Casa Galavanta - Sierra Nevada - The Classic Safari Company

Serenity in the Sierra Nevada

Casa Galavanta is a private property located in the heart of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a lush mountain range that climbs to an altitude of 5,776m and is just 42km from the Caribbean coast, making it the highest coastal mountain range in the world. The cloud forests here harbour an astonishing biodiversity of flora and fauna.

The lodge sits at 1,500m above sea level, between dense rainforest and coffee fields, with a perfect view of the ocean. Built entirely of wood and glass it blends seamlessly into the natural environment and offers minimalist but stylish accommodation with top eco-credentials. The bedrooms offer oversized beds, quality linens and hammocks, and common areas include a living room with fireplace, large deck with fire pit, open-concept kitchen, dining area and kitchen garden. Understated luxury permeates every feature of this beautiful retreat.

Activities centre around nature and wellness. Salute the sun with dawn yoga sessions, wander the coffee plantations and taste the produce, take guided nature and photographic walks and spot the countless species of bird that inhabit this unique biosphere. You may also visit a remote Wiwa village, home to the descendants of the Taironas who have maintained their culture, religion and traditions for hundreds of years.

A stay at Casa Galavanta is a unique privilege affording a sense of serenity which comes from being completely at one with nature.

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Effortlessly stylish in its simplicity
Unique cloud forest biosphere
Exquisite home-grown gastronomy
Endless Sierra Nevada views

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Elizabeth Mackintosh

Julia you did a fantastic job - everything was first class. Well organised, efficient and stress free. We all agreed it was the best holiday we've ever had. Cant wait to travel with CSC again.

Milford family

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We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!

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