Discover the hidden treasures of San Jose del Guaviare in Colombia's Amazon rainforest. Begin your adventure by exploring the iconic Puerta de Orion rock formation and enjoying breathtaking sunsets over the Guaviare River. Visit the ancient pictograms of Cerro Azul, depicting animals, humans, and geometric patterns. Travel to El Raudal via a boat ride along the Guayabero River canyon, offering spectacular panoramic views. Visit the 'Cueva del Amor' waterfall, where you can swim and spot pink dolphins. End your journey with a visit to natural pools before returning home. This experience showcases Colombia's Amazon's rich cultural heritage and vibrant wildlife, making it a truly unique adventure.
Highlights
Discover San Jose del Guaviare a hidden gem in Colombia's Amazon rainforest
Hike to a rock art mural and swim at the 'Cueva del Amor' waterfall
Visit El Raudal via a boat ride along the Guayabero River canyon
A chance to encounter pink dolphins in the Guayabero River
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Discover San Jose del Guaviare, a hidden gem situated in the depths of Colombia's Amazon rainforest. This vibrant town, surrounded by dense jungle and meandering rivers, offers an inviting experience in one of the world's richest ecosystems. Discover ancient rock formations and indigenous communities that make San Jose del Guaviare a gateway to the wonders of the Amazon. Explore breathtaking landscapes where towering trees shade winding waterways and vibrant wildlife thrive abundantly. Whether trekking through the jungle, visiting sacred indigenous sites, or simply marveling at the natural beauty, San Jose del Guaviare invites you to embark on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the Amazon. Uncover the hidden treasures of this captivating corner of Colombia.
Puerta de Orion & Sunset Over Guaviare River
Embark on an enjoyable ecological hike through the astonishing rock formations of the 'Serranía de La Lindosa,' including the iconic 'Puerta de Orión,' a symbol of local tourism. Conclude your day with a stroll along San Jose del Guaviare's tourist boardwalk, where you can admire the enchanting regional sunsets.
Today, explore Guaviare's most significant cultural and archaeological sites, starting with the ancient pictograms of Cerro Azul. These striking blood-red paintings, potentially up to 10,000 years old, were created by an unknown Indigenous culture and depict animals, humans, and geometric patterns on rock faces deep in the jungle. Recently made accessible after years of conflict, reaching Cerro Azul involves a short hike up a tepuy-like rock formation. Next, visit El Raudal via a boat ride along the Guayabero River canyon. While viewing the paintings, enjoy breathtaking panoramic vistas of Guaviare's jungles, marking the beginning of Colombia's vast Amazon rainforest.
Experience a day filled with adventure. Embark on a boat excursion through the Guayabero River canyon, followed by an ecological hike past a breathtaking rock art mural leading to a stunning viewpoint. Conclude the tour with the option to swim at the 'Cueva del Amor' waterfall. Keep an eye out for the Toninas, the local name for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis), adding a unique wildlife encounter to your day.
Day 4: Natural Pools | Return Home
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
End your final day in Guaviare with a visit to some natural pools. Hike approximately 2 kilometers to reach the site, where you can enjoy waterfalls and pools up to 4 meters deep for swimming. After lunch, head to the airport in time for your flight to Bogota.
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This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Creating a checklist was very beneficial and meeting objectives on certain dates helped as well (to keep my trip organized). The Adventure Travel personnel helped keep me on track which is why my trip was so successful. Communication from both travel agencies (AT/MT) was vital.
Iziah Carthens
4 days ago
This is an amazing company to work with. I generally do not use tour companies as I am more of an independent traveller so I was slightly reticent. They were fantastic from the start - 10/10 - from lining up a phone call to discuss requirements, then their ongoing communication in the lead up to the tour and during it (thank you, Franny and Phen). They also explored cost-effective options (eg group transfers). The tour was in Patagonia so Adventure Life organised a pickup from the El Calafate airport to the El Chalten accommodation, two day hikes with a private guide and then to the El Calafate accommodation. A tour coordinator came to the hotel to explain, using the maps, what was involved in each day tour and what should be expected, and patiently answered all questions. The tour guide Marcos was excellent - very professional, knowledgable, communicative and at all times felt very safe with his navigational skills (important in the Patagonian wilderness). On the second day I forgot to take hiking poles so Marcos kindly gave me his. I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing and would happily recommend and book through them again.
Petrina Sta
6 days ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
6 days ago
Adventure Life was a pleasure to work with. They helped us find different options for our charter and answered a lot of questions with patience and clarity.
Brooke Hopper
1 week ago
Excellent service, great hotels and well organized excursions with expert guides! Highly recommended!
