Colombia Pacific Coast, Medellin & Surroundings

Day 1
Arrival in Medellín

Arrival in Medellín at the international airport José María Cordova and transfer to the hotel (note: international flight is not included in the price, is offered separately!).

Explore the up-and-coming metropolis of Medellin and enjoy the modern restaurants and cafés of the Poblado district.

Accommodation in the beautiful lifestyle hotel The Charlee. Accommodation in the booked single or double room. (Meals on the plane)

  

 

Day 2

Flight to the Colombian Pacific, Nuqui

Today we go to the Colombian Pacific.

With a small propeller plane you can reach the remote fishing village of Nuquí in around 40 minutes.

Here you are already expected at the airport and take a boat along the tropical coast full of pristine rainforests, which in this region extend to the beach, to the idyllic Guachalito bay.

A charming eco-lodge awaits you right on the beach.

After a typical lunch, enjoy the afternoon on the beach.

Accommodation in the unique, rustic Ecolodge El Cantil, away from mass tourism "off the beaten trek". (B / L / D) full board (without drinks)

 

Note:

This unique, simple Ecolodge El Cantil does not have electricity in the double or single huts, but oil lamps are used in the evening. There is a 110 V power connection in the dining area, which can be used to charge the camera battery, for example. Cell phone reception is not possible in the Ecolodge El Cantil area!

 

 

Day 3

Río Joví and the Mangroves of Coquí (Nuqui)

With your trip to Nuquí you are directly supporting the "Alianza de Turismo Comunitario del Chocó" and thus contributing directly to the improvement of living conditions in the remote region.

In the alliance, four Afro-Colombian communities have come together to give visitors a comprehensive insight into the world of Chocó and at the same time to ensure that the locals can better benefit from tourism.

Ecological and social sustainability are the motto here.

After breakfast, you will go by boat to the small settlement of Joví.

A guide from the municipality will be waiting for you to show you the village before you take the “Chingo”, a traditional river canoe, across the Joví River to the Chontadura waterfall.

With a little luck, monkeys or other exotic animals can be observed.

Afterwards you take the boat one bay further into the picturesque location on a natural headland between the Pacific and the mangrove forest and protect the mangrove forest behind the village from the spirited Pacific.

The best cooks in the region live in Coquí and after a delicious fresh fish dish, you can also go canoeing with a local guide through the Coquís mangroves, one of the best preserved mangroves in Colombia.

Your guide explains the complexity of this fragile ecosystem and its special features.

Back Coquí the boat will bring you back to the hotel where you can enjoy the sunset on the beach.

Again in the unique, simple Ecolodge El Cantil. (B / L / D) full board (without drinks)

 

 

Day 4

Thermal springs & jungle hike (Nuqui)

Today you travel by boat to the small Afro-Colombian community of Termales.

The journey takes about 20 minutes. In Termales you can get rubber boots to better enjoy the tropical rainforest.

 

On the way you can sometimes see various animals and the guide tells about the medicinal effects of some plants and trees.

A certain section of the trail leads through the territory of colorful tropical poison dart frogs.

After about 90 minutes you will reach the impressive waterfalls "4 Encantos" and enjoy the natural pools in the midst of tropical vegetation.

Afterwards it goes back to Termales and you relax from the hike in the hot thermal springs that gave the village its name.

Accommodation again in the Ecolodge El Cantil. (B / L / D) full board (without drinks)

 

Attention: Whale watching from July to the end of August / September!

 

Day 5 

Return flight to Medellín - City of Eternal Spring

Take the boat along the coast one last time and enjoy the unique landscape of Pacific beaches and tropical rainforest.

After about an hour you will arrive in Nuquí and fly back to Medellín from there.

Once again you can admire the eternally green rainforest from a bird's eye view.

 After arriving in Medellín, you will immediately go on a journey of discovery through Medellín.

More than 20 years ago, Medellín was one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

In the early 90s, the hunt for Pablo Escobar, head of the Medellín cartel, peaked. But since 2002 Medellín has changed.

Smart local politicians invested in infrastructure and public education - successfully.

Today the "City of Eternal Spring" is one of the most innovative metropolises in the world.

Experience an exciting tour through the past and present of Medellín and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis.

Stroll through the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellin to the famous Plaza Botero with an exhibition by the Colombian artist Fernando Botero.

Visit the worldwide unique open-air escalators of Comuna 13 and take the cable car through a district that was once notorious for gang violence.

Escalators and cable cars were developed to connect the city center and the outskirts.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and learn about Medellin's transformation from one of the most dangerous cities in the world to a fascinating melting pot of cultures.

Overnight at the beautiful lifestyle hotel The Charlee in Medellin. (F)

 

 

 

 

Day 6

Traditional chocolate factory (Cocorná)

In the morning you will go on a drive through the gentle mountain landscape towards Antioquias (department in the north-west of Colombia).

Visit a traditional chocolate factory in the idyllic mountain village of San Francisco.

Find out everything about cocoa and make your own chocolate.

The factory is run by a women's cooperative and contributes directly to improving the living conditions of the residents.

Afterwards, take a dip in the Pailania waterfalls before reaching the village of Cocorná.

Here you will spend the night in a beautiful eco-lodge Tierra de Agua outside the village. (B / L / D) Full board without drinks

 

 

Day 7
Relaxation day in Tierra de Agua (Cocorná)

Before you continue your journey, enjoy a full day at the Eco-Hotel Tierra de Agua.

There are various wellness treatments to choose from here.

The facility is spacious and all installations are made of bamboo, which is typical of the region.

There is a natural pool, which is fed by the water of the nearby river, a steam bath, as well as a jacuzzi and the hotel's own masseurs.

The mild climate of the eastern highlands of Antioquias (department in the north-west of Colombia) is ideal and, with its temperatures and low humidity, corresponds to a Central European summer day almost all year round.

Accommodation again at the Eco-Hotel Tierra de Agua. (F)

 

 

Day 8

Piedra del Peñol & departure

Today you start the next section of your journey.

But first you visit the impressive rock of Guatapé.

The Piedra del Peñol is one of the most spectacular travel destinations in the Medellin area.

The 200m high rock can be climbed via 740 stairs.

Enjoy a breathtaking view of the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes.

The village of Guatapé is a small, quiet place with a pleasantly warm climate.

It is famous for its church and the beautiful colorful murals of the houses.You can climb the Peñol Rock, enjoy a typical Colombian lunch on the shores of Lake Guatapé, explore the lake on a boat tour and take your time to explore the village.

Then it goes directly to the international airport José María Cordova in Medellin (international flight not included in the tour price, is offered separately, individual connection program possible). (F / M)

 

 

Private and small group travel
At least: 2 people (surcharge for 2 participants per person 899 euros)

Price based on 6 participants!

• 8 days

  Pacific coast near Nuqui, Medellín and the surrounding area

  pp € 1.699

Attention: The price does not include a transatlantic flight, which has to be supplemented! We would be happy to make you an offer for an arranged transatlantic flight. Depending on the booking class and departure airport, this will cost between approx. 790 and 990 euros per person in economy class (for an extra charge in business class, information on request).

Booking of an individual pre- and post-program possible! Travel dates freely selectable! 

Attention: Whale watching is possible from July to the end of September! 

 

 

Would you like to travel in a group of 3 or more people?

Then use our contact form so that we can make you an individual offer

 

 

Services included in the price: 

• German-speaking driver guides during the round trip (different guides depending on the section), transport by car or minibus with air conditioning
• all transfers as shown in the itinerary
  
• Medellin-Nuqui-Medellin propeller-driven flight
  
• Accommodation in double rooms (for a surcharge single room)
  
• Very nice lifestyle hotel in Medellin
  
• Rustic, simple Ecolodge El Cantil on the Pacific (no electricity in a double or single hut, but an oil lamp in the evening)
  
• Meals as shown in the itinerary. In the Ecolodge El Cantil full board (tea, coffee and water included, except for other drinks)
  
• Excursions as shown in the itinerary
  
• Speedboat transfer Nuqui to Eco-Lodge El Cantil (round trip)
  
• Payment security certificate (secures your payment)

Services not included in the price: 

• Drinks (tea and coffee included)
  
• Personal expenses and tips
  
• Transatlantic flight to be brokered (we would be happy to make you an offer)
  
• Any local airport taxes

 

Note: 
Changes to hotels within the same category are possible. Individual connection program possible!

 Dates are freely selectable. 

Dates on request.