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GUEJAR RIVER 4D3N
Embark on an exciting 4-day expedition along the serene Güejar River. Discover hidden waterfalls like Arenales, steep canyons, and stunning natural landscapes such as the 5 wonders of Güejar, all while immersing yourself in the coolness of its crystal-clear waters and rafting on the Güejar River.
Embark on an exciting 4-day expedition along the serene Güejar River. Discover hidden waterfalls like Arenales, steep canyons, and stunning natural landscapes such as the 5 wonders of Güejar, all while immersing yourself in the coolness of its crystal-clear waters and rafting on the Güejar River.
ItineraryDay by day
WELCOMING IN MESETAS
On this day, you can have a 5-hrs. private transfer from any point in Bogota or can optionally take a public bus to the destination. You will have a free afternoon to enjoy the place and the great weather of this destination while having a great cup of coffee and fresh food for your meals, as this region is known for its fertile soil and several plantations in the mountains next to cattle ranches in the flatlands with a special culture of cowboys, own local music and dances.
GUAPE CANYON OR WATERFALLS HIKE
On this day, after breakfast you will have a hiking activity in one of the roads chosen by the guide according to the weather and the season. In the dry season you will have a 3,5 kms tubing activity in the canyon of the Guape River, where you will see its rocks specially shaped by the water and the Guacharo birds’ caves. In the wet season you will visit the Telares de Cristal waterfall that with its 40 mts of height is impressive and a great place for swimming.
MARAVILLAS DEL GUEJAR
On this day, after breakfast you will have a transportation to the eco-touristic farm of Maravillas del Guejar for a day of exploration. Once there, you will visit a series of 5 attractions of the upper part of the Guejar River, visiting different waterfalls, natural pools, natural water slides and walking inside the river You will have lunch there and will get to know about the sustainable agricultural processes of the farm, before returning to your hotel in Mesetas.
GUEJAR CANYON RAFTING
On this day, you will be taken to the embarkation point for the Guejar Canyon rafting activity. After a technical briefing from the guides, you will have a 17-kms river journey in rafts with up to 8 people. On the way you will have several stops to admire the landscapes and some waterfalls along the river. At the end of the activity, you will have lunch at an eco-touristic farm. You can have the same 5-hours transportation back to or can take a public bus to Bogota.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
ACCOMMODATION Eco-touristic farms where you cannot expect luxury, but instead stay at authentic local ranches with all the basic conditions for comfortable nights.
ROOMS Double, triple or multiple rooms
ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in shared tours and transportations of maximum 8 people.
MEALS - 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
TRANSFERS All land transportations in shared vehicles up to 8 people.
GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.
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.
Not included
Transfers from Bogota or any other city to the town of Mesetas and back.
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
English or other languages speaking guides/translators.
What to take?Travel prepared
- 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.
- Comfortable pants and avoid wearing jeans.
- Waterproof, preferably quick-drying clothing or a rain poncho.
- Appropriate footwear for the hikes, trekking shoes are advisable and at least one pair of sneakers for change. Footwear can get wet during the hikes.
- 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.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Day-packs for carrying personal stuff, hydration, snacks and other elements during the outdoor day activities.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Option or coordination of private transportation from Bogota or any other place to the destination and the way back. - Option of coordination of public buses from Bogota or Villavicencio in order to get to the destination. - English or other language speaking translators, according to availability of guides for the desired dates. - Private tours for smaller groups that don’t want to have shared activities and transportations. - Private single rooms for just one person for 25 USD additional per night. - Specialized guides for special itineraries.
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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See where this experience unfolds and how its landscapes connect.