4 Days 3 Nights
Colombia
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GORGONA + GUAPI 4D3N
During this tour you will have a mix of nature and culture by visiting Gorgona Island, which is one of the best places to observe the humpback whales in Colombia and also known for its well preserved land and underwater ecosystems. Your will also visit Guapi, which is a town located right in front of Gorgona Island, where you can live unique community, cultural and gastronomic experiences. By attending this trip you will also be supporting formal projects of local communities in this emerging destination in the country.
Itinerary
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THE SONGS OF THE JUNGLE
On this day, you will fly from Cali to Guapi. Upon arrival, you will be welcomend and then transported by tuk-tuk to the hotel to check-in. You will enjoy a typical lunch of the region at the "Raíces de Tierra y Mar" restaurant. Afterwards, you will take a city-tour by Guapi, visiting the craft workshops and the traditional music school. You'll end the day with a special dinner before resting at the hotel.
GORGONA AND WHALE WATCHING
On this day, you will navigate for 2 hours to the Gorgona Island National Park. Once there, you will register, pay the entrance fee to the national park and have an introductory talk. Then, you will walk to Palmeras Beach with rubber boots supplied on the island for the activity. In the afternoon, we will go out on boats to go whale watching around the island and we will complement it with a trip to the island's viewpoint.
YUNDIGUA BEACH AND OLD PENITENTIARY
On this day, after breakfast you will walk for approximately 2 hrs. towards Yundigua beach. Once there, you can snorkel to see the marine life before returning by boat to the hotel for lunch. Afterwards, you will begin a tour of the old prison accompanied by national park guides. In the evening, you will enjoy a special dinner with local dishes and typical drinks.
RETURN FLIGHT
On this day, after breakfast, you will navigate back by boat to Guapi, once there you will visit the town gallery to buy souvenirs and enjoy the last moments of this destination, to later be taken to the airport and take the flight according to the airline itinerary.
Cost Info
Cost Info
Included
- ACCOMMODATION 1 night in a hotel in the town of Guapi + 2 nights in the hotel inside Gorgona Island National Park.
- ROOMS - Mar Gorgona or Rio Guapi: Double, twin, triple or family rooms. - Hotel of the Gorgona Island National Park: Double, twin, triple or family rooms upon availability.
- ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in shared tours and transportations.
- MEALS - 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
- TRANSFERS All land/water transportation in shared vehicles and boats.
- GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.
- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention, and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
- National and international flights
- Fees of entrance to Gorgona Island National Park paid in cash once there:o Colombians or national residents elder than 25 years: 25.500 COP (7 USD approx.).o Foreigners elder than 25 years: 61.500 COP (16 USD approx.).o People under 25 years old: 15.000 COP (4 USD approx.).
- Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan
- Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
- Personal items not described in the itinerary.
- English or other languages speaking guides/translators.
Add-ons & optionals
Add-ons & optionals
- Flights from & to Cali or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked.
- English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance.
- Private tours for smaller groups that don’t want to have shared activities and transportations.
- Private single rooms for just one person (price under request).
- Specialized guides for special itineraries.
What to take?
What to take?
- Hat and/or other protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Long-sleeved shirts to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites during outdoor activities.
- Comfortable pants and avoid wearing jeans.
- Waterproof and preferably quick-drying clothing and a rain poncho.
- Bathing suit and towel, as there will be an opportunity to swim in the sea, rivers, waterfalls and streams of the destination.
- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, please avoid suitcases with wheels as much as possible.
- Day-packs for carrying personal stuff, hydration, snacks and other elements during the outdoor day activities.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
Recomendations
Recomendations
The ecosystems of Gorgona island & Guapi area are special and have environmental and ethnic significance, therefore, it is important to follow the recommendations in order to avoid or diminish any negative impact on them, as well as being prepared for a pleasurable experience, according to that:
- It is necessary to have an acceptable physical condition, since you will do some hikes and outdoor activities in nature.
- It is important to reduce waste generation (single-use plastics). Accordingly, it is important to bring your own rigid, non-disposable container for liquids.
- Follow and abide by the instructions of the guides and authorities during each of the routes and tours.
- Take your cautions against mosquitoes, such as long-sleeved clothes, repellent, among other cautions you or your doctor might consider.
- You must be vaccinated against yellow fever, ideally at least 10 days before your visit to the destination.
- Currently, there are no major outbreaks of contagious diseases or mosquito transmission in the areas to be visited. However, if there is a major outbreak or biological risk in the destinations to be visited, it will be reported in a timely manner prior to the trip.
- Keep in mind that the ocean transports are run according to the tides, which rise or fall approximately every 6 hours and change their schedules by some minutes every day.
- We recommend the use of binoculars to observe wildlife and cameras protected against humidity.
- During the whales’ sightings, these mammals do not always jump or do spectacular movements, sometimes they are calm and the boatmen are not allowed to chase them, so take into account that they are in their natural habitat and humans can’t control or influence in their behavior.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol and psychoactive substances during the activities mentioned in the plan can be harmful to your health and safety.
FAQ'S
FAQ'S
WEATHER CONDITIONS & BILINGUALISM
It is necessary to be properly prepared for the weather conditions in the destination, which is one of the rainiest areas not only in Colombia but in the world, and which are detailed below, but as this is an approximation, please note that they may vary. Also, keep in mind that it is difficult to find bilingual staff or people at the destination.
Gorgona & Guapi:
Temp. Min: 23ºC Max: 31ºC, very humid climate / (0-100 m.a.s.l.)
ATM´S
It is advisable to carry cash for extra expenses during the trip since access to ATMs and dataphones at the destination may be limited or present problems in the area.
PHONE SIGNAL & WIFI
You will visit a destination where there might be poor phone and internet signal. Once you visit rural areas, the island or open sea you won't have any phone or internet connection.
The hote in Gorgonal offers Wi-Fi with some oin codes that you have to pay for.
TIPPING
Tipping is not mandatory, but if you consider you can tip the guides and/or other staff with an amount from 20.000 to 50.000 COP (5 to 12 USD approx.) per day of service.
SEASONS
- The whale watching season normally begins in mid-July and ends in mid-October, however, it can be shorter or longer depending on natural phenomena and the criteria of the local authorities.
- Accommodations on weekends with public holidays during whale season may be much more limited or private accommodations may be difficult to arrange. Also, on holidays you should be prepared for many tourists visiting the destination.
- If you decide to travel on a holiday weekend you should book well in advance.
- It is difficult to predict a month or period of time during the whale season where you will have the best whale sightings, additionally keep in mind that whale watching is considered successful after seeing the mammal's back.
- From December to March the weather tends to be drier and have less rain than the rest of the year with sunnier days.
- From April to November, it is very common to have heavy rains in this destination which is one of the rainiest and wettest in the world.
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