Head to rural Colombia to support community development in coordination with local leaders. Students will stay in forest villages, working hand in hand with locals while practicing and improving their Spanish language skills. When not working, rainforest hikes, trips to the beach, surfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving are on the agenda.

Day 1

Meet with your group to depart from your stateside airport to head to Colombia. After a full day of travel, arrive late in Barranquilla where you will spend your first night in Colombia.

Day 2

With an early start, we head north to Sierra Nevada Mountain Region arriving in Don Diego Village by afternoon. Head up river by boat to Yumake Reserve, where we’ll stay throughout the project portion of the trip. After a few orientation and team building activities, the evening is yours to explore the river and surrounding rainforest.

Days 3-8

Our days in Don Diego will be spent working hard to support important construction projects for the community. Every day, there will be time to hang out with local families, practice your Spanish in an immersive environment, and see the local sites.

Day 9

After wrapping up work, we say goodbye to our new friends, pack up, and head up the coast to stay on the beach for a few days of well-earned rest and recovery. We’ll arrive in time for a late lunch, followed by snorkeling/scuba, and fun in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Day 10

The day begins at a slower pace. After breakfast, we head out to see or explore the Tayrona Ocean Preserve coastline. The afternoon and evening are spent reflecting on our trip, hanging at the beach, and enjoying an oceanside dinner together.

Day 11

After breakfast, we pack up and head back to Barranquilla for our last night in Colombia. The evening is spent learning about and exploring the ancient port city.

Day 12

After exploring the old markets and beaches of Barranquilla, you’ll head to the airport and back home, where you can talk your family's ears off with all the stories from the incredible journey you just had.

The trip's main focus is in Don Diego, a rural rainforest village tucked in by the Caribbean Sea. Here, you will work directly with locals to support the development and construction of their communities. You will also get the opportunity to float the Don Diego River, hike through tropical rainforests, improve your Spanish speaking skills, and learn from indigenous tribes.

After wrapping up work, you'll head up the coast to stay on the beach for a few days of well-earned rest and recovery. You'll spend your days snorkeling/scuba diving and hanging by the beach.

Get lost in local markets and the beaches of Barranquilla, the cultural and economic hub of northern Colombia.

$3775 (early bird & group discounts available)

Trip Tuition Covers:

• Accommodations

• Most meals (we occasionally encourage trip members to explore local restaurants)

• Local transportation

• Project materials and management 

• Group activities

• Travelers medical, emergency, and evacuation insurance

• Trip leaders and activity guides

Trip Tuition Does NOT Cover:

• Airfare (Padma will help select and arrange airfare for groups)

• Local shopping

• Additional sightseeing activities 

• Padi scuba certificate

• Extra scuba sessions

To sign up, simply click the "Book Now" button in the top right corner and follow the prompts. You can choose to pay in full or divide your payment into installments. Once you’ve completed your booking, wait to hear from us to confirm your flights and be on the lookout for upcoming trip meetings.

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