(2 days / 1 night)
From $710.000

The Punta Gallinas tour is an experience designed for travelers seeking adventure, breathtaking scenery and cultural connection. Combine the thrill of touring the famous Taroa Dunes by ATV, where the desert meets the Caribbean Sea, with visits to more popular beaches, visits to Wayúu communities and iconic landscapes of the Guajira desert. This trip is perfect for those who want to explore the Alta Guajira in a short time without missing the essentials: adrenaline, culture and sea.

(2 days / 1 night)

Adventure in the Taroa Dunes on ATVs

From $710.000

The Punta Gallinas tour is an experience designed for travelers seeking adventure, breathtaking scenery and cultural connection. Combine the thrill of touring the famous Taroa Dunes by ATV, where the desert meets the Caribbean Sea, with visits to more popular beaches, visits to Wayúu communities and iconic landscapes of the Guajira desert. This trip is perfect for those who want to explore the Alta Guajira in a short time without missing the essentials: adrenaline, culture and sea.

For all

Accessible

Not Pet-friendly

Includes

tour a la alta guajira

4x4 Transportation

experiencias de la guajira

Feeding

experiencias de la guajira

Lodging

Important notes

  • This tour includes ATV driving in the Taroa Dunes, an area of high scenic and environmental value.
  • The experience is designed for those seeking a dose of adrenaline in a unique desert environment of the Guajira.
  • The Taroa Dunes are located in a desert area with high solar radiation, strong wind and total absence of shade.
  • To drive the ATV you must have a valid driver's license. If you don't have one, you can go as a passenger with a guide.

Itinerary of the experience

Riohacha, Manaure, Uribia and Cabo de la Vela
Day 1:

Departure at 08:30 a.m. from Riohacha to Alta Guajira. The first stop is at the Manaure salt mines, where you will learn about the artisanal process of salt extraction. Afterwards, you will visit Uribia, considered the indigenous capital of Colombia, where you will appreciate their culture and traditional way of life.

The tour continues to Cabo de la Vela, a sacred place for the Wayúu people. You will have lunch at this popular destination in the upper Guajira and in the afternoon, you will explore the Arcoíris Beach, then climb the Pilón de Azúcar for panoramic views, and relax at the tranquil Playa Dorada. End the day with a breathtaking sunset over the Caribbean Sea.

Lodging: Typical Wayúu lodge in Cabo de la Vela. Dinner included.

Riohacha, Manaure, Uribia and Cabo de la Vela
Cabo de la Vela, Taroa Dunes and return
Day 2:

After an early breakfast, start the journey to one of the most amazing landscapes of the Colombian Caribbean: the Taroa Dunes. There you will take an ATV tour (1 hour approx.), an exciting adventure to go deep into the desert. After the experience, you will enjoy free time to explore the dunes, slide down the slopes and swim in the sea at a unique beach where the desert meets the Caribbean Sea.
Return to Cabo de la Vela and after lunch, you will return to Riohacha, arriving between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Cabo de la Vela, Taroa Dunes and return

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