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Best of Colombia
17 Days | Experience the best of the best-kept secret in South America
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Start
Bogota, Colombia
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Finish
Bogota, Colombia
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Trip Code
GGSSC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
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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
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Stay in the vibrant Chapinero neighbourhood in Bogota, one of the most culturally diverse parts of town.
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Embark on a spectacular guided hike through the Cocora Valley, home to hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees.
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Spend a couple of days learning about the world's favourite bean during a stay on a traditional coffee estancia deep in coffee country.
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Discover the new face of Medellin and learn about the city’s transformation from most dangerous neighbourhood in Colombia to arts and culture haven.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
- DAY 1Bogota
- DAY 2Salento
- DAY 3Cocora Valley and Coffee Estancia
- DAY 4Coffee Estancia
- DAY 5Medellin
- DAY 6Medellin
- DAY 7Medellin
- DAY 8Cartagena
- DAY 9Cartagena
- DAY 10Guachaca
- DAY 11Tayrona National Park / Guachaca Region
- DAY 12Giron/ Barichara
- DAY 13Barichara
- DAY 14Barichara
- DAY 15Bogota
- DAY 16Bogota
- DAY 17Bogota
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
bed Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
festival Activities
circleBogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
circleSalento - Traditional Tejo Game
circleBogota - Visit to Paloquemao market
circleCoffee Hacienda- Coffee plantation tour & tasting
circleMedellin - Barrio Transformation Tour
circleMedellin - Flower Garden tour
circleMetrocable to Acevedo station and up to Santa Elena
circleCartagena - Orientation walk of hotel neighbourhood
circleTayrona National Park - Entrance fee
circleTayrona National Park hike
circleBarichara - Visit to a local artisan paper factory
circleBarichara - Walk along Camino Real to the village 'Guane'
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circleBogota - Montserrate cable car - COP29500
circleBogota - Gold Museum - COP5000
circleBogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Guatavita sacred Lagoon Day Tour - COP390000
circleBogota - Villa de Leyva Magic Town Day tour - COP380000
circleBogota - La Chorrera waterfall hike Day tour - COP270000
circleBogota - Museo Nacional - USD10
circleBogota - Local Graffiti Tour - COP50000
circleBogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour - COP270000
circleMedellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP150000
circleMedellin - Guatape + Penol Rock Day Tour - COP140000
circleMedellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP50000
circleMedellin - Museo de Antioquia entrance fee - COP30000
circleMedellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
circleCartagena - San Felipe de Barajas Castle - COP33000
circleCartagena - San Basilio de Palenque Full Day Tour - COP300000
circleCartagena - Mangroves Tour - COP150000
circleCartagena - Rosario Islands Boat Trip with Lunch (from) - USD70
circleCartagena - Walking tour Cartagena Walled City - COP50000
circleCartagena - Walled city + Getsemani District Tour - COP50000
circleCartagena - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Walking Tour - COP50000
circleMountain Bike Cañon Suarez (transportation included, min 7 pax) - COP390000
circleBarichara - Pescaderito swimming hole - USD16
circleRafting Fonce River (transportation included) - COP190000
circleAnts Cooking Class - COP45000
circleCoffee Tour - COP150000
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Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
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Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
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Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
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Important notes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4. This trip ends on Day 17 and you are free to leave at any time.
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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
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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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