Ancient Culture Journey 11 days in Colombia

Ancient Culture Journey 11 days in Colombia

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  • Colombia (11 days)

  • Language: Spanish/English

  • Group from: 1 person

  • Availability: 48

  • Start Date : 01.10.2024

  • End Date : 31.12.2024

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Experience Colombia’s most diverse and breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable 11-day journey. From the depths of the Amazon rainforest to the golden beaches of Tayrona, and the dramatic deserts of La Guajira, this tour is a true adventure for nature lovers and explorers.
Visit local indigenous communities, and stay at Burú Hotel, a stunning eco-friendly retreat nestled in the heart of the jungle, offering a perfect blend of comfort and nature

USD $9.949

  • ITINERARY
  • INCUSIONS
  • EXCLUSIONS

Day 1 – Bogotá Arrival

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  • Reception at El Dorado airport in Bogota.
  • Transfer to the hotel in the historical center – La Candelaria.
  • Arrival at the hotel.

Day 2 – Welcome to the Amazon

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  • Transfer to the airport for a flight to Amazonas.
  • Reception at Vásquez Cobo airport in Leticia.
  • Ground transfer to Leticia.
  • Transfer to Mundo Amazónico Natural Park.
  • Walk through the trails.
  • Archery, bow, and blowgun activity.
  • Lunch.
  • Visit to an Indigenous Maloca.
  • Ground transfer to Buru Nature Hotel.
  • Check-in, welcome talk, instructions, hotel rules, and schedules.
  • Time to rest and enjoy the hotel surroundings.
  • In the late afternoon, we will have a “Word and Sweet Heart” meeting at our Yoi Maloca. Here, our grandfather, a knowledgeable Uitoto Indigenous elder, will share his ancestral knowledge, thoughts, and worldview from the perspective of the Amazonian man. At the end of the meeting, we will perform a ritual to ask permission from Mother Jungle.
  • Around 6:00 p.m., we will walk along a jungle trail accompanied by our Uitoto grandfather to perceive the colors, aromas, and sounds of the nocturnal jungle. Around 7:00 p.m., we will return to our hotel for an amazing and delicious Amazonian dinner.
  • Accommodation at Buru Nature Hotel

Day 3 – Jorney Through the Peruvian Jungle

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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ground transfer to the port (30 minutes).
  • Boat departure on the great Amazon River to the Marasha Natural Reserve – Peru (approx. 1 hour).
  • Entry to the reserve (July to January by a 2-hour walk and February to June by a 1-hour canoe ride).
  • Accommodation in Malocas.
  • Traditional Amazonian Peruvian lunch.
  • Canoe and kayak trip on the lake.
  • Wildlife and flora observation, artisanal fishing.
  • Dinner.
  • Nighttime jungle sound experience (canoe ride on the lake, possible black caiman sighting).
  • Accommodation in Malocas.

Day 4 –  The Magic of The Great Amazon River

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  • Breakfast at the reserve.
  • Departure from the reserve, meeting with the great Amazon River.
  • Boat transfer to Cacao Island (Tour around the island with possible sloth sighting).
  • Transfer to Puerto Nariño.
  • Lunch in the town.
  • Departure to the Tarapoto lakes (From July/August to December, access to these lakes may be restricted due to water levels).
  • Walk through Puerto Nariño, known as the great Colombian nativity scene. We will visit some of the most attractive and emblematic spots in this place.
  • Boat transfer to Waira Suites.
  • Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5 – Change of Destination – Arrival in Santa Marta

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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Depending on the flight time, ground transfer to the airport.
  • Arrival at El Dorado airport in Bogotá.
  • Waiting time for the flight to Santa Marta.
  • Reception at Simón Bolívar airport in Santa Marta, depending on arrival time.
  • Ground transfer to the hotel.
  • Free time to rest and explore El Rodadero’s shops.
  • Dinner and accommodation.

Day 6 – Tayrona Tour – St. Juan Cape

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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure and transfer to Tayrona Park.
  • Ecological walk through the reserve (Approximately 2 hours – Various species and points of interest such as Arrecifes, Arenilla, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan will be explored with the guide).
  • Arrival at the meeting point (Cabo San Juan).
  • Time to learn about the history of Cabo San Juan.
  • Traditional lunch (Not included).
  • Swim at the beach.
  • Transfer back to El Rodadero to the designated hotel

Day 7 – Welcome to La Guajira

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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ground transfer to Riohacha.
  • Transfer from the airport to the Malecon, free time for lunch.
  • Departure to the ranch for a cultural and gastronomic demonstration of Wayúu culture.
  • Transfer to Riohacha, accommodation at Gimaura hotel or similar.
  • Dinner outside the hotel.
  • Time to enjoy the hotel’s wet areas.

Day 8 – Cabo de La Vela Tour

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  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Ground transfer to Cabo de La Vela (Regularly shared transfer).
  • Pass through Uribia (indigenous capital of Colombia) and Manaure (Colombia’s largest salt complex) along a desert path where we will take a guided tour to learn about the salt extraction process.
  • Arrival at Cabo de la Vela for lunch and time to enjoy the combination of the desert and the sea.
  • In the afternoon, we will visit Playa Arcoíris, Pilón de Azúcar, Playa Dorada, Playa Ojo de Agua, Piedra Tortuga, and the lighthouse viewpoint at Cabo de la Vela to watch the sunset.
  • Return to the typical accommodation (ranch) for dinner and overnight stay in rooms with beds.

Day 9 – Punta Gallinas Tour

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  • Breakfast with eggs of your choice, coffee, milk, or chocolate, and arepa.
  • We depart for PUNTA GALLINA (Travel time is 3 hours), passing through Portete and Puerto Nuevo, where ships arrive at Bahia Honda, Bahia Hondita, and Pucheo.
  • Lunch (pargo, sierra, mero, curvinata, or barracuda fillets, accompanied by rice, patacón, salad, and a soda drink. Lunch may be on the route or in Punta Gallina).
  • Time to explore the Taroa Dunes and enjoy the beautiful beaches of this place (you can rent ATVs or longboards, activities not included).
  • Transfer to Punta Gallinas lighthouse, the northernmost point of South America, to appreciate the sunset over the Caribbean Sea.
  • Transfer to accommodation in cabins with beds, featuring private bathrooms, toilets, pillows, and linens. These cabins have windows facing north, where there is a constant breeze. Remember that the trip to Alta Guajira is an adventure, with electricity from 5 pm to 10 pm.
  • Dinner with robalo, sierra, or fillet and a soda drink. It is a beautiful experience to see a lovely sunset and sunrise in Alta Guajira.

Day 10 – Mayapo Tour

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  • Breakfast.
  • We head back, enjoying the combination of the blue sea and the imposing desert.
  • Stop at the Casares viewpoint.
  • Arrival at noon in Mayapo, where we will have lunch.
  • Return to Riohacha.
  • Dinner and accommodation in Riohacha.

Day 11 – End of the tour

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  • Depending on your flight time, breakfast and a free morning for last-minute shopping at the Malecon.  
  • At the agreed time, we will transfer to the airport for your return flight to Bogotá.
Acommodation for 9 nights 10 days according to the itinerary. 3 star hotels or better.
Meals as described in the itinerary..
Transfers airport – hotel – airport at each destination.
Transfers to all places visited..
Visits to different communities in La Guajira and the beaches mentioned in the plan..
Tour through Tayrona National Park and different beaches (Shared transfer).
Visit and tour natural reserves and communities in the Amazon.
Medical assistance insurance.
English-speaking guide..
Flights.
Meals: Lunches, dinners, and drinks not described..
Tips.
Expenses not stipulated in the program.
Credit card fee (3% to 5% depending on card)..

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