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Best of Colombia
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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 £3,304(17 days)
Trip Informations
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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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.
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The indigenous communities that inhabit Tayrona National Park request temporary closure of the National Park so that the land may rest and rejuvenate. Normally it will be a period of 15 days in February, June and October/November respectively. Your leader will give you more info at the group meeting should this affect you. One of the alternative activities to do should the park be closed is to visit the indigenous sites of Tayronaka or Katanzama.
Itinerary
Experience the best of the best-kept secret in South America
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Bogota
- DAY 2Day 2 • Salento
- DAY 3Day 3 • Coffee Estancia
- DAY 4Day 4 • Coffee Estancia
- DAY 5Day 5 • Medellin
- DAY 6Day 6 • Medellin
- DAY 7Day 7 • Medellin
- DAY 8Day 8 • Cartagena
- DAY 9Day 9 • Cartagena
- DAY 10Day 10 • Guachaca
- DAY 11Day 11 • Tayrona National Park / Guachaca Region
- DAY 12Day 12 • Giron/ Barichara
- DAY 13Day 13 • Barichara
- DAY 14Day 14 • Barichara
- DAY 15Day 15 • Bogota
- DAY 16Day 16 • Bogota
- DAY 17Day 17 • Bogota
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
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Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
bed Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
festival Included 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'
museum Optional activities
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 - 6 spaces left
£4,131£3,304
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Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£4,356£3,485
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Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£4,373£3,498
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Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£4,296£3,436
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Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£4,637
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£4,131£3,511
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Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,131£3,304
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£4,824£4,341
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£4,169£3,752
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Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,131£3,511
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£4,131
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,131
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Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£4,296£4,081
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Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£4,543£4,316
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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.
Reviews (28)
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Richard
Jan 24, 2025
Do not miss Colombia with Intrepid! Our 17 day tour of this spectacular country in January was comprehensive and most enjoyable, made doubly so by our wonderful leader Daniel who is a national treasure.
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Jason
Jan 18, 2025
This trip is a fast paced itinerary but also allows for some relaxation time. Colombia is a special country that I never felt unsafe in. It also helped that I had a fantastic group leader, Manuela to lead the way. There are some long travel days that anyone should be aware of and of course there are cities/towns that I would have liked to spend more time in, along with places I did not get to see, but this itinerary captures so much about Colombia that you won't regret visiting for its food, culture, and people.
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David
Dec 21, 2024
'Best of Colombia' was the perfect introduction to the diverse regions of this wonderful country. In two weeks, we enjoyed mountains, forests, jungles, beaches, colourful towns, pleasant weather, consistently good food, limonadas, coffee and rum. We saw parrots, hummingbirds, iguanas, monkeys and sloths. And Giuliano was the best guide ever!
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Rosalind and Kenneth
Dec 11, 2024
Amazing experience of Colombia with off the beaten track places.Great 3/5 walks and exercise.Fantastic guide made it all possible.
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Tanya
Dec 03, 2024
I had an amazing time on this trip and highly recommend it! Colombia is a beautiful place and the people are so friendly and welcoming. Visit, you won’t regret it!
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Keli
Nov 16, 2024
My 10th trip to Colombia didn't disappoint. Andrea was brilliant. As were the local guides -
Carlos - Cocora valley
Jhojan - coffee farm
Nacho -flower farm
Alejawndro - Guatape
Angela - Moravia
Cesar - Tayrona
Héctor- City tour Bogotá
An incredible experience. From a country that people may want to visit is now in my opinion a must. The beautiful countryside, friendly people, the history and of course the food. Colombia is absolutely stunning.
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Jane
Sep 16, 2024
Colombia is such an interesting and diverse country and it makes a great travel destination. Intrepid takes travellers to the most interesting places, with great local tours and excellent activities and restaurant recommendations. Our tour leader Andrea was fantastic. Highly recommended
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Dianna
Aug 17, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Both group tour and tour guide were exceptional. Size and mix of group was perfect and together with an exceptional tour guide made this experience awesome!
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Sally
Aug 17, 2024
Colombia, the Best of, was an experience I'm so pleased I undertook. The country is truly beautiful and the people were generous and lovely. We visited some really lively and fun cities and ate some of the best food. The trip was a surprising discovery . Highly recommended.
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Slavka
Jul 29, 2024
Columbia is mot just a beautiful country, but its people are the heart and soul. I was expecting wonderful but received fantastic.