21-Day expedition in Northern Colombia

Expedition begins and ends in Santa Marta, Colombia

Embark on an expedition of a lifetime that begins in La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the tallest coastal mountain range in the world. Recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site, this pyramidal volcanic massif rises to 18,700 feet (5700m) above sea level. It is home to every biome found in South America and is celebrated for its biodiversity. These mountains are also the birthplace of the ancient pre-hispanic culture of the Tayrona.

Today, the descendants of the Tayrona still live in La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. They call their mountainous home “El Corazon del Mundo” - the Heart of the World. They separate themselves into four tribes: the Arhuaco, the Kogi, the Kankuamo and the Wiwa. They call themselves the Elder Brothers, a people committed to maintaining the equilibrium of the Earth by their daily rituals, mental discipline, and meditations. 

While on the expedition, the price includes transportation, food, lodging, immersive Spanish and basic first-aid classes, direct contributions to the reforestation of the places we visit, and in-depth education/safety from Guardian Trip Leaders and Colombian guides. 

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We have two main components of this trip:

Santa Marta

The Kogi & Quebrada Del Sol

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Trip Dates:

January 1st - 22nd, 2022

Trip Includes:

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• Backpacking skill development while traveling through the jungle

• Indigenous culture exchange with Kogi communities

• Service projects in La Sierra Nevada - Reforestation of La Sierra Nevada

• Spanish language immersion

• Basic first aid classes

• Cultural/human history of our course area

• Learn to live with the Jungle

• Travel Insurance is REQUIRED

• Ages 18+ must have a valid passport

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Trip Cost : $3500

Deposit to secure your spot : $1000

Payment to be sent via Venmo, PayPal or Bank Transfer

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