16 days tour

Classic Colombia

$ 4,399 .00 USD

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Classic Colombia

This tour includes:

Meals

15 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Accommodation

Hotels/guesthouses (13 nts), hacienda (2 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

Transport

Plane, private van, 4x4, walking

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcรก Your Discover Moment: Cartagena. Hacienda stay. Valle de Cocora hike. Medellรญn city tour.City tour in Cartagena. Tayrona National Park hike with local guide (5hrs). Indigenous Community Visit & Lunch. Taganga Orientation Walk. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Optional

Bogotรก - National Museum of Colombia Visit (3000COP per person) - Gold Museum Visit (4000COP per person) - Monserrate Hill Cable Car (20000COP per person) Zipaquirรก - Zipaquirรก Salt Cathedral Visit Medellรญn - Paragliding (45-60USD per person) - Explora Park (24500-37500COP per person) - Modern Art Museum (10000COP per person) - El Peรฑol Stone (La Piedra Del Peรฑol) Visit Cerro Nutibara - Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) Visit Cartagena - Islas del Rosario National Park (165000COP per person) - Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit (5000COP per person) - Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit (30000COP per person) - Gold Museum Visit (7000COP per person) - Naval Museum of the Caribbean Visit (6000COP per person) - Night Exploration on Chiva (45000COP per person, 50000COP per group) El Totumo - Totumo Mud Volcano (90000COP per person) Taganga - Snorkelling (80000COP per person) Santa Marta - Gold Museum Santa Marta (Free) - Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino (21000COP per person)

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. In 2023, Tayrona Park is closed February 01- 15, June 01-15, and October 02 - November 02. On departures during these dates we will visit Mina, the small town and ecological capital of Colombia, and Tayronaka, where we will go tubing on the Don Diego River. The park is known for its beautiful terraces and indigenous community. Visit a museum about the local Kogi people, meet members of the community, and relax while enjoying an included lunch.Bogotรก - Gold Museum Visit (4000COP per person) - National Museum of Colombia Visit (3000COP per person) - Monserrate Hill Cable Car (20000COP per person) Zipaquirรก - Zipaquirรก Salt Cathedral Visit Cerro Nutibara - Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) Visit Medellรญn - Modern Art Museum (10000COP per person) - Explora Park (24500-37500COP per person) - El Peรฑol Stone (La Piedra Del Peรฑol) Visit Cartagena - Islas del Rosario National Park (320000-350000COP per person) - Gold Museum Visit (7000COP per person) - Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit (30000COP per person) - Naval Museum of the Caribbean Visit (6000COP per person) - Night Exploration on Chiva (80000COP per person) - Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit (5000COP per person) Taganga - Playa Grande - Snorkelling (150000COP per person) Santa Marta - Gold Museum Santa Marta (Free) - Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino (23000COP per person)

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Classic Colombia

  • Day 1 Day 1: Bogotรก
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Bogotรก

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

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Bogotรก/Armenia (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bogotรก/Armenia (1B)

      Enjoy breakfast in Bogotรก before boarding an afternoon flight to Armenia, in Colombiaโ€™s coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane

      Included Activities:
      - Hacienda Stay
  • Day 3 Day 3: Armenia (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Armenia (1B, 1L)

      Visit Armenia town and market for breakfast before enjoying a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcรก area to learn more about the coffee culture here.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Armenia Market Visit
      - Coffee Farm Tour
      - Hacienda Stay
  • Day 4 Day 4: Armenia/Salento (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Armenia/Salento (1B)

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

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 00:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Cocora Valley Hike
  • Day 5 Day 5: Salento/Medellรญn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Salento/Medellรญn (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Local bus: Salento to Medellรญn 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Medellรญn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Medellรญn (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Medellรญn City Tour
  • Day 7 Day 7: Medellรญn (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Medellรญn (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 8 Day 8: Medellรญn/Cartagena (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Medellรญn/Cartagena (1B)

      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.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane 01:15 - 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 9 Day 9: Cartagena (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cartagena (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 10 Day 10: Cartagena (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Cartagena (1B)

      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.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Cartagena City Tour

      Additional Notes: Please note hot water is uncommon in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Showers are likely to only have cold water while visiting this area.
  • Day 11 Day 11: Cartagena/Minca (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Cartagena/Minca (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)

      Additional Notes: Please note that if the group is full, we may be required to use multi-share rooms in Minca due to the small size of this unique hotel.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Minca To Tayrona National Park Area (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Minca To Tayrona National Park Area (1B, 1L)

      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.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 01:00 - 01:30 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle

      Included Activities:
      - Katanzama Community Visit
  • Day 13 Day 13: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (1B, 1L)

      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.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)
      - Hiking 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Tayrona National Park Excursion

      Additional Notes: Please note that Tayrona National Park will be closed certain dates in February, June, October, and November. See the Important Notes section of your tour to view exact dates for 2024. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls during these dates, you will visit Taironaka Park, to learn more about the local Kogi people and their cultural practices.
  • Day 14 Day 14: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga (1B)

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


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 00:30 - 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Taganga Orientation Walk
  • Day 15 Day 15: Taganga/Santa Marta (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Taganga/Santa Marta (1B)

      With a free day at leisure, tour Taganga by foot or don a snorkel and mask and explore the water. This evening, travel to Santa Marta and join your group for an optional evening out on the town.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 16 Day 16: Santa Marta (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Santa Marta (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.