Photo Tour Kogi Village 3 days

JUN 2022

DAYS

People

430

usd

AT A GLANCE

Why this photo tour

Many travelers discover the Caribbean coast of Colombia, but few have the chance to have an authentic experience in a traditional Kogui village. In this trip, you will have the chance to travel through territories closed to tourism for decades, and share authentic experiences in a Kogui community.

Itineraires Voyages Photos Colombie Shimilongui

highlights

Photo opportunities

Hiking on ancestral Tayronas trails

Immersion & experience with Koguis families

Breathtaking sunrises

The chance to document traditional Koguis activities

A unique meeting with the Mamo, the village shaman

The epic landscapes and the view of the snow-covered Pic Colon and Bolivar

day by day

Detailed itinerary

DAY 1

Santa Marta Kogui Village

Early departure from Santa Marta or Minca to a small settlement in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, which will be our starting point Meeting with our Kogui guide and preparation of the mules. We’ll start the 2h30 trek to the indigenous village. Arrival to the village and meeting with our hosts. Installation of the hammocks and lunch. Visit of the village and photographic activities. Cooking with our hosts. Night and rest.

1h45
Hammocs
2h30
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DAY 2

Kogui Activities

This morning we will witness an epic sunrise with a magnificent view of the indigenous Kogui village. If we are lucky there will be a little bit of mist to give more atmosphere to our pictures. After a local Kogui breakfast, we will head to a refreshing bath at the river, and enjoy the waterfalls. Before lunch, we’ll participate to a trapiche activity, which consist in processing the sugar cane. In the afternoon, head to meet a new family at the Mamo’s house. Rest and meeting with the family. Night chat with the Mamo to answer all your questions about the culture.

B, L, D

Hammocks

DAY 3

Sunrise & Traditionnal Activities

A new replenishing sun will be offered to us this morning, with a breathtaking view on the whole valley and a new Kogi village. Last photography activity with the Kogis, documenting the Coca Leave harvest and the weaving of the traditional backpacks. It will already be time to say goodbye to the family. Hike 2h. Lunch in the settlement and Transfer back in 4×4, arriving in Santa Marta around 4pm.

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1h45

LODGING

Selected hotels

ACTIVIDADES ECOTURISTICAS

Kogui Village

Hammocks in the families

Durant ce séjour, nous mangerons ce que mangent les Kogis, Nous dormirons chez une famille Kogui située juste à côté du Village. Les Hammacs sont fournis, mais nous vous recommandons de prendre des habits chauds pour la nuit, lanternes et sac de couchages.

GALLERY

Places we will visit

Photo Tour Kogui Village

features

Included in the tour

Included

Professional Photographer & Instructor
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Accommodation in hammocks
Transportation in 4*4

Not included

International Flight
Additional meals and drinks
Cancellation & Medical Insurances
Expenses not specified in the program
Tips

terms

Prices & details

445

Usd /Person

Minimum deposit : 250 Usd
5% discount on your next trip

25 $ comission if you refer a friend
Guaranteed refund on D-15 in case of sanitary emergency

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How it works ?

Register to the tour

Just contact us and ask for any questions. and If you are interested in one of our trips, get registered on the interest list of our partners

Confirmed group

Once the group is confirmed with +4 participants, then we ask for a deposit which allows us to finalize all reservations.

Enjoy your trip

A few weeks before departure we ask you to make the final payment. Now all you have to pack your bag, our team takes care of the rest

CONTACT

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What ? How ? When ?

Frequently Asked Questions

Of course ! Workshops are designed for all categories : from beginner to advanced. So if you are novice in photography I would recommend you a beginner photography workshop which is a very good place to start with.

These photo tours are designed by photographers, for photographers… As experts of the destinations, we have worked hard to select the corners that best reflect the light and moments.. Easy hikes, where the days are punctuated by many spontaneous breaks, the ideal way to connect with the elements that surround us and take the time to frame before pressing the shutter release.

It will mainly depend on the main topic of the day wether the focus is on people, landscape or wildlife. We will live to the rhythm of light and weather phenomena. Always ahead of time, from dusk to dawn, playing with relief, contrasts and shadows…

On landscape assignement a typical day will consist of taking advantage of the lights that are present at sunrise and sunset. Depending on the weather and other factors such as fatigue, we may stay a few hours in hotels to devote ourselves to photo post-processing.

Once you book a photo tour, we’ll give you a road book with detailed information including a packing list. We’ll advise you on what are the best clothes to bring, what practical accessories you might need, and of course what photography gear we recommend.

In general, we recommend an SLR camera, a range of lenses, and spare memory cards (or film) and batteries. For landscapes filters and tripods are recommended as well. It helps to bring a computer with editing software.

Anyway we’ll give you tailor-made information about the workshop you’re interested in.

Yes sure !. Obviously, there are thieves in every big city in the world, and anything can happen anywhere, but by being a little careful with your things and not being clueless, nothing should happen.

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