FROM AMAZONIA TO THE PACIFIC
2024
On this trip you'll discover the Amazon rainforest off the beaten track, staying on the shores of Piranha Lake in a floating hut with a local family. Your journey will then take you to the deserted beach of Juan de Dios in the Colombian Pacific, in the heart of the Bahia Malaga Natural Park.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Faune and flora, Off the beaten track, Nature travel, Local stay.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane.
COLOMBIA AUTENTICA
From 1800€ à 3000€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : FROM AMAZONIA TO THE PACIFIC - 16 days
JOUR 1 : ARRIVÉE A BOGOTA
Bogotá is perched at an altitude of 2,600 m in the heart of the Andes mountain range. With a population of 9,000,000, it is the country's political, economic and cultural capital. It's a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant cultural life. It's also one of the country's gastronomic hotspots. The Candelaria district is a haven of peace, an island in the center of the capital with narrow, strolling streets and nonchalant colonial buildings.
On arrival at the airport, you'll be met by your tour guide.
Private transfer to your hotel in the historic center of Bogotá (Transport: 40 min)
Accommodation : Hotel Casa de la Vega
DAY 2: Visit to BOGOTA
Discover the capital with your tour guide. A day's walk through Bogotá's historic center. A lively cultural district, home to many artists. Visit the fabulous Gold Museum, the Botero Foundation and Simon Bolivar Square. Take the cable car up to Mont Serrate, for a breathtaking view of Bogotá.
accommodation : Hotel Casa de la Vega
Day 3: GAMBOA Nature Reserve
Steps: Leticia
Private transfer to Bogota airport and flight to Leticia
Private transfer (cab and boat) to the Gamboa reserve
You'll travel up the Amazon River for an hour before reaching the Gamboa nature reserve in the heart of the Amazon jungle.
Local guide
Dinner and accommodation at Gamboa reserve
Day 4: in the heart of AMAZONIA
Steps: Leticia
During your stay in the Gamboa reserve, you'll have a local guide at your disposal all day long. You'll discover the Amazon jungle through a wide range of activities (kayak tour on the lake, wildlife observation, jungle hiking, visit to an Indian village, piranha angling...). In the evening, you'll spend the night in a floating cabin on Lake Piraña in the heart of the Gamboa nature reserve, hosted by a local family.
Full board accommodation
Accommodation : Floating cabin on Lake Pirañas.
Day 5: in the heart of AMAZONIA
Steps: Leticia
During your stay in the Gamboa reserve, you'll have a local guide at your disposal all day long. You'll discover the Amazon jungle through a wide range of activities (kayak tour on the lake, wildlife observation, jungle hiking, visit to an Indian village, piranha angling...). In the evening, you'll spend the night in a floating cabin on Lake Piraña in the heart of the Gamboa nature reserve, hosted by a local family.
Day 6: CALI, the capital of salsa
Steps: Cali
In the morning, accompanied by your local guide, you'll visit the village of Leticia and cross the border to visit the village of Tabatinga in Brazil.
Flight LETICIA - CALI
Private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the historic center of San Antonio
Dinner on your own
Free evening for salsa dancing in one of Cali's traditional bailadero bars
Accommodation: boutique hotel in San Antonio
DAY 8: PACIFIC COAST
Steps: Nuqui
The eco-hostel de juan de Dios is part of a project to protect the environment and conserve flora and fauna. Located in the heart of the Bahia de Malaga natural park near Buenaventura, it's a small natural paradise where the tropical jungle flows into the Pacific Ocean. There's no electricity or running water, so you'll be able to commune with the wilderness of this Pacific region. You'll discover a small fishing village, hike through the lush nature of the Pacific coast, discover the Sierpe waterfall and Malaga Bay on a boat trip and watch the whales (in season).
Lodging : Playa Juan de Dios
DAY 9: RETURN TO CALI, capital of salsa
Steps: Cali
Transfer by community boat from Juan de Dios beach to Buenaventura port, then private transfer to Cali.
Optional: Salsa classes.
Accommodation: boutique hotel in San Antonio
DAY 10: SALENTO AND THE COCORA VALLEY
Steps: Salento
Salento is a magnificent village with an architectural style typical of the coffee triangle. Here you'll discover a warm and proud people and the history of coffee growing. Excursions to the Cocora Valley depart from Salento.
Private transfer Cali - Salento -4H-
Free lunch in the Salento square.
In the afternoon, you'll visit the colorful village of Salento and the viewpoint from which you'll have a breathtaking view of the entire valley.
Accommodation: Hotel Terrazas de Salento
Steps: Valle Del Cocora
The Cocora valley is a magnificent valley in the heart of the zona cafetera. It's home to a tree that's endemic to this valley and a symbol of Colombia: the palma de cerra, a very tall, century-old palm tree. Discover this superb valley on a hike that takes you to the Acaime reserve, where you can watch hummingbirds and enjoy a cup of coffee.
Free hiking in the Cocora Valley
Accommodation: Hotel Terrazas de Salento
Day 12: CARTAGENA, the pearl of the Caribbean
Steps: Cartagena De Indias
Private transfer to Pereira airport and direct flight to Cartagena (1h30 flight)
Cartagena de Indias is a fantastic city that captivates travelers with its colonial and piratical history. The many churches in the old town are a reminder of the grandeur of its past. As night falls, Cartagena takes on a romantic ambience and the sea breeze carries you through its streets.
Private transfer from Cartagena airport to your hotel in the colonial city
Free visit of Cartagena
Accommodation: Casa Pizaro Boutique Hotel
Day 13: VISIT TO CARTAGENA
Steps: Cartagena De Indias
Day dedicated to visiting Cartagena. You'll visit the local Basurto market, the Castillo San Felippe and the historic center, as well as the Getsemani district.
Option: guided tour in French
Accommodation: Casa Pizaro Boutique Hotel
Day 14: Departure for TAYRONA PARK
Steps: Parque Nacional Tayrona
Free morning to visit Cartagena
Private transfer to Hotel Yuluka right next to Tayrona Park.
Late afternoon relaxing by the pool at Hotel KENDA KOGUIWAA
Accommodation : hotel KENDA KOGUIWAA
Day 15: TAYRONA PARK
Steps: Parque Nacional Tayrona
Private transfer to the main entrance of Tayrona Park.
Tayrona Park is a magical place, steeped in history and legend, with incredible biodiversity. Located 34km from the city of Santa Marta, it is one of Colombia's most important natural parks. Inhabited by the Tayrona Indians, an ethnic group native to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it is the link between the Cordillera and the Caribbean Sea. Its wildly beautiful white-sand beaches invite you to relax. The many footpaths that criss-cross the park enable you to discover an incredibly rich flora and fauna.
Lunch at leisure in one of the park's restaurants.
Full day tour of Tayrona Park with your guide
Return to hotel by private transfer
Dinner on your own.
Accommodation : HOTEL SENDA KOGUIWAA
Day 16: Rio Don Diego and BACK TO FRANCE
Steps: Parque Nacional Tayrona
Morning trip down the don Diego river in an inflatable, where you'll have a privileged vantage point from which to observe the flora and fauna (1/2 day)
Lunch at leisure in Yuluka
private transfer to Santa Marta airport
Flight Santa Marta Bogota and connection to your international flight
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