La Guajira
Begin your Colombian adventure in the enchanting region of La Guajira where your Pelorus guide will escort you on board your luxury yacht. Settle in before your expert local guides whisk you away on a 4×4 off-road adventure along stunning trails and rugged desert dunes. Or for something a little less high-octane, gently while away the hours paddle boarding amongst the mangroves surrounded by pink flamingos and pelicans.
Helicopter to the indigenous Tungueka community, where Kogui families live. It is a truly unforgettable experience to engage with these largely uncontacted people and understand how they preserve their unique cultural traditions. You will witness first-hand, their astonishing, symbiotic connection with nature as you share a meal with them, delighting in their local delicacies. There are few better ways to take in this extraordinary land than to witness the stunning simplicity of the Kogui way of life, who in possessing a rich understanding of their surroundings, understand the Earth to be a living being and see humanity as its “children.”
Sierra Nevada
Wake up in Santa Marta and as you enjoy an energising breakfast onboard your yacht, catch a glimpse of the Sierra Nevada, the world’s highest coastal mountain range. The snow-capped peaks are an unforgettable sight to witness from the tropical setting of your aft deck.
Explore Ciudad Perdida, ‘The Lost City’, by helicopter to fully appreciate the vast and cryptic archaeological remains of an ancient city, once built by the Tayrona tribe in 800AD, 650 years before Machu Picchu. This magical land and indigenous communities which inhabited it remained hidden and protected by its remoteness.
Helicopter to the colonial Hacienda La Victoria for a late lunch before taking a tour of the expansive coffee plantation, as fascinating as it is beautiful. For the coffee-enthusiasts amongst you, this is a picturesque plantation to sit and sip on a world-renowned cup of Colombian coffee.