Discover the flavors of Colombia through nature, music & culture

Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

DR
38 reviews
Jun 30 - Jul 8, 2021
Group size: 1 - 35
Discover the flavors of Colombia through nature, music & culture
Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

38 reviews

Jun 30 - Jul 8, 2021
Group size: 1 - 35

About this trip

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.


About the organizer

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!

Cancellation policy

 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.

What’s included

  • 2 meals/day in Medellin
    During our 4 nights in Medellin, breakfast is included and one additional meal a day
  • 3 meals/day in S. Marta
    During our 4 nights at the beach, every meal will be provided with your stay
  • Dance, Yoga, Zumba &more
    Every day you will have the opportunity to move your body. Days in the city will be filled with more salsa to learn from the experts
  • Domestic flight
    Your domestic flight from Medellin to Santa Marta is included on your package
  • Transportation
    We'll take care of your transfers from airport to hotels & back

What’s not included

  • Flight to Medellin
    Your flight to Medellin is not included. Book your flight to Medellin, arriving on July 1st (any time) and returning on July 9th, 2020 (after 6pm)
  • Drinks
    Are not included on your package. However, you can purchase drinks separately
  • Tips
    You can always bring some cash for extra tips
  • Excursions
    We'll provide a list of excursions closer to our departure date to sign up
  • Spa treatments

Available Packages

Sharing room "Option A"

 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

$2,175
Deposit: $550
Sharing room "Option B"

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

$2,315
Deposit: $550
Sharing "En Familia/con buenos amigos"

 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

$2,400
Deposit: $600
Solo y con amigos en la playa

 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

$2,475
Deposit: $600
Just me & my partner on vacation

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

$2,425
Deposit: $550
Single in the city & double at the beach

 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. 

$2,550
Deposit: $550
Family of 5 -Two adults & three children

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

$1,725
Deposit: $525
Me & my friend in Medellin & Sta Marta

 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

$2,475
Deposit: $575
Andy's group
$2,350
Deposit: $550
Pagos de Frank Yori
$10,400
Deposit: $1,857


Itinerary

Discovering Medellin
Walking around El Poblado

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. 

Your Organizer


DR
DejandoHuellas Retreats
38 reviews
We love to travel, and create a community that supports each other. We love to relax and dance, we love to eat healthy and drink wine . We love to swim, meditate, practice yoga. When we travel, we respect people around us and we take care of each other. We've done this since 2013 and we plan to continue organizing these unforgettable vacations for you...leaving our best footprints (huellas)! Our groups are very diverse. We're a very welcoming group of respectful people that appreciate and celebrate each other.

Reviews

This was one of the best experiences of my life! Andreina is the most amazing planner. She makes every experience truly special! Mar de jade is the perfect place for a celebration, lovely rooms, great food, drinks, pool, on the beach and a wonderful helpful staff. My heart is so full from my beautiful experience.
By Merry R for Celebrating Merry's birthday in Paradise on Nov 11, 2023
Thank you for your review, Merry. Planning your special birthday celebration in Mexico was very special for me. I appreciate your willingness to try new things and your joy with every moment. Cheers to many more adventures together!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 11, 2023
DR
My trip to Chacala, Mar De Jade, with Valentina was AMAZING. Valentina created a beautiful itinerary for our spiritual growth, relaxation, and adventure. She is such a wonderful and kind person, and a joy to spend the week with. The staff at Mar De Jade were so gracious and kind, the food was organic, fresh and so flavorful, and the daily excursions that Valentina planned for us had a perfect mix of exploration and relaxation. As a full-time working mother, this was such a gift to be able to just arrive and be taken care by Valentina and Mar De Jade retreat center. Thank you, thank you!
By Jillian G for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 31, 2023
Wow Jillian, we're so grateful that you decided to take this time off. It not only gave you joy, your contribution and conversations added so much to all of us. Thank you for your kind and beautiful smile. I hope we can do this at least once a year! 😃
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
DR
Great hotel. Fun activities. Wonderful food and drink. Great group leader.
By Deirdre B for Celebrating Merry's birthday in Paradise on Oct 30, 2023
Thank you, Deirdre. Thanks for joining us for the 2nd time! It was wonderful to spend more time with you.
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 11, 2023
DR
JR
This retreat was truly a remarkable experience. I began this trip not knowing what to expect and left feeling spiritually nurtured and at peace. The retreat afforded space to connect with myself and inspired the beginning of new friendships with incredible people and beautiful souls. The food at Mar de Jade was fresh, delicious and healthy. They provided a wide variety of dishes which included a diverse array of vegetables and protein appropriate for anyone's dietary needs. There is so much love and appreciation for what Mar de Jade has to offer and you can feel it in the staff that work daily at the resort. Last but not least, Valentina is an amazing meditation practitioner. Her spirit simply glows with light and love. Her voice is soothing and peaceful and is present with you. Can't wait to attend another retreat led by Valentina and her sister Andreina.
By Jazmin R for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 25, 2023
Jazmin, thank you for sharing this great experience with all of us! I enjoyed every minute of our time together. You were so easy to guide into calm and peace, and your presence was very soothing for the group. I appreciate your kind words and wish to repeat many of these experiences with you again soon!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
DR
The Meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️ retreat with Valentina Febres was magical. Her welcoming energy and wise soul set the stage for a wonderful experience of joy, rejuvenation, adventure and connection. Many details are arranged with care so that I could relax into the experience. Activities are available to partake or pass as desired. The other beautiful guests are now my friends who share this amazing experience with me! I have discovered a lovely way to travel and grow with Valentina! I can’t wait to see what is next!!
By Marcie B for Rejuvenate & Reset Retreat on Oct 24, 2023
Yes, Marcie! having met you in person was one of the most delightful experiences I've had as a meditation instructor. I felt as if I'd known you for years. Meditating remotely for 3 years and then getting together in this way was beautiful and fulfilling! Thank you for joining us and I'd love to do MANY of these trips with you!
By DejandoHuellas Retreats on Nov 17, 2023
DR
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