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Nuquí - Whale Watching, 5 Days

Nuquí

From $3.260.000 COP

Duration5 days

CityNuquí

Explora el tour: Nuquí - Whale Watching, 5 Days

Rioselva Travel\'s whale-watching tour in Nuquí takes you to one of Colombian nature\'s most breathtaking spectacles. Over 5 days on Colombia\'s Pacific coast, you\'ll be in the only place in the world where humpback whales choose the Ensenada de Utría (Utría Cove/Inlet) as a nursery ground to give birth and teach their calves to swim and breach — a unique geological formation that makes Nuquí Colombia\'s most special destination for whale watching. Pristine beaches, lush tropical rainforest, and calm waters complete a setting unlike any other in the country

Itinerario

1

Arrival in Nuquí

  • Once on the ground, our team will be waiting to welcome you with agua de pipa (fresh coconut water) and a fish empanada.
  • Boat transfer to La Posada de Chachita in Panguí. Check-in at the cabins and lunch.
  • Excursion through the mangroves to spend some time with the Panguí community (depending on flight arrival time)
  • Return to the lodge, dinner, and rest.
2

Hike to Cascada del Amor and Whale Watching

  • Breakfast. Departure toward Cabo Corrientes for whale watching — a spot well-suited for fishing and diving, with stunning scenery, where whales come to mate, give birth, and teach their calves to swim
  • We'll enjoy a snack aboard the boat during the whale-watching excursion.
  • We'll stop at Guachalito Beach, where you can enjoy the sea and views of the morro (rocky headland) and surrounding rainforest
  • Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a free afternoon.
  • Dinner at the hotel.
3

Joví Community

  • After breakfast, departure to the Joví community, where we'll board a chingo — a traditional wooden boat propelled with poles — to navigate the crystal-clear waters of the Joví River. Along the way, we'll take in the lush vegetation of the Chocó region, home to remarkable biodiversity.
  • Upon reaching the heart of the rainforest, a short hike will take us to the majestic La Chontadura waterfall, where you can take a dip in its refreshing natural pools. Return and lunch in Joví.
  • Departure to Arena Azul Beach; along the way, we'll enjoy varied scenery where the morro and beaches meet the rainforest. We'll also take the chance to swim in the sea and relax on the beach.
  • Return to the lodge. Dinner at the hotel
4

Free Day

  • We'll start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free day to enjoy the beach, explore the surrounding area, or take part in optional activities such as a visit to the hot springs, an exfoliating massage, or a traditional ancestral bath on the beach.
  • Lunch and dinner at the hotel.
5

Departure

  • We'll start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Boat transfer back to Nuquí airport to catch your return flight.

  • Round-trip airfare from Bogotá to Nuquí
  • Personal luggage (backpack or bag)
  • 10 kg checked luggage
  • Welcome and luggage assistance at Nuquí airport
  • Boat transfer Nuquí–Hotel–Nuquí, following the coastline (30 minutes)
  • Accommodation in a room with private bathroom in the selected lodging, with mosquito net and fan
  • Full meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • One whale-watching boat excursion (approximately 2 to 3 hours); sightings are not guaranteed, as this is a natural phenomenon
  • Complimentary: hike to Cascada del Amor (Waterfall of Love)
  • Complimentary: guided hike to the hot springs

  • National travel assistance card

  • Nuquí tourism tax: $39,000 COP
  • Entrance to the hot springs: $18,000 COP per person

  • Drinks, alcoholic beverages, incidentals, and other services not specified in the program

  • Bring light, comfortable clothing, a swimsuit, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat or cap, and appropriate footwear for hiking
  • Pack in a lightweight backpack (maximum 8 lbs), avoiding rolling suitcases
  • Vaccination against yellow fever and malaria is suggested

  • Electricity at some accommodations may only be available during specific hours (for example, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm)

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