From CAD 5,949
Guarantee
Small Group
Demanding
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Embracing nature in Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth. Imagine picturesque beaches, busy cities, and the freshest coffee you’ve ever had. And you’re only scratching the surface of what’s in store for you on this 22-day trip. Check out the resurgence of culture, art, and food in Bogotá and Medellín, dive deep into the Caribbean vibe of Cartagena, learn about Indigenous culture from the Wiwa people of Gotshezhy, get back to nature in Minca, and trek to ancient Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), known to the locals as Teyuna. Colombia will change you. All you have to do is let it.
Highlights
- Discover the different neighbourhoods of Bogotá
- Savour the tastes and aromas of Colombian coffee
- Learn about the history of Medellín
- Relax on the beach in Santa Marta
- Hike to the Lost City
- Spend time with the Gotshezhy Indigenous community
- Discover the beauty in Tayrona National Park
Trip Details
Product Code: 2828
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Plane, private van, public bus, 4x4, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Supplier Code: SMBS
Starts: Bogotá, Colombia
Finishes: Santa Marta, Colombia
Duration: 22 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Demanding
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 (excluding February departures) hike with local guide (5hrs)
- Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch
- Taganga Orientation Walk
- Trek to the Lost City with an indigenous guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (15 nts), hacienda (2 nts), camping (4 nts in hammocks or rustic bunks)
- 21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Plane, private van, public bus, 4x4, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, indigenous local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 5949 (CAD 270 /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
Relax on the beautiful Caribbean coast in Santa Marta or go further afield to explore.
Use the day to soak up some sun or make any last minute purchases before starting the big trek.
Day 17: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp
Wake up and hit the road to the village of El Mamey where your trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Enjoy and let it all soak in – this is your opportunity to get a glimpse into the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The group will have lunch at the village and hike about 4 hours to the first basecamp.
Day 18: Ricardito Camp/Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Venture further into the lush jungle en route to Ciudad Perdida. Be prepared – today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon for some much needed relaxation by the river.
Day 19: Paraiso Camp to Mumake Camp
Wake up early feeling refreshed, recharged (hopefully!) and start your trek to La Ciudad Perdida. Climb the 1200 ancient steps and explore the different sacred sites of Lost City. Later, continue trekking through the deep jungle today on winding paths through banana trees and cacao plants as you make your way to Mumake Camp. The total hiking time today is 8 hours with about 3 hours to explore the Lost City.
Day 20: Mumake Camp to Las Cascadas Camp
The group will have an early departure from Mumake Camp. Hike past the village of El Mamey and arrive to Ricardito Camp where you'll have lunch and rest for the remainder of the day.
Day 21: Santa Marta
In the morning, take in your last views of the jungle as you trek back to Machete Pelao. Transfer to Santa Marta where the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Day 22: 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
David S. - Traveled, March 2024
I loved Colombia! What a gem! thoroughly enjoyed my trip and wished I had left more time afterwards to explore. So I’m literally going back!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/23/2024
Sebastiaan V. - Traveled, March 2024
The hike to the lost city was the highlight of my trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Paul R. - Traveled, March 2024
Very nice experience, super nice group (all 3 of them) and same applies for the guides. Made some good memories that I will carry for the rest of my live.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/17/2024
John Q. - Traveled, April 2024
Each trip was a stand alone. An enjoyable way to travel . Having accommodation ,transport, activities taken care of makes travelling more enjoyable .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Christopher G. - Traveled, January 2024
Very good experience. Colombia was safe, cheap, sunny and a great adventure. The CEO’s were both very nice people who looked after us very well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/04/2024
Andrew M. - Traveled, January 2024
Great three-week trip encompassing all of Colombia - from jungle to city and countryside to beaches. Hugo was knowledgeable about various pertinent parts of history and was quick to sort out queries. The Lost City was a highlight. Hard work but incredibly...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/03/2024
Heather C. - Traveled, January 2024
We had a fantastic three week tour of Colombia! We appreciated all of the planning and support provided by G-Adventures, every step of the way. We learned a lot about the history, geography and culture of all of the regions we visited. Our CEO's (Chi...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/01/2024
Douglas A. - Traveled, December 2023
Our trip ran three separate tours consecutively. All had their own character and changing participants. We liked them all and look forward to our next trip with G adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/28/2024
Jill T. - Traveled, January 2024
Fantastic. Highly recommend this tour! You definitely need to be energetic to keep up on this one ??
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/27/2024
Luke M. - Traveled, December 2023
Good trip. Disasterous start, felt we were ripped off at a New Year Eve’s event (COP250k for what?). Cant believe that all hotels were booked up in Armenia, did someone forget to book! Trip to Filandia was also questionable. $14 each to walk around a tow...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/21/2024
Alexandra C. - Traveled, December 2023
Hugely enjoyable, met some fantastic people, and fell in love with Colombia! Saw many different places and had so many new experiences I will never forget. Exhausted but happy!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/16/2024
Emma G. - Traveled, December 2023
I had an amazing tour and saw aspects of Colombia I didn't expect, but really enjoyed. It was a good mix of adventure and learning about both the geography and the culture of the country. It's a great tour if you enjoy trying a variety of differe...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/06/2024
Aaron D. - Traveled, November 2024
Colombia was a beautiful country I didn't know I would fall in love with. The people, the culture, the history, and our guides were all fantastic. They did a really good job to experience the hardships the country has faced and the work that is being...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/05/2024
Laura D. - Traveled, November 2024
For me it was the first trip with g adventures and the first organised trip in a group. My experience was extremely positiv. I really liked the tour, the country and the CEOs. I will recommend g adventures to my friends and family and im sure that I book...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2024
Natalie D. - Traveled, November 2024
I had such a great time on this tour through Colombia. Good itinerary and paste. Mostly good hotels, sometimes really beautiful ones (as in Armenia and the Tayrona National Park). Also Colombia is such a great country with beautiful landscapes and joyful...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2024
Lindsay J. - Traveled, November 2024
I loved this tour, it’s definitely in my top favourites. I know tourism is still relatively new but these guides helped me learn so much in just a few weeks. It won’t be my last trip to this beautiful country!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2024
Katarina F. - Traveled, October 2024
Colombia-Amazing,colourful,fun,hot and full of mosquitos:-)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/12/2024
Stephen M. - Traveled, October 2024
Very enjoyable tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2024
Tamara B. - Traveled, October 2024
If you want to see all sides of Colombia and learn more about the history and development of this country this is the right tour! Simply love Colombia, the people, the colorful cities, the nature and the history!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/05/2024
Andrew C. - Traveled, October 2024
Great. I felt looked after by my guides. Comfortable in my accommodation. Smooth in my transportations. And these 3 aspects allowed me to focus on my experience of the country I was visiting
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2024
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