From CAD $5,199
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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:
Classic
Supplier Code: SMCC
Starts: Bogotá, Colombia
Finishes: Santa Marta, Colombia
Duration: 16 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Katanzama Community Visit, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 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)
- 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 $5199 (CAD $325 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Regina
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hostal Mi Monaco
Day 3: Armenia
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit Armenia market before coffee farm tour in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the city's historic, bustling market centre. Frequented daily by Armenia's residents and chefs alike, Armenia Market offers everything from new-age ingredients to traditional Colombian staples. Get caught up in the whirlwind of food stalls, flower shops, boutiques and cafés before determining your route through the market to sample the best the city has to offer.Activity - Visit a local coffee farm to learn more about the production of this important crop, from the planting stage all the way to your coffee mug, and savour a taste of this famous export.Activity - Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.Accommodation - Hostal Mi Monaco
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head into the Cocora Valley by private vehicle and take in the magnificent views. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - El Rancho de Salento
Day 5: Salento/Medellín
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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 included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Really get to know Colombia’s second largest city with a neighbourhood tour. Medellín has been revitalized since the issues of the 80s and 90s and is now one of South America’s most innovative and artistic cities. Explore the city’s varied barrios filled with shops, green parks, museums, churches, markets, and delicious cuisine. Free_time - Opt to visit the famous rock El Peñol or hop on a sightseeing bus. Ride the MetroCable, part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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 included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy another full day to explore one of Colombia's most popular cities. Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church. Free_time - Get out and explore this vibrant colonial town. Refuel with some local fare—"patacones" or fried plantains are a must!Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Day 11: Cartagena/Minca
Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore the lovely town of Minca. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Minca La Casona
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Katanzama community, located 30 minutes from Tayrona National Park, near Buritaca. Made up of approximately 80 Arhuaco indigenous families, this unique experience invites you to connect with one of Colombia’s most resilient indigenous groups, who have preserved their customs and spiritual beliefs for decades. Upon arrival you will be welcomed into the ceremonial center to learn about the community’s spiritual connection to nature, their history of resistance, and their ongoing efforts to restore their ancestral land, and the area where coca and cacao are cultivated. Then, gather around for a traditional textile weaving demonstration which showcases an ancestral craft that carries deep cultural significance here. Your experience will be led by a local Arhuaco guide and after the community visit the group will sit down together for an included lunch. Your time here fosters cross-cultural understanding but also directly supports the economic and social development of the Katanzama community, ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from the nearby Indigenous community to the group's accommodations just 5-10 minutes away.Free_time - Lounge in a hammock on the hotel property or wander through the grounds admiring the thick green foliage and fragrant plants. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you please.Accommodation - Posada Villa Margarita
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get outside with a hike into this beautiful park! Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and explore Tayrona's gorgeous scenery with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge close to the park.Transport - Lace up your hiking boots and get to the next stop under your own power.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - This evening, enjoy the tranquil setting by walking toward the ocean, or relaxing on the property of the hotel.Accommodation - Posada Villa Margarita
Day 14: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga
In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this traditional fishing village and get acquainted with the main sites.Free_time - Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area's fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beachAccommodation - Ocean Taganga
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.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time in this coastal town by relaxing on the beach or exploring the waters with a snorkel.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 16: Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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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