English In Search of the Whale Shark
About this adventure
In May, the waters of Colombia’s Pacific coast begin to come alive with an incredible abundance of marine life. During this month, and only once a year, a massive school of sardines arrives in these waters, followed by the largest and one of the most gentle fish in the world: the whale shark.
This incredible shark can grow up to 15 meters (49 feet) in length. It gets its “whale” nickname because of its enormous size, peaceful nature, and its diet of tiny organisms. It is completely harmless to humans — it won’t eat or bite you.
In 2027 we want to experience this incredible adventure once again, this time with even more excitement and more activities focused on searching for the whale shark, giving us a better chance of encountering one in the wild.
We’ll also enjoy other experiences along the way, including visits to waterfalls and hikes through the rainforest.
Itinerary
- Flight to Bahía Solano, visit to Airport Waterfall, and transfer to the hotel.
- First whale shark search, followed by a rainforest hike in search of harlequin frogs.
- Second whale shark search and hike to Nabugá Waterfall.
- Free day before the return flight to Medellín. Optional: a third whale shark search.
✓ What is included
- ✈️ Round-trip flight from Medellín to Bahía Solano.
- 🚤 Round-trip transportation between the airport and the hostel.
- 🏚️ Accommodation at Punta Huina Hostel, in rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, subject to availability.
- 🍓 Full board during your stay at the hostel.
- 🐳 Two whale shark search and wildlife-spotting excursions.
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- Nabugá tour.
- 🥽 Educational talk with a marine biologist about snorkeling and whale sharks.
- 🌬️ Visit to Airport Natural Pool or Chocolatal Waterfall.
- ⛱️ Rainforest hike in search of harlequin frogs.
- 🧜♂️ Accompaniment by the Club de los Perdidos organizers.
- 🚑 Travel insurance.
— What is NOT included
- Bahía Solano entry tax.
- Expenses not specifically mentioned.
→ Requirements and gear
- 🌞 Bring sunscreen and a hat.
- 🏊♂️ Bring swimwear and a towel.
- 👕 Bring comfortable clothing, as well as suitable clothing for rainforest hikes (long sleeves and long pants) and appropriate footwear (trekking or waterproof boots, and water shoes).
- 🕷 Bring insect repellent.
- 👾 Bring your personal toiletries.
- 🌑 Bring a flashlight. (Power outages can occasionally occur in the town).
- 🤑 Bring some extra cash for personal expenses.
- 🤿 Bring your own snorkeling mask if you have one.
