Highlights
- Walk on authentic Tayrona terraces with an indigenous Kogui tour guide
- Cruise the sacred Don Diego River surrounded by lush rainforest
- Enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch overlooking the Don Diego River
Description
Your adventure begins on the banks of the Don Diego River wharf, where you will board a traditional boat to venture into the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. During this outbound journey, you'll sail surrounded by a lush rainforest, where the sound of water and the sight of exotic birds will welcome you to this natural sanctuary. Upon disembarking in the Ecological Reserve, you'll begin the ancestral sightseeing tour guided by a member of the Kogui indigenous community, direct descendants of the Tayrona. You'll walk on authentic pre-Hispanic stone terraces built over 1,000 years ago, visit the ceremonial house (Cansamaria), and explore the reserve's private archaeological museum, which houses original pieces of pottery and goldsmithing discovered on this very sacred ground. Your native tour guide will open the doors to their worldview, teaching you about harmony with Mother Earth and their living traditions. After this deep cultural immersion, you'll relax by the tranquil river to enjoy a delicious à la carte lunch at the reserve's restaurant. You can choose your favorite local dish, accompanied by a refreshing cold drink, while resting in the shade of the trees. Finally, you'll board the boat for the drop-off journey, concluding a perfect day of connection, history, and unspoiled nature.
Includes
One-way transfer by traditional boat on the Don Diego River to Taironaka
Drop-off by traditional boat to the departure wharf
Ancestral sightseeing tour guided by a member of the Kogui indigenous community
Entrance fee to the Taironaka Nature Reserve
Guided admission to the Tayrona Archaeological Terraces
Entry ticket to the private Taironaka Archaeological Museum
Full à la carte lunch at the reserve restaurant
A refreshing drink to accompany lunch
Excludes
Voluntary gratuities for the Kogui indigenous tour guide and restaurant staff
Additional drinks, long drinks, or spirits not included with lunch
Extra dishes or snacks outside the selected a la carte lunch menu
Purchase of authentic handicrafts made by the local indigenous community
Souvenirs at the reserve shop
Additional activities on the river not specified in the sightseeing tour (such as kayak or float/tubing rentals)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
