| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
Embark on a captivating 4-day shared group tour of up to 8 travelers during the dry season, (December to May) exploring the wonders of San José de Guaviare. The adventure begins with a visit to the Puerta de Orión, a grand rock formation with celestial significance, offering breathtaking landscape views.
Day two unfolds with a journey to the archaeological site of Cerro Azul, where a 3 km hike through a natural jungle unveils ancient rock paintings dating back over 12,000 years. Day three takes you on a 4x4 ride and a boat excursion to the recently opened paleolithic rock art site of Raudal Guayabero, featuring a challenging yet rewarding hike with impressive views. Conclude the tour on day four with a visit to the Los Pozos Naturales, natural water wells offering serene pools for a relaxing swim. Each day is filled with cultural encounters, archaeological marvels, and the natural beauty of San José de Guaviare.
Day 1: Flight Bogotá - San José Del Guaviare (Not Included)
Enjoy a relaxing 1 hr flight to San Jose. There are limited flights to San Jose. On arrival, you'll be collected from the airport and taken directly on your tour.
Gate of Orion & Sunset on the Guaviare River
Rock formations & breathtaking sunset on the Guaviare River.
On arrival, you'll travel a short distance to arrive at the fascinating area of rock formations such as the Puerta de Orión (Gate of Orion) symbolic of the town, just 9 kilometers from San José de Guaviare.
This grand rock structure is approximately 15m (50ft) in width and 12m (40ft) in height. The Puerta de Orión has 2 large holes within it and during December, it is possible to see the star constellations of Orion's Belt through the upper hole. From here you’ll also have an incredible view of the landscape.
Your day will finish with a visit to the Malecon, where you'll find some boardwalks, get down, and wait for one of your best sunsets, the colors over the river are well worth it!
Check In - El Guaviare Hotel
Located in San José del Guaviare, the hotel has a bar, shared lounge, and terrace. The property has a restaurant, 24-hour reception, room service, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel offers free private parking and bike rental.
Day 2: Unique Landscapes and Culture in Cerro Azul
Leaving shortly after breakfast at around 7:30 am you'll travel for approximately 2 hours to get to the archeological site of Cerro Azul. Once here you'll be walking through a natural jungle and a cave measuring 210m (688ft). The hike will be approximately 3 km to reach the top of the hill, during the walk and being at the top of Cerro Azul you'll be surrounded by nature and culture, having encounters with the rock paintings of animals, people, plants, and daily life dating back more than 12000 years bp.
Following this, you'll be heading off to enjoy a late lunch of the region before traveling back to your hotel and expected arrival at 4:30 pm
NB. This walk is rated a 3 out of 5 for difficulty.
Day 3: Raudal del Guayabero Canyon
Leaving at 8:00 am following breakfast, you'll start this day with a ride in a 4x4 for around 80-90 minutes before climbing into a boat ride for a short 15-minute ride. Followed by a short but tough hike of around 20 min to get to the paleolithic rock art site of Raudal Guayabero.
Located past the narrow rapids of the Guayabero River west of San José del Guaviare, this site has only recently opened up to visitors. Situated outside the tiny town of El Raudal del Guayabero, this site is much less developed and a bit more difficult to reach, including a section that has to be traversed with the aid of a rope, and the incline is quite steep. But not to worry, as your local guide will be with you to lend a helping hand when needed.
Although there is only one wall of paintings accessible here, and it has not been as well preserved as Cero Azul and Nuevo Tolima, it is still very impressive and also has an incredible view from the top of the hill.
Once you've studied every image and enjoyed the view from up high, you'll hike back down to your waiting boat and another short boat ride to get back to the small town of El Raudal del Guayabero. Here you'll stop for some typical lunch before making your way back to San Jose in the 4x4, with an expected arrival of 4:30 pm.
Day 4: Natural Pools
Following a stop for lunch, it's off to explore the Los Pozos Naturales (natural water wells). A peaceful and relaxing location for a swim. Here you can dive into the natural pools that have been carved into the rocks by the water over thousands of years. The minerals and vegetation of the area make the tones of the water change from yellow to red, to brown, and black. So when submerged the color of your skin changes and varies. Some of these water holes have a depth of 8 meters.
Check out - El Guaviare Hotel
16:00 - Colombia Time - Departure - 1 hr 20 min
Flight San José Del Guaviare - Bogotá (Not Included)
After your morning tour and enjoyable lunch, you'll be off to the airport to catch your flight back to Bogotá.
What's Included:
3-star Accommodation - no hot water
3x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner (4-day package)
All airport transfers in Guaviare.
Shared Group excursions.
English-speaking bilingual guide on all excursions.
All entrance fees.
24-hour support group.
What's Excluded:
International & Domestic flights
Travel Insurance
Meals and Services not mentioned
