Classic Colombia
16 days
From $ 3399
Duration16 days

Colombia tends to be an underrated travel destination, which just means there’s more untouched parts of this beautiful country for you to explore. If you have two weeks to spare, there’s no better way to experience Colombia than to jump in with both feet and experience the national parks, beaches, village communities, and cities firsthand. Plus, there’s no better place to be if you’re looking to try delicacies such as fresh seafood on the beaches of Cartagena and delicious coffee from the region of Calarcá. Be a part of the revitalization of this warm, welcoming country and come back with more stories than you’ll ever have time to tell.

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  • Duration: 16 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ends in: Santa Marta
    Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Bogotá
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Bogotá/Armenia
Visit Paloquemao market before an afternoon flight to Armenia, in Colombia's coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda. Enjoy a local breakfast at the Paloquemao market.

End place: Armenia

Meals: B
Day 3: Armenia

Start place: Armenia

Visit Armenia town before heading out for a tour of a coffee farm in the area and learn more about this important export.
Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.

End place: Armenia

Meals: B, L
Day 4: Armenia/Salento

Start place: Armenia

Enjoy exploring Salento and getting a feel for the town.
Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley before an afternoon arrival to Salento. Continue the full coffee experience in the region of Quindío.

End place: Salento

Meals: B
Day 5: Salento/Medellín

Start place: Salento

Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.
Meals: B
Day 6: Medellín
Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city and learn the fascinating recent history of the city's ongoing transformation. Spend the rest of the day with free time to explore this vibrant city.
Meals: B
Day 7: Medellín
Enjoy another free day and 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.
Meals: B
Day 8: Medellín/Cartagena
Hop on a morning flight to Cartagena and arrive in time to spend the afternoon exploring the old walled city. Opt for dinner and a night out in this lively town.

End place: Cartagena

Meals: B
Day 9: Cartagena

Start place: Cartagena

Enjoy a free day exploring all Cartagena has to offer. Opt to enjoy the beautiful coast or explore the charming colonial city. Opt to pre-book the "Totumo Mud Volcano" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

End place: Cartagena

Meals: B
Day 10: Cartagena

Start place: Cartagena

Enjoy a city tour, visiting the colonial walled city and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to take in the Caribbean vibe of the city and beach. Please note hot water is uncommon in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Showers are likely to only have cold water while visiting this area.

Opt to pre-book the "Totumo Mud Volcano" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

End place: Cartagena

Meals: B
Day 11: Cartagena/Minca

Start place: Cartagena

Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore. Please note that if the group is full, we may be required to use multi-share rooms in Minca due to the small size of this unique hotel.

End place: Minca

Meals: B
Day 12: Minca/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Start place: Minca

Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia. Stay in a lodge close to the park. Please note that Tayrona National Park is usually closed during the month of February. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls in February, you will visit Taironaka Park, to learn more about the local Kogi people and their cultural practices.

End place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Meals: B, L
Day 13: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Start place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Spend the day with the Gotsezhi Wiwa indigenous community. Enjoy a G Adventures-supported lunch prepared by women from the community. Learn about Wiwa customs on a village visit and then lounge in a hammock by the river or opt to explore nearby waterfalls.

End place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Meals: B, L
Day 14: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona/Taganga

Start place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.

End place: Taganga

Meals: B, L, D
Day 15: Taganga/Santa Marta

Start place: Taganga

With a free day at leisure, tour Taganga by foot or don a snorkel and mask and explore the water. This evening, travel to Santa Marta and join your group for an optional evening out on the town.

End place: Santa Marta

Meals: B
Day 16: Santa Marta

Start place: Santa Marta

Depart at any time.

End place: Santa Marta

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá Your Discover Moment: Cartagena
  • Hacienda stay
  • Valle de Cocora hike
  • Medellín city tour
  • City tour in Cartagena
  • Hike to Pozo Azul (2hrs)
  • Tayrona NP (excluding February departures)
  • Hike with local guide (5hrs)
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Plane, Private van, 4x4, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), Hacienda (2 nts)
  • Meals

    15 breakfasts,
    4 lunches,
    1 dinners

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