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Best of Colombia
17 days • 4.8
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29 reviews
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 £3,304(17 days)
Trip Informations
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?
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.
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.
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)
Included 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'
Optional 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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