Seviaka Indigenous People and Tubing Tour in Palomino
Description
If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this tour you will go to the Seviaka indigenous town. You will have a motorbike ride. And you will also talk to a Kogui indigenous leader who will teach you about their cosmology, customs and beliefs. Besides this cultural approach, you will enjoy a tire ride down the Palomino River and its rapids to enjoy surrounding nature in a different way. - A 3-hour hike among nature - The unique experience of learning and interacting with the indigenous of the Seviaka town - A trip by motorbike - Tubing downstream the river - A lesson about medicinal plants and indigenous beliefs and customs.
Tour Options
Itinerary
If you are coming from Santa Marta, the guide will meet you at the bus stop and you’ll continue with the regular itinerary.
La Guajira area is the perfect place to find all kind of wild and adventurous experiences. And, at the same time, is home to several ethnics that work to protect their territory and their legacy. So what better plan than combining adventure and culture! In this tour a guide will pick you up in a motorbike, which will be your transport for a part of the tour. Then, you will do a 3-hour hike across the surrounding forest of Palomino. Then you will get the Seviaka indigenous territory. Here, you will be able to talk, interact and listen to the mamo (the indigenous leader) about their customs. He will teach you the importance of medicinal plants, the meaning behind their beliefs, and the way they live. After the experience, you will go to Palomino River to start the aquatic part of the tour. The guides will provide with the life jackets and floating tires. And you will be dragged downstream. Part of this will be in calm waters and another part will be down the river rapids.
If the tour starts from Santa Marta, the return is at 3:30 p.m. from the bus stop, so you’ll have some time to explore Palomino on your own or enjoy the beach.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Palomino city - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and points of interest.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Be aware this tour is part walking and with the floating tires
- Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- The tour from Santa Marta operates with shared transportation. Please keep in mind that you must arrive on your own at the meeting point located in Hotel Playa Blanca - Rodadero CRA 3 # 9-70 at 7:15am
Reviews(10)
Face to face look at indigenous village. Very enjoyable & real. Hike was thru beautiful jungle …up & down hiking. Be ready to walk. The tubing was relaxing & an extreme contrast to the village. Our guide was fantastic, helpful & accommodating to our needs.
Thank you so much for this review. We love hearing that Juan helped make Tayrona even more special for you. It’s awesome knowing his knowledge of the area and ability to spot wildlife made the experience feel even more unique. Thanks for spending part of your trip with us!
We had an absolute blast tubing in Palomino! Our guide, Snider, was the best! Super fun, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the area and the local Indigenous communities, which made the whole experience feel really special and meaningful, not just adventurous. The motorcycle ride to get there was exhilarating, and the hike was about an hour. Some of the uphill parts were a little challenging, but overall it was very manageable and totally worth it once you get to the river. Highly recommend doing this tour!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had such an amazing time tubing in Palomino and that the adventure felt both exciting and meaningful. It’s wonderful to hear Snider made it so special with his knowledge, friendliness, and insights into the local Indigenous communities. The combination of the ride, hike, and river experience truly makes it unique. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
It was a unique experience. The walk through the jungle, the sharing with the indigenous community and closing with the gomon ride through the middle of nature is something I never imagined doing. The landscapes are amazing and our guide Day Jose a divine. For those who like to experience nature 100%, this is an excursion for it.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the experience felt so unique and memorable, from the jungle hike to the time shared with the indigenous community and the river tubing surrounded by nature. It’s great to know Day José made the experience even more special with his kindness and guidance. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon! ¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que viviste una experiencia tan única, desde la caminata por la jungla hasta el encuentro con la comunidad indígena y el paseo en gomón rodeado de naturaleza. Qué bueno saber que Day José hizo el recorrido aún más especial con su amabilidad. Gracias por elegir Gran Colombia Tours. ¡Esperamos recibirte nuevamente muy pronto!
Mario was awesome and taught me a lot. The hike was super easy and i had an amazing time. Thank you so much for taking care of me
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Mario made the experience so enjoyable and that you had an amazing time on the hike. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
While taking part of this day adventure, I kept thinking to myself wow I’m really doing this? I’m from California used to the city life in the Bay Area and this experience so out of my norm but worth every moment. You get picked up in Palomino (note be sure to know that your driver and guide will pick you up in the city of Palomino, if you’re staying outside of the city be sure to make arrangements to get to Palomino). I hopped on the back of his motorbike and rode off to the beginning of the mountain (honestly a really smooth ride no need to worry). And then you hike into the mountain for 1-1.5 hours until you reach the Seviaka indigenous people and learn about their customs, culture, and language. Be sure to bring little snacks and treats for the kids ands watch their face light up. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy some handcrafted items with pesos if you choose. And then afterwards you float down the palomino river via tubes. The floating is pretty gentle with a couple bumps in the current but never did I feel like I was going to flip in the water and my guide did a great job of steering us both. The views, the experience, were all breath taking honestly. I wish I brought more cash to purchase more from the indigenous and that I didn’t have to drive back to Santa Marta right afterwards to really soak in the experience that took place. Make sure to pack good water for the hike because while it’s not brutal, you will be sweating. I’m glad that I did this!
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed experience! It’s incredible to hear how this adventure took you outside your comfort zone and left you with such amazing memories. It sounds like the combination of hiking, meeting the Seviaka community, and floating down the Palomino River made for a truly unforgettable day. Your practical tips about bringing snacks, water, and extra cash will definitely help future travelers. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed it and hope to see you again in Colombia for more unique experiences!
Snider our guide was very endearing and answered our many questions. We more than enjoyed our experience. We highly recommend it.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that Snider made your experience so enjoyable by being attentive and answering all your questions. It’s wonderful to know you more than loved the tour! Your strong recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences with Gran Colombia Tours in the future.
Nigel was an excellent and well experienced guide who made our trip very memorable. He took care of everything including carrying our tyre tubes!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Nigel’s expertise and attentiveness made your trip so memorable. It’s wonderful to know he went above and beyond, even taking care of the tire tubes, to ensure you had a seamless experience. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures with Gran Colombia Tours in the future. Thank you for choosing us!
everything was perfect!! Sneider is very professional and experienced guide and he has many knowledge. I enjoyed a lot from riding the bike, the walking in the forest, to get know the culture of the natives and of course the ride in the river. Thank you Sneider so much!!
Hola! Thank you so much for your review. Sneider will be happy once he knows you enjoyed spending time touring around Palomino so much. We hope to see you again in the future! Gracias
It was great to pack three distinct but equally exciting activities into one day: hiking through the jungle, getting to meet and talk to an indigenous person, and finally, leisurely floating down the river. Plus, being picked up and dropped off on the back of a motorcycle, flying over bumpy dirt roads, is a little adventure in itself ... My guide, Jesus, did an excellent job explaining local culture, keeping me safe, and masterfully navigating the rapids by paddling with his sandals.
Hello! Thanks for sharing your experience on our Seviaka and Tubing Tour. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the diverse activities in one day, from jungle hiking to meeting an indigenous person and river tubing. The motorcycle adventure adds an extra thrill! We're pleased Jesus made the day memorable by explaining the local culture and ensuring your safety on the river. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to more adventures with you!
We had a great time. If you like hiking, that activity is going to be reallly existing. It takes some hours to go up to the indigenous village.
Hi! We're glad that you had such a great time, hiking and getting to know more about cultures in Colombia. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
