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Punta Gallinas
Nature and culture along the Caribbean shore
Punta Gallinas tour information
Starts
Pick-up at your accommodation between 4- 4:30 a.m. from Santa Marta
Ends
Return to your hotel between 5-7:00 p.m. in Santa Marta
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Punta Gallinas is one of the most spectacular places in the world due to its landscapes, culture and natural sites. Get to know the culture of the Wayuu people and their way of life, and marvel at this small paradisiacal place away from society. During these days in paradise you will visit authentic places such as the Pilón de Azúcar, the Auyama desert, the Taroa Dunes or the Faro Punta Gallinas.
Tour itinerary
todayDÍA 1 Santa Marta - Riohacha - Manaure - Cabo de la Vela
Guides will pick us up at our hotel to go to Palomino or Riohacha, stopping to have breakfast and take a break from the drive. From Riohacha we will go to Uribía to enjoy a panoramic tour and continue our trip to Manaure. There, they will teach us the process of collecting salt and talk to us about the culture and customs of the area.
We will continue our journey through the Auyama desert in the direction of Cabo de la Vela, and depending on the weather, we will make a short stop in San Martín or Puerto Bolívar. We will eat lunch at the Wayuu Posada and visit the Pilón de Azúcar with beautiful views of the sea at sunset. We will return to the Wayuu Posada to have dinner and then sleep in hammocks.
todayDÍA 2 Cabo de la Vela - Taroa Dunes - Punta Gallinas
Taroa Dunes - Faro Punta Gallinas
After breakfast, we will visit the Taroa Dunes to take a refreshing bath and take pictures of this beautiful place. Next, we will go to Punta Gallinas to eat lunch and tour the Honda Bay, Hondita Bay, Punta Aguja and Faro Punta Gallinas. After these incredible visits, we will enjoy a typical dinner and sleep another night in the hammocks in the Wayuu Posada.
todayDÍA 3 Punta Gallinas - Puerto Bolívar - Uribía - Riohacha - Santa Marta
Following our breakfast, we will go to Uribía to take a last look at the wonders of this beautiful place and eat lunch. After a brief break, we will return to Malecón de Riohacha where we will have free time to check out, and if you want, buy, typical handicrafts of the area. At about 3:00 p.m., we will leave Riohacha to return to the accommodation and finish the tour.
Tour details
Included
- Guide and driver
- Transportation
- Food
- Accommodation in a Ranchería (Wayuu village) in a traditional Wayuu Posada (lodge) with chinchorros (hammocks)
- Travel insurance
- Medical assistance
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Accommodation in beds
- Extra services
error_outlineImportant information
The order of the visits could be altered, but it will not affect the content of the program. The schedules of the tickets and transports could be subject to modifications.
SAFE ADVENTURE – Covid 19
This activity includes the appropriate protection measures to ensure your safety. In addition, our excursions are outdoor and in small groups to reduce the risk of contagion. Remember to follow the instructions of the staff during the development of the excursion.
restoreCancellation policy
Free cancellation! You can cancel this tour and you'll receive 100% refund of the amount paid if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance. After this time, or in case you do not show up, no refunds will be given.
What to bring to Punta Gallinas
From Howlanders, we recommend you to take with you this 3 day tour to Punta Gallinas:
- Comfortable shoes
- Sandals (flip-flops)
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Long pants
- Flashlight
- Swimwear
- Personal hygiene items
- A lightweight towel
- Toilet paper
- A liter and a half of water
- Passport
Book Punta Gallinas
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$250
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