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Itinerary Overview
Few events in nature match witnessing a sea turtle emerge onto the beach at night, lay up to 100 eggs and crawl back into the depths of the ocean. Well, maybe breaching humpback whales or surfacing dolphins. Spend three days experiencing conservation in one of Colombia’s most biodiverse areas, the Pacific Coast. Explore a remarkable marble cave and raft down a crystal clear river at Antioquia's natural reserve. Fall in love with Colombia's natural side while picking crimson coffee beans, learning about organic agriculture and cultivating the country's emblematic orchids. |
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Day 1 Arrivals Day Day 2 Journey through one of Medellin's most vibrant neighbourhoods. Comuna 13 was once a thoroughfare for drug traffickers, now it teems with visitors who come to view the world-class graffiti and outside escalators. We take part in a graffiti workshop and exhilarating salsa class. Day 3 Travel to el Carmen de Viboral, a town one hour from Medellin, to meet a traditional Antioquia farmer. Understand, and taste, the entire process of organic farming. Then, we split into teams to cook our own sustainable meal! Day 4 Explore Medellin's extraordinary ecological playground, Parque Arvi. We visit Colombia's second largest plant nursery, experience a thrilling eco walk which tests every sense. We then take part in our own reforestation project and enjoy a bonfire under the stars. Day 5 We travel 3 hours south east to visit Colombia's most spectacular natural reserves: Rio Claro. Here, we raft down a crystal clear river and underneath unique marble caves. As the sun sets we walk among the fascinating flora and fauna and discover an endemic bird species. Day 6 After waking up to the howl of monkeys, we zip through the jungle on a canopy experience before wading through the river to reach some stunning waterfalls. We return to Medellin after lunch. Day 7 Rest Day. Day 8 Wondered how the finest coffee beans in the world are produced? This is your chance to strap on a bucket and become a coffee picker yourself. Day 9 Take a short flight to one of Colombia's most biodiverse regions: el Pacifico. Unpack at your eco-lodge which overlooks a rugged beach swarming with remarkable marine life. Learn about the turtle conservation by treading the beach at night and helping collect eggs. You'll also get the chance to release hatchlings into the ocean. Day 10 Jump aboard your private boat to witness migrating humpback whales breaching the water and feeding their young. We dock at the untamed Parque Utria where we explore stunning mangroves and snorkel next to a deserted beach. Day 11 Head along the vast, beaches to three spectacular waterfalls. Shower under the falling waters before indulging in traditional leaf-wrapped lunch. You'll get the chance to help local artisans by purchasing handcrafted jewelry. Final dinner. Day 12 Departures. (note: whale and turtle activities are seasonal) |
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What's included: - All meals (we've chosen varied dishes to give a real taste of Colombia) - Five nights in a traditional finca (farm house), 2 nights in a hotel, 1 night in an ecolodge and 3 nights in a coastal ecolodge - Private and public transport - Internal flights - All scheduled excursions and activities - Local billingual guides - Kagumu host Note: all rooms are shared and private rooms are available on request and at an extra cost. |