Tour Magical Guajira Desert 3-Day Private Trip

Accommodation

During your stay in La Guajira, you can choose between two types of accommodations: a private room with a bathroom and fan, or traditional lodging in chinchorros or hammocks, depending on your selected plan. This experience allows you to share your stay with the local community, offering simple yet comfortable accommodations. The camps are made from wood with uralite roofs and feature areas with bunk beds and hammocks, a dining area, and shared bathrooms with showers. All accommodations are equipped with toilet facilities and showers, ensuring a pleasant and authentic experience.

Transport

Transportation in a 4x4 during the trip

Guide

The activities are conducted by a local Spanish-speaking guide. If you need a bilingual guide, please let us know so we can add this to your itinerary.

Meals

All meals are included in this experience as follows: 2 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 2 Dinners Snacks Potable water (please bring your own bottle) If you have any meal restriction please let us know

Optional

Don’t forget It’s a road trip… The distances in La Guajira are large so be aware that you will spend some time in the car. However, the guides will make enough stops so you travel comfortably. Living like a local... The infrastructure in La Guajira is still very basic. Do not expect luxury in accommodation nor food. Please consider that the accommodation could be correspondingly simple (no running water). Respect resources... Energy and water scarcity is noticeable throughout la Guajira. Please make an adequate use of the resources. Enjoy being off the grid... Cell phone reception is very limited and you won’t have access to wifi except for emergencies, so let your loved ones know that you’ll be offline for a few days.

Insurance

Local travel insurance is included

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Flights

Flights to Riohacha are not included. If you would like us to add these flights to your itinerary, please let us know.

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Day 1 Manaure, Uribia, And Cabo De La Vela
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Manaure, Uribia, And Cabo De La Vela

Your adventure starts at 8:30 am in Riohacha, where you’ll embark on a one-hour drive to Manaure. There, you’ll visit the salt flats, where a local guide will introduce you to the traditional artisanal salt extraction techniques used by the community.

Afterward, you’ll take a short break in Uribia to grab some snacks before continuing your two-hour drive to Cabo de la Vela. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch at your accommodation before heading out to explore the area’s key attractions.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit Playa Arcoiris, a beautiful beach famous for the rainbows created by waves crashing against the rocks. Then, you’ll hike up Pilón de Azúcar, a sacred site for the Wayúu people, where you can relax or swim in the calm waters of Playa Dorada.

As the day ends, you’ll experience a stunning sunset at either Playa Ojo de Agua or El Faro, depending on the time spent at the previous sites.
Day 2 Punta Gallinas And Dunas De Taroa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Punta Gallinas And Dunas De Taroa

On the second day of your adventure, you’ll set off for Punta Gallinas, a remote and stunning destination in La Guajira. After breakfast, you’ll journey to the northernmost point of South America, passing through the impressive Parque Eólico, where towering wind turbines capture the coastal winds. Your adventure continues as you travel to Bahía Portete and Bahía Honda, stopping for a delightful lunch to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Following a brief rest, you’ll make your way to the awe-inspiring Dunas de Taroa, where massive sand dunes meet the Caribbean Sea, creating a striking contrast between the golden sands and the azure waters. Here, you’ll have the chance to cool off in the sea, feeling the refreshing waves against the warm desert landscape.

Next, you’ll visit the Mirador de Casares, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay. Your day concludes at El Faro de Punta Gallinas, the northernmost lighthouse in South America, where you’ll witness a stunning sunset over the vast ocean. After soaking in this unforgettable moment, you’ll return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a well-earned rest.
Day 3 Mayapo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mayapo

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a scenic three-hour drive to the beautiful beaches of Mayapo. Upon arrival, you’ll savor a delicious lunch featuring some of the finest dishes from La Guajira’s culinary tradition.

You’ll have plenty of time to unwind on Mayapo Beach, a must-see spot during your visit to La Guajira. This coastal paradise is ideal for water sports enthusiasts, offering favorable winds, great waves, and soft sandy shores.

In the late afternoon, you’ll take a 40-minute drive back to Riohacha, where you’ll either check into your hotel or catch transport to your next destination.

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Magical Guajira Desert 3-Day Private Trip

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Itinerary of your trip Magical Guajira Desert 3-Day Private Trip

Manaure, Uribia, And Cabo De La Vela

Punta Gallinas And Dunas De Taroa

Mayapo

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