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Best of Colombia
17 Days | Experience the best of the best-kept secret in South America
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17 days
Start
Bogota, Colombia
Finish
Bogota, Colombia
Trip Code
GGSSC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
From £4,131(17 days)
Trip Informations
Discover South America's best-kept secret on this 17-day adventure through the verdant mountains and powdery beaches of Colombia. Head into the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and discover the sweeter, softer side of this misunderstood country. Fall in love with Bogota's heart, laze on palm-fringed stretches of Caribbean shoreline and hang with locals that redefine hospitality.
Why you’ll love this trip
Stay in the vibrant Chapinero neighbourhood in Bogota, one of the most culturally diverse parts of town.
Embark on a spectacular guided hike through the Cocora Valley, home to hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees.
Spend a couple of days learning about the world's favourite bean during a stay on a traditional coffee estancia deep in coffee country.
Discover the new face of Medellin and learn about the city’s transformation from most dangerous neighbourhood in Colombia to arts and culture haven.
Try your hand at tejo, Colombia’s explosive national sport (think bocce with gunpowder!). Join your group on this fun activity in Salento, made better with a free beer in hand.
Is this trip right for you?
For groups departing between September and October 2024 days 10 to 12 will have an amended itinerary due to safety concerns for tour groups in the Santa Marta area. See itinerary for details.
Colombia enjoys a stable year-round climate, but it can get particularly hot and humid on the coast. Remember to come prepared with adequate clothing.
The Cocora Valley hike is quite rigorous, so you'll need to be fit and have sturdy walking shoes to take part. If you'd rather relax, you're free to opt out of this activity and soak up the scenery at your leisure.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
Activities
Bogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
Salento - Traditional Tejo Game
Bogota - Visit to Paloquemao market
Coffee Hacienda- Coffee plantation tour & tasting
Medellin - Barrio Transformation Tour
Medellin - Flower Garden tour
Metrocable to Acevedo station and up to Santa Elena
Cartagena - Orientation walk of hotel neighbourhood
Tayrona National Park - Entrance fee
Tayrona National Park hike
Barichara - Visit to a local artisan paper factory
Barichara - Walk along Camino Real to the village 'Guane'
Add on activities
Bogota - Montserrate cable car - COP29500
Bogota - Gold Museum - COP5000
Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Guatavita sacred Lagoon Day Tour - COP390000
Bogota - Villa de Leyva Magic Town Day tour - COP380000
Bogota - La Chorrera waterfall hike Day tour - COP270000
Bogota - Museo Nacional - USD10
Bogota - Local Graffiti Tour - COP50000
Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour - COP270000
Medellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP150000
Medellin - Guatape + Penol Rock Day Tour - COP140000
Medellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP50000
Medellin - Museo de Antioquia entrance fee - COP30000
Medellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
Cartagena - San Felipe de Barajas Castle - COP33000
Cartagena - San Basilio de Palenque Full Day Tour - COP300000
Cartagena - Mangroves Tour - COP150000
Cartagena - Rosario Islands Boat Trip with Lunch (from) - USD70
Cartagena - Walking tour Cartagena Walled City - COP50000
Cartagena - Walled city + Getsemani District Tour - COP50000
Cartagena - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Walking Tour - COP50000
Mountain Bike Cañon Suarez (transportation included, min 7 pax) - COP390000
Barichara - Pescaderito swimming hole - USD16
Rafting Fonce River (transportation included) - COP190000
Ants Cooking Class - COP45000
Coffee Tour - COP150000
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 3,4 (Cofee Estancia) and Days 10,11 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for Entrance tickets to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
3. This trip starts with an orientation walk of Candelaria at 1pm on Day 1 in Bogota. There will be a formal welcome meeting at 6pm for the whole group including those that missed the orientation walk. If you are unable to find a suitable flight it is possible to book additional nights at the joining accommodation.
4. This trip ends on Day 17 and you are free to leave at any time.
5. This trip is a combination of two of our most popular departures. As such the make up of the group and the tour leader may change on Day 8
6. In order to comply with tourist regulations set by the Colombian government, a copy of your passport will be required. This will be emailed to our local office in Colombia, your tour leader will assist you with this on day 1.
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