Tatacoa Desert Day Trip live, discover and connect
Overview
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13 hours
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This tour will allow you to live an unforgettable experience, of a magical landscape where its shapes, colors and its people will deliver the best adventure on an extreme day, touring the most hidden and striking areas of the best desert in the country and one of the most important and representative of the department of Huila. You can also travel through the stars in an unprecedented astronomical experience. We are hosts in the Huila destination, responsible, punctual, our priority is human warmth, service and respect for each of our tourists and the well-being of the local natives where sharing with them makes this a unique experience.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Desierto de la Tatacoa
- Municipality of Villavieja - Tatacoa landscape, ocher or reddish zone - gray zone - Pool - Observatory
Desierto de la Tatacoa
- Cardón, Cusco, Los Colorados viewpoint, reddish sector - Ventanas, Los Hoyos and Xilópalos gray sector - Share lunch with locals and exchange experiences and culture. - Optional (Pool bath) - Watch the sunset at the Los Colorados viewpoint. - From 7 to 9pm, Entrance to the talk and astronomical visualization guided by the expert on the subject (astronomer, high-end equipment, telescopes for visualization, place free of electrical contamination), we will enjoy a total spectacle since this region is one of the most important areas to enjoy a trip through the universe contemplating the stars, (because it is an activity where the weather is variable, if it cannot be done, no money will be refunded) - 9:00 pm, After the activity, return to Neiva to the indicated place. End of the program.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Baquiano guide
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Tatacoa Astronomical Observatory
Pickup points
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Tatacoa Desert Day Trip live, discover and connect
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible Tatacoa Trip. 100% Recommend.
Ben Houghton78,,Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible day. There was only myself, another guy and a woman from Bogota on the trip but it was such a friendly atmosphere it really felt like a day with new friends you make when travelling. Juan provided the tour in both Spanish and English whilst his father drove and oversaw things. I've read the other reviews and can't comment as I wasn't there but our day was very transparent. We knew swimming was an optional extra, as was the observatory. We were also surprised with a small boat ride to stave off the heat. The red and grey deserts are very different but each offer a different experience. I enjoyed them both for different reasons. We ate fruit from a cactus, saw turtles and iguana, traversed canyons and learned about how the red desert formed. When I booked I thought £100 was expensive and figured 'tourism' but by the end of the day I would happily pay that again. Around 10 hours of experience, door to door transport and friendly, knowledgeable people. I thought the whole day was incredible.
Great day in the Tatacoa Desert
PeterSilvia,,Mar 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the Tatacoa Desert with Green Vacation. Our guide Juan Camillo and the driver Serafin (his father) were wonderful. Serafin is a reliable, calm driver. Juan Camillo trotted with us through the Grey and Red Zones. It was quite exhausting for us at 38 degrees. The Red Zone is definitely more spectacular, though. We had lunch between the two zones in Villavieja. The food was very good. All in all, a successful trip to the Tatacoa Desert. Highly recommended!!!
Total rip off. Owner is trying to cut corners no clear instructions were provided.
Discover700583,,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This tour is a total rip off. For the price they charged us, there was no air conditioned taxi provided in a taxi. When asked about it, the guide was lying by saying that it is better to be without air-conditioning vehicle! Guide Juan was a 20 years old kid. Did not even provide us with water and charged us $10 per person to swim in the middle of the tour. Whole idea was to cheat. Evening time red rock formation was good but that should have been done in the morning. Grey desert walking was a total let down with nothing to see. Please do not pay more than $30 per person for this type of tour.
This tours covers everything! 100% recommended
CAD2007,,Jan 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Green Vacation Colombia will pick you up from your hotel in Neiva, Villavieja or Tatacoa. The full day tour takes in everything you need to see and do in the Tatacoa desert. Take your swimming suit and a towel as there is a swimming pool, filled with spring water, that you can visit for a refreshing dip. There are changing rooms on site. I did the tour on Christmas Day. My guide was Juan-Camilo who was very personable and knowledgeable about the desert plants; rock formations and so much more. His interest and enthusiasm was inspiring. We didn’t do the star-gazing part of the tour as the observatory was closed. It’s a long day’s tour but worth every cent. You’ll see everything you need to see and you can ask the English speaking tour guide lots of questions.
DON‘T BOOK HERE
Q1925JCvaleriea,,Nov 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The low rating is only for Tripadvisor and Viator! The tour itself was fantastic but DO NOT book it over either one of those websites. I payed 212€ and while being on the trip I talked to others attendees and they told me they only payed about 30€ booking it through the hostel in Neiva. Tripadvisor and Viator will rip you off and the money you’ll spend on them will definitely not go to the lovely Colombian tour guide.
Tatacoa Desert
251anamar ar,,Jan 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service is excellent, the walk with Don Miguel is very enriching for his wisdom. It was great, the scenery and everything in general.
Great adventure in the Tatacoa Desert
Dreamer62578529081,,Dec 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a wonderful day in the Tatacoa Desert. The English-speaking guide was able to tell us a lot about the origin of the landscape and made the day exciting and varied for us: Hiking, swimming pool, finally a visit to an observatory. It was very well received to our wishes and ideas. In addition, the landscape is simply breathtaking. We thank the Green Vacation team for a great experience!
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Operated by Green Vacation Colombia - Huila