8-DAY RECOVERY TRIP TO COLOMBIA
UPCOMING TRIP: SPRING BREAK-MARCH 12-19, 2023
WHERE WE GO AND WHAT WE DO.
MEET UP IN MEDELLÍN, THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING
Medellín is a bustling modern city with a complicated past. Still recovering from the drug cartel wars of the ‘1970s and ‘80s and the legacy of Pablo Escobar the Medellín has made incredible strides. However, many neighborhoods and barrios are not as fortunate. We’ll explore a variety of well-known areas including El Poblada and Communa 13 to understand both sides of Medellín’s recovery.
VOLUNTEER WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Access to a safe education and after-school programs for kids growing up in challenging neighborhoods is critical to the future of these communities. We’ll meet amazing leaders committed to this life-changing work and have the opportunity to volunteer with the children.
DIVE INTO THE MUD VOLCANO OF EL TOTUMO
Tradition has it that El Totumo used to be fire and lava, before being tamed by a local priest. This priest banished the devil with holy water and turned the volcano to mud trapping the heat inside. This naturally warmed mud supposedly has a variety of healing properties. Come discover for yourself!
KICK BACK IN CARTEGENA & THE ROSARIO ISLANDS
Sand, sun, surf, and speedboats await us in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands, Colombia’s gorgeous beachfront paradise in the southern Caribbean Sea
EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF SPIRITUALITY
By beginning each day with a meditation, yoga, or Tai Chi session, immersing in service, rebuilding a healthy body and soul connection, experiencing freedom from judgment and everyday worries, and reflecting on each day with our daily meetings.
FUN SOBER ENVIRONMENT.
“We are not a glum lot”. Enjoy a booze-free trip, with members of all 12-step fellowships. in addition to the meetings, mediation sessions, and afternoon with the local recovery community that has been added to the itinerary, adventure with purpose has added fun sober activities, such as karaoke night, Mocktail night, and a legendary Alcohol-free beach day.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE ON OUR COLOMBIA TRIP
AWESOME GROUP ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES
Then obviously there is lots of fun to be had with an incredible group of beautiful, like-minded people from all backgrounds, walks of life, observance levels, and locations. All AWP trips have their fair share of hikes, swimming in natural water sources, adventure activities and of course, nights out with exciting sober activities Make great friends, see great sites, do great things ...
GIVE BACK
One of the purposes of life, as well as one of the most fulfilling and meaningful things to do, is to positively influence the world around you. Based on a lot of research on how to avoid the pitfalls of short term voluntourism, Justifi gets involved in some hands on volunteering through local organisations who are working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Building, planting, painting and teaching English to kids and creating a lasting impact on the lives of all involved.
GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE AND THE WORLD.
Adventure with purpose trips take you out of your comfort zone and empower you to find clarity, joy, direction, and inspiration in your life. Facilitated discussions, mindfulness and meditation sessions, morning stretching, and experiential education help people tap into their potential, break down obstacles, and move forward happily and healthily in life. Start implementing practical tools toward personal mastery, leadership, and contribution
DISCOVER A NEW CULTURE
Adventure with purpose trips take you into the heart of the local culture; to the must-see tourist sights and then off the beaten track to where no other tourists ever go. Meet locals from all walks of life, learn some of the local language, religion, customs, folktales, and beliefs, taste the local food and see the bustling cities and breath-taking nature. Balance all this by gaining a real insight into the issues facing the country from some of the inspirational people working there to make a real change.
ENHANCE YOUR RECOVERY.
Reflect upon each day’s experience via meetings with members of 12-step programs. Learn and practice new meditations and implement them into your 11th step, Morning yoga, and Tai Chi sessions will help you rebuild your mind and body relationship. Create new friendships with members of the fellowship, and see the effect your recovery can have on seemingly unrelated issues.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN YOUR PROGRAM COSTS
EXPERT AND EXPERIENCED GROUP LEADERS, GUIDES AND FACILITATORS IN THE AREAS OF LOCAL CULTURE, PERSONAL GROWTH, GROUP DYNAMICS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
ALL DOMESTIC TRANSPORTATION:
Planes, trains, shuttles, and automobiles! We go pretty far off the traditional tourist path, and will provide the necessary transport to get us where we're goingACCOMMODATIONS:
Simple, clean hostel and guest house accommodations for all nights of the program in all the coolest areas. Perfect to come back to after full days of activities! Wifi available. ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE INFO:
Note that the trip starts in Medellín and ends in Cartagena. Return flight from Cartagena should be booked as part of your initial flight or in advance if you do not plan on extending.DAILY MEALS:
Breakfast and one meal provided daily and free time to get your other meal. Always enough food but if you are a bit picky or like certain snacks, please feel free to bring what you like with you.NOT INCLUDED:
International Airfare Additional optional activities 3rd meal on some days of trip Tips to local guides, drivers, and staff ($75 recommended)End of trip COVID PCR testing TRIP COST: $2,499.
*WITH COMPLETED REGISTRATION PROCESS 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE TRIP (WITHIN 6 WEEKS AN ADDITIONAL $150 LATE REGISTRATION FEE APPLIES). DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE.INSTALLMENT PLANS AND FUNDRAISING OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP!