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"Hats off to the team at Kagumu Adventures. They provided fantastic service from start to finish. We enjoyed an unforgettable adventure that we'll remember for years to come. This wouldn't have happened without Kagumu."
Abel Alan Marcarini, Brazil, Climate Change Adviser at South Pole, Medellin - visited La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in 2017.
Abel Alan Marcarini, Brazil, Climate Change Adviser at South Pole, Medellin - visited La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in 2017.
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Itinerary (2-5 days)
Day 1 - Explore sacred origins Explore the enthralling Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) in Santa Marta before learning the sacred art of weaving from members of the Arhuaca community. Enjoy some free time in the beautiful historical centre where we stay for the night. Day 2 - Community project & cacao tour Delve into the verdant jungle to hunt for a rare species of cacao that makes award-winning chocolate. You will witness the process of bean to chocolate, taste it for yourself and participate in a Kagumu-supported venture to support Arhuaco cacao farmers and their families. Day 3 - Eco walk & kayak to a secluded beach Enjoy an ecological walk, witnessing ancient indigenous ruins before we receive a spiritual cleansing from an indigenous leader. Just before sunset, we head down the sultry Don Diego river in a kayak or tube to a secluded beach. Day 4 - Coffee tour in the clouds We head to the bewitching Minca for a unique cooking experience with a professional chef. Afterwards we head up through the clouds to a farm producing some of the most finest coffee beans on earth. End the day enjoying some award-winning local craft beer. Day 5 - Departures Our dedicated Kagumu guide will take you to the airport via private transport. |
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All inclusive means:
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How you will travel responsibly This trip demonstrates to each one of our guests that it is possible to travel without leaving a negative environmental impact. Each experience and activity has been carefully developed so that we can measure its impact on communities and the environment. We consume locally and responsibly and you meet our local partners who work to empower indigenous women and teach children about their cultural heritage. |
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Our Partnership
Two years ago, Kagumu founder Simon Willis met Lucelly Torres, founder of Wirakoku and member of the Arhuaca community, and they agreed to set about creating an experience in Santa Marta that enthralled travelers, explored an ancient way of living and, most importantly, benefitted the local indigenous communities. The aim was to give the local community a direct say in what type of tourism they would like to be involved in, if indeed they wanted to be part of it. After countless meetings, proposals and visits they created a trip designed around the notion of sharing ideas and beliefs from a modern civilization to one that dates back to the 7th century. Lucelly personally takes guests back in time and shows how our project aims to empower 60 Arhuaca women to build their own bag weaving businesses, help support families producing cacao and give children an appreciation for a way of life that is slowly disappearing. |
