Welcome to your Survey

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To start, please give us some informations about you and your group, Firstname/Name/age/nationality/Whatsapp/email for the contact person of the group and for all the group members Firstname/Name/age/nationality :

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When do you plan to travel with us? Even if it's still rough because you don't have your flight-tiquets or for another reason, it doesn’t matter, but just give us the start date and the end date and everything that’s good to know about it....

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What do you like most when you are on vacation?

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What kind of food do you prefer?

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What kind of beverages do you prefer to accompany your meals :

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For breakfast, you would rather :

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What kind of beverages do you prefer to accompany your breakfast :

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Colombia offers a wide variety of landscapes and climates: within a few hours, we can go from the cold mountains to the stuffy heat of plains or coasts. In general, what kind of climate would you prefer?

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When it comes down to physical activity, what are your preferences?

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When it comes down to budget, we can meet any needs: from travelling on a shoestring to having a comfortable sum of money, to a group of friends eager to have a good time. We are asking you to answer the following 3 questions regarding activities and lodging. These are the 2 main factors that will determine the cost of your trip, (besides the price of the plane tickets, the length of the trip and the number of participants, make sure you compare prices), we would like to know the kind of budget you have for your trip:

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If you had to rank this activity what your ranking would be : HIKING, more or less physical and always economical, it enables us to appreciate the flora and fauna of the place but also, the diversity of its landscapes, hiking through rivers and bassins, with a cascade, there are plenty in Colombia. It is also possible to make high mountain treks such as climbing to the top of the Nevado Santa Isabel glacier (5000m) by roped up to the day or also over several days by starting from 2000m up to 4000m or more by sleeping in refuges. To get out of the ordinary and observe the jungle in the night version, we can make you walk a few hours in the night jungle to observe snakes, mygales or nocturnal mammals like tatoo or tapir. Specify in the bottom box whether you are interested in these options for mountain treks or night walks in the jungle or whether you want to settle for "normal" hikes during the day or half day.

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If you had to rank this activity what your ranking would be : HORSEBACK RIDING, like hiking, it enables us to appreciate the flora and fauna of the place but also, the diversity of its landscapes, hiking through rivers and bassins, with a cascade, there are plenty in Colombia. Don’t expect to wear a helmet.

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If you had to rank this activity what your ranking would be : RAFTING, is becoming more and more common in Colombia, from level 2 (pretty cheap) that enables you to appreciate the beauty of the canyon to level 4/5, (expensive) that enables you to have a thrilling experience. Specify in the bottom box which option you prefer, no experience is required for the practice in white waters, several kayaks accompany us in case of reversal...

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If you had to rank this activity what your ranking would be : CANOE AND/OR KAYAK, for the moment, it is practised on lakes or on the sea, but it is possible to go down rivers, quiet or rapid however often a prior experience is required. Specify in the bottom box whether in water or sea or in calm or whitewater river (for this you will have to justify an experiment, you will be tested on day D).

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : TUBING, widely developed in Colombia, pretty cheap, it consists of going down the river on a big tire tube, nice to practice and can be done on either quiet or rapid rivers. Specify in the bottom box whether you prefer a quiet river with some nice rapids or a well agitated...

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : CANYONING,  you go down a canyon with many waterfalls sometimes very very high, you are equipped with neoprenes, this activity takes half or full day depending on the size of the group and the number of accompanying persons, there are also now canyoning with beautiful jumps and natural tobbogans in splendid canyons without too many rappelling sometimes boring because of the wait there are also without rappelling. If you do not want rappelling, specify it in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : WATERFALL RAPPELLING, it is going down one cascade abseiling, at a certain place, it's not always necessary to plan in advance

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : MOUNTAIN BIKE, the natural mountains offer a great playground, we can also make pure downhill all terrain equipped with numerous protections. Specify in the bottom box if you want to downhill or a normal mountain bike ride.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be: CANOPY TOURS, it is a sort of high ropes with zip lines, you can cross canyons of 750m wide and 300m deep, you can also choose the option to hang loose in a hammock for 30 minutes and enjoy the sunset or just the landscape. There are also shorter, lower runs over a river. Specify in the bottom box whether you would like the hammock option and whether you want long pulleys high or short not too high.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : PARAGLIDING, the country has many mountains so there are many great spots to practise, people are experts so security is upmost.

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If you had to classify this activity what your classification would be : VIA FERRATA, for the moment we have only one of them available glued to a 80m high waterfall, it needs between one and two hours depending on your experience and the number of participants.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : ROCK CLIMBING, we know two options for the moment, climbing the Peñol Rock, 200m high and an option close to Girardota on a rock face. Both do not require prior experience but specify in the bottom box if you have experience.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : DIVING, the Caribbean Sea has many corals and colourful fish, diving in Colombia is cheap and safe and all levels are welcome, from beginner to confirmed diver. Tell us in the bottom box if you already have a PADI or SSI license and if not, does it interest you to get it? Allow 4 days minimum for SSI open water for example

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking : SNORKELING, with a mask and a tuba (and thins as you can go faster and swim through currents), you can see many sea creatures, almost as well as while diving, and it is much cheaper and easier because it can be practised from the beach and if you have the gear, no planning needed.

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If you had to classify this activity what your classification would be: FISHING, at sea or on lakes near the dams, it is almost always on small rocky boats, especially at sea

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking: VISITING FARMS, coffee, cocoa, sugar cane, flowers (orchids or hydrangeas) or even grapes, you’ll be able to meet fascinating people who are passionate about their work, and you’ll see how difficult it can be to grow on steep hillsides. You’ll also be able to taste and to buy good products for a good price. We always include one visit in a coffee farm, national treasure of Colombia. Tell us if next to the coffee farm you'd like to visit another farm of another product and which one?

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking : VISITING THEME PARKS with amusement rides and all kinds of thrilling rides, or water park or giant farm with all the farm animals that make the show... If you are interested in one or more of these options, please specify which one in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your classification : RELAXATION IN THERMAL BATHS, in nature it's time to relax after a busy day or to spend the night there if you are really unconditional, there are many in the coffee region and only one in Antioquia easy to access (in real there are 3 but 2 has a complicated access) and one also in the caribbean choco.

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If you had to classify this activity what your classification would be: VISIT ACCORDING TO YOUR OCCUPATION, according to your job, we can put you in contact with someone in the same professional area as you in Colombia, it is not always possible but we can take you to schools, fire stations, construction sites, a motorbike factory or a cake, beer or rum factory... If it's a real wish we will do our best to satisfy it. If it is something that interests you specify us in the bottom box which occupation it concerns.

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking : CAVING, exploring caves and grottos, warning, it is not advised for people with claustrophobia, it enables you to see nice minerals, specimens of bats and nocturnal birds often endemic to Colombia.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : VISITING COLONIAL TOWNS AND VILLAGES, with churches and small squares, an opportunity to discover the legacy of the Spanish colonisation.. It is also the time to taste the good fruits of the market or discover the local crafts (leather work, goldsmithery, filigree jewellery manufacturing...)

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If you had to rank this activity what your ranking would be : COOKING, learn how to cook Colombian specialties

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be: LOCAL CRAFT LEARNING, for example create bracelets with local indigenous tribes shakira or just with yarn.

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking: HAVING A PARTY IN BUSTLING PLACES, wander in the cities during festive nights, as there are many festive weekends in Colombia, great souvenirs guaranteed!

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking: TAKING LATIN DANCING LESSONS, salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue, vallenato, champeta... There are many types of music and rhythms in Colombia, it would be a shame to miss a little practical session! If you are interested or already an expert, tell us which dance in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your classification: VISITING MUSEUMS, especially in Medellin or Santa Fé de Antioquia, we can see the Museo d'Antioquia which is an art museum, the MAMM which is a museum of modern art, the Memory house which tells and explains the sulphurous past of Medellin and the region, the Explorer park which is a kind of city of sciences... If you’re interested, tell us what in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be : SPIRITUALITY, the natural environment that offers Colombia is a perfect place for the practice of yoga, yagé or ayahuasca, té mazcal and other ancestral indian practices. If you are interested or already practicing, tell us by what in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what would be your ranking: VISITING ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, from the Spanish colon or the various pre-Columbian civilizations of the country, there are remains everywhere but don’t expect Peru and its large Inca sites almost intact. The only big pre-Columbian sites to visit here are San Agustin and the Ciudad Perdida of Santa Marta but we don't go to these areas. There are also many petroglyphs in the areas that concern us.

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If you had to classify this activity what your classification would be: VISITING LIQUOR OR BEERS FACTORIES. We offer you the opportunity to visit the Fabrica de Licores de Antioquia which produces many aged rums but also many other spirits such as aguardiente. We also visit the craft brewery "3 Cordilleras" with tasting of course! If you are interested, please specify in the bottom box.

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If you had to classify this activity what your ranking would be: VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, even if it is not our favorite activities because we prefer ecotourism we can also offer you paintball, quad rides, 4x4 hikes, jet skiing, helicopter around the Peñol Rock... Or any other activity that would please you! If you are interested in one or the other, or if you are interested in something you would not have thought of, please specify in the bottom box.

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For lodging, do you prefer:

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And in those lodgings, do you prefer:
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Colombian people are usually very friendly, warm and sincere, and so far, they have been protected from mass tourism, because the country is only starting to open to tourism. Tourists who visited Colombia usually answer the question “What did you like most in Colombia?” by “The people”, especially when they speak basic Spanish. Speaking about the Spanish language, where do you stand?

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We don’t know each other but we will accompany your group for your trip, or part of your trip. We will spend time together, how do you foresee this relationship?

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Colombia has mountain landscapes, with windy roads, not always very smooth (even though it is getting better, slowly but surely), we may also take boats (the sea is not always perfectly smooth) or even get to high altitude:

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One question in order to determine what kind of traveller you are:

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We love animals, we have two dogs and two parrots and Trigana’s jungle is full of wild animals. So our last question is regarding your relationship to pets and wild animals:

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