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Journeys: Explore Colombia
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Bogota (Colombia)
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Ends in
Cartagena, (Colombia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAR 14, 2026 to JAN 4, 2028
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
National Geographic Journeys
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam - all without sacrificing comfort., Small GroupGroup trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,624.25
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Overview
Luxurious mountains, quaint colonial towns, irresistible coffee-discover Colombia's abundant charms on this incredible journey. Observe the rebirth of Medellin's most notorious neighbourhood; wander the cobblestoned streets of Cartagena, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site; and venture into the picturesque coffee growing region of Armenia. Round out your experience alongside local artisans who turn coconuts into handicrafts, and sway to this South American nation's infectious rhythms of salsa.
Visited During Tour
Bogota (Colombia) | Cartagena (Colombia) | Medellin (Colombia)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
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Dates, Offers & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code SMENG-9375
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1Bogota
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Modern Bogota offers visitors a wide variety of activities combined with the picturesque beauty of its cultural and architectural past. Colonial churches and pre-Columbian art contrast with the futuristic high-rise buildings of a busy metropolis.If you arrive early, take a walk around some of the interesting neighbourhoods including La Candelaria, La Macarena, Parque de la 93, La Zona T, La Zona Rosa (bars and restaurants), La Zona G (international cuisine), or visit the Monserrate Santuary and enjoy great views of the city.
We recommend booking pre- or post-accommodation to experience all this city has to offer.Hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Colombia (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Accommodations: GHL Collection 931Optional Activities for Day 1
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2Bogota/Armenia
Catch a flight to Armenia, one of Colombia's coffee capitals. Head to a small, family-run coffee farm in nearby Montenegro, and meet with a coffee expert to learn about the different stages of coffee production, from bean to cup. Continue on to a traditional hacienda on a working coffee farm, where we'll spend two nights.
The Hacienda is simple, with small rooms and few amenities, it also is common to have hot water shortages. While basic, the stunning location and natural beauty more than makes up for a few minor inconveniences.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Hacienda Stay
Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia's beautiful coffee region.
Colombian Coffee Farm Visit
Immerse yourself into coffee culture with a visit to a family-run working coffee farm. Spend the afternoon with a coffee expert learning the processes of plant growth, reproduction, harvest, post harvest, and drying. This hands-on experience allows us insight into why Colombian coffee is considered some of the best in the world.
Accommodations: Hacienda La Combia -
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3Armenia
Set out on a full-day excursion to Salento, a charming coffee-growing town set amid verdant mountains, and venture to the nearby Cocora Valley for a hike. This breathtaking protected landscape harbours groves of gigantic wax palm, Colombia's national tree and the tallest type of palm in the world. Later, during an immersive coffee tasting, sip espresso and watch a demonstration of latte art by a local barista. Then enjoy free time to explore Salento, strolling its quaint streets and browsing the local craft stalls.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Salento and Cocora Valley Excursion
Visit Salento, a charming town typical to Colombia's coffee region, and enjoy hiking the beautiful landscape of the Cocora Valley. Spend the rest of your visit strolling the quaint streets of Salento-this is a great place to appreciate traditional architecture and shop for gifts.
Colombian Coffee Immersion and Tasting
Continue our coffee immersion with a visit to a speciality coffee shop. Here we embark on a sensory exercise to understand the difference between high quality coffees and commercial coffees, an espresso tasting and the correct preparation of a milk-based coffee where the barista demonstrates the proper art of the latte. This hands-on experience allows us to understand why Colombian coffee is considered some of the best in the world and better understand the part it plays in the culture of this region. And finally, a tasting of the various brews will round out our day.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time to explore the town.
Hacienda Stay
Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for "estate") and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia's beautiful coffee region.
Accommodations: Hacienda La Combia -
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4Armenia/Medellin
This morning, fly to Medellin. Surrounded by lush hills and fragrant flower farms, this thriving city is currently in the midst of a resurgence. Settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Accommodations: Ecohub Hotel -
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5Medellin
Alongside a local guide, embark on an eye-opening tour of Comuna 13-formerly one of Colombia's most dangerous neighbourhoods. Ride on the cable cars and outdoor escalators that span the sprawling hillside, and learn how public transport and art and music programs have transformed the area into a peaceful, vibrant community. Afterward, opt for a historical tour of Medellin, visit some of the city's museums, or go shopping.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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MedellÃn Community Walk
Discover another side of Medellin as you travel on the city's innovative transportation system and head to Comuna 13- - a community transformed. Once controlled by the cartels, this community is a shining example of Colombia's progress in overcoming its notorious past. Meet a local guide and begin the journey upward with a ride on the city's unique public cable cars. Head farther up the hillside to the outdoor electric escalators that serve Comuna 13. The extensive escalator system has renewed the impoverished district, which clings to a steep hillside, and provided much relief to residents whose daily commutes have become safer and faster. Arrive at the top to explore this welcoming and safe urban neighbourhood and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Free Time
Free time to explore the city or set out on an optional excursion.
Accommodations: Ecohub Hotel3Optional Activities for Day 5
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6Medellin
Enjoy a free day to continue exploring Medellin. Choose to visit nearby Guatape, located on the shores of a scenic reservoir. Wander amid the town's brightly decorated houses, and opt to climb a steep flight of stairs to the summit of El Penol, a towering monolith that affords breathtaking views of the reservoir's sparkling waters and lush green isles.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Free Time
Get out and explore this vibrant city!
Accommodations: Ecohub Hotel5Optional Activities for Day 6
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7Medellin/Cartagena
Catch a flight to the fabled city of Cartagena, perched on Colombia's Caribbean coast. In the afternoon go on an excursion to the nearby beach of La Boquilla and visit an arts workshop run by women who transform coconuts into jewellery, crafts, and other art. As we listen to their stories and learn their techniques, try your hand at creating a souvenir out of natural materials. Later, head to the Saborarte Restaurant for a hands-on cooking class. As we learn to make Caribbean and Colombian specialities, hear how the restaurant amplifies cooking traditions while working with household mothers and small market producers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Exclusive Inclusions:
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Coconut Workshop
The project DAMARTES (Damas y Madres del Arte - 'Women and Mothers of Art') is an association composed of mothers and grandmothers who in 2008, took part in a crafts workshop sponsored by the foundation ProBoquilla. They have now started their own social enterprise producing jewelry, vases, art and accessories out of coconuts. Meet these incredible women and join them in a Coconut Workshop located on the beach of La Boquilla.
Damartes Beachside Coconut Workshop & Social Enterprise Introduction
Since 2024, Planeterra and G Adventures have been supporting the association of DAMARTES (Damas y Madres del Arte - 'Women and Mothers of Art') to uplift their impact. Their work portrays an excellent example of how tourism can support gender equality and sustainability in direct and impactful ways. Learn more about the history of this organization and meet the incredible mothers and grandmothers who have worked hard to build their own social enterprise. Gather alongside the women on the beach of La Boquilla and learn how to create jewelry, vases, art, and other accessories from coconuts. Travel home with a unique souvenir and the knowledge that your presence here has made a difference and positive impact on the local community.
Colombian Caribbean Cooking Experience
Visit Saborarte Restaurant in the Getsemani area for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make Caribbean-Colombian specialities with the experts, hear how the restaurant amplifies cooking traditions while working with household mothers and small market producers. After, enjoy your creations for dinner.
Accommodations: GHL Armeria Real Hotel -
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8Cartagena
Enjoy a walking tour of Cartagena. Visit the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, discovering atmospheric plazas, soaring churches, and important historic landmarks. Spend the rest of the day on your own soaking up the tropical charm of Cartagena. Opt to visit Cartagena's Gold Museum, showcasing intricate pre-Colombian ornaments and pottery, or choose to learn the basics of Colombian salsa, known as Cali style, during a private lesson with two local dancers.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
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Cartagena City Tour
Learn more about Cartagena's history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.
Free Time
Get out and explore this tropical city.
Accommodations: GHL Armeria Real Hotel5Optional Activities for Day 8
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9Cartagena
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leaders can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Journeys: Explore Colombia tour:
Armenia
Hacienda La Combia
Location
Armenia, Colombia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Bogota
GHL Collection 93
Location
Bogota, Colombia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Cartagena
GHL Armeria Real Hotel
Location
Calle del Pedregal #25-28, Local 1, Cartagena de Indias, BolÃvar, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Medellin
Ecohub Hotel
Location
Calle 14 #No 30 -170, Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Journeys: Explore Colombia tour:
Group Size
Max 16, Avg 12.
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Colombian Coffee Farm Visit, SalentoYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Medellin Community Walk, MedellinYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Coconut Workshop, CartagenaYour G for Good Moment: Damartes Beachside Coconut Workshop & Social Enterprise Introduction, CartagenaYour Foodie Moment: Colombian Coffee Immersion and Tasting, SalentoYour Foodie Moment: Colombian Caribbean Cooking Experience, Cartagena. Arrival transfer. Excursion to Salento and Cocora Valley. Coffee tasting. Cartagena city tour. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Highlights
Immerse yourself in Armenia's coffee culture, Visit the transformed Comuna 13 neighbourhood, Explore the historical highlights of Cartagena, Take some time to explore the culinary specialities of the region
Message from G Adventures About Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your Expedition Leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Bogota- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral VisitCerro Nutibara- Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) VisitMedellin- Santa Fe de Antioquia Visit- Medellin City Tour (35USD per person)- El Penol Stone (La Piedra Del Penol) Visit- Guatape Dam VisitGuatape- Guatape Day TripCartagena- Gold Museum Visit (7000COP per person)- Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit (5000COP per person)- Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit (30000COP per person)- Night Exploration on Chiva (80000COP per person)- Salsa Dance ClassPlaya Blanca- Playa Blanca Visit
Accommodation Summary
Hotels - 6 nts, hacienda/farm - 2 nts.
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally, meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally, food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your Expedition Leader will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
What is the group leader like?
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, known as a National Geographic Expedition Leader. The aim of the Expedition Leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
International Flights
No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour. However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details. In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Transportation
Bus, private vehicle, jeep, plane, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Smart Dress:o Smart outfit (For evenings out)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
When can I do my laundry on this trip?
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Service Level
Upgraded: Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
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