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Cafe Colombia
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Start
Bogota, Colombia
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Finish
Cartagena, Colombia
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Trip Code
GGSS
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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
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Plane, Local bus, Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
From £1,805(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore the cobbled alleys of Cartagena – a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town that combines Caribbean splendour with irresistible old-world charm.
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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 Colombia's coffee country.
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Discover the new face of Medellin – an arts and culture haven that’s bursting with trendy cafes, epic views and the best nightlife in Colombia – salsa anyone?
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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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The Cocora Valley hike is quite rigorous, so you'll need to be fit and have sturdy walking shoes. 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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Colombia enjoys a stable year-round climate, but it can get particularly hot and humid in the north. Be sure to drink plenty of water and wear adequate sun protection, especially in Cartagena on the coast.
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The Cocora Valley hike is quite rigorous, so you'll need to be fit and have sturdy walking shoes. 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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Colombia enjoys a stable year-round climate, but it can get particularly hot and humid in the north. Be sure to drink plenty of water and wear adequate sun protection, especially in Cartagena on the coast.
Itinerary
Experience the beauty and vibrancy of Colombia
Head into the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and discover the sweeter, softer side of this misunderstood country. Learn how to roast the perfect blend during a tour of a working coffee plantation, be entranced by the laidback pace of Salento and maybe explore the nightlife of Medellin. Then, trade the country's lush interior for its coastal spoils and wind the adventure up in oh-so-romantic Cartagena – UNESCO World Heritage site with much to explore.
- 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
Inclusions
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8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Plane, Local bus, Private vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleBogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
circleSalento - Traditional Tejo Game
circleBogota - Visit to food market
circleCocora Valley - Wax palm tree forest hike
circleCoffee Hacienda- Coffee plantation tour & tasting
circleMedellin - Barrio Transformation Tour
circleMedellin - Flower Garden tour
circleMetrocable to Acevedo station and up to Santa Elena
museum Optional activities
circleBogota - Montserrate cable car - COP39000
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) - COP32000
circleMedellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
circleCartagena - San Felipe de Barajas Castle - COP33000
circleCartagena - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Walking Tour - COP50000
circleCartagena - Walking tour Cartagena Walled City - COP50000
circleCartagena - Walled city + Getsemani District Tour - COP50000
circleCartagena - San Basilio de Palenque Full Day Tour - COP320000
circleCartagena - Mangroves Tour - COP180000
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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 (Coffee Estancia) 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) in order to purchase 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 9 and you are free to leave at any time.
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5. 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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6. This trip includes a domestic flight as indicated on the trip map. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
Reviews (124)
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Michael
Jun 28, 2025
Intrepid does a remarkable job of planning trips to interesting locations. Their trip leaders are inclusive, kind, and knowledgeable.
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Martin
Jun 23, 2025
Colombia is a hidden treasure and every day was a new experience. I strongly recommend experiencing Colombia via this tour as you discover so much more and Intrepid make it so easy to travel throughout this beautiful country
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Alexandra
Jun 22, 2025
Travelling through Colombia exceeded every expectation. Our effervescent guide Andrea brought the history to life and always had some delicious food to introduce us to. The landscapes are magnificent, the people warm, the cities buzzing. My only regret is not doing the longer lost city trip. Highly recommend.
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Coleeno
Jun 22, 2025
My experience of Intrepid Cafe Colombia really opened my eyes to what an amazing country it is and how resilient the people are, in spite of the history. Excellent group leadership and local knowledge, really oiled the wheels!
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Elisa
Apr 25, 2025
This trip is the perfect way to get to know the beautiful country of Columbia, its people, culture and nature. The trip was a good mixture between these 3 but I would have loved to have stayed in nature much longer! Our guide Hernand was an excellent leader of the group and I felt very safe all the time. For everyone who is still hesitant about going to Columbia: Do it! We have had the best time and learned that this country is not only about drugs, crime, and Narcos. It is so much more and I will definitely be back!
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Rachel
Apr 21, 2025
This was our first time on an Intrepid Tour. We wanted to visit most of the locations that were on the Cafe Colombia trip so this tour was an excellent choice for us. We had an amazing time, felt safe and met great people. Our leader was superb.
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Taylor
Mar 14, 2025
The Cafe Colombia tour was nothing short of magical and I wish I could go against just to experience it for the first time! I was a little apprehensive about safety but I did not at a single point feel unsafe. Santiago, our guide, is one of the best that I’ve ever had, and the people welcomed us everywhere we went. Without a doubt a trip I will never forget and my goal is to convince all my friends and family to go!
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Ann
Mar 04, 2025
A brilliant trip - short at only 9 days but you pack a lot in. The guides are amazing as is the countryside. The coffee estancia is definitely somewhere I would love to visit again.
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Mutsuko
Jan 11, 2025
Intrepid gave us the opportunity to see the world of Colombia in a very special way. The leader/guide played the most vital part in accomplishing this experience in addition to the incredible people we met and traveled together!
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LESLIE
Jan 06, 2025
Daniella (Dani) was an incredible tour leader. She made an amazing itinerary incredible with her insights and knowledge about Colombia. Every day felt different and I truly enjoyed this trip.