San José del Guaviare Private Tour
Private Day Trip Options
During the booking process, you can choose from one of the following private tours, all with a duration between 4 and 9 hours, including pickup from your hotel, transport in a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. Below you'll find a brief description of each option:
Orion's Gate and the Black Lagoon Day Trip (4 Hours)
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel to begin this exciting tour. On the way, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast to fuel up for the day.
Our first stop will be Orion's Gate, an imposing natural rock formation. Its name comes from its characteristic shape, which resembles the Orion constellation. We'll take a tranquil walk through this emblematic space to enjoy the exuberant nature that surrounds us.
Afterward, we'll approach the Laguna Negra, where we'll board a canoe for a ride on its calm waters. During the trip, we'll admire the beauty of this lush landscape, having the opportunity to see some endemic birds of the area.
Finally, we'll take you back to the starting point.
Cerro Azul Day Trip (8 Hours)
After picking you up at your hotel early in the morning, we'll head to Cerro Azul, an open-air gallery with impressive cave paintings. The magnitude of this place will amaze you!
Once there, we'll start a hike of about 3 hours to a tepuy, found 200 m (656 ft) high. At the top, you'll be amazed by the magic that surrounds this place, declared a World Heritage Site.
During the tour, we'll observe thousands of pictograms carved in the rocks, witnesses of ancient civilizations, and we'll go into the bowels of the tepuy to listen to the “poetry of nature, ” feeling the energy of this space.
After this cultural immersion, we'll go to the Cerro Pinturas farm, where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch typical of the region. Finally, we'll return to San José del Guaviare.
Raudal del Guayabero Day Trip (9 Hours)
We'll pick you up at your hotel, and from there we'll start this excursion to the Raudal del Guayabero. Upon arrival, we'll board a canoe that will take us through the majestic Guayabero River, whose impressive rock formations will make you fall in love.
From here, we'll navigate to the base point, where we'll begin a walking route of approximately 2.5 hours. Our destination, a rock art panel, will allow us to connect deeply with the ancestral nature of this territory. Then, we'll have the opportunity to admire the river from a lookout point and be enchanted by the sound of its natural force!
After resting at the viewpoint, we'll begin our descent to the starting point. There, we'll take you to refuel with a delicious lunch. Finally, we'll return to San José del Guaviare and drop you off at your hotel.
Hotel Pickup
This activity includes pickup from the hotels located in the central area of San José del Guaviare. If you're staying outside this area, we'll meet at the main square of San José.
Tour Schedules
Please note that each modality has a different pick-up time:
- Cerro Azul Day Trip: departure at 5 am
- Excursion to Raudal del Guayabero Day Trip: departure at 6:30 am
- Excursion to the Orion Gate and the Black Lagoon: departure at 6:30 am and at 1 pm
More Information
Duration
4 - 9h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to sites mentioned
Breakfast or lunch (depending on selection)
Canoe ride (depending on selection)
Private and exclusive guide, nobody else will be in your group
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Guaviare Soul Corporate name: Guaviare Soul SAS Zomac Registered Office: Oficina 4 Aeropuerto San José de Guaviare, San José de Guaviare, Colombia Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 901736503-0 Contact information Email: contacto@guaviaresoul.com Phone: 3159260380
If you have any other questions please contact us.