From CAD $2,519 Was CAD $3,359
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Where to go if you only have a week to experience a truly unique part of the world? The answer: Colombia. If you think a week isn’t enough to tour the beaches, coffee regions, and metropolitan cities of this reemerging country, think again — we’ve made it possible. Check out the resurgence of culture, art, and food in Bogotá and Medellín, dive deep into the Caribbean vibe in Cartagena, and enjoy the Latin-Caribbean fusion of flavours in local cuisine. All this in only nine days. Start packing now.
Highlights
- Experience the unique culture of Colombia
- Drink world-renowned coffee in the lush mountains
- People-watch from a café in Medellín
- Soak up the sun in Cartagena
Trip Details
Product Code: 2833
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Supplier Code: SMCQ
Starts: Bogotá, Colombia
Finishes: Cartagena, Colombia
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá
- Hacienda stay
- Valle de Cocora hike
- Medellín city tour
- Cartagena orientation walk
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts), hacienda (2 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2519 (CAD $280 /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
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
Elizabeth H. - Traveled, May 2024
Would highly recommend Colombia, amazing place - so much to see & we always felt safe there. People are very friendly & our guide was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/22/2024
Joshua P. - Traveled, May 2024
So much fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Jevon S. - Traveled, May 2024
wonderful experience with an excellent ceo who contributed significantly to the wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Radwa Z. - Traveled, May 2024
Excellent, exceeded my expectations
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Fabian A. - Traveled, May 2024
This trip was amazing. It included so many tours and activities with amazing people. I am going to book all my future tours with G Adventures. Loved it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Shy-Tyng H. - Traveled, May 2024
The trip was a great introduction to Colombia!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Mervin D. - Traveled, May 2024
I've been on many G Adv tours and will continue to. Keep up the good work.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2024
Daniel M. - Traveled, July 2024
The only thing I would rate negative was the group experience. Ageism inklusive. The age mix could have been better
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Joshua H. - Traveled, July 2024
A great experience. I loved every second.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Monika K. - Traveled, July 2024
This tour was a great mix to show the diversity of Colombia, from coffee plantations in rural areas to bustling cities full of life. Our CEO, Carlos, and our group of 12 strangers that became friends, really made our trip what it was.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Vinh T. - Traveled, July 2024
Great trip and thanks for the memories colombia ????
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Leslie S. - Traveled, July 2024
This tour provided exposure to diverse cities and landscapes across Colombia in a short amount of time. 10/10 would recommend
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Dorothy S. - Traveled, July 2024
Amazing highlights of Colombia
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Kok H. - Traveled, July 2024
This trip has not only allowed me to see Colombia, but to really enjoy the culture, people and places whilst feeling safe in the capable hands of our local CEO.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024
Jacob W. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall great way to travel and see so many places and activities in a short period of time. The tour was very busy but enjoyable. I enjoyed mostly everything on the tour even though there were a few days with little to no break in between activities!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2024
Garrett G. - Traveled, June 2024
This was a great experience seeing a unique country like Colombia. Having a fun and personable guide like JP during the trip made it even better. I would definitely recommend G adventures to family and friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Jaime D. - Traveled, June 2024
Wonderful experience and choice of activities. I couldn't have had a better guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Sara A. - Traveled, June 2024
Our guide, Jairo made this trip what it was!!! Columbia was beautiful, but he brought it to life in an honest and real way.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
Nikita B. - Traveled, June 2024
colombia is a vibrant and colourful country with a deep and dark past but its amazing. this tour was a quick but in depth and see all the main spots that you would want to see along the way. on the go tour but so much fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Krishnakumar J. - Traveled, May 2024
Colombia was an amazing destination !
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024
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