Discover humpback whales in their natural habitat on a sailing trip from Buenaventura. Stay overnight in a hotel and enjoy the atmosphere of a relaxed seaside town.

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Duration 2 days: Check availability to see starting times.
Host or greeter: English, Spanish

Highlights

Admire the sight of whales in their natural habitat
Enjoy the sand and the sea
Try local food and drinks
Discover the beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean

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Day 1

Arrive in Buenaventura a day before the whale watching tour and be escorted to your hotel for your overnight stay. Enjoy your evening in the town, and sample local cuisine as you stroll along the promenade.

Day 2

After breakfast at your hotel, head to the pier office to collect your boat tickets. At 8:00 AM your boat will depart to Juanchaco, an authentic fishing village on the Colombian Pacific coast. Arrive at Juanchaco pier where you will meet your host who will escort you to the whale watching tour.

Next, explore the beach and the town of Juanchaco. Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant. Later in the afternoon the boat will be waiting for you to return to Buenaventura.

Includes

Accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Buenaventura
Boat transportation
Pier entrance
1 Breakfast
1 local lunch in Juanchaco
Whale watching tour
Travel assistance insurance

Transportation between Cali and Buenaventura
Day 1 dinner in Buenaventura
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Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Passport, copy accepted

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Terrible experience!! Described as a 2 day whale watching trip. It is only 1 hr. A boat ride to juanchaco followed by another 1hr whale watching. From 11am to 4pm we were left stranded on the dirty beach of Juanchaco. Definitely not recommended. We do however recommend going to Bueneventura on your own, get the boat from there to Juanchaco for only $Col70,000 and do the 1hr whale watching in Juanchaco. The 1 hr we had with the whales was an extraordinary experience.

September 11, 2022

Buenaventura: Whale Watching Trip with Overnight Stay

Buenaventura: Whale Watching Trip with Overnight Stay

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