Colombian Pacific Trip: Whales and Jungle
A regenerative tourism experience on this Colombian Pacific Trip that combines biodiversity, culture and connection with nature. During the season, responsible humpback whale watching is carried out accompanied by cetacean experts, along with tours of Utría National Natural Park, mangroves, jungle and beaches.
The experience includes jungle walks, visits to rivers and waterfalls, rides in traditional canoes alongside local communities and spaces for cultural connection. All in a setting of high biodiversity, where wildlife and flora observation depends on the ecosystem's natural conditions.
4 Days
DurationEasy
DifficultyColombia
DestinationWhat you'll experience
Adventure itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival and welcome
Reception at the NUQUÍ airport, followed by the transfer to the hotel.
We'll settle in and then enjoy a delicious Pacific-style lunch, followed by our traditional welcome with the "baños chorriados" ritual.
Afterwards, we'll take a short walk along the beach to the Cascada del Amor waterfall.
After dinner, we'll receive an introductory talk on whales given by our cetacean expert.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2 – Jungle and whale watching
After breakfast, we'll set out on a walk into the magical, biodiverse Pacific jungle. We'll spend the morning on a journey through Colombia's most biodiverse rainforest, accompanied by native guides.
Crossing rivers, jungle and unique landscapes, with the chance to spot endemic wildlife such as poison dart frogs, monkeys and toucans, among other species.
We'll end the tour at a beautiful river where we can swim and take in the landscape and all its magic.
In the afternoon, we'll go whale watching.
We'll return home for dinner and rest.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 – Utría National Natural Park
After breakfast, we'll head to UTRÍA NATIONAL NATURAL PARK (PNN), the nursery of the humpback whales (the planet's natural womb), where we'll enjoy an incredible tour through the mangroves, spotting birds and other species, and then savor lunch on the beautiful Playa Blanca, one of the most incredible beaches in the gulf. There we'll enjoy the sea and can go snorkeling.
During the tours we may have whale sightings.
We'll return to the hotel for dinner and have a cultural evening where we'll delight in the music of the Pacific.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 – Breakfast and Return
We'll have a delicious Colombian Pacific-style breakfast and then take the boat back to NUQUÍ to board the flight home, taking with us memories and unforgettable postcards of the dancers of the sea, the jungle, the rivers, the people, the food and beautiful scenes of the Colombian Pacific.
Meals included: Breakfast
Images of the destination
Why travel with us?
Expert, trusted guides
We work with local guides carefully selected for their experience, knowledge of wildlife and ability to find unique encounters in an ethical and safe way.
Carefully selected accommodations
We choose each accommodation seeking the perfect balance between comfort, location and access to wildlife, so you make the most of every moment of the trip.
Schedules planned for the best light
We organize activities and outings at the key moments of the day to take advantage of the best light conditions and increase wildlife-watching and photography opportunities.
You'll leave with incredible photos
We design every expedition to maximize wildlife-watching opportunities and help you achieve unique encounters and the best possible photographs in the wild.
Included services
- Pick-up & drop-off service
- Private driver available throughout the trip
- Meals specified in the itinerary
- Comfortable accommodation
- All activities listed in the itinerary
- Expert wildlife guide on every activity
- Required permits and national park entrance fees
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and medical assistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to the most common questions about our trips
To confirm your spot we request a first payment of 50% of the total trip price. The remaining 50% can be paid up to 3 months before the departure date.
We accept payments in euros and US dollars via bank transfer. Once your booking is made, we will send you all the information and details needed to make the payment.
Yes. All our trips are designed prioritizing the safety, comfort and peace of mind of our travelers. We only work with trusted local guides and partners, carefully select routes and accommodations, and avoid situations or areas we don't consider suitable for our groups.
You can find all the details about cancellations, refunds and booking conditions on our page: Cancellation Policy.
We always see wildlife during our expeditions, but since these are wild animals in freedom, no specific sighting can be 100% guaranteed.
Even so, we carefully design each itinerary, choose the best seasons and work with expert guides to maximize wildlife-watching and photography opportunities.
No. Our trips are designed both for people with experience in photography and wildlife watching and for travelers who simply enjoy nature and want to live a different experience.
The most important thing is to have interest, curiosity and a desire to enjoy the environment and the animals.
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