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This experience aims to show some of the best wildlife destinations in Colombia in the wet season of the country which in normal conditions starts on may and ends in november. This tour is designed for nature lovers, fauna photographers and all the ones that enjoy to be isolated in marvelous preserved ecosystems full of fauna surprises without sacrificing comfortability.
In this tour you will visit selected Colombian spots where fauna is abundant in diverse regions such as the Colombian Andes, the Eastern savannahs, the Amazon jungle & the Pacific coast of the country. You will also discover the two main cities of Colombia: Bogotá and Medellín, having a balance between nature and cities exploration.
– Reception at El Dorado airport & transfer to the hotel
– Check in at the hotel and lunch.
– Optional: Gold Museum visit & city tour around La Candelaria historical city center.
– Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT BOGOTA AIRPORT or SIMILAR
(07:00) – Breakfast and after:
– Ground transportation to Chingaza National Park
– Welcoming by the team of local guides.
– Hike to the Siecha Lakes circuit (7.5 Kms).
– Outdoors lunch
– Transportation back to Bogotá.
– Dinner and time to rest.
Accommodation: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT BOGOTA AIRPORT or SIMILAR
(06:00) – Private ground transportation towards Mesetas (Meta) and then:
– Breakfast on the road.
– Arrival to Mesetas and check-in at the ranch in rural area.
– Welcoming by the local hosts and lunch.
– Pick-up on 4×4 cars to places with several waterfalls.
– Time to enjoy several waterfalls at the area.
– Return to the accommodation and dinner
– Cultural display of music and dances (For groups bigger that 8 people).
Accommodation: RANCH “EL BOTALON DEL ABUELO”
(07:00) – Breakfast, and then:
– Transportation in 4×4 towards “Charco Azul”
– Welcoming at the area which is a project run by former combatants
– 1-hour hike and lunch at the place
– Optional hikes in order to see different attractions at the place.
– Return to the accommodation and dinner
Accommodation: RANCH “EL BOTALON DEL ABUELO”
(07:00) – Check out from the hotel, breakfast and then:
– Rafting activity at the Güejar canyon.
– Snacks on the way and time to appreciate wonders like the Titanic rock.
– Typical lunch at the end of the rafting activity.
– Private transportation towards Bogotá.
– Dinner on the way and arrival to the hotel.
Accommodation: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT BOG AIRPORT or SIMILAR
(07:00) – Breakfast and then:
– Fruit tour at Paloquemao market.
– Monserrate church visit and lunch with the best view of Bogota.
– Free afternoon and free dinner.
Accommodation: COURTYARD BY MARRIOT BOGOTA AIRPORT or SIMILAR
(07:30) – Breakfast and then:
(10:30) – Flight from Bogotá to Leticia.
– Welcoming in Leticia & departure to Huitoto`s Maloka at the KM 11 on the road to Tarapacá.
– Check-in at the accommodation in tree houses & Lunch.
– Artisanal fishing activity with indigenous.
– Dinner and night of talk of indigenous knowledge, bonfire & cultural exchange with elders in a “Maloka” (indigenous meeting place).
Accommodation: TANIMBOCA RESERVE
(06:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Private boat through the Amazon river and visit of the indigenous communities of Macedonia, the village of Mocagua and the Maikuchiga foundation.
– Special traditional lunch at Mocagua village
– Arrival to Puerto Nariño & check-in at the hotel
– Visit of the Tarapoto lakes and dolphin sighting.
– Return by boat to Leticia, dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Accommodation: WAIRA SUITES
(07:00) – Breakfast & check-out of the hotel, and after that:
– Boat transportation towards Marasha Reserve.
– Visit of the reserve and the lowlands of the peruvian side of the Amazon Jungle and Lunch
– free time in the afternoon
– Dinner & night trek in order to see wild fauna of the region such as caimans, other reptiles and insects.
Accommodation: MARASHA RESERVE
(05:00) – Optional bird-watching activity.
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Boat transportation to Leticia.
– Optional visit to the town of Tabatinga and city-tour there (brazilian side of the Amazon).
– Transfer to the airport and flight to Medellín (Direct flights only available on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays).
– Lunch.
– Accommodation in the hotel.
– Free dinner.
Accommodation in 3-, 4- OR 5-STARS HOTEL IN MEDELLÍN (depending on the option chosen).
(08:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– City tour.
– Free lunch and free afternoon.
– Free dinner.
Accommodation in 3-, 4- OR 5-STARS HOTEL IN MEDELLÍN (depending on the option chosen).
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Flight to Nuqui.
– Check in at La Joviseña hotel and lunch.
– Free afternoon with the option of visiting waterfalls or just enjoying the beach.
– Turtle liberation (From September to February).
– Dinner.
Accommodation: LA JOVISEÑA ECOLODGE
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Whale-watching activity (Only from July to mid-October).
– Visit of Jovi community and lunch with them.
– Option of shower in fresh-waters of several waterfalls at the area of Jovi.
– Hike in the jungle in order to attempts to observe fauna such as the true poison-dart frog.
– Dinner.
Accommodation: LA JOVISEÑA ECOLODGE
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Boat ride towards Utria national park (2 hours).
– Guided hike through the mangroves trail and lunch.
– Boat ride to “white beach” inside the national park.
– Return to Nuqui and transport to the hotel.
– Free time in the afternoon and dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: LA JOVISEÑA ECOLODGE
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Flight to Medellín.
– Check-in at the hotel and free lunch
– Comuna 13 tour
– Farewell dinner and night in El Poblado.
Accommodation in 3-, 4- OR 5-STARS HOTEL IN MEDELLÍN (depending on the option chosen).
(07:00) – Breakfast, and after that:
– Transportation to the airport & flight back to your country.
– Welcoming by Outlanders team in El Dorado Airport of Bogotá.
– Visit of Chingaza national park.
– Hike of Siecha lakes at Chingaza national park (7.5 Kms).
– Accommodation in a traditional ranch in the town of Mesetas.
– Visit of several marvelous waterfalls at Mesetas rural area.
– Cultural display of local music and dances (only for 8+ groups)
– Visit of “Charco Azul”, a place hidden due to the conflict in Colombia, and now open to tourism offering beautiful landscapes.
– Rafting activity at Güejar canyon.
– Fruit tour at Paloquemao market in Bogota.
– Visit of Monserrate church in the mountains of Bogotá.
– 1 night of accommodation in tree houses and activities with Huitoto indigenous tribe.
– Private amazon river boat transportation to Puerto Nariño visiting on the way Maikuchiga foundation & ticuna indigenous communities along the amazon river.
– Visit of the Tarapoto Lakes and dolphin sighting there.
– Visit of Marasha reserve on the Peruvian side of the Amazon.
– Night trek in the Amazon to see wildlife.
– Bird-watching activity in the amazon.
– City-tour in Medellín.
– Turtle liberation activity (only from September to October).
– Whale-watching activity (only from July to mid-October).
– Jungle hike in order to see fauna.
– Visit of Utría national park.
– Comuna 13 tour in Medellín.
– Special farewell dinner and night in El Poblado.
– Transfer to Medellín international airport at Rionegro.
– All the ground, boat and flight transportations inside the country.
– Optional bilingual outlanders tour coordinator if contracted.
– International airfares for entering Colombia.
– Visa or international requirement expenses.
– Activities not mentioned in the program.
– Snacks.
– Tips
– 15 nights of accommodation in 3-, 4- or 5-stars hotels depending on the option chosen.
– 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches & 12 dinners.
– Private vehicles for ground transportations.
– Private boats for river transportations in the Amazon and shared boats for the transportation in the pacific coast ocean.
– Commercial flights inside the country.
– Follow and abide the instructions of the guides during each one of the hikes, treks and activities to be done as some of them are in forests, jungle, mountains and rural areas with certain risks.
– Be prepared with appropriated clothing for the 16 days of the trip in places with different climates, altitudes (from 0 to 3.200 m.a.s.l) and several rural areas where the weather conditions may change unexpectedly.
– Some of the areas to visit are natural reserves, indigenous sites or destinations with special biological importance, so it is necessary to follow local rules and leave the least impact possible and deposit the trash generated in the places disposed for garbage.
– It is important to take cautions against mosquitos and have the vaccination against yellow fever and COVID-19.
– It is important to mention in advance about important illness, allergies and other important health conditions as this is a very active trip and requires a decent physical condition to be done.
– Mention in advance your food restrictions.
– Waterproof comfortable clothing for hikes In the Colombian mountains, mountains piedmont, amazon jungle and pacific coast in areas with temperatures that range from 10 to 35 Celsius degrees.
– Long sleeved T-shirts and pants for the hikes in the amazon jungle and pacific in order to avoid scratches with the forest and protect against insects and the sun.
– Mosquito Repellent and sunscreen.
– Appropriated footwear for the hikes. (Waterproof trekking boots are recommended and several pairs of sneakers and shoes for the 16 days trip).
– Swimming suit, towel and sandals as there will be chances to swim in rivers, lakes and the ocean.
– Proper clothes for the cities as many days are spent in big cities with temperatures that range between 12 and 35 Celsius degrees.
– Rigid (not disposable) recipient for refilling water (canteen).
– Caps, fishing hat and/or head protection for the sun.
– Personal medicines.
– Personal documents and medical insurance.
