ColombiaComplete Colombia: Coastal Caribbean & Inland Hidden Gems
Arrive at any time. After a welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening, choose to join your fellow travellers for an optional group dinner and check out the local flavours and bustling atmosphere of Plaza Trinidad.
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.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Hotel Villa Colonial
Start the day with a CEO-led orientation walk through streets of the historic old town. Depart from your hotel and pass by the Plaza de San Diego, Murallas de Cartagena for views of the Caribbean Sea, Heredia Theatre, and Monumento Torre del Reloj, during the route. Then, the day is yours to explore this coastal colonial city. Check out the San Felipe fortress, keep walking the lively streets, or take a break from the heat and people watch in one of the city’s many plazas, like Plaza de Santo Domingo.
CEO-led Orientation Walk of Old Town Cartagena
Enjoy an orientation walk alongside your trust CEO and get to know the Old Town of Cartagena as you walk a 3.7km loop from your hotel in the area. Pass by various monuments and museums and gain an introduction to the streets, sounds, and sights of this Colombian city.
Free Time
Choose your own adventure today! From numerous museums to city tours and nearby island visits, there's no doubt you'll find plenty of options to keep you entertained.
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Hotel Villa Colonial
Leave the liveliness and pulsing energy of Cartagena behind and travel to the small town of Minca, where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air and take advantage of free time to explore. This growing village has a laid back, but energetic vibe with lots of opportunities for jungle hiking, waterfalls, and other adventurous activities.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from Cartagena to Minca.
Free Time
Settle in to this town in the middle of the rainforest in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A place brimming with hiking trails, coffee and cocoa plantations, rivers, and waterfalls. The ideal place to immerse yourself in nature. Go for a hike or explore the town on your own.
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On the rock hostel
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, set off on one of the best, but lesser-known activities while in Minca; a hike to the Marinka Waterfalls. These two large jungle cascades can be found about 3.6km from town amidst the beautiful forest, and they offer a deep swimming pool to cool off in after your hike. The group will arrive back to Minca for a free afternoon to lounge about, or be as adventurous as you choose.
Free Time
After the hike travel back to Minca and spend the afternoon on your own. Maybe head to Pozo Azul, a collection of three swimming areas on the river that runs by town, or choose to tour a chocolate and coffee farm.
Marinka Waterfall Hike
Hike to the impressive Marinka waterfalls that flow with crystal clear water and generate a natural pool perfect for swimming. This easy to moderate hike offers a great chance to feel refreshed in nature amid the beautiful jungle scenery.
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On the rock hostel
Get ready to lean into those beach vibes and a laid-back coastal paradise energy as the group travels from Minca to Palomino, on the Caribbean coast. Due to it’s location at the southern portion of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you get the lush mountain greenery right up against the warm sea. Upon arrival there will be free time for lunch on your own as well as the opportunity to book an optional tubing activity on the nearby river. Later, kick back with your travel buddies around a beach bonfire before a free night out in Palomino on your own.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy yourself during a free afternoon in the small beachside town of Palomino. This off-the-beaten-track is the perfect place to sunbathe on golden sand beaches or tube down a lazy rive beneath the jungle trees.
Palomino Beach Bonfire
Hang out on the beach with your travel pals and enjoy a bonfire as the sun goes down and you enjoy one another's company.
Accommodation
La Riviera Playa
Travel into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike thorough the stunning landscape accompanied by a local guide. Experience the natural biodiversity and beautiful trails while any nature lovers unite on a search for wildlife amid the dense jungle forest. Spend half of the day here in the park before an included lunch and transfer back to Palomino. Arrive in the early evening and spend it as you choose. Opt to find a local spot for dinner and toast with your travel pals to a day well spent, maybe catch the sunset.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tayrona National Park Visit & Hike
Enjoy the first part of the day in the beautiful landscape of Tayrona National Park on a moderate hike led by a local guide. Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and simply enjoy the outdoors.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Spend the evening on your own. Opt to grab dinner together with the group or find a spot in town to watch the sunset.
Accommodation
La Riviera Playa
In the morning the group will travel by private vehicle to Santa Marta from Palomino. Upon arrival, join your CEO for an orientation walk of the town passing by landmarks such as, Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Then, take advantage of free time in the afternoon to explore. Choose to grab some lunch at a local restaurant, or maybe head to El Rodadero for white sand beaches and warm water. Tonight, head out for a final night out on the town with your travel crew.
Santa Marta CEO-led Orientation Walk
Walk through town with your CEO and pass by landmarks like Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Get to know this gorgeous place on the Caribbean Sea and simply enjoy the coastal location.
Free Time
Explore on your own and choose from the optional activities available locally.
Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out
Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials, or hanging out by the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Accommodation
Hotel Tayromar
Wheels up! In the mid-morning, fly inland to Medellín, a city that has transformed into one of Latin America’s safest destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to become acquainted with your surroundings on your own before an optional night out with the group.
Plane
Sit back and relax as you fly from Santa Marta to Medllín.
Free Time
Enjoy time to get settled in Medellín and explore on your own.
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Accommodation
Yolo Hostel Medellin
Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and learn more about the organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. Afterwards, enjoy time to grab lunch on your own and choose to visit museums, take a historical tour, or try one of the other optional activities available in the area.
Your G for Good Moment: Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local
Explore dynamic communities and support women–owned social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Comuna 13 of Medellin. A G Adventures,–supported project, Berracas de la 13 is a nonprofit organization who have developed a new Comuna tour and meal service, benefitting women and youth from the community. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local guides, visit small shops, try local food and purchase unique handicrafts.
Free Time
Spend free time exploring the city and make sure to try as many fun optional activities as you can. If you haven't ridden the metrocable yet then we suggesting catching a ride up for sunset views.
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Accommodation
Yolo Hostel Medellin
Take advantage of this full free day in Medellín to try various optional activities in the area. Perhaps prebook a day trip to a nearby town focused on adventure activities, or ride the metrocable, which is this cool cable car part of the city’s public transportation, and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and sprawling Medellín.
Free Time
The entire day is yours in Medellín to enjoy various optional activities available in the area. Maybe prebook a day trip out to a nearby town for some active and adventurous activities, or ride the metrocable for memorable views of the surrounding mountains and sprawling city.
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Accommodation
Yolo Hostel Medellin
Travel from Medellín to Guatapé, where the town sits on the shores of the man-made reservoir, and is home to the climbable granite stone called El Peñol Rock. Climb the staircase in the rock and from the top, enjoy epic views of mountains and lakes in the distance. Then, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of the town and spend the remainder of the day free for optional activities in the area. Consider pre-booking a boat trip out onto the lake for some fun on the water.
El Peñol Stone (La Piedra Del Peñol) Visit
Formed approximately 70 million years ago, El Peñón de Guatapé, also known as El Peñol, is a giant monolith rising 2,135m (7,005 ft) above sea level. Climb the 649 steps that have been built into one side of this famous rock and enjoy breathtaking views of the Guatapé Dam and surrounding area from the peak.
CEO-led Orientation Walk of Guatapé
Walk around the town of Guatapé with your CEO and get to know the lay of the land. Pass by sites like the Community Historical Museum, Calle de los Paraguas, and Plazoleta de Los Zócalos.
Free Time
Spend free time in Guatapé this afternoon to enjoy some of the optional activities available in the area.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Medellín and Guatapé.
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Accommodation
Hotel Bambu
The entire day is yours to adventure is the funky outdoorsy town. Walk the streets adorned with brilliantly painted frescoes (called Zócalos locally) each one telling a story. Choose to prebook a boat excursion on the lake or try kayaking along the shores. Maybe even climb El Peñol again. There are also loads of restaurants and street food to try like arepas and fresh cheeses.
Free Time
The whole day is yours to enjoy the gorgeous landscape of Guatapé. Choose to head out on the man-made reservoir by boat, kayak along the shores of the lake, or choose to try some of the local specialty treats at various cafés and restaurants.
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Accommodation
Hotel Bambu
Transfer by private vehicle in the morning from Guatapé to Santa Rosa de Cabal with a stop en route to grab lunch on your own. The town hosts natural hot springs fed by nearby active volcanoes and is nestled at the base of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano. Picture clouds clinging to the sides of these ultra green mountains and feel in a different, lost world out here in the jungle amid coffee plantations and thermal pools. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there will be some free time before an included visit to the hot springs for a relaxing evening.
Private Vehicle
Sit back and enjoy the scenery on today's journey by private vehicle to Santa Rosa de Cabal. There will be a stop along the way to have lunch on your own to break up the length of the drive.
Free Time
Enjoy a few hours of free time to explore the small town of Santa Rosa de Cabal on your own.
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs Entrance Fee
Visit the outdoor hot springs surrounded by lush jungle and beautiful nature in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Soak in one of multiple man-made pools and relax in this mineral water flowing directly from the mountains.
Accommodation
Hotel Suite Santa Rosa
After breakfast at the hotel the group will travel to Cocora Valley. Along the way stop to enjoy a hike through the area where the wax palm, Colombia’s national tree grows up to 197ft. Be on the lookout during the hike for the yellow-eared parrot that calls this place home. Arrive in Salento in the afternoon and enjoy exploring on your own and getting a feel of this majestically green and hilly landscape.
Entrance Fee Cocora Valley
Head into the Cocora Valley and take in magnificent views and the towering wax palms for which it is known. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.
Free Time
Take advantage of free time to get to known this Andean town west of Bogotá. The town is the gateway to the snow-capped peaks of Los Nevados National Natural Park. There's plenty to see as you walk around and load of different outdoor activities of coffee farm visits you can choose from.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from your private vehicle on the way from Santa Rosa de Cabal to Salento. There will be a stop along the way to hike in the Cocora Valley.
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Accommodation
El Rancho de Salento
Spend a free morning in Salento and choose to join some optional activities in this gorgeous area. Grab some lunch on your own before the transfer to Armenia where the group will then board a public bus to Bogota. Arrive in the evening and choose to have some dinner together or on your own.
Free Time
Enjoy a slow, free morning to yourself in Salento before a long transfer day to Bogotá. Try optional activities in the area like visiting a coffee farm for some delicious, fresh brew.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Bus
Sit back and scan the scenery on your local bus ride to Bogotá.
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Accommodation
Hotel Regina
Set off to explore Bogotá today on a walking tour of the charming La Candelaria neighborhood and listen to fascinating tales about the town's origin, legends, and other key historical moments. Then there will be free time for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon is open for optional activities in the area like, visiting museums or going on a cable car ride for panoramic views of the city. In the evening attend a farewell dinner with the group at a local restaurant.
La Candelaria Orientation Walk
Take a CEO-led walk through the historic and cultural heart of the city. Admire the colonial architecture juxtaposed by vibrant graffiti murals ass you pass museums and shops. Listen to fascinating tales about the town's origin, legends, and other key historical moments. This area is a must-visit for any culture and history lover, offering a laid-back way to take in Bogota's cultural gems.
Free Time
Enjoy time on your own in Bogotá and partake in one of the many optional activities available locally for you to purchase.
Your Big Night Out Moment: Big Night Out
Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the lively Colombia city of Bogotá.
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Accommodation
Hotel Regina
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