Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogotá to La Macarena
You'll fly into La Macarena and connect with your local guide for the mandatory orientation session. After checking into your hotel, you're heading out on a boat up the Guayabero River. From there, it's a hike to Caño Cristalitos where you'll see the distinctive rainbow-colored pools that make this area special. If you've got the energy and want to push yourself, there's a challenging hike up to El Mirador that rewards you with views across the savannah and the mountains in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at La Macarena)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Guayabero River (25 minutes)
- Walk to Caño Cristalitos with viewing of algae-filled ponds
- Optional hike to El Mirador viewpoint (1.5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Caño Cristalitos El Mirador Guayabero River Macarena Mountain Range - Day 2
La Macarena
This is a full-day exploration of Caño Cristales. You'll start with a boat ride on the Guayabero River, then transfer to a 4x4 for the drive to the reserve entrance. The trek takes you through several iconic spots including Los Hoyos, Los Pianos, Piscina del Turista, Los Cuarzos, and Paso de la Danta. You'll have chances to swim in natural pools and photograph the waterfalls scattered throughout. It's a long day spent moving through the rainforest landscape, and you'll head back to La Macarena by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch surrounded by the beauty of Caño Cristales with fresh local flavors), Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Guayabero River
- 4x4 vehicle journey to Caño Cristales entrance
- Trek through Caño Cristales visiting Los Hoyos, Los Pianos, Piscina del Turista, Los Cuarzos, and Paso de la Danta
- Swimming in natural pools
- Waterfall viewing and photography
Landmarks/POIs Caño Cristales Los Hoyos Los Pianos Piscina del Turista Los Cuarzos Paso de la Danta - Day 3
La Macarena to Bogotá
Start early with breakfast, then head to Puerto Inderena to board a boat for about 30 minutes on the Guayabero River heading toward the Losada River mouth. Along the way, watch for pink freshwater dolphins and keep your eyes open for birds, turtles, and crocodiles in the water. You'll be back in La Macarena before lunch, then catch your flight back to Bogotá. A driver will be waiting at the airport to take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat tour on Guayabero River and Losada River mouth (approximately 30 minutes)
- Pink dolphin wildlife viewing
- Flora and fauna observation (birds, turtles, crocodiles)
Landmarks/POIs Guayabero River Losada River
