Colombia small group discovery tour

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Terra Biohotel: They use energy-efficient lighting and have a solar-heated water system.

Villa Maria Tayrona: Yes. Seen during inspection.

3 Banderas: Commitment to reducing energy and water use through technological upgrades.

We can provide vegan and vegetarian meals upon request.

Whenever possible, and weather and time permitting, ground transportation is utilized for travel between nearby locations to minimize reliance on air travel.
In Medellin, the group uses public transportation (metro and cable car). There are walking activities every day of the tour, plus some hiking in Tayrona National Park. Customers receive information upon arrival about reducing the carbon impacts of their trip. For groups, the use of electric vehicles is still challenging; however, for individual travellers we offer this option, particularly in cities such as Bogotá and Medellín.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Terra Biohotel: Eco?friendly architectural design; integrated solid waste management; eco?friendly materials.

Villa Maria Tayrona: Yes. Seen during inspection.

3 Banderas: Use of organic or easily degradable cleaning products instead of harmful chemicals.

Tayrona National Park, Marinka Waterfall in Minca and the visit to Ciénaga Grande on the way to Cartagena. Through the visit to Tayrona Park we contribute to nature conservation. We have very good local guides with a wide knowledge in different topics, birds, nature, frogs, some of them are biologist or zoologist, with good experience. We are currently working on this initiative. We aim to support a conservation project and are in active discussions with two different NGOs. Customers receive information upon arrival about reducing impact on nature and local culture. Customers receive information upon arrival about reducing impact on nature and local culture.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Terra Biohotel: locally owned

Villa Maria Tayrona: Part of Kali Hotel Group

3 Banderas: locally owned.

We employ local guides in every destination, visit different projects like Ciénaga to create income and job opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

We visit several vulnerable communities, including Ciénaga, a small town facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

This trip?is LGBTQ+?friendly.

Ninety percent of their staff are members of the local communities, with the remaining team coming from neighbouring countries.