TOUR TO PUNTA GALLINAS FROM SANTA MARTA
During this Punta Gallinas Tour from Santa Marta, you will find yourself in the northernmost point of continental South America, this tourist destination is located in the Alta Guajira desert. desert of the Alta Guajira and is home to exotic desert landscapes full of magic that will transport you to a unique experience of connection with nature and the environment.
In this place you will find a gastronomy typical of the Colombian Caribbean where the main base are the fruits of the sea and a variety of dishes designed for Tourism in Punta Gallinas, you will also be totally disconnected from technology, so you can appreciate in detail the destinations and the Guajiro desert that joins the waters of the Caribbean Sea creating a mythical landscape full of myths and legends of the Wayuu Indigenous Culture.
At the Punta Gallinas Lighthouse you will realize that the Guajira Peninsula becomes a place out of this world, ideal for hikers to connect with the environment and take spectacular pictures of the good places they will visit during the excursion, so do not miss the opportunity to book this tour to Punta Gallinas from Santa Marta.
| PLACE OF DEPARTURE | Santa Marta, Magdalena | ||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at 4:30 AM at the meeting point indicated for an early departure. | ||||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 5:30 PM on the last day of the Tour in Riohacha (Approximately 9:30 pm in Santa Marta) | ||||||
| TOUR DURATION | 3 Days / 2 Nights. | ||||||
| TOTAL VALUE | The price of the Tour to Punta Gallinas from Santa Marta is $286 USD per person. | ||||||
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| IMPORTANT | If you wish to book the Tour to Punta Gallinas, make a deposit of $51 USD which corresponds to 18% of the total value of the tour ($286 USD We also have the Tour to Cabo de la Vela, another destination you can visit. Keep in mind that the Tour to Punta Gallinas is a long trip through unpaved roads, typical of the Alta Guajira. The Alta Guajira. Each traveler is responsible for their belongings, Wiwa Tours is not responsible for clothing or items lost during the excursion to the Guajira. |
PUNTA GALLINAS TOUR ITINERARY FROM SANTA MARTA
Day 1
This tour to Punta Gallinas starts at approximately 4:30 am leaving from Santa Marta, heading to Riohacha, capital of the department of La Paz. GuajiraWe will enjoy a typical breakfast, then we will head towards the salt flats of ManaureWe will have a guided tour to learn about the process of salt production, then we will cross the majestic Guajiro desert to arrive at the Cabo de la Vela, where we will have lunch and take a well-deserved rest, and later on we will visit Playa Dorada, El Pilon de Azucar and the Lighthouse where we can enjoy a beautiful sunset and hear from your guide about the cultural history of the (Cape sail). At the end of the day we return to the Ranchería to sleep in Chinchorros (traditional hammocks of the Wayuu culture).
Day 2
On the second day, we left around 5:00 am, took the northern route through the desert to finally reach our destination, Punta Gallinas
We will take a panoramic tour, where we will enjoy the most beautiful sunset at the lighthouse of Punta Gallinas, then we will have lunch, then we will visit the Taroa Dunes and the Boquita Beach, later we will return to the ranchería (lodging place) where we will enjoy a typical dinner of the region.
Day 3
We start the day leaving early around 6:00 am, to take the route back through the Guajiro desert, to finally reach our destination Uribia, the indigenous capital where you can enjoy a good breakfast.
Then we will take an air-conditioned vehicle to Riohacha, where we will make a short panoramic tour on the boardwalk to observe the beautiful handicrafts and Wayuu culture. Here in Riohacha we will have a typical lunch and right after we will leave for Santa Marta.
Note: The itinerary of the Punta Gallinas Tour from Santa Marta may vary depending on weather conditions or means of land transportation.
Important Information for the Punta Gallinas Tour
During this Tour to Punta Gallinas from Santa Marta, you must be responsible with the environment .
Carry only the essentials, as weight is a determining factor when traveling, and make sure to return all the garbage generated to Santa Marta.
During the tour there is no cell phone signal, so please advise your family and friends that you will only be able to communicate with them once you return from your experience.
During the day the weather is very hot, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothes, t-shirts and shorts; there is also the presence of mosquitoes and other insects, it is important to wear long pants and long sleeve shirts to protect us from insects and the sun.
What to bring to the Punta Gallinas Tour
| Small backpack. | Camera. |
| Comfortable walking clothes. | Sturdy sandals. |
| Walking shoes. | Hat or cap. |
| Bio-Repellent. | Sunscreen. |
| Biodegradable Toiletries. | Swimwear. |
| Personal medicines. | Vaccine – Yellow Fever (optional). |
Reservation Policies
| To reserve this tour, a deposit of $ ( 51 USD) 215,000 per person is required, equivalent to 18% of the total value of the tour ($ 1,200,000 COP), through our web payment gateway, the remaining 80% ($985,000) must be paid the same day we leave for the excursion to Punta Gallinas. |
| The identity document is a fundamental requirement to reserve the Tour to Punta Gallinas, for nationals, a copy of the personal identification card or passport in case of being a foreigner. For the day we leave for the tour, it is not necessary to bring your identity card, at least bring a copy of it. |
| To cancel or modify a confirmed reservation, you must contact us 48 hours before the tour starts, during working hours. |
| Once the Punta Gallinas Tour has started from Santa Marta, no refunds of any kind will be made. |
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