The Crystal River is one of the natural wonders of the world.
Four Day Program
Day 1
Arrive at La Macarena airport. Our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel.
Informational session on Sierra de la Macarena National Park
Depending on the weather, head to Mirador Caño Cristalitos or Bajo Lozada.
lunch
Head back to La Macarena, have dinner at a local restaurant, and get some rest in your hotel.
Day 2
Breakfast at a local restaurant
A half-hour boat trip on the Guayabero River
SUV ride from La Cachivera to Caño Cajuche
Walk an hour from Caño Cajuche tothe Crystal River
Walk to the Five Colors River via the path along Los Pianos or Salto del Águila or the Pailones jungle,
Walk to the Five Colors River via the path along Los Pianos or Salto delÁguila or the Pailones jungle, depending on the environmental agency’s direction.
lunch
Return in car to the Guayabero River.
Take a boat along the Guayabero River to La Macarena Port.
Dinner at a local restaurant
Return to the hotel and rest
Day 3
Breakfast at a local restaurant
A half-hour boat trip on the Guajabro river
SUV ride from La Cachivera to Caño Cajuche
Walk to the Five Colors River via the path along Los Pianos or Salto del Águila or the Pailones, depending on the environmental agency’s direction. You will take a different route from Day 2.
lunch
Return in car to the Guayabero River
Take a boat along the Guayabero River to La Macarena Port
Dinner at a local restaurant
Return to the hotel and rest
Day 4
Watch the sunrise with the backdrop of the jungle.
Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant.
Plant a tree at an organic farm
Ride to visit Caño Piedra
Head to the Macarena airport and take a chartered flight to your next destination
What you will see on tour
What you will see on tour
Tour details
The package includes:
Accommodations for 2 nights
All Meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3
All transportation including cars and boats
Local English-speaking guide accompaniment during the river tours
Entrance permits to the natural parks
Showcase of local dances and typical foods
Entertainment show with local dances and typical food of the region
Accident insurance
Donation to local community & cost of planting a tree
Please note that water and drinks are not included
Additional included fees:
La Macarena City Tax
National Nature Preserve Tax
La Macarena Airport Tax
A total of 230.000 COP (to be paid together with the tour payment)
4) Guide in English (one guide for every 7 travelers)
* Taxes will be charged according to the data entered in the purchase. Changes will not be accepted at the time of payment, because the agencies pay taxes in advance and the environmental authorities (nature parks) do not return the money.
Recommendations for additional equipment:
List of ancillary equipment:
Comfortable walking clothes (long pants preferably tights or a model not jeans)
Shirt with long sleeves
Walking shoes preferably high shoes
sandals or flip flops
Swimwear and towels
hat
Personal hygiene details
Mosquito repellent
A small backpack is preferably waterproof
plastic bags
Flashlight and batteries
And of course a camera
Personal watering cans and water containers (*plastic containers are prohibited), can be bought at the projector.
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