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Explore the Sierra de La Macarena among colorful rivers and the Guiana jungle: Ca\u00f1o Cristales, Canoas, and 7 Machos; Guayabero and the G\u00fc\u00e9jar Canyon. Enjoy hikes, crystal-clear pools, and an unforgettable 17 km rafting trip that connects you with a unique landscape. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[227],"activities":[232,230,229],"trip_types":[],"difficulty":[10],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12279","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-orinoquia-colombiana","activities-bienestar","activities-cultura-viva","activities-naturaleza-profunda","difficulty-medio","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"packages_ids":"","trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"code":"WTE-8887","price":"","has_sale":false,"sale_price":"","discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"COP","symbol":"$"},"duration":{"days":5,"nights":4,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"both"},"min_pax":1,"max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":null,"primary_category":0,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"\n

Explore the Sierra de La Macarena among colorful rivers and the Guiana jungle: Ca\u00f1o Cristales, Canoas, and 7 Machos; Guayabero and the G\u00fc\u00e9jar Canyon. Enjoy hikes, crystal-clear pools, and an unforgettable 17 km rafting trip that connects you with a unique landscape.
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\u2714\ufe0e Trip start and end point: <\/strong>Bogot\u00e1 (round trip)<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Internal flights Bogot\u00e1 \u2013 La Macarena \u2013 Villavicencio \u2013 Bogot\u00e1\nInternal transfers in 4x4 and private vans\nAccommodation in rural farmhouses (La Macarena) and local hotels (Granada)\nFull board (3 breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 2 dinners)\nEntrance fees to natural areas\nSpecialized native guides and certified rafting","cost_excludes":"International airfare\nPersonal expenses\nTravel insurance","itineraries":[{"title":"Bogot\u00e1 \u2192 La Macarena","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e Fly from Bogot\u00e1 to La Macarena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Settle into a rural farmhouse and receive an introductory briefing for the visit to the Sierra de La Macarena PNN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Take a short orientation hike with local guides and enjoy a welcome dinner.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Ca\u00f1o Cristales and Ca\u00f1o Canoas","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e Hike along the trails of Ca\u00f1o Cristales: natural pools, the Tourist Pool, and waterfalls with endemic aquatic plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and, in the afternoon, explore Ca\u00f1o Canoas with its waterfalls and hidden pools.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Ca\u00f1o 7 Machos \u2192 Villavicencio","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e Transfer by 4x4 to Ca\u00f1o 7 Machos to hike through the jungle and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Observe wildlife (birds, monkeys, and turtles) and return to La Macarena to fly to Villavicencio.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Wonders of the G\u00fc\u00e9jar River","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e Travel to the riverside villages of the G\u00fc\u00e9jar to explore waterfalls, rock formations, and natural swimming holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Enjoy a packed lunch by the river and spend the night in Granada at your luxury accommodation.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"G\u00fc\u00e9jar River Rafting \u2192 Villavicencio \u2192 Bogot\u00e1","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e Descend 17 km of rafting through the G\u00fc\u00e9jar Canyon (certified equipment and guides).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e Surround yourself with rock formations of the massif and tropical forests before returning via Villavicencio to 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