Travel planner 1st ed 2013 english by Alejandro Gutierrez

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travel planner 1st ed - 2013 English

portfolio discover Itineraries designed by Summum Outdoor to the most common adventure and nature destinations in Colombia. Programs operated in partnership with the best local companies in each place. The duration and suggested activities are our recommendation and can be modified according to customer needs. Suggested for groups of 2-12 people.

explore Programs designed and operated by Summum Outdoor whose main component is an specific or specialized activity according to customer interest ( Trekking, Mountain Biking, Kayak or Photography). EXPERTS in each discipline are always accompanying the experience. The duration and suggested activities are our recommendation and can be modified according to customer needs. Recommended for groups of 6-12 people.

experience Travel and experiences designed and operated by Summum Outdoor, tailored for VIP and Corporate (incentives) market requirements. In accordance the requirement, expert staff accompanies the experiences to guarantee a first class quality. We have a suggested base portfolio, but product development and program design is available according to specific customer needs.

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1. Discover 1.1 Discover Caño Cristales direct flight from Bogotá 1.2 Discover Caño Cristales direct flight from Villavicencio 1.3 Discover Choco's Pacific Coast 1.4 Discover Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) 1.5 Discover Colombia's Coffee Triangle 1.6 Discover Guajira 1.7 Discover Santander 1.8 Discover Tayrona 1.9 Discover The Amazon Jungle 1.10 Discover Up North Guajira

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2. Explore Bicycle 2.1 Explore Colombia's mountains on a road bike / Journey Bogotá - Medellín 2.2 Explore Cundinamarca and Boyacá on a mountain bike / Journey Suesca - Villa de Leyva 2.3 Explore Cundinamarca and Boyacá on a road bike / Journey Bogotá-Ubaté-Villa de Leyva-Vallapinzón-Bogotá 2.4 Explore the Coffee Triangle on a mountain bike 2.5 Explore the Coffee Triangle on a road bike Kayak 2.6 Explore kayaking the Dique Canal / Journey Puesto Badel – Barú – Cartagena 2.7 Explore kayaking the Magdalena river / Journey Ambalema-Honda Photography 2.8 Explore Choco's Pacific Coast 2.9 Explore Colombia's Caribbean Coast 2.10 Explore Cundinamarca, Boyacá and Colombia's East Plains Trekking 2.11 Explore El Cocuy National Park / Pulpito del Diablo and Laguna de la Plaza 2.12 Explore El Cocuy National Park / Ratk-Uwa Blanco and Laguna de los Verdes 2.13 Explore Los Nevados National Park / Journey from Laguna del Otún to the Valle del Cocora 2.14 Explore Los Nevados National Park / Santa Isabel sector and Laguna Verde Multisport 2.15 Explore the Tatacoa Desert / Multisport expedition kayaking, trekking and mountain biking 3. Experience 3.1 Experience a safari at La Aurora Ranch in Casanare 3.2 Experience the Colombian Caribbean / Sailing and diving expedition 3.3 Experience the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir on a sailboat 3.4 Experience the Tominé dam on a sailboat

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Itineraries designed by Summum Outdoor to the most common adventure and nature destinations in Colombia. Programs operated in partnership with the best local companies in each place. The duration and suggested activities are our recommendation and can be modified according to customer needs. Suggested for groups of 2-12 people.

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discover caĂąo cristales direct flight from bogotĂĄ

Discover a spectacular river inside the La Macarena National Park where the region’s unique algae paints the water in seven colors

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*Itinerary subject to change

Includes

from Bogotá to La Macarena and settle in to the DAY Flight hotel. Trek along the central section of the river to

DAY

• Accommodation in Hotel Punta Verde or similar, in double rooms with private bathrooms • Return flights from Bogotá to Macarena • Transport as described in the plan • Meals: breakfast on days 2 and 3; lunch on days 1 and 2; dinner on days 1 and 2. • Payment of entrance taxes and local guide service • Life and health insurance

visit sites such as the Karol Cristal swimming pool, Los Ochos, Piedra de la Vírgen and the Piscina del Turista swimming pool. Return to the hotel.

Trek along the left-hand section of the river to visit sites such as the Cascada de Los Cuarzos waterfall, Pianos and the Cascada de la Vírgen waterfall. Return to the hotel.

Leave for Cristalitos and El Mirador. Return to the hotel and flight to Bogotá.

Does not include Cartagena

200 - 1.600 masl. 12º - 25 ºC

Medellín Bogotá Cali La Macarena

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• Personal equipment • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

discover caño cristales direct flight from bogotá

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discover ca単o cristales direct flight from villavicencio

Discover a spectacular river inside La Macarena National Park where the region’s unique algae paints the water in seven colors

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Flight from Villavicencio to La Macarena and settle in to the hotel. Trek along the central section of the river to visit sites such as the Karol Cristal swimming pool, Los Ochos, Piedra de la Vírgen and the Piscina del Turista swimming pool. Return to the hotel.

DAY

Trek along the left-hand section of the river to visit sites such as the Cascada de Los Cuarzos waterfall, Pianos, Pozo del Amor (‘the well of love’) and the Cascada de la Vírgen waterfall. Return to the hotel.

DAY

Trek along the right-hand section of the river, to visit sites such as the Cascada Blanca waterfall, Tablas de la Ley, Pozo Cuadrado (‘the square well’), La Escalera and the Salto del Águila waterfall. Return to the hotel.

DAY

Includes • Accommodation in Hotel Punta Verde or similar, in double rooms with private bathrooms • Return flights from Villavicencio to Macarena • Transport as described in the plan • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch on days 1 to 5; dinner on days 1 to 4. • Payment of entrance taxes and local guide service • Life and health insurance

Does not include Cartagena

Trek along the right bank of the river to find sites such as El Pailón, Estrechos and the Monte de las Marimbas. Return to the hotel.

200 - 1.600 masl. 12º - 25 ºC

Medellín Bogotá Villavicencio

Leave for Cristalitos and El Mirador (view point). Return to the hotel and leave for flight back to Villavicencio.

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Cali La Macarena

• Transport to Villavicencio • Overland travel in Villavicencio • Personal equipment • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks.

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direct flight from villavicencio

outdoor discover chocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pacific coast su mm um whale watching trip premium experience

Visit one of South America’s most spectacular landscapes in this stunningly beautiful and diverse corner of the world. The humpback whales arrive here every year between July and October as part of one of nature’s mysteries

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

Transport by boat from Nuquí to Punta Brava. Settle in to the hotel and visit Playa Brava beach.

• Transport by boat as described in the itinerary • Specialist bilingual guide • Accommodation in the Punta Brava Eco-Hotel, in double rooms with shared bathrooms • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 4 • Life and health insurance

Whale watching along the coast of Cabo Corrientes. Visit to the 10m-high Punta Brava waterfall in the afternoon. Walk along the edge of the ravine on the way back to the hotel.

Jungle walk to observe the local flora and fauna, including the famous Dendrobates frogs. After reaching the River Arusicito, travel downstream in chingos (small artisanal wooden boats) driven by local woodsmen. Visit to the village of Arusí and return to the hotel.

Does not include Cartagena

Whale watching along the coast of Cabo Corrientes. Visit to the 10m-high Punta Brava waterfall in the afternoon. Walk along the edge of the ravine on the way back to the hotel.

Nuqui

Medellín Bogotá Cali

Return boat from Punta Brava to Nuquí.

0 - 50 masl. 26º - 32º C

• Airline tickets • Tourist tax in Nuquí • Personal equipment • Additional costs and meals not specified in the plan • Tips • Alcoholic drinks • Additional activities not specified in the plan

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discover choco’s pacific coast whale watching trip

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discover ciudad perdida

(the lost city)

Take an incredible journey to this archaeological paradise at the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. As you summum outdoor walk, marvel at the ancient settlements of the indigenous people and the region’s diverse climates and fascinating flora and fauna.

*Itinerary subject to change

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Continue walking along the mountain range (approx. 4.5 hours), with visits to the indigenous villages of Koguis and Mutanyi. Arrive at Camp 2 at the source of the River Buritaca, and listen to a talk about Tayrona culture.

DAY

Continue the journey along the river on the way to the 1,183 steps that lead up to the Lost City. Visit the site’s terraces, stone paths and aqueduct. Return to the camp at Mamo Rumualdo in the afternoon.

Includes

Leave in vehicule from Santa Marta and head to the village of Machete. Begin the expedition trekking for approx. 3.5 hours. Arrival at Camp 1 in the afternoon.

• Accommodation in hammocks with mosquito nets • Transport as described in the plan • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 4 • Entrance fees and local guide service • Life and health insurance • Mules for carrying equipment • Drinking water and refreshments Santa Marta

DAY

Cartagena

Continue walking down the mountains until reaching Camp 1 (approx. 7 hours).

100 - 1.200 masl. 20º - 35º C Medellín Bogotá

DAY

Cali

Set out toward the village of Machete, along the banks of the River Mamey. Transport back to Santa Marta.

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Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

discover ciudad perdida (the lost city)

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discover colombiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee triangle

Experience a new way of exploring Colombia’s coffee triangle with this exciting combination of culture and adventure

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Include Transport from Pereira to the hotel. Settle in and visit to find out how coffee is planted, picked, shelled, ground and toasted. Free afternoon.

Day trip to Los Nevados National Park and hike up to Laguna Negra. Walk to the Hostería Cumanday and the Cerro de las Águilas (‘eagles hill’) for views of the Ruiz, Santa Isabel and Tolima snow peaks. Visit the Arrieros Ermintaños cave and trip to the Termales el Otoño thermal baths. Return to the hotel. Day trip to the Cocora Valley. Begin the walk or horse ride by getting to know the Bosque de Niebla, or ‘forest of mist’, and the world’s tallest wax palm (Colombia’s national tree). Guided tour to a visit Jesús Martín’s coffee art shop in Salento. Return to the hotel.

Does not include Cartagena

Canopy activity in the Bosque del Samán forest in Alcalá, with 7 exciting high-wire flights. Return to the hotel.

DAY

Visit Pereira’s historical center, with its viaduct and spiral-shaped bridge. Stop off at the Alto de Boquerón before transport to the circunvalar main street, the “zona rosa” nightlife zone and the Juan Valdéz shop. Transport to the airport.

• Private transport • Specialist bilingual guide • Accommodation in double rooms with private bathrooms in the Bosque del Samán hotel • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch on days 2 and 3; dinner on days 1 to 4 • Activities as described in the itinerary • Life and health insurance

1.300 - 3.500 masl. 10º - 26º C Medellín

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Triángulo del Café

Bogotá Cali

• Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks • Horse hire fee in Cocora Valley

discover colombia’s coffee triangle

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discover guajira

Go on an adventure to the northernmost point of South America and marvel at the stunning contrast between the deep, blue summ um outdoor sea and the yellow, arid desert. Meanwhile, submerge yourself in the fascinating culture and traditions of the region’s indigenous Wayuu people *Itinerary subject to change

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Includes

Welcome meeting in Riohacha. City tour and visit to local rancherías (cabins). Accommodation in hotel in double rooms in Uribia town.

• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 3 • Accommodation as described in the plan • Transport in 4x4 vehicles as described in the plan • Entrance fees and local guide service • Life and health insurance

Trip to Cabo de Vela, passing through the Manaure salt mines, the wind farm and the Media Luna community at Puerto Bolívar. In the afternoon, visit to the Pilón de Azúcar, the lighthouse, and Ojo de Agua. Accommodation in hammocks or beds in Wayuu lodges in Cabo de la Vela. Free morning to enjoy the beach. In the afternoon, leave for Riohacha through the Carrizal Desert and Ahuyama. Accommodation in double rooms in Hotel Arimaca or Hotel Majayura.

Free morning. Leave for Riohacha according to the flights itinerary.

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Riohacha

Cartagena

0 - 100 masl. 35 - 40 ºC Medellín Bogotá

Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the program • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

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discover santander

Discover Colombia’s home of extreme sports. Experience the region’s intense landscapes and feel the adrenaline rush of its famous outdoor activities

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

• Private return transport between Bucaramanga and Barichara. • Other transport as described in the plan • Accommodation in Hotel Hicasua or similar, with breakfast included • Activities as described in the program • Life and health insurance

Whitewater rafting along the river Fonce and caving activity in the Cueva del Indio in the afternoon. Return to the hotel.

Visit the villages of San Gil and Curití, including a tandem paragliding flight. Return to the hotel.

DAY

Visit the Chicamocha National Park, where you can take part in extra activities (not included in the program fee), such as a zip wire activities, cable car trip, buggies and swings.

Includes

Pick up in Bucaramanga airport and transfer to San Gil. Walk to the Juan Curí waterfalls and rappel down a 90m drop in Pinchote. Return to Barichara and settle in the hotel.

Does not include Cartagena

Medellín

DAY

Return to Bucaramanga and transfer to the airport.

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Barichara Bogotá

Cali

1.100 - 1.400 masl. 20º - 32º C

• Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Lunches and dinners • Alcoholic drinks • Bilingual guide (COP $160,000 per day)

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discover tayrona

Discover the beauty and diversity of Tayrona National Park. Explore its beaches, mangroves, reefs, jungles and archeological remains for a magical experience you will never forget

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

Pick up at Santa Marta airport and transport to the Tayrona National Park. Arrival at Cañaveral beach. Settle in and free time.

• Accommodation in double, triple or quadruple rooms in Ecohabs with private bathrooms • Transport as described in the plan • Meals: Breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 3 • Activities as described in the plan • Entrance fees and local guide service • Life and health insurance

Walk to the Pueblito archeological site, passing through the park’s Arrecifes sector and Cabo San Juan. At the ancient settlement of the Tayrona people at Pueblito, visit to the site’s aqueducts, terraces and religious areas. Return to the Cabins. This trek takes around 7 hours at a medium to high level of diﬃculty. Free morning at the beach in the park’s La Piscina area, or enjoying the Jacuzzi at the Ecohabs. In the afternoon take a 2 to 3 hour trip around the park’s El Mirador sector.

Santa Marta Cartagena

DAY

Free time before leaving for the airport.

0 - 900 masl. 25º - 38 ºC Medellín Bogotá

Cali

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Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

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outdoor su mm um discover the amazon jungle premium experience

Discover the largest and most biologically diverse tropical rainforest on Earth, also known as the “lungs of the world”

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

Arrival in Leticia. Travel by land to the Tanimboca Nature Reserve, where we’ll have a guided night-time walk. Accommodation in tree-top cabins with private bathroom.

• Accommodation and transport as described in the plan • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch on days 2 to 4; dinner on days 1 to 4 • Local guide service • Life and health insurance

Visit the reserve’s snake sanctuary. Guided walk to a 35 meter-high tree to admire stunning views of the jungle’s treetop canopy. Canopy and rappelling activity. Travel by Kayak or on foot to the cabins to stay overnight on the banks of the Yahuarcaca ravine. Accommodation in double, triple or quadruple rooms with private bathrooms. Return to Leticia to take a boat as far as the brooklet of the Amazon River in Peru. Arrive at the Eco-Hotel for canoeing activity and a visit to the region’s Victoria Regia giant water lilies and Ceiba trees. Night time walk to look for caimans. Accommodation in cabins with double, triple or quadruple rooms with shared bathrooms inside the Marasha Nature Reserve. Travel along the Amazon river to Puerto Nariño, “the cradle of the Amazon”, stopping oﬀ at the Macedonia indigenous community and Isla de los Micos (Monkey Island). Visit the Natutama Foundation Museum and Lake Tarapoto, home of the region’s pink dolphins. Accommodation in the Hotel Casa Selva in double or triple rooms with private bathrooms.

Does not include

Cartagena

80 - 120 masl. 15º - 27º C

Medellín Bogotá Cali

Travel to Leticia by boat. Free time to explore the town and visit the Museum of Ethnography. Transport to Leticia airport.

• Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks • Town entrance taxes

Leticia

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discover the amazon jungle

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discover up north guajira

Go on an adventure to the northernmost point of South America and marvel at the stunning contrast between the deep blue sea and the um yellow arid desert. Meanwhile, submerge yourself in the fascinating summ outdoor culture and traditions of the region’s indigenous Wayuu people. *Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Take a trip in 4x4 vehicles through the Guajira desert to the village of Nazaret. Accommodation in chinchorro hammocks in Wayuu lodges.

DAY

Travel to La Macuira Natural Park. Leave for Puerto Estrella, Medano and Laguna de los Patos. Accommodation in hammocks in Wayuu lodges in Punta Gallinas, the northermost point of the continent.

DAY

Includes

Welcome meeting in Riohacha and interaction with the Wayuu people and their culture. Accommodation in hotel in double rooms in Uribia town.

Travel to the lighthouse on Punta Aguja beach and to Medano de Taroa. Leave for Cabo de la Vela in the afternoon, passing through Portete, Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Bolívar and the wind farm. Accommodation in hammocks or beds in Wayuu lodges in Cabo de la Vela. Free time on the beaches around Pilón de Azúcar and watch the sunset from the lighthouse and the Ojo de Agua viewing point. Accommodation in hammocks or beds in Wayuu lodges in Cabo de la Vela.

• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 6; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 5 • Accommodation as described in the plan • Entrance to La Macuira National Park and local guide service • Transport in 4x4 vehicles as described in the plan • Life and health insurance

Riohacha

Cartagena

0 - 100 masl. 35º - 40º C Medellín Bogotá

Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Visit to Manaure, Colombia’s biggest open pit salt mine. Return to Riohacha.

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discover up north guajira

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Programs designed and operated by Summum Outdoor whose main component is an specific or specialized activity according to customer interest ( Trekking, Mountain Biking, Kayak or Photography). EXPERTS in each discipline are always accompanying the experience. The duration and suggested activities are our recommendation and can be modified according to customer needs. Recommended for groups of 6-12 people.

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road cycling trip

explore colombia’s mountains on a road bike journey bogotá – medellín

road cycling trip

In a week, venture across the mountains of the Colombian Andes enjoying the different landscapes and climatic zones of each region. This is a challenging but magical journey where you’ll um travel in the company of a team of experts who will make your trip summ outdoor exciting and safe

*Itinerary subject to change

DAY Leave Bogotá (2,600 meters above sea level) towards the west to reach

El Rosal. Start the first climb to the Alto del Vino. Then take a downhill stretch passing through la Vega before reaching Villeta (800 m.a.s.l). 100 km Enjoy how the scenery and temperature changes in just a few hours

Includes Medellín

DAY Leave Villeta passing through Guaduas (992 m.a.s.l.) and the Alto del

La Pintada

Trigo (1,200 m.a.s.l.) on a route with diﬀerent uphill and downhill stretches. Ride downhill to reach the Magdalena Valley in Honda. After 102 km crossing the river, the journey is flat through the valley until reaching Mariquita (450 m.a.s.l.)

DAY This stage includes the longest and most challenging climb of the

journey (90 km). It starts at 450 m.a.s.l. and continues until reaching the Alto de Letras (3,680 m.a.s.l.), the highest point of the journey. Then ride 125 km downhill until reaching Manizales (2,150 m.a.s.l.)

Anserma

Mariquita Villeta

Manizales

Bogotá

DAY Spend the day resting from cycling. Tour of the Coffee Triangle by car. The day begins with a horseback ride in a coffee farm, which is a perfect opportunity to get to know the typical process of producing Colombian 0 km coffee and the culture that surrounds it. In the afternoon, visit to the Cocora Valley and Salento

Does not include Cartagena

DAY Leave Manizales (2,150 m.a.s.l.) crossing the Cauca River valley and start

70 km

the climb to Anserma (1,768 m.a.s.l.), a quiet little typical Colombian village

0 - 100 masl. 35 - 40 ºC Medellín

DAY Enjoy an almost totally flat stretch along the Cauca River, perfect for

finding a good pedaling rhythm and enjoying the scenery before reaching La Pintada (6,000 m.a.s.l.). Spend the afternoon visiting one of the 106 km most beautiful colonial towns in the region

DAY The last day begins with an uphill stretch to reach the Alto de Minas (2,650 m.a.s.l.). After this challenging section, the journey continues as far as Medellín, considered to have one of the best climates in the world. 78 km End of the journey through Colombia’s mountains

• Accommodation in hotels and rural inns during the tour (subject to season) • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Team of specialized cycling guides, mechanics and support staﬀ • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 7; lunch on days 1 to 7 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

• Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Bogotá Cali

Rental service • Bicycle rental subject to availability

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explore colombia’s journey bogotá – medellín mountains on a road bike

explore cundinamarca outdoor su mm um and boyacĂĄ on journey a mountain bike premium experience suesca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; villa de leyva

cross-country mountain biking trip

This mythical journey to discover some of the hidden places that can be found in the plains of Bogotá and the Candelaria desert ends at the most beautiful colonial town in Boyacá. Travelling with a team of experts who will make your trip exciting and safe

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Villa de Leyva

Transport by car to Suesca. Start the journey by crossing the mountains of the plains surrounding Bogotá, passing through Lenguazaque and then a paved stretch before 63 km reaching Ubaté

Ráquira

Leave Ubaté uphill towards Guacheta, a typical coal mining DAY village. Continue the journey until reaching a point at 3,000 meters above sea level, with views of the Candelaria desert. Prolonged downhill stretch before reaching Ráquira, a small 52 km village famous for its pottery and crafts. Spend the afternoon resting.

Guacheta

DAY

40 km

Crossing the Candelaria desert, through an unforgettable landscape that thousands of years ago was a sea full of prehistoric animals. Their fossils can be seen on the way

Tour of the iconic South American colonial town of Villa de Leyva and its surrounding area. Some of the places to visit include: the Paso del Ángel mountain path and the Periquera waterfall. Spend the afternoon shopping before returning to 0 km Bogotá.

DAY

Ubaté

Lenguazaque

Suesca

Cartagena

Medellín Bogotá

350 - 2.143 masl. 17º - 28º C Villa de Leyva

Includes • Accommodation in hotels and rural inns during the tour (subject to season) • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Team of specialized cycling guides, mechanics and support staff • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch on days 1 to 4 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

Does not include • Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Cali

Rental service • Bicycle rental subject to availability

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explore cundinamarca and journey suesca – villa de leyva boyacá on a mountain bike

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road cycling trip

explore cundinamarca and boyacá on a road bike

journey bogotá–ubaté–villa de leyva–villapinzón–bogotá

road cycling trip

Discover the secrets and landscapes of the high plains and mountains of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, home to some of Colombia's most well-known cyclists. A beautiful journey accompanied by a team of experts who will make your trip exciting and safe

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*Itinerary subject to change Villa de Leyva

Transport by car to Chía, the starting point of the first DAY stretch towards Ubaté, which is an important route in Colombian cycling tournaments. The first day of the journey is almost fully flat until reaching Zipaquirá, where the first 93 km climb begins to the Alto de Tierra Negra before the downhill stretch to Ubaté

DAY

2 106 km DAY

90 km

Leave Ubaté passing along the edge of the Fúquene Lake and around Susa and Simijaca. Arrival at Chiquinquirá and visit to the basilica. Continue the journey towards Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s most beautiful colonial towns. Spend the afternoon shopping, taking photos and walking the town’s cobblestone streets.

Leave Villa de Leyva through the Candelaria desert towards Tunja, the largest city in Boyacá, before continuing the journey to Villapinzón.

Ubaté Villapinzón

Chía

Medellín

DAY Leave Villapinzón passing through Sesquilé, Guatavita and La Calera until reaching the downhill stretch to Bogotá. This last part of the journey is a common route for cyclers 103 km who train on a regular basis. End of the journey.

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• Accommodation in hotels and rural inns during the tour (subject to season) • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Team of specialized cycling guides, mechanics and support staff • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch on days 1 to 4 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

Does not include

Bogotá

Cartagena

Includes

350 - 2.143 masl. 17º - 28º C Villa de Leyva

• Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Bogotá Cali

Rental service • Bicycle rental subject to availability

explore cundinamarca and boyacá on a road bike

journey bogotá – ubaté – villa de leyva – villapinzón – bogotá

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cross-country mountain biking trip

explore the coffee triangle on a mountain bike

cross-country mountain biking trip

The Coffee Triangle is one of Colombia’s most visited and attractive regions. It becomes even more exciting on a mountain bike while traveling through the region’s most beautiful landscapes um and mountains and experiencing coffee culture at its best. Travel summ outdoor accompanied by a team of experts who will make your trip exciting and safe

*Itinerary subject to change

Includes

Travel from Manizales by car until arriving at the DAY entrance of Los Nevados National Park (4,000 meters above sea level). Start of the journey by riding back down to Manizales while enjoying the view of the moorland 32 km and passing by thermal baths before finally reaching Manizales along secondary dirt roads

DAY

30 km

DAY

Manizales

Chinchina

Ride to Chinchiná from Manizales. This route offers views of coffee agricultural landscapes that can’t be seen on regular tourism trips

Los Nevados National Park

Santa Rosa de Cabal

Pereira

Leave Chinchiná towards Santa Rosa de Cabal. Spend the afternoon in the village’s famous thermal baths

Does not include

37 km

DAY

4 0 km

DAY

5 25 km

• Accommodation in hotels and rural inns during the tour (subject to season) • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Team of specialized cycling guides, mechanics and support staff • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch on days 1 to 5 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

Spend the day resting from cycling activity. Tour of the Coffee Triangle by car. The day begins with a horseback ride in a coffee farm, which is a perfect opportunity to get to know the typical process of producing Colombian coffee and the culture that surrounds it. In the afternoon, visit to the Cocora Valley and Salento. Return to Santa Rosa de Cabal at the end of the day.

Start of the last stretch of the journey from Santa Rosa de Cabal and finishing in Pereira, one of the most important cities in the coffee region

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Cartagena

Coffee Triangle

1.300 - 3.500 masl. 10º - 26º C Medellín Bogotá

Cali

• Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Rental service • Bicycle rental subject to availability

explore the coffee triangle on a mountain bike

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road cycling trip

explore the coffee triangle on a road bike

road cycling trip

The Coffee Triangle is one of Colombia’s most visited and attractive regions. It becomes even more exciting on a road bike while traveling through the region’s most beautiful landscapes and mountains um and experiencing coffee culture at its best. Travel accompanied by a summ outdoor team of experts who will make your trip exciting and safe

*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

1 37,5 km

Start of the journey in Cerrito, passing by La Virginia and finishing in Apia. Most of the stretch is flat. Return to the hotel

DAY

This day’s stretch is generally flat. Start in Obando, passing by La Victoria, La Unión and finishing in Cartago. Parallel trail to the Cauca River. Return to the hotel

61 km

DAY

53 km

DAY

4 53 km DAY

51 km

Includes • Accommodation at the Bosque del Saman hotel or similar • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Team of specialized cycling guides, mechanics and support staff • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 6; lunch on days 1 to 6 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

Start in Cerrito, passing by Cartago, Quimbaya and finishing in Panaca. The first section of the journey is on a highway, followed by an uphill ride on secondary roads and ending along a flat stretch. Return to the hotel Start in Circasia, passing by Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao, La Tebaida and finishing in El Caimo. Ride on secondary roads. Return to the hotel

Start in El Caimo, then uphill ride to Pijao and Buenavista and finally descending again to El Caimo. Return to the hotel

DAY

Start in Quimbaya at 1,300 meters above sea level, passing by Finlandia and Salento and finishing in the Cocora Valley at 2,550 m.a.s.l., a place to enjoy a spectacular trout lunch. 52 km Return to the hotel

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Does not include Cartagena

Coffee Triangle

1.300 - 3.500 masl. 10º - 26º C Medellín Bogotá

• Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Cali

Rental service • Bicycle rental subject to availability

explore the coffee triangle on a road bike

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kayak trip

explore kayaking the dique canal

journey puesto badel – barú – cartagena

kayak trip

Ground transportation from Cartagena to Puerto Badel (45 minute ride). First stage on the Dique Canal as far as Playa Blanca, on the Island of Barú. The journey begins in the main channel of the river summum and after a few kilometers it diverts through a stretch that leads outdoor into Barbacoas Bay before reaching the Island of Barú. This journey has a duration of approximately 4 hours

*Itinerary subject to change

Includes

Ground transportation from Cartagena to Puerto Badel (45 ride). First stage on the Dique Canal as far as Playa DAY minute Blanca, on the Island of Barú. The journey begins in the main channel of the river and after a few kilometers it diverts through a stretch that leads into Barbacoas Bay before reach17 km ing the Island of Barú. This journey has a duration of approximately 4 hours.

• Overland transport from Cartagena to Puerto Bardel • Overland transport on the Island of Barú • Inflatable Advanced brand kayaks and full equipment (paddle and vest) • Team of specialized guides • Meals: breakfast on days 2 and 3; lunch on days 1 to 3 and dinner on days 1 and 2 • Accommodation in rancherías (local inns) at Playa Blanca (Island of Barú) in hammocks. • Life and health insurance • Drinking water and refreshments

DAY

Free day enjoying available activities on the island (not included in the plan) such as: a visit to the Rosario Islands Aquarium, snorkeling, scuba diving and other water sports

DAY

Start the day kayaking around the Island of Barú, in Barbacoas Bay. Tour of the mangroves connecting the bay with the Dique Canal, leading into the sea and as far as Cartagena. End of the program

0 km

28 km

Cartagena

0 - 2 masl. 30º C Barú Gambote

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explore kayaking the dique canal

Does not include • Transport in Cartagena • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

journey puesto badel – barú – cartagena

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kayak trip

Explore kayaking the magdalena river journey ambalema â&#x20AC;&#x201C; honda

kayak trip

In this exciting adventure you will explore the natural beauty of the Magdalena River, the longest in the country. Its basin cuts through immense flat valleys, in stunning contrast to the central and western Andean mountain ranges

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*Itinerary subject to change Leave Bogotá towards Ambalema (Tolima) by car. Settle into hotel and instructions on paddling and water safety. Start of the first stage on the river to Cambao (Cundinamarca) with a duration of approximately 3 hours. Return to Ambalema, 20 km dinner and rest

Includes

Honda

DAY

Transport by car to Cambao. Start of the tour with a duration of approximately 5 hours, ending at the city of Honda. Settle into hotel and free time to get to know the city’s historic 42 km center

DAY

Guided tour of the colonial part of Honda. Take fishing lessons with an atarraya (local fishing net), guide by a local fisherman on the banks of the Magdalena River. Return to Bogotá.

Cambao

Cartagena Ambalema

Medellín

Honda Bogotá

Cali

240 masl. 21º - 35º C

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• Overland transport from and to Bogotá • Internal transport • Inflatable Advanced brand kayaks and full equipment (paddle and vest) • Team of specialized guides • Meals: breakfast on days 2 and 3; lunch on days 1 to 3 and dinner on days 1 and 2 • Life and health insurance • Drinking water and refreshments

Does not include • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Explore kayaking the magdalena river

journey ambalema – honda

outdoor explore chocoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pacific coast su mm um premium experience

photography trip

Colombia’s Pacific coast is a region bursting with biological and cultural diversity. The stunning contrast between the um jungle and the sea is what makes this place so unique. With the summ outdoor help of experts, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills as a photographer

*Itinerary subject to change

DAY Fly to Nuquí, and then travel on by boat to Punta Brava. Settle in to the

Includes

hotel and introduction to the photography trip.

• Transport by boat as described in the itinerary • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 7; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 6 • Accommodation in double rooms with shared bathrooms in the Eco-hotel Punta Brava • Assistance of photographers and specialized staff • Life and health insurance • Nature photography guide book

DAY Visit the Punta Brava waterfall. Return to the hotel and spend the

afternoon taking photos in confined spaces (workshop).

DAY Boat trip to Cabo Corrientes and landscape photography activity. In

the afternoon explore the flora and fauna on the outskirts of Punta Brava and practice sunset photography techniques.

DAY Photography activities on the beaches at Amargal, Playa Brava, Peña

Babosa and Cumbilinchero. Return to Punta Brava for a free afternoon. Cartagena

Jungle walk to observe the local flora and fauna, including the

DAY famous Dendrobates frogs. After reaching the River Arusicito, travel

downstream in chingos (small artisanal wooden boats) driven by local woodsmen. Cultural photography activities in the village of Arusí.

DAY Spend the day watching and taking photos of whales. Return to the

DAY

hotel for a prize giving ceremony for the best photos from the trip.

Transport by boat from Punta Brava to Nuquí. Transfer to the airport.

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Nuqui

Medellín Bogotá Cali

0 - 50 masl. 26º - 32º C

Does not include • Airline tickets • Tips • Alcoholic drinks • Additional meals and activities not specified in the plan • Personal and photographic equipment • Nuquí tourism tax

explore choco’s pacific coast

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photography trip

explore colombiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caribbean coast

photography trip

Travel through Colombia’s Caribbean coast on this magical photographic journey. Marvel at the region’s fascinating landscapes, culture, contrasts and natural beauty along with experts who summum outdoor will help you develop your skills as a photographer

*Itinerary subject to change

DAY Leave Riohacha to visit the neighboring villages around Camarones

DAY

Park. Sunset and cultural photography activity. Hotel accommodation in double rooms. Visit to the Manaure salt mine. Enter Cabo de la Vela through the Carrizal desert and watch the sunset from the lighthouse. Accommodation in beds or hammocks in Wayuu lodges. Visit the Wayuu village of Bahía Hondita. Take photos of the village, the fishermen and their culture. Return to Cabo de la Vela. Accommodation in beds or hammocks in Wayuu lodges.

Includes • Overland transport • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 10; lunch on days 3, 5 and 6; dinner on days 2 to 6 • Accommodation as described in the plan • Assistance of photographers and specialized staﬀ • Life and health insurance • Nature photography guide book

DAY Transport to Palomino. Free afternoon and night time photography

workshop. Accommodation in double rooms in cabins.

Santa Marta. Return to the cabins at Palomino.

DAY Photograph activity of the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de DAY Travel downstream in inflatable rubber tubes along the Don Diego

DAY

River as far as the sea. Take photos of the birds and surrounding landscape. Return to the cabins at Palomino. Photography trip through Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (marshlands). Transport to Barranquilla at the end of the day. Hotel accommodation in double rooms. Visit the Hacienda el Ceibal plantation, with its unique natural ecosystem and easy access to the local Tití monkey community. Transport to Cartagena and hotel accommodation in double rooms. Tour through the historical center and walled city of Cartagena. Evening of celebration to make the end of the photography experience. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.

Santa Marta

Riohacha

Cartagena

0 - 100 masl. 35 - 40 ºC Medellín Bogotá

Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Tips • Alcoholic drinks • Additional meals and activities not specified in the plan • Personal and photographic equipment

Transport to the airport and return to city of origin.

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explore colombia’s caribbean coast

outdoor explore cundinamarca, boyacĂĄ su mm um premium experience

and colombiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eastern plains

photography trip

The mountainous landscapes of Cundinamarca and Boyacá and Colombia’s eastern plains provide the perfect combination for an exciting and varied photography trip. Submerge yourself in the summum photography outdoor region’s unique culture, diverse landscapes and vibrant flora and trip fauna along with experts who will help you develop your skills as a photographer *Itinerary subject to change DAY Leave Bogotá for Guatavita town. Photography activity at the sacred

1 2

Guatavita Lake, and the villages of Cucunubá and Rocas de Suesca. Hotel accommodation in double rooms. Visit artisanal workshops in Ráquira, where you can see examples of clay work and colonial building techniques. Transport to Villa de Leyva. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.

laria Desert. Explore spectacular scenery at the Paso del Angel and the Cascadas del Hayal waterfalls. Return to the hotel in Villa de Leyva.

Visit the village of Aquitania and Playa Blanca. Night time photography workshop and hotel accommodation in double rooms.

phy activities this day. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.

of the plains’ native animals and landscapes. Accommodation in double rooms on the Juan Solito ranch.

nature reserve. Flora and fauna photography activity. Return to the ranch.

bird and animal watching along the banks of the river or photography activity with the local people at work on the plains. Return to the ranch.

DAY

Includes • Transport overland or by boat depending on the time of year • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 9; lunch on days 3, 6, 7 and 8; dinner on days 6 to 8. • Accommodation as described in the plan • Assistance of a photographer and specialized staff • Life and health insurance • Nature photography guide book

DAY Visit the village of Villa de Leyva and spend the afternoon in the CandeDAY Trip to the Laguna de Tota, passing through other villages in Boyacá. DAY Transport from Tota to Yopal (a 7 hour journey). No formal photograDAY Travel by boat or overland to the Aurora nature reserve. Take photos DAY Sunrise photography workshop. Safari trip in 4x4 vehicles through the

DAY Depending on the time of year: Safari in search of the native Anaconda, DAY Return to Yopal. Transfer to the airport to fly to the city of origin.

Cartagena

Medellín

Villa de Leyva

350 - 2.143 masl. 17º - 28º C Yopal

Bogotá Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Tips • Alcoholic drinks • Meals and activities not specified in the plan • Personal and photographic equipment

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explore cundinamarca, boyacá and colombia’s eastern plains

outdoor explore el cocuy national park su mm um premium experience pulpito del diablo and laguna de la plaza

trekking trip

El Cocuy National Park is Colombia’s biggest snow capped mountain range. This exciting combination of adventure activities and stunning landscapes makes El Cocuy one of the country’s most attractive locations for trekking, mountain climbing, rock climbing and photography

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

2 DAY 3

Trek through the snow to the base of the Pulpito del Diablo rock. Return to the camp (6-8 hours). Take down the camp and climb up to the Laguna de la Plaza lake, walking through the Cusirí and Patio Bolas mountain passes. Set up camp.

DAY

Early start to watch the sunrise over the Eastern Plains. Walk through the snow across the Cerros de la Plaza hills to observe ice caves and another stunning view of the lake. Return to the camp.

5 DAY 6 DAY 7

• Overland return transport from Bogotá to Cocuy. • Accommodation as described in the plan • Meals: Breakfast and lunch on days 2 to 7; dinner on days 1 to 6 • Drinking water and hydrating drinks • Specialized Summum Outdoor staﬀ • Life and health insurance • Park entry fees and certified local guide service • Tents, thermal insulators, trekking poles and cooking equipment

Trek to the park’s El Hotelito sector, passing through Valle de los Frailejones (4-5 hours). Set up camp in El Hotelito.

DAY

Includes

Leave Bogotá by road and head to the village of Cocuy (10 hours). Arrival at the southern sector of the park. Set up camp and settle in.

Take down the camp and return to the Los Herrera sector of the park. Overland transport to the village of Cocuy and relax in the hotel. Return to Bogotá (10 hours).

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Cartagena

600 - 5330 masl. 0º - 20º C Cocuy

Medellín

Bogotá Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

explore el cocuy national park pulpito del diablo and laguna de la plaza

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trekking trip

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

Leave Bogotá on a 10 hour trip by road to the village of Güican. Enter the park’s northern sector. Accommodation in Kanwara cabins and acclimatization hike.

• Overland return transport from Bogotá to Güican • Accommodation as described in the plan • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch on days 1 to 4; dinner on days 1 to 3 • Drinking water and hydrating drinks • Specialized Summum Outdoor staﬀ • Life and health insurance • Park entry fees and certified local guide service • Trekking poles

Trek along the edge of the snow on the Ritak-Uwa Blanco mountain (6-8 hours), climbing to 4,800 meters above sea level. Return to the cabins. Visit the viewing point over the Laguna de Los Verdes lake, crossing the Alto del Padre and el Boquerón del Cardenillo mountains (4,400 meters above the sea level). Return to the cabins (7-9 hours).

Return to Güican by car. Return to Bogotá (10 hours).

Cartagena

Güican

Medellín

Bogotá Cali

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600 - 5330 masl. 0º - 20º C

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

explore el cocuy national park ritak-uwa blanco and laguna de los verdes

outdoor explore los nevados national park su mm um premium experience journey from laguna del otĂşn to the cocora valley

trekking trip

With easy access from Colombia’s coffee triangle, brace yourself for the stunningly diverse landscapes of these high mountain ranges, bursting with lakes, craters and snowy mountain peaks

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Take down the camp and walk downhill to the Cocora Valley (6 to 7 hour day). Transport by car to Salento and settle in to hotel.

DAY

• Return overland transport from Pereira to the Los Nevados National Park • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 4. • Drinking water and hydrating drinks • Specialized Summum Outdoor staff • Life and health insurance • Entrance fees and certified local guide service • Tents, thermal insulators, trekking poles and cooking equipment

Trek to the caves in the Valle del Placer and set up camp (7 to 8 hour day).

Trek to the Estrella de Agua sector of the park and set up camp (6 to 7 hour day)

Includes

Leave Pereira and enter the Los Nevados National Park’s Laguna del Otún sector. Arrival and set up camp.

Free morning for relaxing. Tour through Salento and return to Pereira in the afternoon.

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Cartagena

2600 - 5300 masl. -3º y 14º C

Medellín

Pereira Bogotá Cali

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

explore los nevados national park

journey from laguna del otún to the cocora valley

outdoor explore los nevados national park su mm um premium experience santa isabel sector and laguna verde

trekking trip

With easy access from Colombia’s coffee triangle, brace yourself for the stunningly diverse landscapes of these high mountain ranges, bursting with lakes, craters and snowy mountain peaks

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*Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

Leave Manizales and enter Los Nevados through the Brisas sector of the park. Set up camp in the El Cisne sheltered area and acclimatization hike in the afternoon.

Trekking along the edge of the Nevado Santa Isabel glacier (4,800 meters above sea level), before returning to the camp (8 hours).

Trek to the Laguna Verde (4-5 hours) to reach the viewing point at 4,400 meters above sea level. Spend the afternoon resting back at the camp site. Cartagena

Take down the camp and return to Manizales, stopping off at natural thermal baths.

Medellín Manizales Bogotá Cali

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2600 - 5300 masl. -3º y 14º C

• Return overland transport from Manizales to the Los Nevados National Park • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch on days 1 to 4; dinner on days 1 to 3. • Drinking water and hydrating drinks • Specialized Summum Outdoor staﬀ • Life and health insurance • Entrance fees and certified local guide service • Tents, thermal insulators, trekking poles and cooking equipment

Does not include • Airline tickets • Personal equipment • Additional costs and activities not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

explore los nevados national park

santa isabel sector and laguna verde

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kayak trip

trekking cross-country mountain trip biking trip

explore the tatacoa desert multisport expedition kayaking, trekking and mountain biking

kayak trip

trekking cross-country mountain trip biking trip

Explore the charm of the Tatacoa Desert in Huila region , a unique natural landscape of Colombia. Unforgettable experiences in rivers, trails and paths summum outdoor and in the evenings enjoy the millions of stars that you can see in the sky

*Itinerary subject to change

Includes

DAY

Ground transportation Bogota – Neiva (6-8 hours). Acomoddation in hotel and getting ready for the expedition

DAY

In the morning, kayaking on the Magdalena River from Neiva to Villavieja, town at the entrance to the desert (40km – 4 hours approx). In the afternoon recognition route on mountain bikes through the desert (3 h – 15 km)

1 2

DAY

Natagama

Trekking day in the desert. After sunset visit the astronomical observatory (entrance not included)

Magdalena River

In the monring a cycling journey from villa vieja to Golondrinas bridge (5h – 45km) anfter lunch there’ll be a kayak journey from golondrina bridge to natagaima (3h 25 km). End of the expdition and return to Bogota

• Overland transport Bogotá - Neiva and Natagaima - Bogotá. • Support vehicle with bicycle rack • Inflatable Advanced brand kayaks and full equipment (paddle and vest) • Bicycle and helmet • Team of specialized guides • Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch on days 1 to 4 and dinner on days 1 to 3 • Accommodation in hotels and rural inns during the tour (subject to season) • Life and health insurance • Drinking water, snacks and hydration

Does not include Villavieja Tatacoa Desert

• Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

Neiva

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explore the tatacoa desert

multisport expedition kayaking, trekking y mountain biking

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Travel and experiences designed and operated by Summum Outdoor, tailored for VIP and Corporate (incentives) market requirements. In accordance the requirement, expert staff accompanies the experiences to guarantee a first class quality. We have a suggested base portfolio, but product development and program design is available according to specific customer needs.

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experience a safari at la aurora ranch in casanare

Experience the magic of Colombia’s eastern plains in the deum partment of Casanare. Venture onto its rivers, canals, palm summ outdoor swamps and extensive savannas, and get to know one of the few semi-virgin destinations in Colombia. Its variety of flora and fauna make it a unique and privileged destination in the region *Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Includes

There are two options for reaching the reserve: 1- direct charter flight to the reserve and 2- flight to the city of Yopal and journey to the reserve by truck or boat, depending on the season. Arrival at the Juan Solito Eco-Lodge and settle in. Introduction to the program and the place in the evening. Exhibition of photo collection of the reserve

Tour of the La Aurora ranch in a 4x4 vehicle. Observe native species such as chigüiros (capybaras), white-tailed deer, alligators, wild horses, wild pigs and birds including arucos (horned screamers), garzones (large herons), alcaravanes (curlews), mochuelos (small owls), guereres (type of curlew), varieties of Ibis (cattle egrets) and other species. Explanation and demonstration of the llanera harp, poems, traditional folk songs and legends of the plains in the evening. Walk at sunrise for wildlife and bird watching. Horseback riding through the vast savanna plains in the afternoon. Closure of the experience and celebration with a typical llanero meal Return to town of origin, depending on itineraries

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• Accommodation at the Juan Solito Eco-Lodge and sleeping arrangements depending on the group • Transport as described in the plan • Specialized staﬀ • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner at the reserve • Activities as described in the plan, entry fees and local guide service • Life and health insurance • Refreshments Cartagena

Medellín Bogotá Cali

350 - 2.143 masl. 17º - 28º C Aurora Ranch

Does not include • Personal equipment • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

experience a safari at la aurora ranch in casanare

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experience the colombian caribbean sailing and diving expedition

Experience the excitement of diving and sailing on an expedition along the waters of the Colombian Caribbean sea. It’s an summum outdoor experience aboard a sailboat where you can visit beautiful beaches and explore the treasures hidden underwater *Itinerary subject to change

DAY

Sail to the San Guaré reserve in San Bernardo del Viento. Arrival at the reserve and getting to know the place. Optional activities not included in the plan – night kayaking

DAY

Two dives for all divers. Lunch at Islote and tour of the islands of San Bernardo del Viento. Night dive for advanced divers only

DAY

• Accommodation in cabins on the sailboat (sleeping arrangements to be defined depending on the group) • Captain and sailor for each sailboat • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner on the sailboat • Entry fees and local guide service • Life and health insurance, not applicable for diving • Full diving equipment depending on the plan • Refreshments

Spend the day in Isla Grande. Certified divers can enjoy two dives and practice in confined waters for the Open Water courses. Free afternoon for everybody. Optional activities not included in the plan (kayak, snorkeling, fishing and hiking)

DAY

Includes

Leave Cartagena towards Isla Grande (4 hours). Spend the afternoon learning diving theory and practice (for the Open Water certification) and first dive for certified divers

Cartagena

Isla Grande

San Bernando

Two dives for all divers and return to Isla Grande, approximately a 4 to 5 hour journey

Medellín Bogotá Cali

Return to Cartagena (4 to 5 hour journey). End of the expedition

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0 - 100 masl. 35 - 40 ºC

Does not include • Airline tickets • Ground transportation to and from the dock in Cartagena • Personal equipment • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

experience the colombian caribbean sailing and diving expedition

outdoor experience the peĂąol-guatapĂŠ su mm um premium experience

reservoir on a sailboat

Experience an exciting and fun adventure aboard a sailboat, um from where you can admire the Piedra del Peñol, one of the summ outdoor most emblematic places in Antioquia. Familiarize yourself with this wonderful sport and enjoy learning the art of reading the wind and moving with it *Itinerary subject to change (For groups of minimum 8 people)

MORNING

NOON

Includes • Sailing course with boats and all the equipment necessary for the activity • One specialist sailing instructor per boat • Lunch, drinking water and two refreshments • Photographic record from summum outdoor, delivered after the event • Entry fees and rights to use the sailing club’s facilities • Life and health insurance

Travel from Medellín to the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir. Arrival at the site. Learn basic sailing concepts at the on-land school. Theory includes practices in the water

Lunch on the boats or on a small island on the dam, depending on the weather Cartagena

AFTERNOON

Time to put the lessons into practice. Participants take control of the boat to carry out an activity led by the instructor. Return to the dock, end of the experience and return to Medellín

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1.479 masl. 15 - 31 ºC

Medellín Bogotá Cali

Does not include • Transportation to the site of the activity for customers • Personal equipment. • Additional costs not specified in the plan • Tips • Additional meals not specified in the plan • Alcoholic drinks

experience the peñol-guatapé reservoir on a sailboat

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experience the tominĂŠ dam on a sailboat

Experience an exciting and fun adventure aboard a sailboat in the Tominé reservoir a few kilometers away from Bogotá. Familiarize yourself with this wonderful sport and enjoy learning the art of reading the wind and moving with it

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*Itinerary subject to change

MORNING

NOON

Includes

Leave Bogotá and travel towards the Tominé reservoir. Arrival at the site. Learn basic sailing concepts at the on-land school. Theory includes practices in the water

• Sailing course with boats and all the equipment necessary for the activity • One specialist sailing instructor per boat • Lunch, drinking water and two refreshments • Photographic record from summum outdoor, delivered after the event • Entry fees and rights to use the sailing club’s facilities • Life and health insurance

Lunch on the boats or on a small island on the dam, depending on the weather Cartagena

AFTERNOON

Time to put the lessons into practice. Participants take control of the boat to carry out an activity led by the instructor. Return to the dock, end of the experience and return to Bogotá

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2.600 - 3.250 masl. 6 - 24 ºC

Medellín Bogotá Cali

experience the tominé dam on a sailboat

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