Canyoning The Charm Of The Hummingbird

The charm of the hummingbird Canyoning (Descent of waterfalls)

The municipality of El Tambo awaits you with this beautiful natural setting for you to live the experience of descending through 7 challenging waterfalls with heights between 7 and 20 meters.

The best thing is that you do not require experience to enjoy this adventure and at all times you will be under the supervision of qualified guides to help you carry out the activity safely.

It is a whole day plan, so get ready to live the best adventure experience in El Tambo - Cauca.

What's Included?

Transport El Tambo - The charm of the hummingbird - El Tambo Specialized equipment for the activity (helmet, harness, descender, wetsuit) Insurance policy Refreshment Lunch Canyoning guides group photography

What's Not Included?

Does not include transport Popayán - El Tambo. Other services not specified.

Recommendations

weather conditions

Subject to weather conditions depending on the time of year. Dry season: January, February, June – August Rainy season: other months of the year.

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Limitations and Restrictions

optimal physical condition and without any health restrictions that prevent you from safely performing the activity.
not be in a state of pregnancy, or in any other special state that could put your health at risk.
DO NOT consume liquor or psychoactive substances, before and during the development of the activity, as well as NOT consume beverages in glass containers.
NOT be under the influence of alcohol or any other psychoactive substance or that may alter any of your senses to carry out the activity.

User behavior

Respect schedules and shifts.
Maintain respectful treatment and camaraderie with the guides and participants.
Avoid leaving garbage and other elements in the place of the activity.
Abide by the safety instructions and protocols established by the company and provided by the guides.

Minimum age

14 years. For minors, the consent of parents or guardians and the accompaniment of a responsible adult is required.

Natural and cultural resources

Canyon with 7 waterfalls of different height and verticality.
Native oak forest on the Laja creek, chontaduro palm.

Experience Required

None

means of displacement

Campero from the Tambo to the entrance to the Canyon.

Food included

Lunch (soup, dry, Lemonade)
Snack (Black cookie, Oatmeal)

food not included

Others not described here.

recommendations

Carry identity document and health insurance
Appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity (preferably brightly colored sportswear for a better photographic record)
change clothes
Sunscreen
Repellent
Foot tight shoes
Cap
Hydration
Store your electronics (cell phone, camera, etc.) in dry bags to prevent water damage.
Carry all your items in a backpack for your convenience.
Avoid bringing pets on the tour.

insurance information

Insurance policy for adventure activities with Seguros Magenta.

Conditions of service

The participant must obey the instructions determined by those responsible for the activity, avoid separating from the group, use all the security elements that are determined in each case. Otherwise, the possibility of excluding them from the group remains at the discretion of those responsible.
The organization reserves the right of admission and permanence of the participants, being able to exclude them from the tour for the following reasons: bad behavior, poor health conditions, bad attitude towards those responsible and participants, causing deliberate damage to the environment, and in general, inappropriate behavior that may compromise the integrity of the participants and/or the proper development of the activity. When the exclusion is due to improper conduct, the participant will not be entitled to any refund, regarding the unused services.
Once the activity has started, the suspension, modification or interruption of the services by the participants due to personal reasons of any kind, will not give rise to any claim, refund or return.
Weather conditions and/or reasons of force majeure may force the organizing company or guides to modify the duration, routes or activities originally planned. The company may modify and/or suspend the journey due to factors that may endanger the safety of the participants.
The participant must know how to swim, as a precondition for water activities.
During the activity, any kind of non-therapeutic drug is prohibited, as well as the consumption of alcohol prior to the activity and during it, leaving it to the power and consideration of the organizing company or guide in charge, to suspend the participation of the user in case of appearing in a state of intoxication, dehydration after alcohol intake.
Minor participants must present written authorization from their parents or guardians to carry out the activity. Under no circumstances will minors under 14 years of age be allowed to participate without the accompaniment of one of their parents or guardian.
Knowledge of the risks: the participant understands that the activities related to adventure tourism (rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, trekking, rappelling, climbing, kayaking, hydrospeed, etc.) entail the risk of suffering possible material damage to their belongings and /or your mental or physical health, including death; as a participant you are aware of these, you assume said risks and the responsibility for any damage or harm that you may suffer due to or during the development of the contracted activity, therefore you release and exonerate BIO EXTREMO from any liability, as well as any member, officer, employee, agent, service provider or any institution or organization associated with BIO EXTREMO. Likewise, the exemption from liability includes both your person and any other who may have the right to claim on your behalf such as spouse, children, heirs, creditors, etc.; Labor rights that are subject to claim or compensation under Colombian law are also protected.
Responsibility: in relation to the activities that are carried out (rafting, canyoning, mountain biking, trekking, rappelling, climbing, kayaking, hydrospeed, etc.), BIO EXTREMO, is only responsible according to current legislation on the matter, for damages suffered by the participant that are caused by fault or negligence of the company. In no way BIO EXTREMO is responsible for the damages suffered by the risk of the activities.
Medical information: the participant must detail any type of illness, medical problem or special situation (eg, allergies, diabetes, heart problems, hypertension, operations, medical recommendations, etc.), disability, physical impediment such as swimming in cold water, receiving impacts on the spine, holding heavy objects such as a bag, rowing, jumping, riding a bicycle, etc. You must also inform if you take any specific medication that you must receive in an emergency.
Reserve at least 24 hours in advance.
Advance payment of 100% of the service.
Show up at the meeting point at the stipulated time. There will be a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. If the participant does not show up at the stipulated time, they will not be entitled to any refund.
Sign the voluntary participation form. In case of not signing it, it will be understood that the participant accepts the conditions of service voluntarily.
In no case will an outing be scheduled with less than 4 participants (when it is bioextremo who organizes an outing on specific dates or in a shared price range), excluding guides.
Cancellation of the service: in case of not being able to attend the activity, the user must inform 8 days in advance to obtain a 100% refund of the money, 5 days in advance to obtain a 90% refund, with 3 days of in advance for a 50% refund, 1 day in advance for a 10% refund. If the client decides not to participate on the same day of the activity, they will not be entitled to a refund of any kind.

Itinerario

The meeting point is in the municipal seat of El Tambo Cauca where we will begin with the preparation of the teams and the verification of the documentation of the participants.

Next, we will travel to the sector of the blade in campero type transport. In this place we will equip ourselves and do the induction about the use of the equipment, as well as the descent techniques.

Then we will walk through paddocks and the forest until we enter the Colibri Enchantment Canyon. The walk lasts approximately 10 minutes.

Inside the canyon we will enjoy the descent of 7 waterfalls with heights between 7 and 20 meters. We will also find a natural slide.

To get out of the canyon, we will walk through a mountain to the road where the transport picks us up. In this place we can enjoy the beautiful view where the depression of the Patía valley begins.

At the end, we will taste a delicious lunch in the municipal seat.