Immerse yourself in the captivating wildlife adventure of exploring the Guaviare Jungle in Colombia. This unforgettable and thrilling 4-day experience takes you deep into the heart of the lush and untamed remote region of Guaviare. Throughout your journey, you will embark on a series of guided hikes and boat trips, venturing into the heart of the Guaviare Jungle and encountering diverse wildlife along the way. See the imposing rock formation of Puerta de Orion. Witness the bright red Macarenia clavigera plants that create a river of bright colors and shades. Venture into Lake Nare's wilderness and discover the Amazonian Pink Dolphins. Discover the ancient pictograms of the Cerro Azul archaeological site. Experience the waterfalls and natural pools in Guaviare. This unforgettable journey into the Guaviare Jungle will captivate, challenge, and change you forever.
Highlights
Explore the dense jungles, rivers, and stunning natural beauty of Guaviare
See the imposing rock formation of Puerta de Orion.
Witness the bright red Macarenia clavigera plants in the river
Visit Lake Nare and witness the Amazonian Pink Dolphins
Discover the ancient pictograms of the Cerro Azul Archeological site
Experience the waterfalls and natural pools in Guaviare
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Start your adventure by arriving in San José Del Guaviare, the gateway to the Guaviare region. Upon arrival, take your lunch before starting your first adventure. A 15-minute drive will take you to the River of Colors, which has the aquatic plant Macarenia clavigera.
Explore the stunning Colored River, known for its unique hues caused by the confluence of different rivers. You can take a boat tour along the river and witness the fascinating blend of colors. This area is ideal for hiking, observation, photography, and recreational swimming. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Orion's Door (La Puerta de Orión), a natural, imposing rock formation that is part of the Serrana de la Lindosa, an icon of the department of Guaviare.
**A scheduled departure time of 12:10 PM in Bogota will arrive in Guaviare at 1:25 PM. These flights are currently available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Another option is Satena, which operates flights Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
**Please note that the colored river can only be seen between the months of June and November; the alternative activity between December and May will be viewing the sunset over the Guaviare River.
Venture to Nare Lake (Lago Nare), a 2-hour drive away, a picturesque waterbody surrounded by lush greenery. Walk through the Amazonian foothills jungle, where there is the possibility of seeing a great variety of flora and fauna, such as primates and birds. This lake is famous for its population of Pink Dolphins, also known as Boto dolphins. Take a boat tour to see different wildlife in their natural setting and take in the tranquil lakeside scenery.
**Between the summer months of December and May, this will be a similar activity to see the pink dolphins in the Guayabero River.
On this day, discover the ancient pictograms of Cerro Azul. These breathtaking, 10,000-year-old, blood-red paintings were created by an unidentified Indigenous group and found only in a mountain range in the Guaviare region. The blood-red images are located on rock faces deep in the jungle. It features images of animals, humans, and geometric patterns.
A brief hike up a tepuy-like rock formation in the jungle is required to reach Cerro Azul, while El Raudal can only be reached by boat along the Guayabero River's canyon. During your visits to the paintings, you will also be able to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the jungles of Guaviare, the beginning of the vast Amazon rainforest in Colombia.
This trekking adventure is to reach the summit and witness breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding jungles and landscapes. Cerro Azul offers opportunities for birdwatching and encountering various wildlife species.
Day 4: San Jose del Guaviare | Fly to Bogota | Return Home
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
Conclude your journey by visiting the enchanting waterfalls and natural pools in Guaviare. The region is known for its pristine and untouched natural beauty. Enjoy swimming in refreshing natural pools, marvel at the cascading waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surroundings. After lunch, you will be taken to the airport in time for your flight to Bogota.
**Your scheduled departure flight is at 2:00 PM and will arrive in Bogota at 3:20 PM.
**The flights operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Another option is Satena, which currently operates flights Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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Initial deposit is 50%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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9 hours ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
