The Route of La Achira is a recreation of the "Hacienda Ganadera", the economic model implemented by the Spanish in colonial times, some of whose productive, social and cultural customs still exist in contemporary times, where we will board a boat the magdalena river, which will take us on a 16 km tour of the river
below full of adventure, where we can find a variety of species such as: herons, woodpeckers, tiles, copetones, wrens, hummingbirds, among many others.
Departure place
The pick-up is scheduled in the hotel lobby anywhere within the urban area of the city of Neiva, at the time agreed with the tourist or the site previously coordinated with the client.
For collection in a place other than the urban area of the city of Neiva, the additional surcharge will be agreed with the tourist or client depending on the distance and number of people
Itinerary
Day 1
Route of the achira Neiva Huila
Pick up at the hotel or agreed place in Neiva
Arrival at the boardwalk of the Magdalena River, where we will start a guided tour where we will visit the Mohán monument, where we will find a very particular structure that alludes to the mythological character of the Magdalena River.
Continuing our gaze, we immediately see an apocalyptic sculpture: Cacica Gaitana, naked and beautiful, dragging the body of the conqueror Pedro de Añasco, who has been pierced by an indigenous spear. A centaur falls into the void with a spear in his chest. Furious horses flee to heaven, wonderful sculpture was made by master Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt in 1974.
Finally in the port of the canoeists we will board the boats duly enabled and with all the security elements, they will take us on a 16 km tour of the Magdalena River, where we can find a variety of species such as: Herons, woodpeckers, bluebirds , copetones, cucaracheros, hummingbirds, among many others, where we can visit the Mohán cave, until we reach the swirling port in Fortalecillas.
In Fortalecillas corregimiento in the rural area of Neiva, epicenter of an important tourist and productive area and heart of the elaboration of the achira cake, one of the most traditional food recipes of Huilense gastronomy. We will visit the park, its chapel.
From there we will visit the Achira Biscuit Factory, where we will carry out an experiential workshop on the craftsmanship of the achira biscuit, a historical review of this pleasant food and we will receive a tasting of its products.
After the workshop we will begin our return journey in private transport to Neiva.
Includes
Individual transport according to number of people.
Hotel pickup.
Transportation by outboard motor boat from the Malecón de Neiva to Puerto Remolinos Fortilla.
Nautical safety equipment.
Interpretation of the trails, flora and fauna landscape, from the banks of the Magdalena River to the Fortalecillas boardwalk.
Departure for the boardwalk, Mohán route, Gaitana, Puerto de las Damas, Quebrada la Toma, Las Ceibas, Puerto Caracolí, Old Bridge, National Bridge, El Venado and Fortresses.
Visit to the Mohán cave and turtle beach
Review and history of the appearance of the achira cake in fortresses.
Experiential workshop on the preparation of the achira biscuit.
Achira biscuit tasting Medical assistance card
Not included
Bilingual guide this is provided with additional charge
Food not included in the plan includes
Personal expenses
Services not contemplated in the plan includes
Activities
Boat rides (included)
Gastronomy (included)
Natural areas visits (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Guided visits (included)
Notes
Private tours for the group of people booked
In the case of High Season reservations, ADVANCE PURCHASE is recommended (up to 15 days before the trip).
Seats in transfer mobility are not reserved, they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Service is provided in Private Mode (only you and your companions)
This service is provided in Spanish
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to change without prior notice, due to weather conditions (rains, floods, overflows, etc.), strikes and/or demonstrations, public order problems and any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, does not apply a refund.
In such a case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and/or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
If you bring or buy snacks during the tours, preferably light ones (dried fruits, cookies and water).
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" without any Claims, Postponements or Returns.
CHILDREN from 4 to 7 years old pay child rate - must go with adult or one of the parents
CHILDREN UNDER 4 years old pay travel assistance card for nautical activities for $10,000
They must abide by the recommendations and security measures given by the operator of the boat and the guide
Deport the security elements provided by the motorcyclist and the guide
People who are intoxicated or under the influence of hallucinogens are not accepted
