Rock paintings near San José del Guaviare.

San José del Guaviare | Nature, Archaeology & Adventure

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Discover San José del Guaviare, one of Colombia’s most fascinating emerging destinations. Located where the Andes, Amazon and Orinoquía meet, the region brings together jungle, savannas, rivers and ancient rock formations. This four-day journey takes you beyond Colombia’s traditional tourist routes and into a landscape shaped by nature and thousands of years of Indigenous history.

Explore colourful rivers and natural pools, hike through dramatic rock formations and tropical forests, and discover ancient cave paintings that offer a glimpse into the region’s past. Along the way, meet local communities and experience the area’s remarkable biodiversity.

San José del Guaviare is an ideal destination for travellers seeking nature, outdoor adventure and cultural experiences in one of Colombia’s emerging regions.

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Fast Facts

Duration: 4

Days

Departs From: Bogotá

Ends In: Bogotá

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Tour Itinerary


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Day 1

Translation: Transfer from the hotel to Bogotá Airport. Flight from Bogotá to San José del Guaviare. Transfer from San José del Guaviare Airport to the hotel. After lunch, you begin the tour to the Rio de Colores and Puerta de Orion in a 4×4 van. The Rio de Colores is home to the aquatic plant Macarenia clavigera and is ideal for hiking, observing, and photography. During the tour, there are spots for relaxing swims. The Puerta de Orion is an impressive rock formation that is part of the Serranía de la Lindosa, a landmark of the Guaviare Department. Return to the hotel and dinner.

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Accommodation: Hotel Quinto Nivel

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Room Basis: B&B: Bed and Breakfast

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Day 2

Breakfast and start of the tour toward Laguna Damas de Nare, approximately a 2-hour drive. This journey through the jungle (foothills of the Amazon) offers the chance to observe a wide variety of flora and fauna, including primates, birds, reptiles, and more. At the lagoon, you can observe and interact with a family of Amazon river dolphins, Inia geoffrensis, also known as Toninas. There is a 99% chance of spotting them. The tour covers approximately 7 km. Return to the hotel and dinner.

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Accommodation: Hotel Quinto Nivel

Type:

Room Basis: B&B: Bed and Breakfast

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Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the tour to Cerro Azul in a 4×4 van, approximately a 1.5-hour drive. This is one of the most amazing cave art sites, featuring multiple wall paintings over 10,000 years old. You can venture into a 210-meter-long cave in the dark and enjoy a stunning view over the majestic jungle from the viewpoint. The tour covers about 4 km. Return to the hotel and dinner.

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Accommodation: Hotel Quinto Nivel

Type:

Room Basis: B&B: Bed and Breakfast

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Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel and start of the tour to the Pozos Naturales in a 4×4 van. This approximately 2-km-long natural water source features rock crevices, small waterfalls with crystal-clear water, and natural pools up to 4 meters deep, where you can dive and enjoy a refreshing, relaxing swim. Around midday, return to the hotel for lunch and transfer to San José del Guaviare airport. Flight from San José del Guaviare to Bogotá. Transfer from Bogotá airport to the hotel.

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Accommodation: Hotel Quinto Nivel

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Accommodation in specified hotels incl. Breakfast.

Private transport with Spanish speaking driver.

Tour guide and entrance fees as indicated in the tour description.

Meals as indicated in the tour description.

Domestic flights:

  • Bogotá – San José del Guaviare – Bogotá  (ClicAir, 15kg)

  

International flights.

Personal expenses.

Tips.

Airport and port taxes (airport San José del Guaviare approx. EUR 15.00 per person).

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