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Guainía Sacred Highlands

Among Ancient Rivers and Sacred Mountains

Duration

5 Days

Departure

Inírida, Colombia

Next dates

Nov · Mar · May · Aug

Group size

Small group

The rivers here don’t just flow. They carry memory.

Guainía is one of Colombia’s last true frontiers — a territory where ancient rivers run red with tannins, monolithic mountains rise from unbroken jungle, and Indigenous communities have guarded their traditions for centuries, fiercely and beautifully.

On this expedition you’ll navigate the Inírida River by boat to reach the majestic Mavicure Hills base camp, ascend Cerro Mavicure to watch the sunset from its summit, paddle Caño San Joaquín through red waters and white-sand beaches, and witness the Estrella Fluvial de Occidente — the breathtaking point where three of South America’s great rivers converge.

Every day is guided by native community members who have called this territory home for generations. Your journey directly supports their families and contributes to the preservation of a land unlike any other on Earth.

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The Mavicure Hills

Sacred monolithic mountains rising from the Orinoquía jungle summit sunset included.

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Intentional Red water rivers & white beaches

Caño San Joaquín’s tannin-stained waters create one of the most striking landscapes in Colombia.

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 Where three rivers meet

 The Estrella Fluvial confluence of the   Guaviare, Atabapo, and Orinoco rivers.

Day by Day

Your journey

through Guainía

Day 1

Origen → Inírida → Base Camp

Arrival · River navigation · El Venado

🏨 Shared cabins at El Venado Base Camp

Day 2

Raudales – El Remanso

River rapids · Cerro Mavicure ascent · Cultural night

🏨 Shared cabins at El Venado Base Camp

Day 3

Cerro Mono y Pajarito – San Joaquín

Mountain trek · Red water canoeing · Dolphin watching 

🏨 Shared cabins at El Venado Base Camp

Day 4

Estrella Fluvial – Isla Yupinai

Three rivers · Beekeeping · White-sand island

🏖 Beachfront cabins on Isla Yupinai (Atabapo River)

Day 5

Inírida → Origen

Final morning · Departure

✈️ Breakfast included · Departure day

Want the full detailed itinerary?

Download the complete PDF with day-by-day breakdown, included activities, and accommodation details.

A glimpse of the Guainía

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Mavicure

What´s covered

Include in your expedition

✅ What’s Included

  • ✓ Round-trip flights Bogotá – Inírida – Bogotá
  • ✓ Shared accommodation in comfortable cabins at base camps and natural reserves
  • ✓ Inírida entrance tax
  • ✓ All internal transportation — land and river
  • ✓ Full board: traditional Orinoquía cuisine (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
  • ✓ All activities and experiences described in the itinerary
  • ✓ 4 exclusive travel souvenirs from partner brands (travel towel + 10L dry bag + Buff + cap)
  • ✓ Drinking water and hydration throughout the expedition
  • ✓ Two native guides + expedition guide and audiovisual team
  • ✓ Audiovisual package: professional photo session and expedition highlight video
  • ✓ Relaxation, meditation, and yoga experiences
  • ✓ Direct contributions to local communities
  • ✓ Comprehensive all-risk travel insurance
  • ✓ Assistance with airline ticket purchasing

❌ Not Included

  • ✕ Airfare from your city of origin to Bogotá
  • ✕ Tips and services not specified in the itinerary
📋 Note

The expedition begins in Bogotá early in the morning. We recommend arriving at El Dorado International Airport well in advance. Flights to Inírida depart starting at 9:00 a.m. (schedules may vary). There is also the option to purchase flights from Medellín via Satena for an additional cost.

☀️ Summer Variant Note

The Summer route (Nov 12–16, 2026) features a different sequence for Days 2–4, adapting to seasonal river conditions. Toggle between routes in the itinerary section above. Download both PDFs for full details.

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November 12 – 16, 2026 ☀ Summer Available
March 18 – 22, 2027 Available
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August 12 – 16, 2027 Available

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