Tatacoa / An exploration throught the desert of Magdalena Medio — Andean Region 5 days / 4 nights The Tatacoa desert is a silent tropical dry forest located in a highly eroded area crossed by arid canyons. Here, na- ture's adaptability is beautifully illustrated by two areas of different colors that have formed within a few kilometers of each other. Soul - Wilderness & Expeditions Book at intotheshift.com/en/reserve THE TATACOA DESERT Value per person: his ecosystem is the second largest arid zone in Land Portion USD $ 727 Colombia after the Guajira peninsula, and is one Air Portion N/A of the country's most attractive natural settings VAT N/A thanks to its ochre and grey soils with brushstrokes of TOTAL USD $ 727 green cacti. * Cost given per person considering a group o� mini- In the Tatacoa area there is a high degree of erosion, mum 5 people with relatively few animal and plant species able to * Rates effective from January 1, 2020, to December 30, adapt efficiently to the conditions of minimum humid- 2020 ity and high temperatures. If we are lucky, we’ll be able * We work with dynamic rates, th� means that the cost to see turtles, rodents, snakes, spiders, scorpions, eagles will depend on the number o� people and the dates o� or ocelots that share this space, hiding in the dry soil your trip and among the cacti that reach up to four or five meters in height. Book now on http://intotheshift.com/eng/reserve/ DETAILS If you have any doubts or enquiries don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] • Duration: 5 days, 4 nights • Level of difficulty: Moderate • Group: 5 people • Meeting point: Bogotá • Modes of transport: Overland • Accommodation: You’ll stay at Villa Vieja in a typical hotel, the best in the region, which was built using the Bareque technique; you’ll sleep in double rooms with private bathrooms. Tatacoa PROGRAM Socioeconomic Impact, DAY 1 – We’ll meet in Bogotá, and together we’ll Tatacoa travel overland to Villa Vieja. On arrival we’ll visit the Desert to get a first taste of the ecosystem, and a sense of When you travel with us, you make a difference, as the challenge awaiting us the next day. Then we'll have you encourage those who welcome you into their homes and communities to become more passion- dinner at the hotel. ate each day about their role as hosts of Colombia's unfolding to the world. DAY 2 – We’ll have breakfast at the hotel, and then Below you will find percentages detailing how your make our way to the Tatacoa Desert, heading for the money will be invested: area of Los Hoyos where we’ll start our trek. During the hike we’ll observe the flora of the area, and understand CATEGORY DISTRIBUTION the desertification process that takes place in this Food and lodging 17% ecosystem. We’ll have an on-the-go lunch, and return Insiders 4% to our camp in Los Hoyos for a relaxing afternoon in a natural pool. Local Labor 29% Operation and administration 16% DAY 3 – We’ll enjoy a typical breakfast, and then set Sales and Marketing 14% out along a dry riverbed that crosses the desert until we Contribution to a local cause 2% reach the observatory. We’ll have the chance to navi- Fees and taxes 17% gate with compass and map, and explore the canyons and ravines of the grey desert. In the evening we’ll have These labels will provide you with information about the an astronomy class, and then stay back at the hotel in positive impact you make on the local economy o� the Villa Vieja, where we can find comfort after a night in community when you make a purchase. the desert. DAY 4 – This day you will enjoy the town of Villa Vieja and rest in the hotel. DAY 5 – We’ll have breakfast and start our journey overland to Bogotá [email protected] +57 1 - 3502213636 Bogotá, Colombia RNT: 63447 Tatacoa INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED • Accompaniment by an adventure expert Insider • Alcoholic beverages knowledgeable about the region. • Unspecified expenses • Accident insurance - Consult at https://www.into- • Specialized personal equipment for the trip (I� theshift.com/en/legal-notice/ required, please write to �) • Food (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners) • Additional activities not stipulated in the schedule • Activities described in the program • Overland transport • Accommodation in shared rooms - Let us know if you want single rooms; this will have an additional cost. - Subject to availability..