Best of Colombia

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Experience the best of the best-kept secret in South America

Discover South America's best-kept secret on this 17-day adventure through the verdant mountains and powdery beaches of Colombia. Head into the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and discover the sweeter, softer side of this misunderstood country. Fall in love with Bogota's heart, laze on palm-fringed stretches of Caribbean shoreline and hang with locals that redefine hospitality. 

Map of Best Of Colombia including Colombia
Trip code: GGSSC
Start
Bogota, Colombia
End
Bogota, Colombia
Destinations
Colombia
Meals
14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
Accommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
Days
17
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Ages
Min 15
Theme
Every trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
Explorer
Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders
Original
Physical rating
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This trip generates 43 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip

Stay in the vibrant Chapinero neighbourhood in Bogota, one of the most culturally diverse parts of town.

Embark on a spectacular guided hike through the Cocora Valley, home to hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees.

Spend a couple of days learning about the world's favourite bean during a stay on a traditional coffee estancia deep in coffee country.

Discover the new face of Medellin and learn about the city’s transformation from most dangerous neighbourhood in Colombia to arts and culture haven.

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.

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Itinerary

Map of Best Of Colombia including Colombia

Inclusions and activities

Meals

14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van

Accommodation

Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)

Included activities
  • Bogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
  • Salento - Traditional Tejo Game
  • Bogota - Visit to Paloquemao market
  • Coffee Hacienda- Coffee plantation tour & tasting
  • Medellin - Barrio Transformation Tour
  • Medellin - Flower Garden tour
  • Metrocable to Acevedo station and up to Santa Elena
  • Cartagena - Orientation walk of hotel neighbourhood
  • Tayrona National Park - Entrance fee
  • Tayrona National Park hike
  • Barichara - Visit to a local artisan paper factory
  • Barichara - Walk along Camino Real to the village 'Guane'

Optional activities
  • Bogota - Montserrate cable car - COP29500
  • Bogota - Gold Museum - COP5000
  • Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Guatavita sacred Lagoon Day Tour - COP390000
  • Bogota - Villa de Leyva Magic Town Day tour - COP380000
  • Bogota - La Chorrera waterfall hike Day tour - COP270000
  • Bogota - Museo Nacional - USD10
  • Bogota - Local Graffiti Tour - COP50000
  • Bogota - Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour - COP270000
  • Medellin - Comuna 13 Tour - COP150000
  • Medellin - Guatape + Penol Rock Day Tour - COP140000
  • Medellin - Violence + Posconflict Tour - COP50000
  • Medellin - Museo de Antioquia entrance fee - COP30000
  • Medellin - Historic Downtown Tour - COP50000
  • Cartagena - San Felipe de Barajas Castle - COP33000
  • Cartagena - San Basilio de Palenque Full Day Tour - COP300000
  • Cartagena - Mangroves Tour - COP150000
  • Cartagena - Rosario Islands Boat Trip with Lunch (from) - USD70
  • Cartagena - Walking tour Cartagena Walled City - COP50000
  • Cartagena - Walled city + Getsemani District Tour - COP50000
  • Cartagena - Gabriel Garcia Marquez Walking Tour - COP50000
  • Mountain Bike Cañon Suarez (transportation included, min 7 pax) - COP390000
  • Barichara - Pescaderito swimming hole - USD16
  • Rafting Fonce River (transportation included) - COP190000
  • Ants Cooking Class - COP45000
  • Coffee Tour - COP150000

Is this trip right for you?

  • Colombia enjoys a stable year-round climate, but it can get particularly hot and humid on the coast. Remember to come prepared with adequate clothing.
  • The Cocora Valley hike is quite rigorous, so you'll need to be fit and have sturdy walking shoes to take part. 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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Important notes

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 (Cofee Estancia) and Days 10,11 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for 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.
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.
4. This trip ends on Day 17 and you are free to leave at any time.
5. This trip is a combination of two of our most popular departures. As such the make up of the group and the tour leader may change on Day 8
6. 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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