Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
With Backpackers Neiva you will have a complete immersion in the beauty and diversity of the Tatacoa desert. From a walk along the Magdalena River to exploring natural reserves and valleys full of history, you will immerse yourself in the richness of this unique ecosystem.
Unforgettable Encounters with Nature: sighting of fauna such as turtles, birds, reptiles and iguanas, as well as the opportunity to explore rock formations, protected lagoons and the red and gray desert or valley of the xylopalos, provides close encounters with nature in its state purer and fascinating.
Contribution to Local Development and Culture: contribute to local development through community work and supporting the local economy. This adds additional value to the trip, generating a positive impact on local communities and their natural environment.
We conclude at the Astronomical Observatory, experts will guide you in the mysteries of the universe, and the most amazing phenomena in space
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insurance policy
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traditional lunch from Huila. a protein, Meat, chicken or beef, A Flour: rice or potato, Salad and Drink
Entry and Use of the Hoyos or Natural Pool. Value 10 thousand pesos
Entrance to the Observatory. Value 10 thousand pesos
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Be ready 10 to 30 minutes before starting the tour
Villavieja, Villavieja, Colombia Tour of the town of Villavieja, its museum and its attractions. Know the history. 10 minutes. 10 minutes
Cl. 5 #20e-194, Villavieja, Huila, Colombia Tour of the Magdalena River (the most important river in Colombia, sighting of its flora and fauna). 20 minutes 20 minutes
Desierto de la Tatacoa, Villavieja, Colombia Departure to Backpackers Neiva's own Natural Sanctuary within the desert (natural reserve where you will find squibs, iguanas, birds and other flora and fauna). 30 minutes 30 minutes
Puerta de oro, Villavieja, Huila, Colombia Exit to the Valley of the Xilópalos (Trail where the remains of petrified wood called xylópalos are found, this valley is grayish in color due to its concentration of phosphorus and silica, capable of volcanic ash, since it was an area of volcanoes and torrential rivers in the middle Miocene epoch). transportation 30 minutes.
4 kilometer hiking route, mild difficulty. through the Valley of the Xilópalos. 110 minutes 140 minutes
Villavieja, Huila, Colombia 1:30 pm Exit to the pool (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes
2:00 pm Pool (Optional). Enter and enjoy the pool
105 minutes
135 minutes
Los Hoyos, Villavieja, Huila, Colombia 3:45 pm Departure to the red desert (Cusco is mainly characterized by its red and ocher colors, its contrasting green cacti and its labyrinthine topography. If you are lucky, you can even see wild animals such as snakes, scorpions, lizards, eagles and turtles) . 15 minutes.
4:00 pm Arrival at the red desert (4 kilometer walking tour). 105 minutes.
120 minutes
Villavieja, Huila, Colombia 5:45 pm Mirador (You will see the sunset and you will be given a refreshing drink). 45 minutes. 45 minutes
Tatacoa, Villavieja, Huila, Colombia 6:30 pm Departure to the observatory-Astronomy (Activity not included, it is optional and will have a value of $10,000 COP). 30 minutes
7:00 pm Observatory-Astronomy (Optional). entry, star viewing and astronomy. 120 minutes 150 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
749juandavida
29 Apr 2024
It is an excellent experience, good service, logistics and knowledge of the region, the hosts strive to highlight the attributes of Huila.
This tour in
Colombia
is organized by
Backpackers Neiva
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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