caño cristales
in shared group, you sleep in hotel in the small town of la macarena
Here you will find the programs around the visits to Caño Cristales, whose lodging is in the hotels of the town of La Macarena. Keep in mind that the most beautiful river in Colombia is only one hour away from the village, by canoe, jeep and walking. And that in these 3 days, 4 days or 5 days programs we return every night to sleep at the hotel in the Macarena village and experience the local community of the Macarena.
3 dAYs - 2 nIGHTS
Price per Person:
$753 USD
itinerarY
DAY 1
Welcome at La Macarena Airport.
Cristalitos Viewpoint:You will visit the viewpoint of La Macarena and cristalitos, the model of Caño Cristales.
Overnight at Hotel (Casa Real).
Dinner.
DAY 2
Breakfast.
Boat ride on the Guayabero River, which will allow you to appreciate the natural wealth of our country: bird watching and wildlife in general.
Caño Cristales: You will visit the PNN Serranía de la Macarena and its trails where you can appreciate the Macarenia Clavijera.Among colors, birds and an unforgettable landscape you will witness the rich Colombian gastronomy with an ecological llanero lunch.
Return by 4x4 to the Guayabero River.
Transfer by boat to La Macarena.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
DAY 3
Breakfast.
To say goodbye to your visit to the River of the Gods, we will visit the Bajo Losada: Approximately 2 hours boat ride.
Farewell at La Macarena Airport.
Note: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice by National Parks and Cormacarena.
If there are flight delays and you arrive at La Macarena after 1:00 pm you cannot enter Caño Cristales that day and you will visit another tourist sector of La Macarena.
If there are early departures from La Macarena or you leave before 9 am, you will only be able to do the sunrise activity at Caño Cristales on the last day.
Colombia Oculta is not responsible for flight delays or early departures.
We ask for your understanding in case of itinerary changes. We will do everything in our power to make your visit to Caño Cristales as enjoyable as possible.
Trails that can be visited according to Cormacarena and PNN permits (only one trail per day).
incluDe
English speaking guide every day
2 nights hotel accommodation (Tell us which hotel you would like to stay at. Remember that we are subject to reservations)
Round trip river navigation on the Guayabero River.
Round trip transportation in 4x4 trucks.
Permit applications at the National Natural Parks of Colombia.
Meals (lunch on the first and last day depending on the time of arrival and departure of the flight).
Contribution to the village of La Cachivera de Caño Cristales.
Contribution to the CONSERVATION of the Private Natural Reserve MADRE SELVA of Hidden Colombia.
Medical assistance policy.
It is important to understand that the food included in the plan is prepared by the people of the community and the menu is based on typical products of the region, avoiding the use of products from other regions. If you wish you can ask for the details of this menu and in case you need or want food that is not from the area, we ask for your understanding and suggest that you bring it as part of your luggage.
noT incluDe
Air tickets
Expenses not stipulated.
Entrance taxes to Caño Cristales:
(to be paid at the Macarena airport).
Tourist taxes from PNN, Cormacarena and the Mayor's Office:
NON-resident foreigners: $55
Airport tax ($2).
Bring this money in cash colombian pesos
additionals
Charter flights fares 2023:
Bogota - La Macarena $220 one way.
Bogota- La Macarena - Bogota: $408
(Flights Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Medellin - La Macarena $236 each way.
Medellin - La Macarena - Medellin: $440
(Flights on Mondays and Fridays)
Villavicencio - La Macarena $158 each way.
Villavicencio - La Macarena - Villavicencio: $282
(Flights every day).
Private ground transportation door to door 2023:
Bogota - Villavicencio - Bogota. From $100 each way (for groups between 1 and 4 persons) Frequency: Every day. Price varies according to number of passengers
4 days - 3 nights
Price per Person:
$1.028 USD
itinerary
Day 1
Welcome at La Macarena Airport...
Cristalitos Viewpoint: You will visit the viewpoint of La Macarena and Cristalitos, the model of Caño Cristalitos.
Ecological lunch, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional llanera cuisine.
Overnight at Hotel (Casa Real).
Cena.
Day 2
Breakfast.
Boat trip on the Guayabero River, which will allow you to appreciate the natural wealth of our country: bird watching and wildlife in general.
Caño Cristales: You will visit the Serranía de la Macarena National Park and its trails where you will be able to appreciate the Macarenia Clavijera. You will have the opportunity to see with your own eyes the most beautiful river in the world, or as some call it "the melted rainbow".
Among colors, birds and an unforgettable landscape you will witness the rich Colombian gastronomy with an ecological llanero lunch.
Return by 4x4 to the Guayabero River.
Transfer by boat to La Macarena.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Day 3
Breakfast.
Boat ride on the Guayabero River, where you will again be part of the Colombian richness in diversity: bird watching and wildlife of the Serranía.
Laguna del Silencio: You will visit one of the most peaceful places in La Macarena surrounded by birds and nature.
Among colors, birds and an unforgettable landscape you will witness the rich Colombian gastronomy with an ecological llanero lunch.
Return by 4x4 to the Guayabero River.
Transfer by boat to La Macarena.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast.
To say goodbye to your visit to the River of the Gods, we will visit the Bajo Losada: Approximately 2 hours boat ride.
Farewell at La Macarena Airport.
Note: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice by National Parks and Cormacarena.
If there are flight delays and you arrive at La Macarena after 1:00 pm you cannot enter Caño Cristales that day and you will visit another tourist sector of La Macarena.
If there are early departures from La Macarena or you leave before 9 am, you will only be able to do the sunrise activity at Caño Cristales on the last day.
Colombia Oculta is not responsible for flight delays or early departures.
We ask for your understanding in case of itinerary changes. We will do everything in our power to make your visit to Caño Cristales as enjoyable as possible.
Trails that can be visited according to Cormacarena and PNN permits (only one trail per day).
include
English speaking guide every day
3 nights hotel accommodation (Tell us which hotel you want to stay at. Remember that we are subject to reservations)
1 round trip river navigation on the Guayabero River.
1 round trip in a 4x4 van.
Meals (lunch on the first and last day depending on the arrival and departure time of the flight).
Contribution to the village of La Cachivera de Caño Cristales.
Contribution to the CONSERVATION of the Private Natural Reserve MADRE SELVA of Hidden Colombia.
Medical assistance policy.
It is important to understand that the food included in the plan is prepared by the people of the community and the menu is based on typical products of the region, avoiding the use of products from other regions. If you wish you can ask for the details of this menu and in case you need or want food that is not from the area, we ask for your understanding and suggest that you bring it as part of your luggage.
not include
Air tickets
Expenses not stipulated.
Entrance taxes to Caño Cristales:
(to be paid at the Macarena airport).
Tourist taxes from PNN, Cormacarena and the Mayor's Office:
NON-resident foreigners: $55
Airport tax ($2).
Bring this money in cash colombian pesos
additionals
Charter flights fares 2023:
Bogota - La Macarena $220 one way.
Bogota- La Macarena - Bogota: $408
(Flights Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Medellin - La Macarena $236 each way.
Medellin - La Macarena - Medellin: $440
(Flights on Mondays and Fridays)
Villavicencio - La Macarena $158 each way.
Villavicencio - La Macarena - Villavicencio: $282
(Flights every day).
Private ground transportation door to door 2023:
Bogota - Villavicencio - Bogota. From $100 each way (for groups between 1 and 4 persons) Frequency: Every day. Price varies according to number of passengers
5 days - 4 nights
Price per Person:
$1,371 USD
itinerary
Día 1
Welcome at La Macarena Airport
Cristalitos Viewpoint: You will visit the viewpoint of La Macarena and Cristalitos, the model of Caño Cristales.
Lunch type cold meat.
Lodging at Hotel (Casa Real).
Dinner.
Día 2
Breakfast.
Boat ride on the Guayabero River. Bird watching and wildlife of the Serranía.
Caño Cristales: You will visit the PNN Serranía de la Macarena and its trails where you can appreciate the Macarenia Clavijera.
Lunch at the river.
Return by 4x4 to the Guayabero River.
Transfer by boat to La Macarena.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Día 3
Breakfast.
Boat ride on the Guayabero River. Bird watching and wildlife of the Serranía.
Visit to the mythical Laguna del Silencio. Wildlife observation.
Lunch ecological llanero.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner
Día 4
Breakfast.
Boat ride on the Guayabero River. Bird watching and wildlife of the Serranía.
Pailones: Path of caño cristales where you will know another tonality of colors of the Macarenia Clavijera.
Lunch at the river.
Return by 4x4 to the Guayabero River.
Transfer by boat to La Macarena.
Return to the hotel.
Dinner.
Día 5
Breakfast.
To say goodbye to your visit to the River of the Gods, we will visit the Bajo Losada: Approximately 2 hours boat ride.
Farewell at La Macarena Airport.
Note: Itineraries may be subject to change without prior notice by National Parks and Cormacarena.
If there are flight delays and you arrive at La Macarena after 1:00 pm you cannot enter Caño Cristales that day and you will visit another tourist sector of La Macarena.
If there are early departures from La Macarena or you leave before 9 am, you will only be able to do the sunrise activity at Caño Cristales on the last day.
Colombia Oculta is not responsible for flight delays or early departures.
We ask for your understanding in case of itinerary changes. We will do everything in our power to make your visit to Caño Cristales as enjoyable as possible.
Trails that can be visited according to Cormacarena and PNN permits (only one trail per day).
include
English speaking guide every day
4 nights hotel accommodation (Tell us which hotel you want to stay at. Remember that we are subject to reservations)
Round trip river navigation on the Guayabero River.
Round trip transportation in 4x4 trucks.
Permit applications at the National Natural Parks of Colombia.
Meals (lunch on the first and last day depending on the time of arrival and departure of the flight).
Contribution to the village of La Cachivera de Caño Cristales.
Contribution to the CONSERVATION of the Private Natural Reserve MADRE SELVA of Hidden Colombia.
Medical assistance policy.
It is important to understand that the food included in the plan is prepared by the people of the community and the menu is based on typical products of the region, avoiding the use of products from other regions. If you wish you can ask for the details of this menu and in case you need or want food that is not from the area, we ask for your understanding and suggest that you bring it as part of your luggage.
not include
Air tickets
Expenses not stipulated.
Entrance taxes to Caño Cristales:
(to be paid at the Macarena airport).
Tourist taxes from PNN, Cormacarena and the Mayor's Office:
NON-resident foreigners: $55
Airport tax ($2).
Bring this money in cash colombian pesos
addtionals
Charter flights fares 2023:
Bogota - La Macarena $220 one way.
Bogota- La Macarena - Bogota: $408
(Flights Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
Medellin - La Macarena $236 each way.
Medellin - La Macarena - Medellin: $440
(Flights on Mondays and Fridays)
Villavicencio - La Macarena $158 each way.
Villavicencio - La Macarena - Villavicencio: $282
(Flights every day).
Private ground transportation door to door 2023:
Bogota - Villavicencio - Bogota. From $100 each way (for groups between 1 and 4 persons) Frequency: Every day. Price varies according to number of passengers
hoteles of la macarena
what you choose for crystal pipe experience
Here you can see any of the hotels you can choose for your Caño Cristales experience. The one you choose we must check availability before booking. It is vital that you choose two options to be able to discard in case the hotel is full on the date you want to travel.
Hotel La Fuente
27 rooms.
The rooms are doubles, triples or twins (single beds of 1.90 x 1.80 m). There is one quadruple room.
Air-conditioned rooms with TV. There is one room with Jacuzzi.
The hotel has a restaurant, swimming pool and sauna.
Additional cost $8 USD per night per person.
Hotel Makalombia- cabañas
1 cabin with a double bed
1 cabin with accommodation for 4 persons
1 cabin with accommodation for 5 people
2 cabins with accommodation for 7 people in each one.
Additional value to the total value of the tour: depends on the number of travelers. Ask for additional rates.
Hotel san nicolas
la cabaña san nicolas
Hotel gorila
Hotel with 44 rooms of double, triple or multiple occupancy.
casa hotel real
22 rooms all with private bathrooms. 11 of these rooms are air-conditioned (air-conditioning service at additional cost).
Hotel punto verde
Additional cost $20,000 per night per person
hotel antony
Hotel muñoz
11 rooms all with private bathrooms and one room with multiple accommodations.
hotel la cascada
29 rooms all with private bathroom and television. 12 rooms with air conditioning (air conditioning service at additional cost).
Hotel el kiosko
6 rooms all with private bathrooms with multiple accommodations for family groups.
hotel shalom
Hotel marín
Trails authorized by
national parks
1. Path of the pianos (high DIFFICULTY)
-Caño Escondido.
-Cascada de la Virgen.
-Cascada de los Pianos.
-Piedra diosa de la Macarena.
-Paso Mojado.
2. Salto del Aguila Trail (high difficulty)
-Escalera.
-Pozo cuadrado.
-Piedra negra o cascada Negra.
-Cascada Salto del Aguila.
-Tablas de la Ley.
3. Los Pailones Trail (medium difficulty)
-Monte de las Marimbas.
-Los Estrechos.
-Piscina del Pailón.
travelers' comments
I am Dario Sotelo Rueda, I went with my two children of 10 and 4 years old, I had to carry the 4 year old 50% of the time, but even so, the truth is one of the most wonderful trips I have done in my life (and I have traveled a lot..., in Colombia and the world). Ahh my little one learned to swim in the most beautiful river in the world (few can afford that luxury...) I want to thank your company and you Ivan, for the opportunity to know such beautiful places of our land and count on you for new destinations. To finish the guides: Uber, Angi and Francy ; they are spectacular!!! Greetings:
Nicolas, Santiago and Dario" Trip: October 5, 2013.
"Everything was perfect!!!
Thank you very much! The Macarena operator team is an excellent and professional team (Uber, Alex and Mayerly), as well as the service that Mr. Nelson offered us, I felt very proud to be Colombian and that this wonderful tour is being handled by such professional people.
Thank you very much for making this trip possible!
Luis Fernando Botero" Trip: Sept 20, 2013
"A beauty... I have no words to express my gratitude, the education, attention, warmth of your people.... I want to work with you!!! Because I'm coming back to Bogota to stay, so count me in. I'm going to Venezuela to put some things in order and I'm coming back here!
Ninoska Aponte" Sept 13, 2013
"Ivan: I want to thank you for that great ride we had, there was no but, and we had a very very good time. The site is spectacular and unforgettable, and all the people were very kind, responsible, patient and helpful. I hope you continue like this, perseverance, as you already know, is the key to educate us all in the preservation and enjoyment of nature, respecting it and being part of it.
Thank you very, very much.
Isabel Serrano" Trip: Sept 3, 2013
"We have no words to thank you for how well we were treated, I know I was a little intense to start the trip, but it is the first time I traveled like this all via internet, hahaha. It was the best place we could choose for my mom to start her eternal journey, we have made the place known and we are inviting many people to go to Caño Cristales, of course we have given them the information of Hidden Colombia.
The guys who came from New York are also promoting the place because there are many people interested there.
Liliana Gutierrez".
"Hello Ivan, I express my most sincere thanks because through this trip I could verify that everything that is called to be is and that the energy of the heart is very powerful, because the trip was a gift and a divine permission, thank you for your attention and for being aware of us, we had places to know, will be another opportunity, thank you for giving you the opportunity to trust and verify that there are many beautiful beings on the planet that facilitate life, joy and coexistence, like you, us and many more. A rainbow of blessings to you and all your family and a blessed and protected year 2013.
Pilar Peña"
"Ivan Good Evening. We want to let you know that everything on the trip went very well. Uber and Mayerli were spectacular. The trip went smoothly apart from the wonders that one can enjoy not only the scenery but the quality of the people.
Thank you very much. We will recommend it to our family and friends.
Maria Teresa Buitrago"
Booking and Payment Processes
✓ Reserve at least 5 days in advance.
✓ Contact us to start the Pre-Reservation process: reservas@colombiaoculta.org
✓ Tell us if you need air tickets and the dates of your trip.
✓ Once the Pre-Reservation is assigned choose the METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Option 1:
International bank transfer consignment:
Bancolombia. Savings account # 33600026475
SWIFT BIC: COLOCOBM or COLOCOBMXXX
To the name of Colombia Oculta SAS NIT 900207968
Send via mail (reservas@colombiaoculta.org) the proof of payment with name, ID number or passport copy of the passengers and age.
Different banks around the world charge different fees for international transfers. On average it is 2.5%. When the money arrives in our bank account, we will show you our bank statement to verify the amount you paid. This will be the valid value applied to your reservation.
Option 2:
Credit Card (To do this you must already have a pre-booking assigned).
VIRTUAL DATAPHONE.
If you are going to cancel your trip:
1. Cancellations must be made 5 days prior to the departure date and 90% of the reservation deposit will be refunded, apart from any deductions or penalties previously established by the suppliers, when the services are not used. This refund will be made within 30 calendar days from the date the claim is made. If the cancellation is not made 5 days in advance, the money will not be refunded.
2. If the client does not show up for the trip, no refund will be made.
3. In the event that the user of the tourist services, fails to use the agreed services, whatever the cause, the Agency may require at its option the payment of 20% of the total price or rate established or retain the deposit or advance previously received from the user.
4. In fortuitous cases (climatic changes, natural disasters, landslides, mishaps in air, land or river transportation) in which the trip has to be cancelled, Colombia Oculta will return 90% of the deposit of the reservation.
General Recommendations
✓ Long sleeve shirts
✓ Long pants
✓ Repellent
✓ Hiking boots
✓ Camera
✓ Hat or cap
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Swimwear
✓ Waterproof clothing
✓ Quick-drying towel
✓ Waterproof poncho
✓ Head flashlight
✓ Thiamine five days in advance
✓ Personal water thermos
✓ Trekking pole (optional).
✓ Vaccinations
✓ Identification documents
✓ Binoculars
Please note that Colombia Oculta is not responsible:
Due to flight delays and airline difficulties.
Mechanical and meteorological difficulties that force carriers to cancel or modify itineraries.
Material or immaterial damages that you may suffer due to loss, damage or theft of baggage or objects. These risks are assumed by you for the duration of the trip.
Duties of Travelers:
Respect the culture, beliefs, traditions and habits of the locals.
Make proper use of the facilities and resources such as water and energy where you visit.
Respect biodiversity.
Comply with current regulations to prevent sexual exploitation of minors. Or denounce in case of evidence.
Not to have discriminatory or excluding behavior with other travelers, collaborators and communities with whom you share the experience.
Abide by the recommendations of the guides and experience advisors for each tour.
Why Colombia Oculta?
Because we are conscious beings. We like to support native communities and we believe that tourism is one of the healthiest ways to grow the fair and solidary economy of the country. Because we weave relationships with indigenous communities and we like that the guides and people who collaborate with us are local and indigenous. But also whites, blacks, mestizos and people of all races. In the end we are all children of Mother Earth. Thank you for choosing us ;