From CAD 4,899
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
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.
Highlights
- Wander the streets of Bogotá
- Learn how coffee is made in Armenia
- Hike to a remote beach in Tayrona National Park
- Visit an Indigenous community to learn about their cultural traditions
- Mingle with the locals in the small town of Taganga.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2830
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, private van, 4x4, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SMCC
Starts: Bogotá, Colombia
Finishes: Santa Marta, Colombia
Duration: 16 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: 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
- Tayrona National Park hike with local guide (5hrs)
- Indigenous Community Visit & Lunch
- Taganga Orientation Walk
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), hacienda (2 nts).
- 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Plane, private van, 4x4, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4899 (CAD 306 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Bogotá/Armenia
Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight to Armenia, in Colombia's coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.
Day 3: Armenia
Visit Armenia town and market for breakfast before enjoying a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.
Day 4: Armenia/Salento
Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley before an afternoon arrival to Salento. Continue the full coffee experience in the region of Quindío.
Enjoy exploring Salento and getting a feel for the town.
Day 5: Salento/Medellín
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.
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.
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.
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.
Day 9: Cartagena
Enjoy a free day exploring all Cartagena has to offer. Opt to enjoy the beautiful coast or explore the charming colonial city.
Day 10: 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.
Day 11: Cartagena/Minca
Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.
Day 12: Minca to Tayrona National Park Area
Leave Minca behind as the group heads into the Tayrona National Park area to spend the day visiting a nearby indigenous community. Gain insights into the rich traditional cultures of this region, and the Arhuacos. Enjoy a textile weaving demonstration by members of local families in the Katanzama community. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodations just outside Tayrona National Park, where you will have free time to enjoy the property and its amenities. Relax in a nearby hammock, find a local restaurant for dinner, and enjoy the cool ocean breeze.
Day 13: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
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. Lunch is included during your hike. Afterwards, the group will travel the short distance to our nearby accommodations and spend free time unwinding after a full day of exploring this stunning national park.
Day 14: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga
In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.
Day 15: Taganga/Santa Marta
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.
Day 16: Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Angeline S. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a wonderful experience! I learned so much about the Colombian culture, history, the people, education, the indigenous tribes that still exist, nature, birds, and so much more!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Brent S. - Traveled, June 2024
A great way to see the highlights of Colombia in a packed itinerary but with space to breathe, flying between destinations is a must to avoid long coach connections. Accomodation was good for the cost.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Elyse M. - Traveled, June 2024
I had a fantastic time on this G Adventures tour and really appreciate both Luis and Andres hard work and dedication. Only downside was visiting Taganda as I didn’t like it at all and wanted to leave there immediately. Andres did an excellent job organis...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Susan B. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a wonderful experience from Bogota and the graffiti art to Medellin and Community 13 to Cartagena coast to Santa Marta. The CEOs were exceptional, ensuring we learned about the history of the country, the indigenous people and visiting wonderful ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Ellen H. - Traveled, June 2024
Brilliant trip to explore Colombia, and really get to know the country in a varied and exciting way. Well organised, good balance between activities and free time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Clare G. - Traveled, June 2024
From the start to the end I just loved exploring Colombia, it was a great trip and I felt safe throughout. Having the CEOs on hand who were so knowledgeable helped with any queries etc
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Steven B. - Traveled, June 2024
Brilliant. We had a great time, seen a lot, met good people, learned a lot. Juan really made it a brilliant experience and I learned so much too from him. I don’t mean that as criticism of Hugo as he did his job and we had good experiences too, but Juan ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Jerry S. - Traveled, July 2024
We had a very nice experience traveling about Colombia, learning about the country and its inhabitants. But be extra careful on the commuter trains, as my phone got pickpocketed halfway through the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2024
Thomas O. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a great experience despite caveats mentioned. Good value for money and we got to see a lot.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Bente Ø. - Traveled, June 2024
Compact and full of great experiences. JP was one of the best guides I’ve come across.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Katrina H. - Traveled, June 2024
Fascinating country and fabulous trip. Both brilliant guides very keen for us to understand the real Colombia beyond the Drug Cartels.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Marianne P. - Traveled, June 2024
While the trip did not proceed exactly as planned, it was at times challenging and always mentally stimulating. I recommend including the fish from sea-plate as a new (optional?) activities in Taganga. This was Hugo's initiative and we all loved this...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Sarah H. - Traveled, May 2024
I had a great time during both parts of this Colombia trip and would recommend to anyone. We covered so much and the guides were wonderful. I now know so much more about the country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Jacqueline V. - Traveled, May 2024
Colombia is a wonderful destination, so full of colour and life!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Alexandra M. - Traveled, May 2024
The first week was ok, the second had too much time. The stay with the indegene was strange. Too much time .. more hanging around at the second week.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Christiane N. - Traveled, May 2024
Colombia is a country with great potential to become a great travel destination. I am confident that growing tourism can and will contribute to politically stabilizing Colombia and improving the living conditions of the general population.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Peter H. - Traveled, May 2024
Excellent, exceptional, diverse small volume tour but be prepared to compromise your normal accommodation requirements
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Lynette M. - Traveled, May 2024
Love Colombia, the locations we went to were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Marianne G. - Traveled, May 2024
I had a very good time. Everything very well organized!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
Michel O. - Traveled, April 2024
The trip provided me a very nice overview of Columbia and showed how beautiful this country is.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2024
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