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Expedition to Choco

5º 59´ 44,8´´ N
77º 21´ 32,0´´ O
Avistamiento de Ballena Jorobada, Bahía Solano, Chocó CHOCÓ
 AN EXOTIC AND UNIQUE
EXPERIENCE

Expedition to Choco An Exotic and Unique experience

The rainiest place in the world located in Chocó, where a year it can rain 10 times more than in a middle place in the rest of the world.

Description of the Tourist Experience

Embarking on a whale watching Colombia expedition is a singular opportunity to witness the mesmerizing migration of humpback whales along Colombia’s pristine Pacific coast. This awe-inducing journey transports adventurers to the secluded fishing enclaves of Nuquí and Bahía Solano, where lush rainforests merge harmoniously with expansive, gray-sand beaches. Guests stay in environmentally conscious lodges, ensuring a tranquil sanctuary that fosters a profound bond with the surrounding wilderness. The region’s rhythmic tides grant dramatic vistas of the shoreline, revealing swathes of sand up to 300 meters wide during low tide.

From May to October, the warm Pacific waters become a refuge for humpback whales traveling from Antarctica to mate and rear their calves. Beyond the principal focus on whale watching Colombia, participants can immerse themselves in Afro-Colombian and indigenous heritage, sampling a vibrant gastronomic tapestry that artfully combines flavors from both jungle and ocean.

The adventure also promises invigorating swims in crystalline jungle rivers, close encounters with majestic waterfalls, hands-on involvement in sea turtle conservation endeavors, and a visit to Ensenada de Utría National Natural Park—a serene haven where even the whales seek calm waters for birthing.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

Opting for this whale watching Colombia experience means immersing yourself in a voyage that elegantly fuses nature, culture, and environmental stewardship. The unblemished shores and welcoming waters of the Pacific create a perfect backdrop for both leisurely exploration and restorative relaxation. Meaningful exchanges with local communities add depth and resonance to the journey, revealing age-old customs while underscoring the ecological importance of this biodiverse region.

Participating in conservation-focused activities—such as releasing baby sea turtles into their ocean habitat—affords travelers a chance to actively support vital ecological protection efforts. The carefully orchestrated itinerary grants intimate insights into both the cultural heritage and natural allure of this unique destination, positioning it as a premier choice among tours to Colombia South America.

Ultimately, this whale watching Colombia excursion is a captivating amalgam of adventure, revelation, and responsible travel. Its harmonious blend of wildlife encounters, cultural immersion, and ecologically minded tourism distinguishes it from other tours to Colombia South America. Those seeking tours to Colombia South America will discover an unparalleled gateway to one of the planet’s most biologically diverse regions. From witnessing whales breach amid the open sea to traversing rainforest trails and beholding the magical luminescence of plankton, this tour promises an indelible experience. Whether you’re navigating the scenic coast by boat, savoring the day’s fresh seafood bounty, or drawing wisdom from indigenous traditions, this journey encapsulates the true spirit of exploration and conservation.

Whale Watching

Bay Solano

Nuquí

PNN Ensenada de Utría

Beaches: Blanca, Chado y Juná

Indigenous communities

Jungle trek

Wildlife observation

Whale Watching

Nuquí

Beaches: Blanca, Chado y Juná

Jungle Trek

Bay Solano

Ensenada de Utría

indigenous community

Observation of Fauna and Flora

We will Take you to:

  • Visit the small fishing villages Nuquí and Bahía Solano, located on the Colombian Pacific coast. Where the humid jungle reaches the gray sand beach.
  • Feel the beautiful beaches with very long tides where some leave beaches of up to 300 m when they go down. We will accommodate you in a small ecolodge where you will enjoy the tranquility and be in permanent contact with nature.
  • Interact with the Afro-descendant and indigenous community in the area. You will learn about their culture and knowledge of the jungle. We will also try its cuisine, which is an incredible mix between jungle and sea.
  • Bathe in beautiful rivers and waterfalls of clean waters inside the jungle.
  • Marvel at the sighting of Yubarta or Humpback whales from Antarctica that come between May and October to procreate in Colombian waters.
  • Participate in the process of releasing sea turtles in danger of extinction at the hands of local conservationists who were previously their hunters.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of the Colombian Pacific beaches and its warm waters.
  • Get to know the Ensenada de Utría National Natural Park. You can enjoy the jungle, the mangroves, the tranquility and silence inside the cove where even the whales go to give birth.

Duration:

4 days

Season:

All Year

Accommodation:

Ecolodge type hotels on the beach.

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




NIVEL - HORIZONTAL

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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