4 Days 3 Nights
Colombia
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NUQUI 4D3N
Nuqui is a great nature travel destination in the north of the pacific coast of Colombia, offering a great level of conservation as there are no big cities nearby or roads that connect this place with the rest of the country. In this place you can do hikes in the jungle searching for birds and species like the golden poison frog, swim in unique hot-springs, practice scuba-diving in well-preserved corals with whale sharks during the sardines’ migration (In May) or live the the humpback whale migration that occurs between July to mid-October.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 - EL AMOR WATERFALL
At the airport, you take a flight to Nuqui between 07:30 and 11:30 in the morning, although the schedule may change depending on the date. Once you arrive in Nuqui, you will be taken to the hotel in the area of Guachalito for the check-in. Later in the afternoon, you will take a walk to the beautiful waterfall of love, where you will have the opportunity to take a relaxing bath. After this activity you will return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Day 2 - WHALE-WATCHING ACTIVITY
On this day, after breakfast you will have a 3-hours whale-watching activity in the ocean in shared boats (only available from July to mid-October) with the guidance of local expert. After arriving from the sighting, you will have lunch at the hotel and in the afternoon, you can relax on the beaches of Guachalito or choose from several optional activities near the lodge.
Day 3 - TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
On this day after breakfast, you will have a walk to the village of hot springs where you will have the opportunity to enter these natural wells optionally or you will have time to enjoy the various beaches near the place and in the afternoon, you can hire optional activities such as visiting UtrIa National Park, visit to Coqui and walk through the mangroves or frog watching. In the afternoon, you will return to the lodge.
Day 4 - FLIGHT OUT
On this day, after breakfast, you will have the morning free to enjoy the last moments in the destination, after which you will depart by boat to Nuqui, a charming coastal town. Then you will take a flight from Nuqui to Medellín. Please note that the flight schedule may vary depending on the date you book, you will arrive at the Enrique Olaya Herrera airport in Medellin, where you will have some time depending on the time of your flight.
Cost Info
Cost Info
Price includes
ALOJAMIENTO Ecolodge frente al océano. HABITACIONES Hotel La Joviseña: Habitaciones estándar dobles, triples o familiares, dependiendo de la disponibilidad. ACTIVIDADES Todas las actividades mencionadas en el plan, todas en tours y transportes compartidos. COMIDAS - 3 desayunos, 3 almuerzos y 3 cenas. TRASLADOS Todos los transportes terrestres y acuáticos en vehículos y lanchas compartidas (excepto para tours privados). Si reservas los vuelos con nosotros desde Bogotá, Medellín o Villavicencio – La Macarena y de regreso, las condiciones son las siguientes: - 5 kg de equipaje de mano + 15 kg de equipaje para vuelos CLIC, SATENA y Charter (donde podemos agregar peso sin costo adicional hasta 23 kg de equipaje exclusivamente en el aeropuerto antes del check-in y cuando no haya restricciones de peso en el vuelo). VUELOS INCLUIDOS (cuando se reservan con nosotros) - Los horarios de los vuelos varían según la fecha elegida para comenzar el viaje. GUÍAS Guías de habla española durante todo el viaje para todas las actividades. TARJETA DE ASISTENCIA MÉDICA El tour incluye una tarjeta de asistencia en viaje para todos los días, que cubre posibles accidentes, atención médica y transportes de emergencia para una respuesta rápida en caso de ser necesario, de acuerdo con el tiempo de evacuación durante las actividades y el nivel de atención médica en el destino.Price excludes
- National and international flights. - Fees of entrance to and local authorities’ taxes paid in cash: o Tourist contribution fee to Nuqui: 30.000 COP (Approximately 8 USD) - Fees of entrance to Utria National Park paid in cash: o Colombians or national residents: 25.500 COP (7 USD approx.). o Foreigners: 76.000 COP (20 USD approx.). - Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan. - Tips, snacks and souvenirs. - Personal items not described in the itinerary. - Other languages speaking guides/translators.Add-ons & optionals
Add-ons & optionals
- Flights from & to Medellin or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked.
- 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.
- Option to visit Utria National Park, the price depends on the number of people on the desired day of the visit.
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.
- Wear comfortable pants and avoid wearing jeans.
- Waterproof, 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).
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance. - Personal medicines and first aid kit.
Map
Map
Gallery
Gallery
Recomendation
Recomendation
The ecosystems of Nuqui 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.
Nuqui:
Temp. Min: 18ºC Max: 38ºC, very humid climate / (0-10 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 or open sea you will hardly have any phone or internet connection.
- The hotel offers Wi-Fi, but the signal is not the best.
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.
- We recommend to consult us before booking your trip if it is possible to visit the destination, especially if you want to visit on holidays during this whale season.
- 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.
- The sardine schooling season is usually in May and attracts very interesting fish and marine fauna with the possibility of seeing whale sharks, marlins, dorados and other fish with some luck.
