Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 16 Day Classic Colombia. Colombia tends to be an underrated travel destination, which just means there’s more untouched parts of this beautiful country for you to explore. If you have two weeks to spare, there’s no better way to experience Colombia than to jump in with both feet and experience the national parks, beaches, village communities, and cities firsthand. Plus, there’s no better place to be if you’re looking to try delicacies such as fresh seafood on the beaches of Cartagena and delicious coffee from the region of Calarcá. Be a part...read more of the revitalization of this warm, welcoming country and come back with more stories than you’ll ever have time to tell.
Itinerary
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Stay: Hotel Grace Chapinero
Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight to Armenia, in Colombia’s coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda. Stay: Hostal Mi Monaco (B)
Visit Armenia town and market for breakfast before enjoying a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here. Stay: Hostal Mi Monaco (B/L)
Enjoy exploring Salento and getting a feel for the town. Stay: El Rancho de Salento (B)
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening. Stay: Hotel Seven Inn Medellin (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Seven Inn Medellin (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Seven Inn Medellin (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (B)
Enjoy a free day exploring all Cartagena has to offer. Opt to enjoy the beautiful coast or explore the charming colonial city. Stay: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia (B)
Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore. Stay: Hotel Minca La Casona (B)
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. Stay: Posada Villa Margarita (B/L)
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. Stay: Posada Villa Margarita (B/L)
In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival. Stay: Ocean Taganga (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Tayromar (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Wander the streets of Bogotá.
Learn how coffee is made in Armenia.
Hike to a remote beach in Tayrona National Park.
Visit an Indigenous community to learn about their cultural traditions.
Mingle with the locals in the small town of Taganga.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá
Your Discover Moment: Cartagena
Hacienda stay
Valle de Cocora hike
Medellín 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
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
15 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Plane, private van, 4x4, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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