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1st ed - 2013 English

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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 modi�ed according to

customer needs. Suggested for groups of 2-12 people.

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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 sta� accompanies the

experiences to guarantee a �rst class quality. We have a suggested base portfolio, but product devel-

opment and program design is available according to speci�c customer needs.

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Programs designed and operated by Summum Outdoor whose main component is an

speci�c 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 modi�ed according to customer needs. Recommended for groups of 6-12 people.

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1. Discover 1.1 Discover Caño Cristales direct �ight from Bogotá 1.2 Discover Caño Cristales direct �ight from Villavicencio 1.3 Discover Choco's Paci�c Coast 1.4 Discover Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) 1.5 Discover Colombia's Co�ee 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

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 Co�ee Triangle on a mountain bike 2.5 Explore the Co�ee 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 Paci�c 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 Colom-

bia. Programs operated in partnership with the best

local companies in each place. The duration and sug-

gested activities are our recommendation and can be

modi�ed according to customer needs. Suggested for

groups of 2-12 people.


discover caño cristalesdirect flight from bogotá

discover caño cristales

• Accommodation in Hotel PuntaVerde or similar, in double rooms with private bathrooms• Return flights from Bogotá toMacarena• 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 localguide service• Life and health insurance

Includes

Does not include

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

Flight from Bogotá 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.

1DAY

2DAY 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.

3DAY Leave for Cristalitos and El Mirador. Return to the

hotel and flight to Bogotá.

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

seven colors

Bogotá

Cali

Medellín

Cartagena

La Macarena

200 - 1.600 masl.12º - 25 ºC

direct flight from bogotá


discover caño cristalesdirect flight from villavicencio

descover caño cristales direct flight from villavicencio

Bogotá

Cali

Medellín

Cartagena

La Macarena

Villavicencio

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

colors

200 - 1.600 masl.12º - 25 ºC

• Accommodation in Hotel PuntaVerde or similar, in double rooms with private bathrooms• Return flights from Villavicencio toMacarena• 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 localguide service• Life and health insurance

Includes

Does not include

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

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.

1DAY

2DAY 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 water-fall. Return to the hotel.

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. 3

DAY

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. 4

DAY

Leave for Cristalitos and El Mirador (view point). Return to the hotel and leave for flight back to Villavicencio.5

DAY

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discover choco’s pacific coastwhale watching trip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Nuqui

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

0 - 50 masl.26º - 32º C

• Transport by boat as describedin the itinerary• Specialist bilingual guide• Accommodation in the PuntaBrava 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

Includes

Does not include

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

Transport by boat from Nuquí to Punta Brava. Settle in to the hotel and visit Playa Brava beach. 1

DAY

2DAY 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.

3DAY

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.4

DAY

Return boat from Punta Brava to Nuquí.5DAY

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Consult our itinerary for visits outside of whale-watching season.

discover choco’s pacific coast whale watching trip


discover ciudad perdida(the lost city)

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Santa Marta

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Take an incredible journey to this archaeological paradise at the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. As you

walk, marvel at the ancient settlements of the indigenous people and the region’s diverse climates and fascinating flora

and fauna.

100 - 1.200 masl.20º - 35º C

• Accommodation in hammockswith mosquito nets• Transport as described in theplan• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5;lunch and dinner on days 1 to 4• Entrance fees and local guideservice• Life and health insurance• Mules for carrying equipment• Drinking water and refreshments

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Personal equipment• Additional costs and activitiesnot specified in the plan• Tips• Additional meals not specified inthe plan• Alcoholic drinks

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.1

DAY

2DAY 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.

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.3

DAY

Continue walking down the mountains until reaching Camp 1 (approx. 7 hours).4

DAY

Set out toward the village of Machete, along the banks of the River Mamey. Transport back to Santa Marta.5

DAY

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(the lost city)


discover colombia’scoffee triangle

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

discover colombia’s coffee triangle

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

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Triángulo del Café

1.300 - 3.500 masl.10º - 26º C


Transport from Pereira to the hotel. Settle in and visit to �nd out how co�ee is planted, picked, shelled, ground and toasted. Free afternoon.1

DAY

2DAY

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 co�ee art shop in Salento. Return to the hotel. 3

DAY

Canopy activity in the Bosque del Samán forest in Alcalá, with 7 exciting high-wire �ights. Return to the hotel.4

DAY

Visit Pereira’s historical center, with its viaduct and spiral-shaped bridge. Stop o� 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.

5DAY

• Private transport• Specialist bilingual guide• Accommodation in double roomswith 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 theitinerary• Life and health insurance

Include

Does not include

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


discover guajira

discover guajira

0 - 100 masl.35 - 40 ºC

Welcome meeting in Riohacha. City tour and visit to local rancherías (cabins). Accommodation in hotel in double rooms in Uribia town.1

DAY

2DAY

Trip to Cabo de Vela, passing through the Manaure salt mines, the wind farm and the Media Luna com-munity 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.3

DAY

Free morning. Leave for Riohacha according to the �ights itinerary.4

DAY

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

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Personal equipment• Additional costs and activitiesnot speci�ed in the program• Tips• Additional meals not specified inthe plan• Alcoholic drinks

BogotáCali

Medellín

CartagenaRiohacha


Go on an adventure to the northernmost point of South Ameri-ca and marvel at the stunning contrast between the deep, blue

sea and the yellow, arid desert. Meanwhile, submerge your-self in the fascinating culture and traditions of the region’s

indigenous Wayuu people

summumoutdoorpremium experience discover santander

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Barichara

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

Visit the villages of San Gil and Curití, including a tandem paragliding �ight. Return to the hotel.3

DAY

2DAY Whitewater rafting along the river Fonce and

caving activity in the Cueva del Indio in the after-noon. Return to the hotel.

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.4

DAY

Return to Bucaramanga and transfer to the airport.5

DAY

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.1

DAY

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• Private return transport betweenBucaramanga and Barichara.• Other transport as described in theplan• Accommodation in Hotel Hicasua orsimilar, with breakfast included• Activities as described in theprogram• Life and health insurance

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Personal equipment• Additional costs and activities notspeci�ed in the plan• Tips• Lunches and dinners• Alcoholic drinks• Bilingual guide (COP $160,000 perday)

1.100 - 1.400 masl.20º - 32º C


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BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Santa Marta

0 - 900 masl.25º - 38 ºC

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

• Accommodation in double, tripleor quadruple rooms in Ecohabs with private bathrooms• Transport as described in theplan• 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 guideservice• Life and health insurance

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Personal equipment• Additional costs and activitiesnot specified in the plan• Tips• Additional meals not specified inthe plan• Alcoholic drinks

Pick up at Santa Marta airport and transport to the Tayrona National Park. Arrival at Cañaveral beach. Settle in and free time.1

DAY

2DAY

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.3

DAY

Free time before leaving for the airport.4DAY

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summumoutdoorpremium experience discover the amazon jungle

discover the amazon jungle

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

80 - 120 masl.15º - 27º C

• Accommodation and trans-port as described in the plan• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to5; lunch on days 2 to 4; dinner on days 1 to 4 • Local guide service• Life and health insurance

Includes

Does not include

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

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.1

DAY

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. Accommoda-tion in double, triple or quadruple rooms with private bathrooms.2

DAY

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.

3DAY

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.

4DAY

Travel to Leticia by boat. Free time to explore the town and visit the Museum of Ethnography. Transport to Leticia airport.5

DAY

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Leticia

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discover up north guajira

BogotáCali

Medellín

CartagenaRiohacha

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 yellow arid desert. Meanwhile, submerge yourself in the fascinating

culture and traditions of the region’s indigenous Wayuu people.

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

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Personal equipment• Additional costs and activitiesnot specified in the plan• Tips• Additional meals not specifiedin the plan• Alcoholic drinks

Welcome meeting in Riohacha and interaction with the Wayuu people and their culture. Accommodation in hotel in double rooms in Uribia town. 1

DAY

2DAY Take a trip in 4x4 vehicles through the Guajira desert to the

village of Nazaret. Accommodation in chinchorro hammocks in Wayuu lodges.

Travel to La Macuira Natural Park. Leave for Puerto Estrella, Medano and Laguna de los Patos. Accommodation in ham-mocks in Wayuu lodges in Punta Gallinas, the northermost point of the continent. 3

DAY

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.4

DAY

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.5

DAY

Visit to Manaure, Colombia’s biggest open pit salt mine. Return to Riohacha.6

DAY

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0 - 100 masl.35º - 40º C


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Programs designed and operated by Summum

Outdoor whose main component is an speci�c or

specialized activity according to customer inter-

est ( Trekking, Mountain Biking, Kayak or Pho-

tography). EXPERTS in each discipline are always

accompanying the experience. The duration and

suggested activities are our recommendation and

can be modi�ed according to customer needs.

Recommended for groups of 6-12 people.

explore colombia’smountains on a road bike

journey bogotá – medellín


roadcycling

trip

0 - 100 masl.35 - 40 ºC

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

• Accommodation in hotels and ruralinns 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 hydra-tion

Includes

Does not include

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

Rental service

• Bicycle rental subject to availabilityThe 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. End of the journey through Colombia’s mountains

7DAY

78 km

Enjoy an almost totally flat stretch along the Cauca River, perfect for finding a good pedaling rhythm and enjoying the scenery before reach-ing La Pintada (6,000 m.a.s.l.). Spend the afternoon visiting one of the most beautiful colonial towns in the region

6DAY

106 km

Leave Manizales (2,150 m.a.s.l.) crossing the Cauca River valley and start the climb to Anserma (1,768 m.a.s.l.), a quiet little typical Colombian village5

DAY

70 km

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 coffee and the culture that surrounds it. In the afternoon, visit to the Cocora Valley and Salento

4DAY

0 km

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 downhill until reaching Manizales (2,150 m.a.s.l.)

3DAY

125 km

Leave Villeta passing through Guaduas (992 m.a.s.l.) and the Alto del 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 crossing the river, the journey is flat through the valley until reaching Mariquita (450 m.a.s.l.)

2DAY

102 km

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). Enjoy how the scenery and temperature changes in just a few hours

1DAY

100 km

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journey bogotá – medellín

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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 travel in the company of a team of experts who will make your trip

exciting and safe

explore colombia’smountains on a road bike

Bogotá

Villeta

Mariquita

Manizales

Anserma

La Pintada

Medellín

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biking trip

journey suesca – villa de leyva

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Villa deLeyva

350 - 2.143 masl.17º - 28º C

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 reaching Ubaté

1DAY

63 km

Leave Ubaté uphill towards Guacheta, a typical coal mining 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 village famous for its pottery and crafts. Spend the afternoon resting.

2DAY

52 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 way3

DAY

40 km

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 Bogotá.

4DAY

0 km

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

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Rental service

• Bicycle rental subject to availability

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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

journey suesca – villa de leyva explore cundinamarca and

boyacá on a mountain bike

Suesca

LenguazaqueUbaté

Guacheta

Ráquira

Villa de Leyva


biking trip

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


roadcycling

trip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Villa deLeyva

350 - 2.143 masl.17º - 28º C

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

1DAY

93 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 walk-ing the town’s cobblestone streets.

2DAY

106 km

Leave Villa de Leyva through the Candelaria desert towards Tunja, the largest city in Boyacá, before continu-ing the journey to Villapinzón. 3

DAY

90 km

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 who train on a regular basis. End of the journey.

4DAY

103 km


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roadcycling

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journey bogotá – ubaté – villa de leyva – villapin-zón – bogotá

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Discover the secrets and landscapes of the high plains and moun-tains 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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Chía

Ubaté

Villa de Leyva

Villapinzón

Bogotá

explore the coffeetriangle on a mountain bike



biking trip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Co�eeTriangle

1.300 - 3.500 masl.10º - 26º C

Travel from Manizales by car until arriving at the 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 and passing by thermal baths before �nally reaching Manizales along secondary dirt roads

1DAY

32 km

Ride to Chinchiná from Manizales. This route o�ers views of co�ee agricultural landscapes that can’t be seen on regular tourism trips2

DAY

30 km

Leave Chinchiná towards Santa Rosa de Cabal. Spend the afternoon in the village’s famous thermal baths3

DAY

37 km

Spend the day resting from cycling activity. Tour of the Co�ee Triangle by car. The day begins with a horseback ride in a co�ee farm, which is a perfect opportunity to get to know the typical process of producing Colombi-an co�ee and the culture that surrounds it. In the after-noon, visit to the Cocora Valley and Salento. Return to Santa Rosa de Cabal at the end of the day.

4DAY

0 km

Start of the last stretch of the journey from Santa Rosa de Cabal and �nishing in Pereira, one of the most important cities in the co�ee region5

DAY

25 km


Includes

Does not include

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

Rental service


summumoutdoor



The Coffee Triangle is one of Colombia’s most visited and attrac-tive regions. It becomes even more exciting on a mountain bike while traveling through the region’s most beautiful landscapes

and mountains and experiencing coffee culture at its best. Travel accompanied by a team of experts who will make your trip exciting

and safe

explore the coffee triangle on a mountain bike

Los NevadosNational Park

Manizales

Chinchina

Santa Rosa de Cabal

Pereira


biking trip

explore the coffeetriangle on a road bike


roadcycling

trip

BogotáCali

Medellín

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

Co�eeTriangle

Start of the journey in Cerrito, passing by La Virginia and �nishing in Apia. Most of the stretch is �at. Return to the hotel1

DAY

37,5 km

This day’s stretch is generally �at. Start in Obando, passing by La Victoria, La Unión and �nishing in Cartago. Parallel trail to the Cauca River. Return to the hotel2

DAY

61 km

Start in Cerrito, passing by Cartago, Quimbaya and �nishing in Panaca. The �rst section of the journey is on a highway, followed by an uphill ride on secondary roads and ending along a �at stretch. Return to the hotel3

DAY

53 km

Start in Circasia, passing by Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao, La Tebaida and �nishing in El Caimo. Ride on secondary roads. Return to the hotel4

DAY

53 km

Start in El Caimo, then uphill ride to Pijao and Buenavista and �nally descending again to El Caimo. Return to the hotel5

DAY

51 km

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

6DAY

52 km

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The Coffee Triangle is one of Colombia’s most visited and attractive regions. It becomes even more exciting on a road bike while trave-ling through the region’s most beautiful landscapes and mountains and experiencing coffee culture at its best. Travel accompanied by a

team of experts who will make your trip exciting and safe

explore the coffee triangle on a road bike

roadcycling

trip

• Accommodation at the Bosque delSaman hotel or similar• Support vehicle with bicycle rack• Team of specialized cycling guides,mechanics and support sta�• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 6;lunch on days 1 to 6• Life and health insurance• Drinking water, snacks and hydra-tion

Includes

Does not include


Rental service


kayaktrip

explore kayakingthe dique canalsummumoutdoor

premium experiencejourney puesto badel – barú – cartagena

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 and after a few kilometers it diverts through a stretch that leads into Barbacoas Bay before reach-ing the Island of Barú. This journey has a duration of approxi-mately 4 hours.

1DAY

17 km

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 sports2

DAY

0 km

Start the day kayaking around the Island of Barú, in Barba-coas Bay. Tour of the mangroves connecting the bay with the Dique Canal, leading into the sea and as far as Cartagena. End of the program3

DAY

28 km

kayaktrip

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

Includes

Does not include

• Transport in Cartagena• Additional costs not specified in theplan • Tips• Additional meals not specified in theplan• Alcoholic drinks

summumoutdoor



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 and after a few kilometers it diverts through a stretch that leads

into Barbacoas Bay before reaching the Island of Barú. This journey has a duration of approximately 4 hours

journey puesto badel – barú – cartagenaexplore kayakingthe dique canal

Barú

Cartagena

Gambote

0 - 2 masl.30º C


kayaktrip

Explore kayakingthe magdalena river

journey ambalema – honda

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

1DAY

20 km

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 center

2DAY

42 km

Guided tour of the colonial part of Honda. Take �shing lessons with an atarraya (local �shing net), guide by a local �sherman on the banks of the Magdalena River. Return to Bogotá.3

DAY

• Overland transport from and toBogotá• Internal transport• Inflatable Advanced brand kayaksand 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

Includes

Does not include

• Additional costs not specified in theplan • Tips• Additional meals not specified in theplan• Alcoholic drinks

summumoutdoor



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

Ambalema

Cambao

Honda

240 masl.21º - 35º C

Cali

Medellín

Cartagena

Honda

Bogotá

kayaktrip

journey ambalema – hondaExplore kayaking the magdalena river

summumoutdoorpremium experience explore choco’s pacific coast

photographytrip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Nuqui

0 - 50 masl.26º - 32º C

explore choco’s pacific coast

• Transport by boat asdescribed in the itinerary• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to7; lunch and dinner on days 1 to 6• Accommodation in doublerooms with shared bathrooms in the Eco-hotel Punta Brava• Assistance of photographersand specialized sta�• Life and health insurance• Nature photography guidebook

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Tips• Alcoholic drinks• Additional meals and activi-ties not speci�ed in the plan• Personal and photographicequipment• Nuquí tourism tax

Transport by boat from Punta Brava to Nuquí. Transfer to the airport. 7DAY

Spend the day watching and taking photos of whales. Return to the hotel for a prize giving ceremony for the best photos from the trip.6

DAY

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. Cultural photography activities in the village of Arusí.

5DAY

Photography activities on the beaches at Amargal, Playa Brava, Peña Babosa and Cumbilinchero. Return to Punta Brava for a free afternoon.4

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.3

DAY

Visit the Punta Brava waterfall. Return to the hotel and spend the afternoon taking photos in confined spaces (workshop).2

DAY

Fly to Nuquí, and then travel on by boat to Punta Brava. Settle in to the hotel and introduction to the photography trip.1

DAY

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Colombia’s Pacific coast is a region bursting with biological and cultural diversity. The stunning contrast between the

jungle and the sea is what makes this place so unique. With the help of experts, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your

skills as a photographer

photographytrip


photographytrip

explore colombia’scaribbean coast

explore colombia’s caribbean coast

• Overland transport• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to10; lunch on days 3, 5 and 6; dinner on days 2 to 6• Accommodation asdescribed in the plan• Assistance of photographersand specialized staff• Life and health insurance• Nature photography guidebook

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Tips• Alcoholic drinks• Additional meals andactivities not specified in the plan• Personal and photographicequipment

Transport to the airport and return to city of origin.10DAY

Tour through the historical center and walled city of Cartagena. Evening of celebration to make the end of the photography experi-ence. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.9

DAY

Visit the Hacienda el Ceibal plantation, with its unique natural ecosys-tem and easy access to the local Tití monkey community. Transport to Cartagena and hotel accommodation in double rooms.8

DAY

Photography trip through Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (marsh-lands). Transport to Barranquilla at the end of the day. Hotel accom-modation in double rooms.7

DAY

Travel downstream in inflatable rubber tubes along the Don Diego River as far as the sea. Take photos of the birds and surrounding land-scape. Return to the cabins at Palomino.6

DAY

Photograph activity of the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Return to the cabins at Palomino.5

DAY

Transport to Palomino. Free afternoon and night time photography workshop. Accommodation in double rooms in cabins. 4

DAY

Visit the Wayuu village of Bahía Hondita. Take photos of the village, the fishermen and their culture. Return to Cabo de la Vela. Accommo-dation in beds or hammocks in Wayuu lodges.3

DAY

Visit to the Manaure salt mine. Enter Cabo de la Vela through the Carrizal desert and watch the sunset from the lighthouse. Accommo-dation in beds or hammocks in Wayuu lodges.2

DAY

Leave Riohacha to visit the neighboring villages around Camarones Park. Sunset and cultural photography activity. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.1

DAY



Travel through Colombia’s Caribbean coast on this magical pho-tographic journey. Marvel at the region’s fascinating landscapes,

culture, contrasts and natural beauty along with experts who will help you develop your skills as a photographer

summumoutdoor

photographytrip

0 - 100 masl.35 - 40 ºC

BogotáCali

Medellín

CartagenaRiohachaSanta Marta

explore cundinamarca, boyacáand colombia’s eastern plains


photographytrip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Yopal

Villa deLeyva

350 - 2.143 masl.17º - 28º C

explore cundinamarca, boyacá and colombia’s eastern plains

• Transport overland or byboat depending on the time of year• Meals: breakfast on days 2to 9; lunch on days 3, 6, 7 and 8; dinner on days 6 to 8.• Accommodation asdescribed in the plan• Assistance of a photogra-pher and specialized sta�• Life and health insurance• Nature photography guidebook

Includes

Does not include

• Airline tickets• Tips• Alcoholic drinks• Meals and activities notspeci�ed in the plan• Personal and photographicequipment

Return to Yopal. Transfer to the airport to fly to the city of origin.

9DAY

Depending on the time of year: Safari in search of the native Anaconda, 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.8

DAY

Sunrise photography workshop. Safari trip in 4x4 vehicles through the nature reserve. Flora and fauna photography activity. Return to the ranch.7

DAY

Travel by boat or overland to the Aurora nature reserve. Take photos of the plains’ native animals and landscapes. Accommodation in double rooms on the Juan Solito ranch. 6

DAY

Transport from Tota to Yopal (a 7 hour journey). No formal photogra-phy activities this day. Hotel accommodation in double rooms.5

DAY

Trip to the Laguna de Tota, passing through other villages in Boyacá. Visit the village of Aquitania and Playa Blanca. Night time photogra-phy workshop and hotel accommodation in double rooms.4

DAY

Visit the village of Villa de Leyva and spend the afternoon in the Cande-laria Desert. Explore spectacular scenery at the Paso del Angel and the Cascadas del Hayal waterfalls. Return to the hotel in Villa de Leyva.3

DAY

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.2

DAY

Leave Bogotá for Guatavita town. Photography activity at the sacred Guatavita Lake, and the villages of Cucunubá and Rocas de Suesca. Hotel accommodation in double rooms. 1

DAY



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

region’s unique culture, diverse landscapes and vibrant flora and fauna along with experts who will help you develop your skills as

a photographer

summumoutdoor

photographytrip

explore el cocuy national parkpulpito del diablo and laguna de la plaza


trekkingtrip

pulpito del diablo and laguna de la plaza

summumoutdoor



El Cocuy National Park is Colombia’s biggest snow capped mountain range. This exciting combination of adventure activi-ties and stunning landscapes makes El Cocuy one of the coun-try’s most attractive locations for trekking, mountain climbing,

rock climbing and photography

trekkingtrip

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Cocuy

600 - 5330 masl.0º - 20º C

• Overland return transport from Bogotáto Cocuy.• Accommodation as described in theplan• Meals: Breakfast and lunch on days 2 to7; dinner on days 1 to 6• Drinking water and hydrating drinks• Specialized Summum Outdoor staff• Life and health insurance• Park entry fees and certified localguide service• Tents, thermal insulators, trekkingpoles and cooking equipment

Includes

Does not include

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

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.1

DAY

2DAY Trek to the park’s El Hotelito sector, passing through Valle

de los Frailejones (4-5 hours). Set up camp in El Hotelito.

Trek through the snow to the base of the Pulpito del Diablo rock. Return to the camp (6-8 hours).3

DAY

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.4

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

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.6

DAY

Return to Bogotá (10 hours).7DAY

explore el cocuy national park

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


trekkingtrip

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

summumoutdoor



El Cocuy National Park is Colombia’s biggest snow capped mountain range. This exciting combination of adventure activi-ties and stunning landscapes makes El Cocuy one of the coun-try’s most attractive locations for trekking, mountain climbing,

rock climbing and photography.

trekkingtrip

Leave Bogotá on a 10 hour trip by road to the village of Güican. Enter the park’s northern sector. Accom-modation in Kanwara cabins and acclimatization hike. 1

DAY

2DAY 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).3

DAY

Return to Güican by car. Return to Bogotá (10 hours).4DAY

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Güican

600 - 5330 masl.0º - 20º C

• Overland return transport from Bogotáto Güican• Accommodation as described in the plan• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4; lunch ondays 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 guideservice• Trekking poles

Includes

Does not include

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

explore los nevados national parkjourney from laguna del otún to the cocora valley


trekkingtrip

summumoutdoor



With easy access from Colombia’s coffee triangle, brace your-self for the stunningly diverse landscapes of these high moun-tain ranges, bursting with lakes, craters and snowy mountain

peakstrekking

trip

explore los nevados national park journey from laguna delotún to the cocora valley

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Pereira

2600 - 5300 masl.-3º y 14º C

• Return overland transport fromPereira to the Los Nevados National Park• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 5;lunch and dinner on days 1 to 4.• Drinking water and hydratingdrinks• Specialized Summum Outdoorsta�• Life and health insurance• Entrance fees and certified localguide service• Tents, thermal insulators, trekkingpoles and cooking equipment

Includes

Does not include

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

Leave Pereira and enter the Los Nevados National Park’s Laguna del Otún sector. Arrival and set up camp. 1

DAY

2DAY 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)3

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.4

DAY

Free morning for relaxing. Tour through Salento and return to Pereira in the afternoon.5

DAY

trekkingtrip

explore los nevados national parksanta isabel sector and laguna verde


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.1

DAY

2DAY 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 view-ing point at 4,400 meters above sea level. Spend the afternoon resting back at the camp site.3

DAY

Take down the camp and return to Manizales, stopping o� at natural thermal baths.4

DAY

• Return overland transport fromManizales to the Los Nevados Nation-al Park• Meals: breakfast on days 2 to 4;lunch on days 1 to 4; dinner on days 1 to 3.• Drinking water and hydratingdrinks• Specialized Summum Outdoor staff• Life and health insurance• Entrance fees and certified localguide service• Tents, thermal insulators, trekkingpoles and cooking equipment

Includes

Does not include

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

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

Manizales

2600 - 5300 masl.-3º y 14º C

summumoutdoor



With easy access from Colombia’s coffee triangle, brace your-self for the stunningly diverse landscapes of these high moun-tain ranges, bursting with lakes, craters and snowy mountain

peakstrekking

trip

explore los nevados national park santa isabel sector andlaguna verde


biking trip

kayaktrip


explore the tatacoa desertmultisport expedition kayaking,

trekking and mountain biking

trekkingtrip

Ground transportation Bogota – Neiva (6-8 hours). Acomod-dation in hotel and getting ready for the expedition1

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 moun-tain bikes through the desert (3 h – 15 km) 2

DAY

Trekking day in the desert. After sunset visit the astronomical observatory (entrance not included)3

DAY

In the monring a cycling journey from villa vieja to Golondri-nas 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 4

DAY

kayaktrip

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

Includes

Does not include

• Additional costs not speci�ed in theplan • Tips• Additional meals not specified in theplan• Alcoholic drinks

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Explore the charm of the Tatacoa Desert in Huila region , a unique natural landscape of Colombia.

Unforgettable experiences in rivers, trails and paths and in the evenings enjoy the millions of stars that

you can see in the sky

explore the tatacoa desert

multisport expedition kayaking,trekking y mountain biking

trekkingtrip


biking trip

Villavieja

Natagama

TatacoaDesert

MagdalenaRiver

Neiva

summumoutdoor

experience

summumoutdoor

Travel and experiences designed and operated by

Summum Outdoor, tailored for VIP and Corporate

(incentives) market requirements. In accordance

the requirement, expert sta� accompanies the ex-

periences to guarantee a �rst class quality. We have

a suggested base portfolio, but product develop-

ment and program design is available according to

speci�c customer needs.


experience a safari atla aurora ranch in casanare

Cali

Cartagena

Medellín

Bogotá

Aurora Ranch

350 - 2.143 masl.17º - 28º C

experience a safari at la aurora ranch in casanare

Experience the magic of Colombia’s eastern plains in the de-partment of Casanare. Venture onto its rivers, canals, palm

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

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

Includes

Does not include

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

summumoutdoor



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

1DAY

2DAY

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 meal3

DAY

Return to town of origin, depending on itineraries4DAY

experience thecolombian caribbean

sailing and diving expedition


0 - 100 masl.35 - 40 ºC

BogotáCali

Medellín

Cartagena

San Bernando

Isla Grande

Experience the excitement of diving and sailing on an expedi-tion along the waters of the Colombian Caribbean sea. It’s an

experience aboard a sailboat where you can visit beautiful beaches and explore the treasures hidden underwater

• Accommodation in cabins on thesailboat (sleeping arrangements to be defined depending on the group)• Captain and sailor for eachsailboat• Meals: breakfast, lunch anddinner on the sailboat• Entry fees and local guide service• Life and health insurance, notapplicable for diving• Full diving equipment dependingon the plan• Refreshments

Includes

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

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 divers1

DAY

2DAY

Spend the day in Isla Grande. Certified divers can enjoy twodives 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)

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 kayaking3

DAY

Two dives for all divers. Lunch at Islote and tour of the islands of San Bernardo del Viento. Night dive for advanced divers only4

DAY

Two dives for all divers and return to Isla Grande, approxi-mately a 4 to 5 hour journey5

DAY

Return to Cartagena (4 to 5 hour journey). End of the expe-dition6

DAY

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sailing and diving expeditionexperience the colombian caribbean


experience the peñol-guatapéreservoir on a sailboat

1.479 masl.15 - 31 ºC

BogotáCali

Cartagena

Medellín

experience the peñol-guatapé reservoir on a sailboat

Experience an exciting and fun adventure aboard a sailboat, from where you can admire the Piedra del Peñol, one of the

most emblematic places in Antioquia. Familiarize yourself with this wonderful sport and enjoy learning the art of reading the

wind and moving with it

• Sailing course with boats and all theequipment necessary for the activity• One specialist sailing instructor perboat• Lunch, drinking water and tworefreshments• Photographic record from summumoutdoor, delivered after the event• Entry fees and rights to use the sailingclub’s facilities• Life and health insurance

Includes

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

Time to put the lessons into practice. Partici-pants 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

AFTERNOON

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

MORNING

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

NOON

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*Itinerary subject to change(For groups of minimum 8 people)


experience the tominédam on a sailboat

2.600 - 3.250 masl.6 - 24 ºC

Cali

Cartagena

Medellín

Bogotá

experience the tominé 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

• Sailing course with boats and all theequipment necessary for the activity• One specialist sailing instructor perboat• Lunch, drinking water and tworefreshments• Photographic record from summumoutdoor, delivered after the event• Entry fees and rights to use thesailing club’s facilities• Life and health insurance

Includes

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

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

AFTERNOON

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

MORNING

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

NOON

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