Our 2020 Dejando Huellas Adventure will take you to Colombia this time; offering you 4 nights in the city of Medellin, discovering the music and dance (salsa) of the area, followed by 4 nights of beach time in Santa Marta (Caribbean).
The first 4 nights in Medellin are all about city life. Staying in a safe neighborhood, El Poblado, with great access to Colombia's culture. We'll be staying in a 4 star hotel with great location to explore the city. We're planning on going out on Friday & Saturday night to appreciate the night life & dance in Medellin. Every morning, we'll have group salsa lessons with local instructors and also the opportunity to sign up for additional smaller group or private lessons as well (at an additional cost - about $20 p/p) .
We'll fly from Medellin to Santa Marta as a group (domestic ticket is included as part of the package) on Sunday, July 5th. Santa Marta is located on the Caribbean side and will be what you would expect of a summer in South America... hot days, warm nights, mosquitoes, warm culture & lots of fun. We'll spend 4 wonderful nights by the beach, relaxing & exploring. Hotel is near Tayrona park and we'll plan for 1 day excursion to this wonderful land among other excursions.
We'll practice yoga, meditation & dance/zumba during our stay. All levels are welcome!
Before buying your ticket to Medellin please know the following:
- Our return flight on July 9th from Santa Marta to Medellin lands at aproximately 2:30pm, Latam #4221. Please purchase returns to your home in the late afternoon or night to be safe.
- Check flights from SFO, LAX with different airlines such as Avianca, American Airlines & Aeromexico.
I am Andreina, born & raised in Venezuela. I grew up with lots of music & family around., but moved to the Bay Area in 1999 to learn English & stayed. I have been teaching dance/zumba since 2009. I love traveling, community, connecting people and dancing, so, I get to do everything I love when I organize these trips.
I've been taking groups abroad since 2014 and have taken groups to Tulum (MX) in 2014 & 2015, Havana & Varadero (Cuba) in 2016, Nosara (Costa Rica) in 2017 & 2018, Chacala (MX) in 2019 & Peru tours in 2018 & 2019.
Colombia is probably the closest I can take you to experience my Venezuelan culture and cannot wait to take you on this unique experience!
CANCELATION POLICY
Please note that there will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. If you cancel your participation in a retreat for any reason, the cancellation policy below will apply, with no exceptions. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance that will cover the extent of risk you foresee.
IF WE CANCEL THE RETREAT:
We hope to never have a reason to cancel a retreat; however, if we must cancel the trip due to extreme circumstance, we will refund your payment. We cannot however compensate you for airfare or travel costs incurred. In the unlikely event of retreat being cancelled due to weather, natural disaster or political upheaval, we cannot guarantee a refund, it will be depending on receiving a refund from the venue we work with. To cover these risks, we highly recommend you purchase travel insurance.
IF YOU CANCEL THE RETREAT
No refunds will be provided.
This option includes:
- Double room - 2 beds: share a room with one person for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay.
- Double room in a very comfortable Luxury Glamper tent: share a room with one other person for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure . These tents have their own wood deck front porch and are set apart and more private than the Bungalow Suites and Standards.
The Glampers have access to shared bathrooms (4 showers, 4 bathrooms).
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
This option includes:
- Double room - 2 beds: share a room with one other person for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay.
- Triple room in a Bungalow , 3 separate beds; share a room with 2 other people for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure. This Bungalow has three (3) single beds and a private bathroom with an open air shower.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
This option includes:
- Triple room or double room: share a room for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay. Please specify if you rather have a double room or triple room in Medellin.
- Triple room in a Bungalow , 1 queen bed + 1 single bed: share a room with 2 other people for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure. Note, two people will need to share the queen bed.
The Bungalow Suites are spacious, have one (1) queen bed and one (1) twin bed as well as a private bathroom with an open air shower.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
This option includes:
- a single room for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay (Single room)
- a double room with 1 other person for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure (double room in a Bungalow).
This Bungalow has two (2) single beds and a private bathroom with an open air shower.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
This package is intended for a couple sharing bed in both hotels (8 nights).
This option includes:
- a queen bedroom for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay (double room)
- a double bungalow for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure (double room in a Bungalow).
This Bungalow has a private bathroom.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
This option includes:
- a single room for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay (Single room)
- a shared room with 1 other person for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure (double room in a Bungalow).
This bungalows have private bathroom with an open air shower.
Only reserve this spots if you are signing up a total of 5 people (2 adults & 3 children under 17)
This option includes:
- Two rooms in Medellin for 4 nights: One for 2 people & one for 3 people.
- A large room in a Family Eco Bungalow (3 rooms total); each family gets one large room with private bathroom & common space to share with the other 2 families. Each bungalow has up to 5 beds.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th), 2 meals a day in Medellin & 3 meals a day in Santa Marta, 8 nights of hotel & transportation to & from airport - hotel.
Price per adult is $2,250
Price per child is $1,350
Average per person is $1,710
This package is intended for two people sharing a room in both hotels (8 nights).
This option includes:
- a double bedroom for 4 nights during our Medellin city stay (double room)
- a double bungalow for 4 nights during our Santa Marta beach adventure (double room in a Bungalow).
This Bungalow has a private bathroom.
All packages include domestic airfare (Medellin - Santa Marta round-trip on July 5th & 9th),
2 meals a day in Medellin
3 meals a day in Santa Marta
8 nights of hotel &
transportation to & from airport - hotel
We'll explore the neighborhood and get familiar with the area to allow you more freedom and ease during our stay.
We'll have morning classes with local dance instructors. Option to sign up for smaller group classes to learn more technique.