Koguis Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta Colombia
Culture | Photography

Colombia Photo Tour: Tierra de Sabrosura

Overview

Embark on a photo journey in Colombia, a land of colorful contrasts. We invite you to discover the most beautiful sites, the Caribbean coast of Colombia, participate in the adventure, embark on a photo journey in South America. Accompanied by Tristan Quevilly a professional photographer, capture your most beautiful photos of Colombia. You will travel through the country off the beaten track, between sea and mountain, meeting indigenous tribes, and the preserved fauna and flora of this magnificent country!

From 3.399 USD 12 Days / 11 Nights Departure: Oct 2nd, 2024 Walking Grade: Easy
  • Day 1: Barranquilla - Minca
  • Day 2: Mundo Nuevo
  • Day 3: Marinka Waterfalls - Cerro Kennedy
  • Day 4: El Dorado Reserve - Los Naranjos
  • Day 5: Los Naranjos - Kogui Village
  • Day 6: Taironaka - Flamenco Sanctuary
  • Day 7: Santa Marta & Taganga
  • Day 8: Cienaga Grande De Santa Marta - Mompox
  • Day 9: Mompox
  • Day 10: Mompox - Cartagena
  • Day 11: Cartagena
  • Day 12: End of the adventure !

Trip Details


Country

  • Colombia

Group Size

  • 8 Travelers Max

Schedule

  • Normal

Tour Highlights

  • Photo Shooting with the Palemqueras, icons of Colombia
  • Insider access to a Kogi village
  • The colors of Cartagena, the pearl of the Caribbean
  • Enjoy the Yona dance, a traditional Wayuu ceremony
  • Mompox, the city stuck in time
  • Nueva Venecia, the floating village

Tour Type

  • Scheduled
  • Shared

Next Departures

  • Oct 2nd, 2024
  • Aug 2nd, 2025

Thematics

  • Culture
  • Photography

Itinerary

DAY 1 - Wednesday Oct 2nd, 2024

Barranquilla - Minca

Reception at the airport and meeting with Tristan, your guide. Departure to Minca, the ecological capital of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Then, transfer by 4×4 to our charming lodge. Be prepared, the road is an adve...

D Minca - Mundo Nuevo (or similar) 2h30min
DAY 2 - Thursday Oct 3rd, 2024

Mundo Nuevo

First introduction to photography which will be one of the only purely theoretical parts of the trip, the rest being based on field experiences and practice. This course will establish the basis on which we will work dur...

B, L, D Mundo Nuevo (or similar)
DAY 3 - Friday Oct 4th, 2024

Marinka Waterfalls - Cerro Kennedy

Appointment at 6am for a birdwatching session with a local specialized guide. We will be able to enjoy the biodiversity of Minca, with a little luck, see the Caribbean toucan, or tangaras. Transfer by 4×4 to the waterfal...

B, L, D
DAY 4 - Saturday Oct 5th, 2024

El Dorado Reserve - Los Naranjos

Our thirst for beautiful sunrises will keep us on our toes this morning. We’ll use our headlamps to stand at the most beautiful viewpoint of the reserve and photograph the first light on the snowy peaks of Colon & Boliva...

B, L, D
DAY 5 - Sunday Oct 6th, 2024

Los Naranjos - Kogui Village

Unique experience today with one of the most important indigenous communities in the world, the Kogi. This morning we will drive along the coast before climbing into the mountains on an epic road, with some majestic phot...

B, L, D 2h30 Sirena EcoHostal (or similar) 1h
DAY 6 - Monday Oct 7th, 2024

Taironaka - Flamenco Sanctuary

This morning, we go to the Wayuu territory in Camarones, which is also home to a flamingo sanctuary in a unique habitat. But before that, we will make a stop over in Don Diego. Our trip continues by motorboat in the natu...

B, L, D
DAY 7 - Tuesday Oct 8th, 2024

Santa Marta & Taganga

Wake up early to join a small sailboat to capture the elegant flamingos at sunrise, with the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the background. With the beautiful light of the morning, we will have perhap...

B, L, D
DAY 8 - Wednesday Oct 9th, 2024

Cienaga Grande De Santa Marta - Mompox

This morning we take you to a place that few photographers have had the chance to visit. Nueva Venecia has the particularity to be the only village of the country entirely fluvial. Here, no car and no road, we move from ...

B, L, D
DAY 9 - Thursday Oct 10th, 2024

Mompox

This morning we will meet on the beautiful grounds of the oldest part of the city with professional Cumbia musicians in costume to enhance our shots, they will help us create a striking visual art. To revive the history ...

B, L, D
DAY 10 - Friday Oct 11th, 2024

Mompox - Cartagena

We would stay there much longer, but it is already time to leave the beautiful Mompox. Early departure for Cartagena. The “Pearl of the Caribbean” ​​is justly famous, rich in culture, colorful houses & lively squares. Me...

B, L, D
DAY 11 - Saturday Oct 12th, 2024

Cartagena

Today we will get up early to enjoy the beautiful historic center of Cartagena for a unique photo shoot. We will be lucky enough to have Cartagena all to ourselves, before the tourists arrive. With its colonial buildings...

B, L, D
DAY 12 - Sunday Oct 13th, 2024

End of the adventure !

Depending on your preferences, you can enjoy a quiet morning and breakfast at the hotel, free time for souvenirs or a photo review, a photoshop session and advice with Tristan. Departure by cab to Cartagena airport

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Hotels

Mundo Nuevo

Located in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, just above Minca, Mundo Nuevo is an organic farm and lodge dedicated to sustainability and education towards the preservation of the earth's natural resources. The beautiful and peaceful lodge offers three accommodation options: private rooms, dormitories, or a hammock. The establishment also provides a vegetarian restaurant. It is important to consider the fact that it is a rustic experience: cold water, outside toilets, etc.

Maloka Barlovento

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Maloka Barlovento is located just 200m away from the beach and only 10min by car from Tayrona Park. This is a true peace haven, where you will be able to relax and listen to the many bird species living nearby. The hotel offers a splendid view of both the sea and the jungle. Additionally, it might not be possible to swim if the sea is rough.

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Price Details


Included

  • Accommodation in first class hotels
  • Tour leader and English speaking guide
  • Local guides specialized in the region
  • Local transportation
  • Boat transportation
  • Meals indicated in the program
  • Transportation in comfortable vehicles

Not Included

  • Domestic flights
  • International flights
  • Additional drinks and meals
  • Medical insurance
  • Expenses not specified in the program
  • Tips

Minimum Deposit

  • 30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)

Price

  • 3.399 USD per person

Terms & Conditions

The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information.

Spotted Species

Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana)

Wood Stork

Huge, long-legged, black-and-white waterbird, about the size of Great Blue Heron. Bill is thicker and...

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Vermilion Cardinal (Cardinalis phoeniceus)

Vermilion Cardinal

A garish scarlet bird sporting a dramatic spiky crest and a hefty gray bill. Male...

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Russet-throated Puffbird (Hypnelus ruficollis)

Russet-throated Puffbird

Chunky, stout billed, and often very conspicuous bird found mainly in dry and semi-humid forest...

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Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis)

Black-collared Hawk

Attractive chunky hawk of marshes and wetlands. Usually seen perched quietly near water, waiting to...

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Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata)

Scaled Dove

The Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) is a dove of generally discreet habits, that walks in...

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Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber)

Scarlet Ibis

Unmistakable, beautiful orange-red ibis with black wingtips. Breeding adults have black bills, pink at other...

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Your Tour Guide

Tristan Quevilly

Languages:English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Guiding since: 2003
Specialties: Photography, Nature, Hikes and Communities
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