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Medellin to Quito Adventure

12 days, Medellín to Quito

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Warning: your social channels will incite much envy and jealousy from your friends and family after you post your pics from this 12-day journey through Colombia and Ecuador. Among the incredible sights and experiences you'll have along the way are adventures through coffee plantations, the colourful houses of Guatapé, rocky canyons in the Tatacoa Desert, and the neo-Gothic church and bridge of the Lajas Sanctuary. Your followers won't know what's coming for them.

12 days

Medellín to Quito

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Trip Code: SMMQ

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Warning: your social channels will incite much envy and jealousy from your friends and family after you post your pics from this 12-day journey through Colombia and Ecuador. Among the incredible sights and experiences you'll have along the way are adventures through coffee plantations, the colourful houses of Guatapé, rocky canyons in the Tatacoa Desert, and the neo-Gothic church and bridge of the Lajas Sanctuary. Your followers won't know what's coming for them.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 18-39

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12 days

Medellín to Quito

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: SMMQ

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 12

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Itinerary Notes

Please be aware there are long travel days on this itinerary. See the "Full Itinerary" tab for more details.

Itinerary

Day 1Medellín

Arrive at any time. Tonight, head out to one of the many bars around Parque Lleras in the hopping neighbourhood of El Poblado to get to know your fellow travellers. Cheers to new friends and new adventures!

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends

Day 2Medellín

Choose what to explore today on a free day. Opt to visit the nearby town of Guatapé, with its colourful houses and famous rock. Or, ride the metrocable, a cable car part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.

Day 3Medellín/Salento

Drive through beautiful landscapes to Salento.

Day 4Salento

Opt to take a morning hike through the towering palms of the Cocora Valley, or choose from a variety of other optional activities in the coffee region of Quindío.

Day 5Salento/Bogotá

Enjoy the ride to Colombia's capital, Bogotá.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Bogotá

Enjoy a free day to explore the capital of Colombia. Opt to ride the funicular up for a stunning view, visit the impressive gold museum, or check out the street art.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Bogotá/Tatacoa Desert

Enjoy the ride to the Tatacoa Desert to spend the night under the stars.

Day 8Tatacoa Desert/Popayán

Head out into the impressive Tatacoa desert and explore the rocky canyons. The morning is free to choose how you wish to explore, opt to go for a hike or go horseback riding. After, travel to Popayán.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Popayán/Pasto

Head further south to Pasto, wander around and keep an eye out for local ice cream makers out in the streets.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Pasto/San Clemente

Visit the striking Lajas Sanctuary, built on a bridge in a lush gorge, this neo-Gothic church is sure to impress. After, cross the border into Ecuador and continue on to the indigenous community of San Clemente for the night.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Local Living Moment Indigenous Community Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11San Clemente/Quito

Enjoy the morning in the indigenous community of San Clemente. Interact with the locals and learn about their traditional ways. Later, travel to Otavalo market before heading on to Quito for the night.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Quito

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Local Living Moment: Indigenous Community Homestay, San Clemente
  • Overnight desert excursion (Tatacoa)
  • Visit to Otavalo Market
  • San Clemente homestay
  • Orientation walks in Medellín and Quito
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (7 nts), hostel (2 nts multi-share), camping (1 nt), homestay (1 nt).

Meals

7 breakfasts

Transportation

Local bus, private vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

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Medellin to Quito Adventure

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