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Whales, Bahía Solano - Chocó

What makes Explora Verde's whale watching trip to Bahia Solano different? 

  • We will assist you in planning your trip from the moment you make your reservation.
  • You will travel in a private group (minimum 6 - maximum 10).
  • There will be an Explora Verde Lead Guide during your outing.
  • Our trip will be to a beautiful beach, not very touristic, to a cottage a few meters from the sea and the river.
  • You will receive a special quick-drying T-shirt commemorating the event and other goodies.
  • And we will make your trip something special that you will remember for the rest of your life, WE TAKE CARE OF EVERY DETAIL...

Next Date: August 30 to September 2 (if this date does not work for you, you can organize your group with a minimum of 6, if there are less, our trusted operator will assist you on site).

BAY SOLANO is located in the northern part of the department of Chocó. Every year the Yubartas migrate from the southern tropics to the warm waters of the Pacific to have their young. From Mecana beach, located 15 minutes by boat from the town of Mutis, you can enjoy the paradisiacal beaches, the river and the jungle, as well as this incredible natural phenomenon.

NOTE: As it is a natural phenomenon, we will be subject to tides, weather and other conditions, so we can not guarantee a one hundred percent sighting. But we will do our best to make sure you have an amazing time in the Colombian Pacific.

TOUR VALUE $2.120.000 (payment by direct transfer) | If you pay through the web page, the 5% is increased: $2.230.000 

How to get to Bahia Solano: you must arrive in Medellin and take a flight to Medellin Bahia Solano. Airlines: Clickair, Easyfly, Satena, moonfly (we help you to buy the flight).

Itinerary
Activity value: $2.120.000 (if you make a direct transfer) | $2.230.000 for payment through the website (4 days - 3 nights).
Next Date: August 30 to September 2
Climate: Hot and very humid
Ecosystem: Tropical rain forest
Location: Bahia Solano, biodiverse Choco
Start plan Medellin (does not include flight Medellin + Bahia Solano) but we will meet at Olaya Herrea airport in Medellin to fly together. Before buying flights we advise you
Attractions: Pacific Ocean, jungle, whales, birds, crystalline rivers, waterfalls.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY AUGUST 30 : DAY 1: Meeting in Medellin at the Olaya Herrera airport in Ciudad Mutis or in Bahia Solano at the determined time (this due to available flight that is on promotion, we will advise you on the purchase of the flight) We will leave the airport and have the opportunity to visit a spectacular waterfall 1 km from the airport. Then we will go to the pier to take the boat that will take us to the cabin on the beach where we will be enjoying the Pacific and its exuberant landscapes. Note: If the tide is low tide we will have the possibility to reach the cabin walking along the beach, 1 hour and 20 min approx. Arrival at the cabin, reception and accommodation. Lunch and Rest Walk along the beach and river and enjoy the Pacific sunset.
SATURDAY AUGUST 31TH , DAY 2 Breakfast Pick up at the boat for whale watching (remember that it is a natural phenomenon, the natives will take us to where there is the greatest possibility of whale watching in the high seas) activity duration 4 hours. Bring tide, windbreaker, it can be windy and breezy. Lunch We will go for a walk upriver through the jungle and then down the river to the mouth at the beach Dinner and rest.
SUNDAY SEPT 1 - DAY 3 : In the morning we will make our second outing to look for the yubartas (depending on weather conditions and tides we may change the itinerary, we will know this on site) After lunch we will go for a beautiful walk through the Chocoan jungle, we will visit a waterfall, we will see a variety of birds, monkeys, grandfather trees and other wonders of the jungle.
SUNDAY SEPT 2 - DAY 4 Breakfast and departure by boat to Bahia Solano. Flight to Medellin or Bogota depending on the flight. Itineraries subject to change due to tide and weather conditions, which we will be informed at the time of departure. We will be accompanied by locals during the activities who are very knowledgeable about the environment. It should be noted that the operation in the airports Reyes Murillo (Nuquí), José Celestino Mutis (Bahía Solano), El Caraño (Quibdó) and Jurado (Jurado) is entirely visual, so the possibility of operating in them depends exclusively on weather conditions.
Price
TOUR VALUE $2.120.000 (payment by direct transfer) | If you pay through the web page, the 5% is increased: $2.230.000
Includes
Transfer from airport to dock
Transfer Bay to Cabaña by boat or walk along the beach (tide permitting)
Lodging in cabins (remember that we will be on a virgin beach with little hotel infrastructure; services will be provided by locals or inhabitants of the area).
Meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the day of departure
Two trips to the high seas to try to see
Explora Verde accompanying guide (for a group of minimum 8 people)
Jungle trekking and river toubing
Outdoor insurance (ask for insurance conditions)
Commemorative quick-drying event T-shirt and souvenir
Does not include
Flights to Medellin and Bahia Solano (we advise you on the purchase)
Alcoholic beverages.
Services not specified in the plan.
How can you register?
Select the number of people who will be attending. 3. Proceed with the payment process.
BY TRANSFER: 1. Write first to verify quota. 2. Banco Bancolombia / C. Ahorros 20965772471 in the name of Claudia Botero cc 52083220
Activity levels
a) Seed: Low level of physical activity

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Frequent questions

What should I bring?
Bring a document at hand | Quick drying clothes, bathing suit | Walking shoes (you can get wet) and sandals to be on the beach | Camera | Dry bag to protect cell phone and cameras | Hat | Waterproof jacket for boat trips, sometimes it rains and it can get cold | Remember that it rains and it is very humid. Hat | Waterproof jacket for the boat trips, sometimes it rains and it can be cold | Remember that it rains and there is a lot of humidity | In the cabin you will receive a towel | Additional silver | Mecato that you can buy in Ciudad Mutis since there are no stores near the beach.
Do you assure me that I will be able to see whales?
As it is a natural phenomenon, we will be subject to tides, weather and other conditions, so we can not guarantee a one hundred percent sighting. But we will do our best to make sure you have an amazing time in the Colombian Pacific.
What happens if the flight is cancelled, delayed or rescheduled?
Remember that we do not include air tickets and that when you travel to these remote places and to one of the places in the world where it rains the most, there are probabilities of bad weather conditions and that flights may be delayed, rescheduled or cancelled, we will not be responsible for lodging, food and/or additional transportation, and the schedule of activities will be reorganized. Money will not be refunded for services performed or not very close to the activity.
If I can't attend the outing, can I get my money back?
It is very important that once you make the reservation you are sure that you will be able to travel, the locals wait for the season and not using a reservation or canceling it hurts them a lot, you will not be refunded money and you can reschedule some services as long as there is availability and you have not caused the expenses related to services.
Can I schedule private groups?
Of course you can program your activity for groups: * Less than 10 perssonas will be accompanied by a highly recommended Santa Marta operator. * More than 10 people on any date, a guide from Explora Verde will accompany you.Send us an email to info@exploraverde.co and we will help you to organize it.
GENERAL BOOKING CONDITIONS
FIRST: COMPLIANCE. EXPLORA VERDE Travel and Tourism Agency with RNT 40954 and its operators are committed to the excursionist to fully comply with the stipulations of the program. SECOND: RESPONSIBILITY. EXPLORA VERDE. assumes no responsibility to the user for events such as: strikes, riots, earthquakes, weather conditions that alter the schedules of flights, boats and tours in the area due to rain or wind restrictions that cause the closure of ports and / or airports, security conditions, political factors, denial of entry permits and any other case of force majeure that may occur during the trip. In its capacity as intermediary, it has limited responsibility in the presentation of the services of the suppliers, likewise it does not interfere in the political decisions of the same for the benefit of the excursionist. THIRD: OF THE OPERATION. We reserve the right to make modifications to the tour according to unforeseen circumstances for the benefit of the traveler. The agency may modify, replace or cancel itineraries, land and / or river tours, hotels, optional services, which is now accepted by the passenger to purchase the services. FOURTH: PRICES. The prices set forth in this contract were calculated based on established market rates and confirmed departure date. Prices valid for payment in cash, virtual payments and bank transfers. Prices shown in Colombian pesos and/or dollars; credit card payments have an increase of 5% and foreign payments in other currencies are subject to change due to market volatility. FIFTH: RESERVATION AND PAYMENT. Contact (601) 3125829006 and confirm availability. The reservation of the program will be made with a minimum deposit of 50%; the balance must be paid at least 10 days before the trip. All passengers must send a copy of their identity card and/or passport at the time of requesting the reservation, since the correct data for registrations will be those registered therein and thus avoid penalties for spelling errors in the number and name of the traveler (very common errors when these data are sent via WhatsApp or Email). FIRST PARAGRAPH: The credits and/or balance will be cancelled to bank account Bank: BANCOLOMBIA | Account: Savings | Account Number: #20965772471 | Name: Claudia Marcela Botero Duque | Document: cc 52083220 |Additional information in case your bank requests it: international code or COLOCOBM intermediary. If the bank abroad requires the code with 11 characters, you must add 3 letters X at the end, so that it appears as follows: COLOCOBMXXX SIXTH: MEDICAL COVERAGE: In the attachment of the Colasistencia medical assistance you will find the coverage to which you are entitled. IMPORTANT: Transfers to medical centers are at the expense of the traveler; the purchase of medicines must be paid for at the destination and in Bogota the reimbursement process will be made with the Colombiana de Asistencia insurance company.SEVENTH: CANCELLATIONS: At the time of booking, please confirm payment and cancellation policies. In case of cancellation or withdrawal by the passenger, the administrative fee of US$200 will be retained; and the money that has not been paid or spent due to reservations and payments to suppliers will be reimbursed in mention to the damage caused by blocked quotas in hotels and / or tours. FIRST PARAGRAPH: The tourist who, due to force majeure, is forced to withdraw from the excursion, understanding as force majeure illness not endorsed by the medical assistance card or domestic calamity in first and second degree of consanguinity, will be reimbursed for the services that have not been separated by the travel agency EXPLORA VERDE until the moment, except for the expenses that have been caused or will be caused later for reasons of cancellation, in addition to the discount of the penalty of EXPLORA VERDE. This does not apply in case of no-show on the day and time at the agreed meeting point. SECOND PARAGRAPH: In order for refunds to be applicable for any reason, they shall be formalized by means of a deposit to an account authorized by the registered passenger and shall be canceled upon presentation of the claim within a term no longer than (30) calendar days. However, if the process takes longer for reasons beyond EXPLORA VERDE's control, it will not recognize any interest on the amounts to be refunded. THIRD PARAGRAPH: No refund will be made for unused agreed services. Restrictions and fines apply for non-compliance or cancellations by the tourist according to legal regulations and according to commercial custom in tourism, subject to the penalties of law, for non-compliance by the user in favor of EXPLORA VERDE. EIGHTH: The luggage is transported at the risk and expense of the tourist, therefore, the organizer is not obliged to respond contractually for loss or damage to such belongings or luggage during the trip. NINTH: RIGHT OF ADMISSION. EXPLORA VERDE and the operator on site, reserves the right of admission and expulsion of those persons who with their actions hinder the smooth running of the trip and coexistence within the tour and does not accept any responsibility for legal matters or other inconveniences in which the tourist may be involved, in the event that the user is forced to withdraw from the tour for such reasons and likewise for personal expenses incurred by the passenger. TENTH: VISAS AND DOCUMENTATION It is the total responsibility of the passenger to carry the original identity document and the necessary documents to carry out the trip with the minimum validity required by each destination in terms of exit tax, fees, charges, preventive health measures and assistance services. TWELFTH: IN ALL OUR PLANS APPLIES ARTICLE 16 OF LAW 679 OF AUGUST 03, 2001, PROTECTION OF MINORS ON PROSTITUTION. THIRTEENTH: VALIDITY. This reservation is valid until after the contracted tourist plan has been carried out. FOURTEENTH: KNOWLEDGE. The traveler declares that he/she knows and accepts these conditions in their entirety, which constitute the sole agreement, total and exclusive of any agreement or legal provision to the contrary, regarding the terms, conditions and restrictions of the contracted services. In accordance with the provisions of Decree 2438 of 2010, the undersigned buyer declares to have been informed and to have received, understood and accepted all the conditions and restrictions of the products and services and other suppliers purchased with EXPLORA VERDE.
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