OVERVIEW

Head to rural Colombia to support community development in coordination with local leaders. Students stay in forest villages working hand-in-hand with locals while practicing Spanish. Free time includes rainforest hikes, beach trips, surfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving.

COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION
Work alongside local residents on projects coordinated with community leaders.

RAINFOREST IMMERSION
Stay in forest villages, practice Spanish and explore the Sierra Nevada region.

CARIBBEAN DISCOVERY
Enjoy coastal exploration, snorkeling or diving and time along the Tayrona coastline.

DAY 1 — DEPARTURE
Meet your group and begin the international journey to Colombia.

DAY 2 — ARRIVAL IN BARRANQUILLA
Arrive in Barranquilla, transfer to your lodging, and rest after the journey. Meet for an orientation and review the travel plans for the coast and Sierra Nevada region.

DAY 3 — SIERRA NEVADA AND YUMAKE RESERVE
Travel north to Don Diego Village and continue by boat to the Yumake Reserve basecamp. Meet local hosts, settle in, and learn about the rainforest setting.

DAY 4 — COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION
Meet community members and local leaders, learn about the construction project’s goals, and review how the group will work alongside residents. Begin with a site orientation.

DAY 5 — COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION
Join residents on the scheduled construction project. Work under local guidance, learn about the materials and needs, and practice Spanish in everyday conversations.

DAY 6 — SERVICE AND LOCAL LEARNING
Continue the community project in small teams. Spend time with local families and learn about the region’s history and daily life.

DAY 7 — PROJECT WORK AND SPANISH
Support the next phase of the work identified by community leaders. Practice Spanish and take part in a local site visit arranged by the hosts.

DAY 8 — FINAL SERVICE DAY
Complete the planned work with local residents, help organize the site, and thank the people who have hosted the group. Gather for a reflection on community-led service.

DAY 9 — TRAVEL TO THE COAST
Leave the reserve and travel along the coast. Settle in near the beach and enjoy a relaxed afternoon after the service portion of the trip.

DAY 10 — TAYRONA COASTLINE
Explore part of the Tayrona coastline with local guidance. Learn about the coastal environment, enjoy time by the water, and follow park rules and conservation guidance.

DAY 11 — CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE
Choose from scheduled coastal activities such as snorkeling, beach time, or a guided ocean outing, depending on conditions and the confirmed program. End the day with a group dinner.

DAY 12 — RETURN TO BARRANQUILLA
Travel back to Barranquilla and explore the historic port city with a local guide. Enjoy time for a final cultural visit.

DAY 13 — REFLECTION AND PREPARATION
Visit a local market or neighborhood, share a closing reflection, and prepare for the return journey.

DAY 14 — RETURN HOME
Transfer to the airport and begin the journey home.