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18 to 35s

Essential Colombia

7 days

Start

Bogotá, Colombia

Finish

Medellin, Colombia

Trip Code

GGYW

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 16

Physical Rating

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night), Lodge (2 nights), Hostel (3 nights)

From £820(7 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Explore Rio Claro – a nature reserve known for its clear rivers, tropical rainforest terrain and waterfalls. Swim in the river, hike along the Ecological Trail and maybe zigzag downstream along the canyon walls on a zipline.

Play a game of Tejo with the locals in a Tejo Hall – Colombia's national sport and a popular pastime in Bogota (think bocce with gunpowder).

Climb over 700 stairs for panoramic views to the top of El Penol – a 200 m tall granitic rock, that used to be worshipped by the indigenous Tahami peoples.

Visit Honda – once a river port, the town is now known as the ‘City of Bridges’ due to its location on the Magdalena River. With over 40 bridges connecting different parts of town, learn why the structures are such a key part of the town’s history.

Spend plenty of free time in Medellin – maybe wander through the Botanical Garden, visit the Museo de Antioquia or explore the street art in Comuna 13.

Is this trip right for you?

As this trip only has limited time in Bogota, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this amazing destination has to offer.

This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time, but if you have more time to enjoy this region you might like to check out One Week in Colombia.

As this trip only has limited time in Bogota, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this amazing destination has to offer.

This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time, but if you have more time to enjoy this region you might like to check out One Week in Colombia.

Itinerary

From the Rio Claro Nature Reserve to the iconic El Penol, you’ll see the essentials of Colombia

This seven-day adventure from Bogota to Medellin is perfect for those seeking the natural beauty of Colombia, with planned activities and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. Walk along an ecological trail, swim in the rivers at El Marmol and climb the zigzag staircase of El Penol for 360-degree views over Guatape. Visit the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia Province, Medellin and play tejo with the locals over a pint of local beer or two. Then, in your free time, maybe race down rapids in Rio Claro or explore the street art around Comuna 13 (San Javier) with your group of new friends!

DAY 1
Day 1 • Bogota
Hola! Welcome to Colombia. Your adventure starts in Bogota with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, join your leader for an orientation walk at 3 pm. Maybe browse the stalls at the Usaquen Flea Market, visit the Botero Museum or take a cable car to Monserrate for panoramic views of the city. After your meeting, enjoy a local beer or two as you play tejo – a traditional Colombian game where you throw a metal disc at a target embedded in clay. Then maybe find a local restaurant for a group dinner of Colombian cuisine and get to know your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Bogota - Orientation Walk
Bogota - Traditional Tejo Game
Optional activities
Bogota - Museo Nacional - USD10
Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Guatavita sacred Lagoon Day Tour - COP390000
Bogota - Gold Museum - COP5000
Bogota - Montserrate cable car - COP39000
Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour - COP270000
Bogota - Botero Museum - Free
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
DAY 2
Day 2 • Honda - Rio Claro
After breakfast, travel to Rio Claro. Today is a long travel day, so it's a good idea to get stuck into your book or favourite podcasts. Along the way, stop in Honda – a town nicknamed the ‘City of Bridges’ due to its 40 bridges spanning its small area. Get a quick glimpse of the culture and grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant before continuing to Rio Claro – a nature reserve known for its clear rivers, tropical rainforest terrain and waterfalls. When you arrive, maybe settle into your accommodation and enjoy the sounds of nature. You'll have a full day to explore tomorrow.
Accommodation
Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Honda - Visit
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Rio Claro
Set off this morning on a walk along the Ecological Trail. Walk along rainforest terrain to riverside El Marmol (Marble Beach) – perfect for a swim to cool off after your walk. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Rio Claro at your own pace. Maybe go rafting and race down tropical rainforest rapids, zigzag downstream along the canyon walls on a zipline or go caving and explore the cavern sculpted by El Bornego. Tonight, perhaps try a Colombian dish for dinner like sancocho (a hearty local stew) or churrasco (steak).
Accommodation
Lodge (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Rio Claro - Ecological Trail
Optional activities
Rio Claro - Ziplining - COP50000
Rio Claro - River Rafting - COP55000
Rio Claro - Caving - COP33000
DAY 4
Day 4 • Guatape
Travel to Guatape – a small Andean town known for its houses decorated with colourful bas-reliefs (sculptures). When you arrive, climb the zigzag staircase of El Penol – a 65-million-year-old granitic rock remnant that used to be worshipped by the indigenous Tahami peoples. Take in the 360-degree bird’s eye view of the lake and nearby towns at the top before heading back into town for a free afternoon. Maybe walk along the cobbled stone streets of Calle del Recuerdo, visit San Rafael or head out for dinner at a local restaurant – your leader will have the best recommendations.
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Guatape - Climb El Penol
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Medellin
Drive to Medellin – the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia province, nicknamed the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ for its temperate weather and annual Flower Festival. When you arrive, your leader will take you on an orientation walk so you can get your bearings. Then, maybe wander through the Medellin Botanical Garden or take a cable car to Parque Arvi and set off on a hiking trail through the beautiful landscape. Tonight, you’re free to relax or ask your leader for the best local hangouts to try some arepas (crispy white corn cakes usually stuffed with meat and vegetables).
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Medellin
Get out and about in Medellin with a free day today. You might want to visit the Museo de Antioquia to see some of Botero's famous works, join a historic downtown tour of Medellin or explore Comuna 13 (San Javier) – one of the 16 communes of Medellin, known for its street art, graffiti and bright colours. Maybe take a guided tour of the area and learn about the transformation of this former no-go zone. Tonight, perhaps join your new friends in search of one of the city’s pumping salsa bars and toast to a trip well-travelled!
Accommodation
Hostel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Medellin - Museo de Antioquia (Entrance) - COP32000
Medellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
Medellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP160000
Medellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP55000
DAY 7
Day 7 • Medellin
As there are no activities planned, your trip comes to an end today. If you’d like to spend more time in Medellin just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Medellin - Museo de Antioquia (Entrance) - COP32000
Medellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
Medellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP160000
Medellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP55000

Inclusions

Meals

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private Vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (1 night), Lodge (2 nights), Hostel (3 nights)

Included activities

Bogota - Orientation Walk

Bogota - Traditional Tejo Game

Honda - Visit

Rio Claro - Ecological Trail

Guatape - Climb El Penol

Optional activities

Bogota - Museo Nacional - USD10

Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Guatavita sacred Lagoon Day Tour - COP390000

Bogota - Gold Museum - COP5000

Bogota - Montserrate cable car - COP39000

Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour - COP270000

Bogota - Botero Museum - Free

Rio Claro - Ziplining - COP50000

Rio Claro - River Rafting - COP55000

Rio Claro - Caving - COP33000

Medellin - Museo de Antioquia (Entrance) - COP32000

Medellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000

Medellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP160000

Medellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP55000

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