ITINERARY - Medellin day hike
Brief Itinerary
- Meet your bilingual professional adventure guide at 10:00 a.m. at our Medellín office (Calle 8 #43a – 89, el Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia) or ask for a private pickup!
- Drive 2 hours to the small mountain town of San Francisco.
- Explore this crystal-clear river while learning about the biodiversity of the area.
- Raft for 1 ½ hours of fun in calm waters on Class 2/3 rapids.
- Relax on a secluded beach for a gourmet lunch, relax, swim.
- Drive back to Medellín, arriving around 5:00 PM
* Return time varies depending on traffic.
The meeting point is our office at Masaya Medellín (Cl. 8 # 43A-89, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia) 10:00 AM.
Our driver will pick you up at Hostel Masaya, which is where our main sales office is located. From there, we will have our first journey of approximately 1.30 hours, traveling along the Medellín – Bogotá highway until we reach “El Palacio de los Frijoles”, where our Rafting base is located and our guides will be waiting for you.
From this place, we venture into rural areas in a 4×4 truck to reach our put in Location at an Eco-hotel on the shores.
In this space, we will have time for lunch and then receive all the equipment. With helmets, life jackets, and paddles in hand, we will begin the introductory practice on rafting maneuvers on the Santo Domingo River, and learn about all the safety measures! AS we start flowing down the valley, your guide will signal good places to jump and teach his crew about the rare biodiversity of plants and birds. Here, the region’s history is also extremely interesting, and the positive transformation process that happened after the civil war is uplifting! Swim, relax on a beach, and learn about how the rivers of the region have not only shaped the landscape, but also the culture.
Extend the day with a Cacao farm visit, where you will also get to enjoy cacao thearpy at stunning waterfall. The region also has a lot of adventures to offer and you can stay a few days to trek, fly, ride, taste or simply relax by the river!
CHECKLIST
- Transportation in private 4×4 and Vans
- Traditional lunch and drinks (vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
- Professional bilingual raft guide (languages: Spanish, French, English)
- Professional equipment of rafting
- Colombian insurance
- Sturdy pair of shoes
- Lightweight hiking pants
- Daypack
- 1 set of dry shoes (to change into after the trip)
- 1 set of dry clothes (to change into after the trip)
- Sunhat, sunglasses, sunblock
- Refillable water bottle
- Passport
PRICES
For larger groups or those looking to customize your trip, please contact us directly for pricing.
MEET US AT THE RIVER:
If you’d like to enjoy a lower price or find it more convenient to meet us directly at the river, this option is for you! Join us at 12:00 PM at La Piñuela in our Operational office next to El Palacio de los Frijoles. Kilometer 84, Medellín-Bogotá Highway, Cocorná, Antioquia.
A 100% deposit is required 3 days before the trip. For last-minute payment or reservation requests, please contact Expedition Colombia. All payments must be made through our booking platform or via a deposit into our Bancolombia account.
Please note: All prices listed above do not include IVA.
According to the Colombian tax system:
- Foreigners are exempt from IVA.
- Colombian residents, citizens, and foreigners living in Colombia for more than 6 months will be charged of the IVA.
- For companies or agencies, the full IVA will be charged.
