GUAVIARE 5D4N

GUAVIARE Culture, For all ages, Post-conflict, Trekking

As this place wasn’t very visited in the past due to the Colombian conflict, there is a high level of conservation of its ecosystems and touristic attractions. This 5-days tour is designed for you to explore the region to the fullest, visiting its millennial rock paintings at Cerro Azul, the Damas del Nare lagoons where you can see river dolphins, different rivers and the Raudal del Guayabero, which is a place where a big river narrows in ancient rock formations forming an impresive stream of water that you can navigate.

What to take?
Itinerary
Cost Info
Add-ons & optionals
Map
Gallery
Recomendation
FAQ´s

What to take?

- Hat and/or other sun protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Long-sleeved shirts to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites during outdoor activities.
- Wear comfortable pants and avoid jeans.
- Waterproof, preferably quick-drying clothing or a rain poncho.
- Rubber boots are mandatory especially in the rainy season and at least one pair of shoes to change. The lodge can provide rubber boots, but we need to know in advance the show size of each visitor.
- Swimming suit, towels and water shoes, as there will be chance to take baths in the rivers, lagoons and creeks of the area.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain in the area to visit.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, please avoid wheeled suitcases if possible.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 – RIVER OF COLORS AND ORION DOOR
On this day, you will arrive by land or air according to your choice. At your arrival time you will be received and taken to the hotel. After having time to dress properly for the activity of the day, you will have a 4x4 transportation to the La Lindosa rock mountains. You will head to the Pozos Naturales (Natural Wells) trail, which is a route that take you through a vibrant forest to a place of serene beauty, where you will have time to refresh in its clear waters with yellow bottom.
Day 2
Day 2 – CERRO AZUL
On this day, after breakfast, you will be taken in a 4x4 car to Cerro Azul, which is the most famous archeological site of the area. Once there, you will hike to the cave paintings, observe and receive an informative talk about them. Then, you will go through a natural tunnel, where you need to have your own flashlight, and go up to the Amazon viewpoint to enjoy the scenery. You will have lunch with the local communities, and then return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 3
Day 3 – NARE LAGOON + PINK DOLPHINS
On this day, after breakfast, you will be taken in a 4x4 towards the Damas de Nare Lagoon. You will get to a point where you have to hike (in dry season) or get by canoe (in wet season) during 7 kms in the jungle, where with some luck you will observe a great variety primates, birds, reptiles and other species. Once at the lagoon you will be able to observe and interact with a resident family of pink dolphins. Then we return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4
Day 4 – RAUDAL DEL GUAYABERO
On this day, after breakfast, you will be taken in a 4x4 car to the Raudal del Guayabero, which is a place where the Guayabero River narrows in some special ancient hard rock formations that make the river streams to be very powerful. Once there, you will take a boat in the port, navigate the place and will do a hike in order to see the rock paintings of the area and a great lookout. You will have lunch with the local communities, and then return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 5
Day 5 – POZOS NATURALES
After breakfast, you will head by a 4x4 car and then by hike to La Lindosa rock formations and the colors river (only in wet season from June to November), having times for recreational bathing. Then you will hike to the Orion Door, which is is an imposing rock formation that is an icon of Guaviare. Then, you will be taken back return to San José del Guaviare for lunch. Afterwards, you will be taken to the airport or transport terminal.

Cost Info

Price includes

ACCOMMODATION Hotel Quinto Nivel, which is a hotel in the urban area that offers private rooms with A/C of different capacities and a good comfort with all the necessary facilities according to the destination to have a good rest. ROOMS - Quinto Nivel Hotel: Private double, triple or family cabins. ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private tours and transportations, except when necessary or requested by the clients when there are groups up to 8 people that can match the activities. MEALS - 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners TRANSFERS All land/water transportation in private vehicles or shared, when strictly necessary. If you book the flights with us from Bogota, Medellin or Villavicencio – La Macarena and back, here the conditions: - 5kg handbag + 15 kgs luggage for CLIC, SATENA & Charter flights (where we can add weight at no additional cost up to 23 kg of luggage exclusively at the airport before flight check-in and when there are no flight weight restrictions) FLIGHTS INCLUDED (when booked with us) - The flights schedules vary according to the date chosen for starting the trip. GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides (with bilingual translators optionally) according to what you hire throughout the trip for all activities in private tours. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.

Price excludes

- National and international flights. - Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan. - Tips, snacks and souvenirs. - Personal items not described in the itinerary. - English or other language speaking translators.

Add-ons & optionals

FAQ 1
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian cities. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked.
FAQ 2
- English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance
FAQ 3
- Private tours for smaller groups that don’t want to have shared activities and transportations.
FAQ 4
- Single private rooms for one person for an additional cost of 80,000 COP per night (25 USD approx.).
FAQ 5
- Specialized guides for special itineraries.

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Recomendation

The ecosystems of the Guaviare area are special, therefore it is important to follow the recommendations in order to avoid or diminish any negative impact on them, as well as being prepared for a pleasurable experience, according to that:
- It is necessary to have an acceptable physical condition, since you will do some hikes and outdoor activities in nature.
- It is important to reduce waste generation (single-use plastics). According to that, it is important to take your own rigid non-disposable recipient for liquids.
- Follow and abide by the instructions of the guides and authorities during each of the routes and tours.
- Take your cautions against mosquitoes, such as long-sleeved clothes, repellent, among other cautions you or your doctor might consider.
- You should count with the yellow-fever vaccination. Ideally you should have it at least 10 days before your visit to the destination.
- Currently, there is no major outbreak of contagious disease or mosquito transmission in the areas to be visited. However, if there is an outbreak or important biological risk in the destinations to be visited, it will be informed in a timely manner prior to the trip.
- We recommend the use of binoculars to wildlife watching and moisture-protected cameras.
- This is also a cultural immersion trip that takes place in indigenous territories; therefore, it is important a good and respectful behavior regarding their traditions and spaces.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol and/or psychoactive substances during the activities mentioned in the plan can be harmful to your health and safety.

FAQ´s

WEATHER CONDITIONS & BILINGUALISM
It is necessary to be properly prepared for the weather conditions of the destination which are detailed below, but as this is an approximation, please note that they may vary, and also keep in mind that not everywhere you can find bilingual staff or people at the destination.

Guaviare:
Temp. Min: 18ºC Max: 35ºC, very humid climate / (200-500 m.a.s.l.)

ATM´S
It is necessary to carry cash for extra expenses during the trip since the last town where you will have access to ATMs in San Jose del Guaviare, after that there won’t be any ATMs or dataphones in the rural areas to visit.

PHONE SIGNAL & WIFI
You will visit a destination where the signal varies depending on your location, there will be places like cities or main town areas where there is a strong signal, but you will also visit several rural and natural areas where you may have a bad or existing phone signal.

TIPPING
Tipping is not mandatory, but if you consider you can tip the guides and/or other staff with an amount from 20.000 to 50.000 COP (5 to 12 USD approx.) per day of service.

SEASONS
- The dry season in Colombia ranges from Mid-November till March, in this period of the year you can expect to have easier hikes and less rain in general.
- The river levels will be lower and you can expect less mud and drier trails.
- Getting by car to off the road paths will be easier, making the transportation times shorter to those spots in very rural areas.
- Migratory birds might be easier to spot during the dry season.
- The rainy season starts in April and ends in mid-November, being May and October the rainiest months in Colombia and from June to September a softer rainy period.
- In the rainy season you can expect to see the waterfalls and rivers with high levels and more imposing, with a greener vegetation.

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