Classic Colombia

Colombia tends to be an underrated travel destination, which just means there’s more untouched parts of this beautiful country for you...

Colombia
DAY 1 Bogotá

Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

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DAY 2 Bogotá/Armenia

Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight to Armenia, in Colombia’s coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.

People

Hacienda Stay

Armenia

Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.

Air

Plane

Bogotá- Armenia

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

DAY 3 Armenia

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit Armenia market before coffee farm tour in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.

Armenia Market Visit

Armenia

Visit the city's historic, bustling market centre. Frequented daily by Armenia's residents and chefs alike, Armenia Market offers everything from new-age ingredients to traditional Colombian staples. Get caught up in the whirlwind of food stalls, flower shops, boutiques and cafés before determining your route through the market to sample the best the city has to offer.

Land Tour

Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour

Calarcá6h

Visit a local coffee farm to learn more about the production of this important crop, from the planting stage all the way to your coffee mug, and savour a taste of this famous export.

People

Hacienda Stay

Armenia

Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.

DAY 4 Armenia/Salento

Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley before an afternoon arrival to Salento. Continue the full coffee experience in the region of Quindío. Enjoy exploring Salento and getting a feel for the town.

Landsport

Entrance Fee Cocora Valley

Valle del Cocora- Bogotá2h-3h

Head into the Cocora Valley by private vehicle and take in the magnificent views. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Armenia- Salento0.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

DAY 5 Salento/Medellín

Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.

Bus

Local Bus

Salento- Medellín8h-9h

Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

DAY 6 Medellín

Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city and learn the fascinating recent history of the city's ongoing transformation. Spend the rest of the day with free time to explore this vibrant city.

Land Tour

Medellín City Tour

MedellínMORNING

Really get to know Colombia’s second largest city with a neighbourhood tour. Medellín has been revitalized since the issues of the 80s and 90s and is now one of South America’s most innovative and artistic cities. Explore the city’s varied barrios filled with shops, green parks, museums, churches, markets, and delicious cuisine.

Free Time

MedellínFULL_DAY

Opt to visit the famous rock El Peñol or hop on a sightseeing bus. Ride the MetroCable, part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.

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DAY 7 Medellín

Enjoy another free day and opt to visit the nearby town of Guatapé, with its colourful houses and famous rock. Or ride the metrocable, a cable car part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.

Free Time

MedellínFULL_DAY

Enjoy another full day to explore one of Colombia's most popular cities.

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DAY 8 Medellín/Cartagena

Hop on a morning flight to Cartagena and arrive in time to spend the afternoon exploring the old walled city. Opt for dinner and a night out in this lively town.

Air

Plane

Medellín- Cartagena1.25h-1.5h640km

Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

Land Tour

Orientation With CEO

Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.

DAY 9 Cartagena

Enjoy a free day exploring all Cartagena has to offer. Opt to enjoy the beautiful coast or explore the charming colonial city.

Free Time

CartagenaFULL_DAY

Get out and explore.

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DAY 10 Cartagena

Enjoy a city tour, visiting the colonial walled city and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to take in the Caribbean vibe of the city and beach.

Land Tour

Cartagena City Tour

Cartagena4h-5h

Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.

Free Time

CartagenaAFTERNOON

Get out and explore this vibrant colonial town. Refuel with some local fare—"patacones" or fried plantains are a must!

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DAY 11 Cartagena/Minca

Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Cartagena- Minca4h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

Minca

Enjoy free time to explore the lovely town of Minca. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river.

DAY 12 Minca to Tayrona National Park Area

Leave Minca behind as the group heads into the Tayrona National Park area to spend the day visiting a nearby indigenous community. Gain insights into the rich traditional cultures of this region, and the Arhuacos. Enjoy a textile weaving demonstration by members of local families in the Katanzama community. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodations just outside Tayrona National Park, where you will have free time to enjoy the property and its amenities. Relax in a nearby hammock, find a local restaurant for dinner, and enjoy the cool ocean breeze.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Minca- Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona1h-1.5h50km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

People

Your G for Good Moment: Katanzama Community Visit

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona5h

Visit the Katanzama community, located 30 minutes from Tayrona National Park, near Buritaca. Made up of approximately 80 Arhuaco indigenous families, this unique experience invites you to connect with one of Colombia’s most resilient indigenous groups, who have preserved their customs and spiritual beliefs for decades. Upon arrival you will be welcomed into the ceremonial center to learn about the community’s spiritual connection to nature, their history of resistance, and their ongoing efforts to restore their ancestral land, and the area where coca and cacao are cultivated. Then, gather around for a traditional textile weaving demonstration which showcases an ancestral craft that carries deep cultural significance here. Your experience will be led by a local Arhuaco guide and after the community visit the group will sit down together for an included lunch. Your time here fosters cross-cultural understanding but also directly supports the economic and social development of the Katanzama community, ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Posada Villa Margarita

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from the nearby Indigenous community to the group's accommodations just 5-10 minutes away.

Free Time

Posada Villa MargaritaAFTERNOON

Lounge in a hammock on the hotel property or wander through the grounds admiring the thick green foliage and fragrant plants. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you please.

DAY 13 Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia. Lunch is included during your hike. Afterwards, the group will travel the short distance to our nearby accommodations and spend free time unwinding after a full day of exploring this stunning national park.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Posada Villa Margarita- Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona0.25h20km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landsport

Tayrona National Park Excursion

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona3h-4h

Get outside with a hike into this beautiful park! Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and explore Tayrona's gorgeous scenery with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge close to the park.

Human

Hiking

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona3h-4h

Lace up your hiking boots and get to the next stop under your own power.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Posada Villa Margarita0.5h-0.75h30km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

This evening, enjoy the tranquil setting by walking toward the ocean, or relaxing on the property of the hotel.

DAY 14 Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga

In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Santa Marta. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Santa Marta1.5h-2h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Land Tour

Santa Marta Orientation Walk

Santa Marta

Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this coastal city and get acquainted with the main sites.

Free Time

Santa Marta

Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area's fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beach

DAY 15 Santa Marta

With a free day at leisure in Santa Marta, explore the city on foot or enjoy time by the water. This evening, join your group for an optional night out.

Free Time

Santa Marta

Take advantage of free time in this coastal city by relaxing on the beach or travel to nearby Taganga to explore the waters with a snorkel.

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DAY 16 Santa Marta

Depart at any time.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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