Arrival to La Macarena
Early morning transfer to meeting point in the airport in Bogotá (usually around 5 AM). Transfer to the chartered flight and fly to La Macarena town (sometimes with a stop in Villavicencio). Upon arrival to Macarena there will be an information briefing by the park authorities in order to get familiarized with the fragile and special ecosystem of Caño Cristales. Afternoon visit to either Cristalinos, El Mirador or Caño Piedra (depending on the schedule from the National Park). There you will have a box-lunch provided by the local staff. Return to the town of La Macarena at about 3:30 PM.
Included meals: Box-lunch, Dinner

Caño Cristales
Today you will have a full day visit to different spots along the Caño Cristales. The tour starts with a short 20 minute boat ride on the Guayabero River, where we will have our first contact with the local nature. If lucky, we will spot caimans, iguanas, river turtles and parrots along the riverside. After that we will take a 4-wheel drive transport for another 20 minutes that will take us to a place called Manantial de Cajuche. From this point we will start our hike into the natural park.

The hike should last about 4 hours, but everything depends on the group’s rhythm and how long time it is used during the breaks for swimming. As this is a new place for tourism, it is important to prepare the clients for a quite relaxing and flexible time schedule! During this day and according to the assignment of the Park authorities, we will visit 3-5 of the places listed below during the hike. Some of the other places not visited this day, might be visited one of the other days.

• La piscina del turista (The tourist swimming pool), excellent place for taking a dip in to the lovely waters of La Macarena.
• La Silla de Tinigua (Tinigua’s Chair)
• Tres Espejos (Three Mirrors)
• Pozo Cuadrado (Square pool)
• Las Escaleras (The Ladder)
• Karol Cristal swimming pool
• Caño Escondido
• Cascada de la Virgen (The Virgins fall)
• Cascada de Piedra Negra (Black stones fall)
• Los Ochos. (The eight)
• Acuaducto Romano (Roman Aqueduct)
• El tapete Rojo (the red rug)

After the activities, we will return to Macarena village. Here there will be a folkloric show in order to enjoy and learn more about the local traditions of the area. Also there will be a local cuisine tasting and dance with music for a relaxing evening.

Included meals: breakfast, box lunch, dinner

Departure
In the morning there will be a visit to either Cristalinos, El Mirador or Caño Piedra (depends on the schedule from the national Park), for a opportunity to enjoy the amazing settings and natural wonders. Return to Macarena for a last lunch, before we head back to Bogotá. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Bogotá.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch