3-Day Trip to Caño Cristales from Bogota
Deep in the Sierra de la Macarena mountain range of Colombia lies a place where one of the most astonishing natural wonders on Earth rises: Caño Cristales “the five-color river.” Don't miss the opportunity to witness the uniqueness of its beauty by yourself to make new indelible live experiences. Also, get to know the locals of La Macarena who cooperate to preserve this natural treasure and bring peace and prosperity to the region.
ItineraryDay 1: Bogotá - La MacarenaStop At: Canocristales_la_macarena, Av. Alfonso Lopez #40-28, Villavicencio Colombia
Get up at first lights, have breakfast, and meet your driver at your place of stay in Bogota to take you to the airport. You will fly for about an hour to La Macarena, where you will be picked up at the airport by your local guide. Then, you will take a mandatory 30-minute brief given by Cormacarena ( the tourism bureau of the place). After that, you will be taken to your local accommodation.
Once in your hotel, put on your hiking shoes and be ready to start the adventure.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Cano Cristales, La Macarena Colombia
After you settle in, you will have lunch, and then the local guide will pick you up to embark a boat to take you to the Guayabero River for 25 minutes. Afterwards you will walk for about an hour and reach Caño Cristalitos, a fantastic place with small ponds filled with the characteristic algae that give this river its rainbow-like look. For those with a better physical condition, the next stop will be El Mirador, a fantastic place where you will enjoy an amazing view of the wild savannah bordered with the Macarena Mountain Range (1.5 hours hike up to the top of a mountain). In the afternoon, you will get back to the hotel and have dinner at La Macarena.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Casa Hotel Real
Day 2: Caño Cristales riverStop At: Cano Cristales, La Macarena Colombia
On this day, you will visit the main sector of Caño Cristales River. After having breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up, and after about an hour transport by boat and jeep, you will get to the starting point of the hike that will take you to Caño Cristales. Once you reach the river, you will visit many different spots according to your hike level. In these places, you will have the chance to swim and relax at the Willy Wonka-like ponds and enjoy your lunch box. In the afternoon, you will have time to rest at the hotel before the dinner event, where you will enjoy a “ternera a la llanera”( a typical beef preparation of the Colombian flatlands) while listening to a live band of “joropo”, fast-paced folk music of that part of Colombia.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Casa Hotel Real
Day 3: Losada and Guayabero RiverStop At: Cano Cristales, La Macarena Colombia
On your last day at La Macarena, you will get to experience the magic of this biodiversity hotspot, by taking a river ride before first light to the point where Losada river meets the Guayabero. At this time in this place, birds of hundreds of different species are visible and audible, and there are great chances of spotting river dolphins, caymans, and other wildlife. After getting back to the hotel, you will have time to relax and possible have lunch depending on the time of your flight back. We will pick you up and take you to the local airport to board your flight to Bogota.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"The season where the plants that give Caño Cristales its color only grow from June to November, which is the rain season. We don't recommend traveling to Caño Cristales before June or after November because you probably won't enjoy the scenery"
"In Caño Cristales and Caño Cristalitos, it is forbidden to use sunscreen and mosquito repellent but you can use them for the rest of the trip."
"The tours are run on small groups of 8 participants max. You will be assigned to a group that has the same hiking level as you. The program on day 1 and 3 will be adapted according to your level. On day 2 (Caño Cristales), there are several routes in the reserve that vary in length. You will be assigned to a route according to your hiking level."
"Don’t expect luxury. The highlight of the trip is 100% nature! All meals are provided by the restaurant of the hotel and there are no hot showers and no AC (rooms have FAN and electricity, wifi is present but unstable)."
"Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation."
"This tour depends on the availability in flights and hotels."
"A yellow fever vaccine certificate may be required by authorities. We strongly recommend getting the shot."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
06:00 AM
Duration: 3 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from Bogotá Hotels / Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details.
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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