Colombian Nature- Multi-Destination

COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION
COLOMBIAN NATURE- MULTI-DESTINATION

Colombian Nature- Multi-Destination

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Package Type

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Multi-Destinations

Activity Level

Activity Level

Moderate

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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Colombia is one of the undiscovered gems of natural beauty in the world. From its Amazonian jungle regions to its incredibly untouched Andean regions, to the Sierra Nevada, the country is a fascinating place to get off the beaten track and get back to nature. The hiking is spectacularly pristine, offering astounding opportunities for adventure activities, or a soak in a transparent waterfall, whichever is your preference. The main activity being to totally enjoy the spectacular and unspoiled scenery. Visit soon before the word gets out!

Special features of Colombian Nature - Multi-destination Tour: 

Type of Tourism:  Nature, Adventure, Activities, Trekking.

Places to Visit:  Bogota, Caño Cristales, Medellin, Nuqui

Duration:  12 Days and 11 Nights. 

Type of Service: group tours. 

Accommodation:  3 star hotels and lodges at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE

Today you will arrive to The El Dorado airport in Bogotá. Your driver will be waiting to collect you and take you to the hotel.

    Today, we will head out on a half-day visit to the historical centre of Bogota, also known as La Candelaria. This historical suburb is of great significance to the country ́ due to its cultural heritage and its stunning Spanish colonial architecture. The city’s main Plaza is the Plaza de Bolivar, where the statue of Simon Bolivar is found.  The plaza was originally used for civil and military purposes The Cathedral found on the eastern side of the plaza is constructed on  the  same  spot  where  th...

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      After breakfast, we will head to the airport for your flight to La Macarena. We will visit the National Parks office for an introductory talk about the National Park of Sierra de La Macarena. Here you will have time to fill your water bottles and change clothes if needed before we head off to the Guayabero river. You will take a wooden boat with your luggage to begin your tour of the Caño Cristalitos, heading upstream and on the way, it is possible to spot many wildlife species. We will reach a farmer’s house where we wi...

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        Our start time will be dictated by the National parks, so that there are not too many people visiting at any given time. We will head downstream the Guayabero River to take a 40 minute 4x4 trip along an unpaved road to enter the National Park Sierra de La Macarena and Caño Cristales. We will hike along a trail in the National Park, spending approx. 7 hours in the park. We can hike, enjoy lunch, go bathing in the pools, visit waterfalls and enjoy the pristine river. At the end of the hike, we will return along the same route to...

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          After breakfast, we will head out once more along the Guayabero river to visit the Raudan de Angosturas. We will then hike for 90-minutes to the Ciudad de Piedra, a rock labyrinth and a valley decorated with rock formations that only the wind and the water could have sculpted. We will be able to bathe at the Caño El Encanto and appreciate the stunning landscapes of the valley. We will then return along the same route to the Lodge. In the evening we will enjoy a chocolate workshop in the community.

            After breakfast, we will head out on a horse riding trip. We will enjoy a 45-minute ride along “morichales” and natural savannahs till we arrive at Caño Piedra. If we have enough time, we can bathe in the natural pool. We will then return to the lodge to collect our belongings and return by boat to La Macarena.  We will take you to the airport for the next flight to Bogotá and the connecting flight to Medellin.

              Green hills surround the impressive city

              of Medellín and you can experience Andean nature just a few minutes away. Today we will hike along an eco-trail that will take you to “La Miel” waterfall. The hike takes about 90 minutes along a small river to reach this waterfall through a dense cloud forest. During the hike, you will cross the river several times and can bathe in the waterfall to freshen up afterwards. Enjoy this natural activity, admiring the Andean flora and fauna offered by the La Miel nature re...

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                 After breakfast, we will leave Medellín, heading towards the town of Guatapé, to visit the enormous rock of Piedra El Peñol. We will pass through the incredible scenery of Antioquia along the way to Guatapé The town has a reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric dam. In the middle of the reservoir is where we can find the massive  Peñol Rock, thought to be a meteorite due to its size.  There is an optional walk up the 654 steps to view the entire Guatap&eacu...

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                  After breakfast, we will head to The Olaya Herrera Aiport for the flight to Nuquí. On arrival, we will head to the dock for a boat transfer to La Kuka. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hike to the Cascada del Amor waterfall. This stroll in the jungle will take us to a paradise where crystal clear waters tumble over a 4m high waterfall. Finally, we can enjoy the deserted beaches near the river before returning to our hotel for the evening.

                    Humpback whales or “yubartas” arrive in the Colombian Pacific every year between July and October to mate and give birth to their young. Being a protected area and nature reserve, this is a privileged site for observing the whales from the beaches or from the comfort of your hammock. Today, we will leave by boat to do some whale watching, either morning or afternoon, depending on where the whales have been sighted. The rest of the day free to enjoy the beach and the stunning natural environment that surrounds us. Show more

                      In the morning, we will enjoy a guided walk to a native community. Along the Chori River, there is an indigenous community of 450 natives of the Emberá tribe. Here you can talk with the natives, visit their city, learn about their fascinating culture and buy their souvenirs for a totally authentic experience.

                        After breakfast, we will head out by boat to Nuquí and on to the airport for our flight back to Medellín. On arrival, we will head to the domestic airport for our flight to Bogotá and marking the end of this incredible nature tour of Colombia.


                          WHAT'S INCLUDED

                          • Daily breakfast & meals detailed in the quotation
                          • Private transfers & excursions with English speaking guide, except the group services.
                          • Services in Nuqui and La Macarena are basic.
                          • Accommodaton in 3* and 4* properties.
                          • Flights to Nuqui and La Macarena

                          WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

                          • Extra expenses not indicated in description.
                          • Internal Flights not mentioned above
                          • Airport Tax
                          • Tips and gratuities
                          • Medical Insurance

                          Trip Preparation & FAQS

                          You can check our safety protocols in the following link: https://www.colombia.travel/en/covid-19-information

                          We do not include travel or health insurance and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance for any unexpected circumstances. This is not obligatory, however. An full travel insurance policy that covers cancellations and delays as well as medical insurance.

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations when traveling to the destination.

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure what medications you will need to bring to the destination. Pharmacies and drugstores are common in all cities, however, it is not certain that you will be able to find a specific drug that you can find in your country of origin.

                          As in any city in the world, there can be pickpockets in crowded places. We suggest being vigilant at all times, but if you are in a group you will always be safer.

                          We do not include the cost of any domestic or international flight in any of our programs. These services must be booked independently by each guest.

                          Yes, hotels will charge the cost of a double room as standard, so a single supplement will be charged if you are traveling alone.

                          VA Expeditions is supported by Valencia Travel, a company with more than 12 years of foundation with a solid financial position. We have insurance from the insurance company La Positiva, that supports us and protects our guests from any eventuality at the destination, covering our guests for more than 5 million US dollars.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, in addition to multi-day programs, we offer half-day experiences and excursions without overnight, which you can purchase as additional services. In case you wish to purchase one of these services, you can ask your guide, the transfer representative or your sales representative to provide you with the support you need.

                          Yes, you can add additional or optional services to your regular tour. We appreciate contacting your sales representative for any changes you wish to make.

                          Yes, you can travel with children and we have many activities to do as a family, however, depending on your itinerary, some experiences can be a bit demanding for young children. As a recommendation, we suggest that you ask your sales consultant if the tour you wish to book is suitable for children.

                          We work with a maximum group size of 12 passengers for sustainability reasons and a more personaized experience.

                          We suggest making your reservations at least one month before your trip in order to reserve the best hotels, transportation and services for your travel dates, however, in last minute cases, we can reserve up to 15 days in advance.

                          We suggest consulting with your embassy to review any documents, tests or special visa you need for your trip.

                          The official currency in Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP). In large cities there is a good chance that you will find ATMs or ATMs, however, we suggest that you do not rely entirely on this solution, as it may not be enabled to work with your bank.

                          Yes, we cater for all special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.

                          As a sustainable travel company, we are in constant search of how we can improve the sustainability of our operations, that is why we carry out the following activities to generate a fair and sustainable development in our areas of operation: We are now in the process to get the certification of Travel Life to be more sustainable.  Travel Life is an internationally recognized, GSTC-Global Sustainable Tourism Council accredited training, management & certification program in sustainability in tourism. Travelife is a three-stage certification program for tour operators and travel agents: (1) Travelife Engaged; (2) Travelife Partner and (3) Travelife Certified. We are at stage 1 – Travelife Engaged. We are working to move forward to stage 2 - Travelife Partner.

                          We have implemented different practices to be more sustainable, please find attached our sustainability Policy to know some of them.

                          We promote activities like visits to social and environmental projects.

                          Some experiences that we offer include a donation to support local communities.

                          We decided to stop including single use plastic bottles in our transfers and excursions. We are now suggesting our clients to bring their own bottle of water, or we can include a bottle of water with a filter since it is not always possible to drink water from the tap in Colombia. When passengers arrive we share a list with the places they can refill the bottle according to the itinerary they have.

                           

                          Tips are not included in the cost of the tour. You should plan to tip 10% in restaurants and for your guided services, however, tipping is never required.

                          Cultural norms vary within each Latin American country, even within each city within the country, however, we recommend the following measures to have a pleasant visit in each destination: Latin American culture in general tends to be closer and more informal than in others cultures, so there is usually always a friendly approach in all conversations, and going directly to the point could be considered offensive to some people. Personal space can be much shorter as well, but without being interpreted as sexual in nature.  The schedules are also usually more relaxed and informal, however, this is not the case of VA EXPEDITIONS, since we will always respect the hours indicated in your itinerary. This may be different for other appointments that you can book on your own at other locations.

                          This depends on each itinerary, and will be indicated in the detail of the day. However, our itineraries always usually include free times to offer more flexibility to our guests. 

                          For any emergency, we appreciate contacting the following number: +57 316 694 8013

                          At VA Expeditions we believe that every action we take should generate a positive impact on the communities and the environment of our entire production chain, which is why we carry out various activities focused on this objective. For an example of our sustainable projects, visit the following link: https://valenciatravelcusco.com/archivos/socialprojectscolombia.pdf

                          All our guests have 24/7 support for any type of emergency or eventuality. For emergencies you can contact the following number: +57 316 694 8013. For general inquiries, you can write to us at the following email: info@valenciatravelcusco.com 

                          This depends on each itinerary, but generally is a ratio of one guide for every nine guests.

                          This depends on the type of the type of Travel insurance that the passenger has. We recommend that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy for better care and hospital facilities.

                          The tours are carried out by an expert team that has determined the optimal times of visits to make the most of our guests' time, without rushing. All our programs are customizable, so if at any time at the destination you want to adjust the pace of the trip, you can ask your guide to reach a consensus with the whole group in case you need to make adjustments to the pace of the trip.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, you can safely store any luggage at your hotel.

                          For city tours, there are public bathrooms available, in remote destinations bathroom facilities are more sparse.

                          In the mountains and remote places there is no Internet connection. Hotels and public places usually have WIFI available.

                          In cities and tourist centers you will have good telephone reception. In remote areas, there may be no cell phone reception.

                          It depends on each itinerary, we suggest you ask your travel advisor for the specific information of your program.

                          We decided to stop including single use plastic bottles in our transfers and excursions. We are now suggesting our clients to bring their own bottle of water, or we can include a bottle of water with a filter since it is not always possible to drink water from the tap in Colombia. When passengers arrive we share a list with the places they can refill the bottle according to the itinerary they have.

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