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Cartagena to Quito Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,290
      CAD $1,295
      AUD $1,255
      EUR €1,005
      GBP £780
      NZD $1,605
      ZAR R10,405
      CHF FR1,175
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $490
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,780*
      CAD $1,770*
      AUD $1,723*
      EUR €1,347*
      GBP £1,078*
      NZD $2,193*
      ZAR R13,812*
      CHF FR1,562*
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Trip Validity

  • 2011-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to Colombia and discover a flourishing, vibrant country

Be a part of Columbia's revival on this exciting overland adventure. Travel through the Colombian countryside and discover quaint cities, coffee plantations, sleepy seaside towns and grand volcanic landscapes. With lots of opportunity to interact with outgoing, friendly locals, this is a great chance to have a genuine travel experience to talk about for years to come. Taking in the best spots and attractions of this fascinating country, this trip provides a unique insight into a nation that is rapidly evolving. Visit Colombia and be touched by the authenticity of this flourishing country before finishing the adventure in Ecuador's capital, Quito.

  • Get a caffeine-fix at a plantation in Los Nevados National Park
  • Join the cafe culture of Quito
  • Relax by the calm lake waters that lap at the town of Guatape
  • Travel to Medellin and learn about Colombia's chequered past
  • View dramatic volcanic landscapes in Purace National Park
  • Walk through colourful textile markets
  • Wander through the fairytale city of Cartagena
  • Wonder at Santuario de Las Lajas, a hidden Colombian highlight

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Cartagena to Quito Summary

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Days 1-2 Cartagena

Legendary both for its history and beauty, the colonial architecture and huge city walls of Cartagena's picturesque old town perch alongside the sparkling Caribbean.

Days 3-4 Covenas/San Bernardo Islands

Located on the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Covenas is our base for exploring the spectacular San Bernardo islands - a beautiful archipelago with fine beaches and diverse wildlife.

Days 5-6 Medellin

Blessed with a perfect climate and a wealth of culture, Medellin has turned itself around to become one of the most exciting cities in South America.

Days 7-9 Guatapé

Beautifully located beside a lake in rolling countryside, Guatapé is famous for the towering El Peñón de Guatapé, a granite monolith that offers amazing views from the top.

Days 10-11 Manizales

Manizales is a relaxed and friendly city right in the heart of Colombia's coffee region with a comfortable climate and plenty to see and do.

Day 12 Los Nevados National Park

Home to some of Colombia's finest trekking scenery, Los Nevados National Park's unique combination of snow, sand, wildlife and vegetation form a landscape of unending contrasts.

Days 13-14 Cali

The salsa capital of Colombia, Cali is a big and bustling city with a warm climate and a lively social scene in its many fashionable bars and restaurants.

Day 15 Popayan

Nicknamed the White City, Popayan is a beautiful colonial town of whitewashed houses and grand churches encircled by rolling green hills.

Day 16 Ipiales

Set on the Colombian side of the Colombia/Ecuador frontier, Ipiales has some pleasant plazas and the sight of locals using a horse and cart gives it a quaint, countryside feel.

Day 17 Otavalo

Otavalo is a small town famous for its market - villagers from the surrounding countryside descend on the town once a week to sell everything from handmade goods to livestock.

Days 18-19 Quito

Quito is a cultured city with a wonderous Old Town, a dynamic nightlife and atmospheric streets showcasing Ecuadorian life in all its splendour.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Cartagena, Colombia

  • Finish:

    Quito, Ecuador

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with facilities) (10 nts), Hostel (2 nts), Hotel (6 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    City tour, Coffee Plantation Tour, Manizales, El Penon de Guatape, Guided tour of Cartagena, Mitad del Mundo, Thermal baths, Trip to Los Nevados National Park, Visit to Santuario la Lajas

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    548kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,290
    CAD $1,295
    AUD $1,255
    EUR €1,005
    GBP £780
    NZD $1,605
    ZAR R10,405
    CHF FR1,175
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    Kitty

    USD $490
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $1,780*
    CAD $1,770*
    AUD $1,723*
    EUR €1,347*
    GBP £1,078*
    NZD $2,193*
    ZAR R13,812*
    CHF FR1,562*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $93
    CAD $93
    AUD $90
    EUR €70
    GBP £56
    NZD $115
    ZAR R727
    CHF FR82
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About Colombia , Ecuador

    • 19
    • GDOW
    • 4.00 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,290
      CAD $1,295
      AUD $1,255
      EUR €1,005
      GBP £780
      NZD $1,605
      ZAR R10,405
      CHF FR1,175
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $490
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,780*
      CAD $1,770*
      AUD $1,723*
      EUR €1,347*
      GBP £1,078*
      NZD $2,193*
      ZAR R13,812*
      CHF FR1,562*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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