About this trip
Five days that take you from Bogotá's mix of history and modern city life into the remote plains of La Macarena, where the real draw waits: Caño Cristales, the river known for turning shades of yellow, green, red and blue as its underwater plants bloom.
This only happens between June and November, so the whole trip is built around that window. Getting there means a flight deep into the wilderness, then settling into a traditional local cabin as your base for exploring the river and surrounding jungle.
It is a shared, community-hosted experience throughout — group excursions, group transport, and simple accommodation — putting you close to a part of Colombia that still feels raw and largely untouched.
What you'll do
- Spend time in Bogotá before heading into the plains
- Fly into the remote region of La Macarena
- See the colours of Caño Cristales, the River of Seven Colors
- Hike through ancient rock formations
- Swim in clear natural pools along the river
- Only runs June to November, when the river's plants create the colour effect
- Accommodation is a traditional local cabin with a shared bathroom
- Activities and transport are shared with the group throughout, suited to those happy with a communal, low-frills style
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bogota · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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