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Rivering in The Danube (The Mermaid)
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Rivering in The Danube (The Mermaid)

By Viajes CHE - Colombia Hiking Experience
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We will discover a natural paradise full of waterfalls and crystalline wells, while we learn about history and culture, and do social work with poor children.
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Ages 2-80
Duration: 12–15 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • Private transportation
  • Lifejacket
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Medical service
  • Contribution to Social project, to reward poor children


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hotel Intercontinental Cali, Av. Colombia #2-72, Normandia Sebastian de Belalcazar, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
    Outside the Intercontinental Hotel
Pickup details
  • We collect from hotels and hostels in Tequendama, San Antonio, El Peñón and Granada. Contact us if your hotel is not in these sectors.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 201639P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 201639P3

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      r0drie
      Santa Marta, Colombia37 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2021
      Cesar and Sarita were amazing guides and provided a nice experience to hike to Oasis de la Sirena in Danubio River.

      Even the Nature gave us some rains the previous days and the river was not as clear as it is used to be, the landscape is beautiful, the experience of crossing Rivers, swimming and jumping to the natural pool is worth every cent.

      Cesar also was very helpful coordinating transportation all the time, recomending places to stay and other experiences that we did with other tour operators. If you have any doubt about your stay in Cali please ask Cesar and his team will give you the best experience possible.

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      Written 23 March 2021
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      aichaxc
      New York City, NY1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This was an excellent tour that’s so worth seeing ! It’s a once and a life time experience to see a rainforest with so much beauty and greenery. The tour started off with a car ride where you are able to see the city, then a beautiful breakfast looking out into a picture-Esq mountains! Then you drive to the river and begin the hike. It’s a hike that you feel the work out but it’s not TOO hard. The view is so worth it when you arrive at La Sirena (the mermaid). If you are down, you can jump off a rock and it’s so thrilling or just go for a swim and relax while you experience the worlds beauty. Then the tour doesn’t end and you go to another river that’s beautiful ! I can keep going but 1000% worth it! Please book this and bring your friends :)
      Written 5 July 2022
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      David1764
      Winnipeg, Canada12 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2024 • Solo
      This tour was unbelievable, our group was small but we all had a great time. The lunch and breakfast was great. Our tour guide spoke English which made things easier, he did a great job. Bring a change of clothes and a long sleeve shirt, it gets cool that early in the morning in the higher elevation. Highly recommend
      Written 24 March 2024
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      Glad you have a really nice experience, or as we say: MÁS CHÉVERE :) when you came back to Cali, we'll be waiting to show you the beatiful places that we got here. Greetings.
      Written 6 May 2024
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      samuro40
      Miami, FL2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2023 • Family
      Great experience, the waterfalls and the river are impressive . Our driver was Ricardo he is a top guide. I recommend
      Written 6 August 2023
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      Great you like it. Hope you come back to Cali once again and you can live another experiences with us. :)
      Written 30 August 2023
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      Dan J
      Houston, TX19 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      it would help if your tour operators knew how to speak English. Unfortunately, we did not go because no one spoke English. We couldn’t even hard to arrange transportation.
      Written 25 September 2022
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      senderista_Monica_ Cardona
      Cali, Colombia28 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2024 • Friends
      Humid rainforest 21 km from Cali, past the queremal , 2 hours from the Danube ,1000 meters above sea level. A high inclination would say, with spectacular landscapes, animals protect some frogs full 🌈.. but obviously poisonous. You must go with guides from the El Paraiso Reservation, arid, muddy road q t you remove your shoes since q t you get stuck. Before arriving you can deviate a few meters and find waterfall the X... Cold but super healthy water
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      Written 2 October 2024
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