Whale Watching in the Colombian Pacific
Humpback whales in Cali.
Escape to the Colombian Pacific in search of these giants of the sea. We will accompany you on this magical experience, full of adventure and good times. The Humpback Whale or Yubarta arrives at our warm beaches between the months of July to October. During this period, the Uramba Bahía Málaga National Natural Park becomes the largest nursery in the animal kingdom.
Come and live one of the most wonderful natural spectacles in the world.
Cali Whale Watching | Suddenly, the calm of the waters of the Colombian Pacific is disrupted when a 3-meter-wide fin repeatedly hits the surface. Mother and daughter play while the youngest learns how to maneuver her body with her giant fins since in 6 months, they will be indispensable as she will have to travel more than 12,000 km back to the Antarctic with her mother.
The Humpback Whale or Yubarta is the leading character of the Colombian Pacific from July to October. This is the time during which the whales come to have their calves, teach them how to survive and to procreate with a male adult.
Come and live this experience with our Cali Whale Watching Tour. Here, cliffs beaches and bays become natural settings to witness this unique spectacle of nature. The unbeatable conditions will give you the opportunity to enjoy how these beautiful mammals emerge from the bottom of the ocean to perform for their guests, flapping their fins and making jumps. Enjoy the Pacific Region: predominantly jungle holding great biodiversity. Our coast is 1,300 kilometers in length, is one of the wettest regions of the planet. There are beautiful beaches far from the crowds where you can appreciate beautiful natural landscapes and unique sunsets – Cali Whale Watching.
Sighting of other species during the tour
Undoubtedly it’s the whale watching that is the main attraction for visitors during the tour, however the Colombian Pacific is so diverse and rich in fauna that allows visitors to observe other animal species such as the pelican, the bottlenose dolphin, the speckled dolphin, tuna and sea turtles, which accompany the Cali Colombia Whale Watching in this region.
The fare includes:
– Local guide.
– Native boatman and interpreter who are experts in whales.
– Round trip ground transportation (Cali – Buenaventura – Cali).
– Round trip maritime transportation (Buenaventura – Juanchaco – Buenaventura).
– Tax on the use of the tourist dock.
– Insurance and medical assistance.
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Meal Plans:
– Breakfast.
– Lunch.
– Snack.
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Activities and Tours Included:
– Humpback Whale Sighting (single sighting).
– Stay on Juanchaco beach.
– Walk through caves and cliffs (depending on the state of the tide).
– Free afternoon on the beach.
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The fare does not include:
– Tips (optional depending on your experience).
– Additional services or products not specified in the plan.
– Pick up or drop off at your place of lodging.
NOTE:(The tour ends at the meeting point).
A minimum group of 4 participants is required to carry out this experience.
It is not necessary that you reserve all the places, it is a group or shared activity that other travelers can join.
In the event that the minimum group (space) is not completed, our agency will notify you to reschedule the tour. You will also be able to pay the corresponding price according to the number of participants needed to complete it and thus ensure your attendance at this great experience.
USD 180
The fare includes:
– Local guide.
– Round trip ground transportation from Cali (Cali – Buenaventura – Cali).
– Round trip maritime transportation from Buenaventura (Buenaventura – Juanchaco – Buenaventura).
– Tax on the use of the tourist dock.
– Native boatman expert in whale watching.
– Transportation by Tuc-Tuc (2 routes).
– Accommodation 2 days 1 night.
– Hotel tax.
– Medical assistance policy for 2 days.
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Lodging:
– Room for 2 days 1 night.
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Accommodation Description:
– Stay on Juanchaco beach.
– Room in local hotels of the same category.
– Single, double, triple, quadruple or quintuple accommodation (according to your need or reserved plan).
– Private bathroom.
– Air conditioning or fan (depending on availability at the time of making the reservation).
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Meal Plans:
– Lunch and dinner 1st day.
– Breakfast and lunch 2nd day.
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Tours Included:
– Humpback Whale Sighting (single sighting).
– Visit to the La Sierpe waterfall.
– Visit to the Ostional waterfall.
– Visit to Las Tres Marías (natural pools and freshwater pools).
– Visit to Chucheros beach.
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Activities included:
– Walk through caves and cliffs (depending on the state of the tide).
– View of the sunset in the negritos sector.
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The fare does not include:
– Tips (optional depending on your experience).
– Additional services or products not specified in the plan.
– Pick up or drop off at your place of lodging.
NOTE: (The tour ends at the meeting point).
A minimum group of 4 participants is required to carry out this experience.
It is not necessary that you reserve all the places, it is a group or shared activity that other travelers can join.
In the event that the minimum group (space) is not completed, our agency will notify you to reschedule the tour. You will also be able to pay the corresponding price according to the number of participants needed to complete it and thus ensure your attendance at this great experience.
USD 317
The fare includes:
– Local guide.
– Round trip ground transportation from Cali (Cali – Buenaventura – Cali).
– Round trip maritime transportation from Buenaventura (Buenaventura – Juanchaco – Buenaventura).
– Tax on the use of the tourist dock.
– Native boatman expert in whale watching.
– Transportation by Tuc-Tuc (6 routes).
– Accommodation 3 days 2 nights.
– Hotel tax.
– Medical assistance policy for 3 days.
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Lodging:
– Room for 3 days 2 nights.
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Accommodation Description:
– Stay on Juanchaco beach.
– Room in local hotels of the same category.
– Single, double, triple, quadruple or quintuple accommodation (according to your need or reserved plan).
– Private bathroom.
– Air conditioning or fan (depending on availability at the time of making the reservation).
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Meal Plans:
– Lunch and dinner 1st day.
– Breakfast, lunch and dinner 2nd day.
– Breakfast and lunch 3rd day.
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Tours Included:
– Humpback Whale Sighting (single sighting).
– Visit to the La Sierpe waterfall.
– Visit to the Ostional waterfall.
– Visit to Las Tres Marías (natural pools and freshwater pools).
– Visit to Chucheros beach.
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Activities included:
– Visit to La Barra beach.
– Visit to Ladrilleros beach.
– Walk through caves and cliffs.
– View of the sunset in the negritos sector.
– Visit to shops of indigenous “Wounaan” and native artisans.
– Visit to the museum of ancestral drinks.
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The fare does not include:
– Tips (optional depending on your experience).
– Additional services or products not specified in the plan.
– Pick up or drop off at your place of lodging.
NOTE: (The tour ends at the meeting point).
A minimum group of 4 participants is required to carry out this experience.
It is not necessary that you reserve all the places, it is a group or shared activity that other travelers can join.
In the event that the minimum group (space) is not completed, our agency will notify you to reschedule the tour. You will also be able to pay the corresponding price according to the number of participants needed to complete it and thus ensure your attendance at this great experience.
USD 411
Schedules and Frequencies:
Monday to Sunday
Start: 4:30
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Recommendations:
– Carry original identification document: PA, CC, CE, TI or RC.
– Wear sports shoes or shoes that are comfortable for walking.
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In a small backpack bring:
– Extra light and fresh clothing, bathing suit, aqua-shoes or water shoes, small towel, flip flops or flip-flops, rain poncho, waterproof jacket, cap or hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, waterproof or plastic bag , shirt and sunglasses with UV protection.
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Additional Information:
– The excursion, the tours at the destination or the scheduled activities are not canceled in case of bad weather, the objects that you carry or use during the tours must be waterproof.
– The use of the life jacket is mandatory while you are on board the boat, or when its use is indicated.
– The schedule to visit the waterfalls and the beaches, as well as walk through the caves or cliffs will depend exclusively on the weather and the tide.
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Warning:
You must bear in mind that this is a natural event without man’s control, the Colombian Pacific region is quite rainy and although this climatic situation influences whether the whales are seen or not, the possibility of sighting is high (there will be no refund total or partial money in the event that the sighting is not effective).
