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SIBUNDOY VALLEY-SPIRITUAL TOUR 4D3N
This destination offers breathtaking mountain landscapes in an territory where several indigenous communities live together, you will have a cultural immersion and will be able to appreciate the vibrant colors from their costumes and local art. You’ll enjoy bathing in a hot springs river and will engage with spiritual leaders, experiencing rituals involving medicinal plants […]
This destination offers breathtaking mountain landscapes in an territory where several indigenous communities live together, you will have a cultural immersion and will be able to appreciate the vibrant colors from their costumes and local art. You’ll enjoy bathing in a hot springs river and will engage with spiritual leaders, experiencing rituals involving medicinal plants with their ancient knowledge. You can optionally have the sacred ceremony of the “Yagé” (Ayahuasca).
ItineraryDay by day
WELCOMING TO THE REGION
On this day, a person from the local team will be waiting for you at the arrival time at the airport of Pasto. Then you will take taken by car to La Cocha lagoon. You will first arrive to the charming town where you will have lunch, depending on the available time you will have a boat tour by the lagoon. Later on, you will be taken to Sibundoy, where you will have the first immersion in the territory with a town tour also visiting the art house with its wood carved crafts.
THERMAL RIVER OF EL SALADO
On this day, you will have breakfast at the accommodation and later on, you will have a transfer to the village of Balsayaco, where you will start a trek to the thermal river and waterfalls of El Salado, admiring the unique warm waters of the place where can swim and will have an outdoor lunch. You will be taken back to the accommodation where you will have an explanation of the Yage ceremony, interacting with the indigenous spiritual leader (Taita).
ANCESTRAL CEREMONIES
On this day, you will have breakfast at the accommodation and will start to have the preparation for the sacred remedy of Ayahuasca Yage from the Taita, with the use of different plants, having rituals and a sound therapy. This day, you will have a very light lunch in the accommodation, which is needed for the Yage ceremony that at night that can last the whole night. People not doing the activity can have other kinds of ancestral rituals.
SIBUNDOY & FAREWELL
On this day, you will have a light breakfast at the accommodation and will have a talk and time for closing the Yage experience and time for additional healing therapies. By 10:00 AM you will head to the town, where you will do cultural visits to different indigenous communities, having music, dance interactions and learning about their way of life having lunch there. Later on, you will have a transfer to the airport of Pasto in order to be 2 -hrs. before your departure.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included services
Included
ACCOMMODATION Cabins in a rural refuge inside indigenous communities with all the basic facilities and. very authentic.
ROOMS Private single double or multiple rooms according to availability on the days of visit.
ACTIVITIESAll the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private experiences and transportations (except when it is possible to share).
MEALS 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
TRANSFERS All land transportations in shared vehicles
GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARDThe tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
National and international flights.
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
English or other languages speaking guides/translators.
Yage (Ayahuasca) ceremony that can only be paid directly to the spiritual leaders that lead this sacred ritual.
What to take?Travel prepared
- Hat and/or other protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Long-sleeved shirts to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites during outdoor activities.
- Comfortable pants.
- Bring waterproof clothing and/or rain poncho.
- Appropriate footwear for the hikes, trekking shoes are advisable and at least one pair of sneakers for change. Footwear can get wet during the hikes.
- Swimming suit, towels and water shoes, as there will be chance to swim in the thermal river of the area.
- Sunscreen.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Day-packs for carrying personal stuff, hydration, snacks and other elements during the outdoor day activities.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked. - English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance. - Private single rooms for just one person (price under request).
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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