Colombia
January 2020
COLOMBIA is the “New Frontier” of boating in South America and looks to have some great rivers. This year we are offering a cataraft and inflatable kayak trip (hardshell kayakers also welcome) for advanced rowers/paddlers. On our Advanced Whitewater Trip you can expect to run some of Colombia’s best Class III+ to IV+ runs in the Antioquia area. What could be better than a week of challenging whitewater in a tropical paradise? These trips are for the more adventurous souls that have true Class IV+ experience.
The rivers tend to be steep, flows fluctuate widely on a daily basis, and there is a strenuous portage on one of the rivers. While in Antioquia we will stay at the Expedition Colombia hostel or camp along the rivers on overnight trips. You will be required to bring your own camping equipment (hammocks and mosquito netting recommended) and will be on your own for food, including on the overnights. On these trips Expedition Colombia will provide a 4×4 vehicle for the shuttles and a guide/safety kayaker to escort our group. Fly-in or meet the group in Medellin.
You make all the flight arrangements and get your boating equipment down to Medellin and we (along with Expedition Colombia) will do the rest. Not sure that you can travel with your equipment? YES you can! If you don’t have a light boat, purchase one of our “International Travel” cataraft packages. These are the same boats we have been taking down to Ecuador since 2016 and and they work great. Expedition Colombia has one larger cataraft package available for rent (not suitable for some of the rivers) and will rent hardshell kayaks.
Check out the 7 Day Class IV/IV+ Antioquia Itinerary HERE
Many may choose to continue the adventure with us to the San Gil area for another week of boating. It may be possible for someone to join the group solely for the San Gil portion of the adventure.
Check out the 7 Day Class IV/IV+ San Gil Itinerary HERE