a one-time expedition
We invite you on a trip through the Samaná watershed, 10 days of remote exploration, guided by those at the forefronts of the river’s protection. This is a fully immersive trip designed for nature lovers in the midst of their careers who want to spend their holidays being part of one of the most unique river conservation stories connecting science, adventure and community.
The Samana Watershed is the last free flowing river of the region. Born at 3000 meters elevation into the cloud forest, the river cascades down the eastern flank of the central cordillera to meet the Magdalena river.
It interconnects five of Colombia’s most important ecosystems and features a unique climate: sunny days, hot and humid, with heavy rains at night. Despite years of community advocacy, large hydropower dam proposals continue to threaten the river’s flow, biodiversity, and its communities.
The River Collective is organising the next Students for Rivers Camp on this river, so 14 university students get the opportunity to contribute to the long-term protection of this river. This camp takes place in September, right after we finish this trip.
This trip is set up to support this Students for Rivers Camp, making it unique, as it’s build up around the camp’s itinirary. It therefore focuses on the protection of the river, including the places and communities we visit, more than any other commercial trip does.
The trip will take place from 20 to 29 of August 2026. Download the full brochure below, and for any questions, feel free to reach out to vera@rivercollective.org.
Join the fundraiser
Being part of this trip is a chance to experience the last free-flowing river of Antioquia in all its diversity. Together with your co-travellers, you commit to raising funds for the Students for Rivers Camp, helping 14 students (10 from Colombia) to follow in your footsteps. These students will be trained and guided towards contributing their knowledge to the protection of the river, with the aim to keep the Samaná free-flowing for generations to come.
Go the the fundrraising page here!
Book now
Don’t miss out on being part of this unique trip, specifically designed for river lovers who want to spend their holidays being part of a conservation story, sharing with likeminded adventurers. The trip is run by Expedition Colombia, in collabation with the River Collective, guided by Jules, Vera and Renske.
