Take a Trip That Matters
ItineraryStarting from:
$3,275* Prices are pp, based on double occupancy $
$500 deposit to secure your spot
In November 2020, Greater Good Institute and AltruVistas will be leading a diverse group of impact-driven leaders and travelers on a journey to Cartegena, Colombia.
For this impact retreat, we’ve partnered with AltruVistas, a sustainable travel company specializing in socially responsible and philanthropic travel experiences. For each journey, 50% or more of every tour dollar stays in and benefits the host economy. Additionally, donations are built into each journey in order to benefit local partners and collaborator organizations.
The 9-day advocacy journey will give travelers the unique opportunity to experience the stunning natural beauty, extraordinary diversity, culture-rich and kind people of Colombia, and the rare opportunity to broaden their awareness about the global issue of child trafficking.
On this journey, learn about the inspiring work being done on the ground and meet with NGO leaders, government officials and other advocates who are working every day to protect women and girls from violence and exploitation. During our journey, we’ll also learn how the travel industry and businesses can play a role in preventing child sex trafficking and human slavery.
Travel for Good
Our tour leaders are passionate about the people, guests, and communities we serve. Whether traveling solo, with a friend, or a small group, our guides are with you every step of the way. Our personal experiences, thirst for adventure and burning desire to contribute to the greater good serve as the basis for how we travel.
We shall tread right upon the earth and make our travels matter.
Our Journey
Day 1 Welcome to Cartagena!
Arrive in Cartagena where you will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel located in Cartagena’s Historic Center. We meet our fellow travelers at a wonderful welcome dinner overlooking the Cartagena Bay. More
Day 2 Fundacion Renacer
This morning we will discover the history of Colombia starting with a Walking Tour of a UNESCO World Heritage site. After lunch we’ll meet with Fundacion Renacer and spend the afternoon learning about their mission and projects preventing human trafficking, advancing legislative reform and promoting children’s and women’s rights. More
Day 3 Getsemani
Today we’ll take a tour of Getsemani, the ‘popular quarter’ & ‘hippest ‘hood’ in Cartagena. We’ll enjoy the colorful street art and for lunch, we’ll take a Street Food Tour. In the afternoon, we’ll engage with the El Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar, an NGO that works to protect children through adolescence in Colombia. More
Our Journey Continues
Day 4 FEM
This morning we’ll enjoy a coffee roasting and tasting class at Cafe del Mural to learn about Colombia’s important export. After we enjoy our morning coffee, we’ll visit the Museum of Oro Zenu and the Historic Museum in the Palace of the Inquisition. After lunch at a CODE signatory restaurant, we’ll exchange with FEM, a non-profit that seeks to make a daily difference in the lives of afro and indigenous communities and local Colombian women. More
Day 5 La Boquilla
Today we’ll enjoy an excursion to the small village of La Boquilla and take an hour canoe ride through the mangrove forest. After the canoe ride, we’ll learn the ways and stories of the local fishing communities and the people who have made fishing their way of life. We’ll have a leisurely lunch on the beach then head on to engage with the DAMARTES project to learn about the vulnerability of young women here. Our last stop of the day will be an exchange with a local youth drumming project. More
Day 6 The Vaults
Our day starts with a visit with community leaders from the citywide campaign of La Muralla Soy Yo. Here, we will meet with the amazing people working on an initiative with government officials and law enforcement to protect children and teens from sexual exploitation. The next part of our day we’ll meet at the NGO Juanfe to learn about their work with young girls. After eating lunch at a CODE signatory restaurant, we’ll visit the Vaults (las Bovedas) to shop for local handicraft souvenirs. More
Standing up for
Children’s Rights
In 2017, with the guidance of Altruvistas and
ECPAT-USA, a non-profit working to end child
exploitation, our founder, Lori Heisler embarked
on a 30-day advocacy journey to Singapore and
Thailand. Wanting to gain a better understanding
of how businesses and individuals could best
support the end to child trafficking and human
slavery, Lori spent time with global leaders and
advocates already championing the cause.
Thinking about joining us for a trip?
Read here to find out more about Lori’s inaugural journey.