Saving Animals Tour in La Guajira (4 days / 3 nights)
Overview
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96 hours
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This unique purpose-driven tourism program in La Guajira will allow you to explore one of Colombia's most fascinating and remote destinations. Travelers who join our routes not only enjoy spectacular landscapes, but also have the opportunity to directly contribute to the welfare of animals in vulnerable communities and work with the ancient Wayuu culture.
With The Wellbeing Route, you will help with veterinary care days, providing assistance to animals in need. Meanwhile, with the Smile and Learn program, you will participate in workshops with Wayuu children, promoting respect and empathy for all forms of life.
In addition, by booking this experience, you will be supporting a non-profit foundation. All proceeds go directly to saving and improving the lives of thousands of animals. Not only will you enjoy an incredible adventure, but you will also be leaving a positive impact on local communities!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Check In - Casa Anawa
Accommodations
Casa Anawa is the foundation's guest house, with comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, A/C, and you can also learn about the rescues.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Complimentary snacks and drinks with your CHECK IN.
Riohacha
We will begin by arriving at Casa Anawa, our operations center and guest house in Riohacha, where you will feel at home. There you will be able to meet our rescued furry friends, interact with them and be part of the place where this beautiful project was born.
Muelle de Riohacha
In the evening we will take the foundation's rescuers on a walk along the beach. We will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, the soft sand and some cocktails, while we look back on what has been a truly special day.
The Route of Wellbeing
Accommodations
Casa Anawa is the foundation's guest house, with comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, A/C, and where you can learn about the rescues.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
La Guajira Department
The Anawa Project Wellbeing Route offers a unique opportunity for volunteers who wish to make a difference in the lives of animals in La Guajira. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to visit incredible animal welfare projects, learn animal first aid techniques, work side by side with an experienced veterinary team, and provide direct assistance to animals in need. Through this experience, you will not only contribute to animal welfare, but you will also gain valuable skills and knowledge in a challenging and enriching environment. Join us and be part of a real change in remote communities that need your support!
Muelle de Riohacha
In the evening we will take the foundation's rescuers on a walk along the beach. We will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, the soft sand and some cocktails, while we look back on what has been a truly special day.
Smile and Learn
Accommodations
Casa Anawa is the foundation's guest house, with comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, A/C, and where you can learn about the rescues.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
La Guajira Department
"Smile and Learn" is a cultural program of the foundation. Anawa Project seeks to leave a legacy of respect and empathy for all forms of life. Through awareness-raising workshops in vulnerable communities, artistic and recreational activities are carried out with children. These creative activities are designed to empower them, encouraging ways to improve their situation, promote entrepreneurship and take advantage of the natural environment to improve their living conditions, promoting empathy and respect. You can be an active part of these workshops, working side by side with the Wayuu communities.
Playas de Mayapo
At the end of the day, we will close the trip in one of the most beautiful places in Mayapo. We will enjoy one of the most impressive sunsets you have ever seen, while we share with many rescued dogs that live in this wonderful place.
Check Out - Casa Anawa
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Riohacha
Activities with rescued animals at the Anawa Foundation. Closing of the day.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Guide in English, Spanish
Lunch x 2
Dinner (On request)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Saving Animals Tour in La Guajira (4 days / 3 nights)
Pickup included
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tourism with purpose
471yuliethm,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour to La Guajira was a beautiful and meaningful experience. Not only did we meet amazing places, full of nature and culture, but we also made part of real purposeful tourism, supporting the wonderful work done by the Anawa Foundation. Traveling, helping and enjoying at the same time was the most valuable thing about this experience. Without a doubt, a different and conscious way to know La Guajira, leaving a positive mark 💛🐶🌎
Tourism with meaning
saragF6525WC,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I think with them you discover the magic of being able to travel and in the process contribute, without a doubt the experience is to be able to face a reality that opens your eyes to everything you live in the area and somehow we support a bit of sand on a beach that is problematic. Additionally, the landscapes are top and the staff of Anawa is pure love. From this I have a beautiful fat lady, who comes with me to complete my pack 🩷
January 2026
R1332XXnataliad,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t imagine a better opportunity to know the Guajira than with Anawa, its mission, the people behind it and so many animals that benefit, generate an illusion of a better world.
Beautiful Experience
laurasI6927YO,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique and soul-filling experience, Thank you Anawa, Vivi, Diani and Paula for this great work they do with this wonderful program that helps little animals in difficult conditions, definitely an experience that leaves you many learnings, such as love, empathy and respect for the voiceless. Happy would do another tour 💞✨️
Volunteering 2025
616mariaalejandrap,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience I loved volunteering. Viviana is a love with everyone, it is a life-changing experience that opens your mind. Highly recommended
An experience that changes the way you see life and involves you being part of the change.
I674DXmarcelaa,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a life experience that connects you to life, to indigenous culture and in an environment where you are part of the solution. Casa Anawa and his team are special welcome you with love and volunteering to improve the conditions of the animals of the guajira is a purpose that changes you and makes you better to be human.
Anawa project, my best birthday present!
L5453ZCmanuelab,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found it beautiful to live and be part of helping those who have no voice and need us. Anawa project I admire them, I was surprised by Paula la vet's skill and professionalism. Diana and Bibi beautiful selflessness. Love this experience brought a lot of happiness to my life, seeing how lucky we are and being able to transform realities.
Thank you Anawa
859ericao,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Without a doubt one of the best experiences I have had in my entire life, a healing, enriching and most important journey with purpose. Additional also enjoy some wonderful days getting to know Cabo de la vela. Thank you to the entire Anawa team and the animalists who support this cause with such love and dedication for those who have no voice.
An experience that reconnects and transforms you
C4496FVmonicam,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was much more than volunteering; it was a reunion with what really matters. The nobility of the animals, the warmth of the children and the strength of nature created an environment to reconnect with the essentials, give real meaning to my presence and give back a little to the community that received me. The experience was very well organized, the Anawa team always attentive and the activities balanced between work and time to explore. If you are looking for volunteerism that combines service, tranquility and reflection, this is the place.
Unique life experience
gonzalomW8212DB,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I knew native cultures of northern Colombia, I tasted local cuisine, I met paradise places, we were able to help dogs, kittens in vulnerable situations and the people of Anawa in every detail and super committed. An experience that if or if there is to do in life.
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