Visit a Farm on the Island of Pico
ID: GYG921803-1441218
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Agriculture and livestock visits. A walk towards the coast area through old agricultural trails and vineyards paths made of clay and lava surrounded by stone structures.
Agriculture and livestock are part of local life. We will visit a bovine dairy farm (from a local producer) and follow the process of the Holstein-Frisian milking cows. The milking procedure is done mechanically by means of a mobile machine outdoors in full natural pasture. The Visitors have the opportunity to meet the producer, walk in full natural pasture and capture “images and sensations” that the surrounding environment provides.
Another aspect of the itinerary corresponds to greenhouses vegetables production. The farm we will see is immersed in nature surrounded by green pasture lands, making it a very pleasant place to stopover.
It is also part of the itinerary a walk towards the coast area through old agricultural trails and vineyards paths made of clay and lava surrounded by stone structures.
The itinerary activities take place outdoors, in the field, going through terrain that may contain herbs, mud, earth, stones and lava floors and with possible changeable weather conditions, therefore, adequade clothing and footwear are crucial!
Highlights
- Discover the process of milking Holstein-Frisian cows on a dairy farm
- Learn about the local agriculture and livestock from a local producer
- Walk through the greenhouses and see how vegetables are grown
- Take a walk towards the coast area through old agricultural trails
- Capture the images and sensations that the surrounding environment provides
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring water and sunscreen
Be prepared for outdoor activities
Respect the farm's rules and regulations
INCLUDED
- Visit to a bovine dairy farm
- Walk in full natural pasture
- Opportunity to meet the producer
- Visit to greenhouses vegetables production
- Walk through old agricultural trails and vineyards
- Transportation to the farm
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
