Yubarta

^USD1,500^pp

Limited Seats

Yubarta

^USD1,500^pp

Limited Seats

Overview

By 2050, our oceans will carry more plastics than fish (by weight). Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face as we see the adverse effects on the marine life and even on our health. Plastics have found their way to the most remote beaches and even the deepest ocean's trench. When you visit the beaches and coastal areas of the communities that make up the Uramba National Natural Park, the first thing you will notice is the plastics washed on the beach, which was classified as an environmental emergency. The geographical position of this coastal area of the Pacific Ocean allows the accumulation of plastic waste that has reached the ocean mainly from land sources coming from different mouths of rivers and tributaries that descend from the western mountain range, source of the Anchicaya river and Farallones de Cali.

Conservation Partner

Plastico Precioso Uramba recycles plastics in the communities that make up the URAMBA National Natural Park (PNN). They raise awareness about the plastic pollution and implement a solution to divert the plastics from the oceans through transformation. The process involves collecting the plastic waste from the area and turning it into something precious that can be used again.

Itinerary Details

1Day 1 - Arrival in Cali – San Antonio

After a long trip, you will arrive to the salsa capital of Colombia where you will be staying the night to rest and recharge in Cali's historical district, San Antonio. Accommodation: Magic Garden House Cali or similar

2Day 2 - Discover Cali (B, D)

After breakfast in your hotel, we will go on a tour to discover the historical district of Cali and learn more about the Colombian culture and the history. We end the day with a Welcome Dinner to get to know your travel mates and enjoy delicious meals together.

3Day 3 - Bahía Málaga National Natural Park – Uramba Precious Plastic Workshop 1 (B, L, D)

After an early breakfast, rise and shine with your backbags to head to Buenoaventura port which is located 3 hour drive away from Cali. We will then take a 1 hour speed boat to JUANCHACO, one of the communities in the Uramba Bahía Málaga National Natural Park. We arrive and settle in our shared lodges. After lunch, we start our first day of the plastico precioso workshop then we head with ECONATAL group of environmentalists from the community to visit the mangroves of Ladrilleros on a canoe and reach the POOL NATURALE ‘PACHENDA’’ . Accommodation: Los Acantilados hotel (shared rooms)

4Day 4 - Beach Clean Up and Whale Watching – Bahía Málaga Bay (B, L, D)

Wake up early for a breakfast and head to Ladrilleros beach for a clean up to study the plastics and collect what we need. After Lunch, we change our clothes and head with our local guides for an unforgettable experience in Bahía Málaga Bay where we will learn about the Colombian Pacific and enjoy a sighting of humpback whales that arrive to the bay from Antarctica only between July to October for their mating season. We end the day with watching the sunset and having dinner back at the accommodation.

5Day 5 - Uramba Precious Plastic Workshop 2 – Water Falls and Natural Swimming Pools (B, L, D)

After breakfast we walk to the Uramba Plastico Precioso for the 2nd workshop to clean our collected plastics to prepare it for the recycling process. After that, we will learn about the different mechanical machinery and methods for recycling in their application for the design and creation of new objects. After lunch, we change our clothes and take another trip to the Bahía Málaga Bay to enjoy magical beaches, LA SIERPE waterfalls and LAS TRES MARÍAS natural pools.

6Day 6 - Uramba Precious Plastic Workshop 3 – JUANCHACO Departure (B, D)

After breakfast, we go for the 3rd Plastico Precioso workshop to create the new objects from the collected plastics using eco innovation and eco design. After finishing, we head pack and say our goodbyes then take the 1 hour speed boat back to Buenoaventura for a private bus ride back to Cali. Rest and settle in accommodation and then we meet at night for a farewell dinner. Salsa Class (optional) Accommodation: Rosa Palma boutique hotel or similar Note: We can arrange COVID-19 PCR tests if required for travel at your own expense.

7Day 7 - Cali Departure – Transfer to Airport (B)

Breakfast and checkout from accommodation. Then we arrange a transfer to Cali's Airport.

Important Notes

● Kindly make sure you go over our detailed refund policy in the terms and conditions.
● This cost is based on double and/or shared accommodation. Single room supplement applies for additional costs, according to availability.
● All services and accommodations stipulated above are subject to availability at the time of booking/reservation and they are subject to change to a similar one depending on availability. All prices are subject to change.
● The itinerary and schedule are subject to be changed at any moment through the trip by the journey leader and/or guides due to weather, road conditions and/or operating challenges to prioritize the safety of the travelers.

Included

Accommodation based on double occupancy and/or same gender hostels.
2 Domestic flights Bogota-Cali, Cali-Bogota
Meals and activities mentioned in the itinerary.
2 group Airport transportation max from Cali's Airport on arrival and 1 group transportation on departure
Private bus transportation to Buenoaventura
2 way speed boat ticket Buenoaventura port- JUANCHACO
English speaking guides, translators and/or subject experts
Donation to a conservation project/cause of your choice

Not Included

International flights
Visa Fees or any expenses that result from producing the visa (if applicable)
Yellow Fever or any other vaccine expenses
Any entry or exit taxes at ports
Travel and Covid-19 insurance
Covid-19 PCR test & Quarantine expenses
Any optional activities or extra meals/drinks
Tips and gratuities
Personal Expenses
Single Supplement (Depending on availability)
Extra gear and supplies

Activities

The activities range from cultural sightseeing, swimming, walking tours, eco tourism activities including canoeing/kayaking, whale watching and volunteering activities including beach clean up, local community interactions and support.

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Activities

The activities range from cultural sightseeing, swimming, walking tours, eco tourism activities including canoeing/kayaking, whale watching and volunteering activities including beach clean up, local community interactions and support.

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