Best of Colombia [Intrepid]

• Duration: 17 Days
• Activity level: 2 out of 5 (some easy physical activities included, no physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey)
• Start/Finish: Bogota/Bogota
• Meals: 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
• Transport: Plane, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Van
• Accommodation: Hotel (14 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
• Group size: Min 1 - Max 12
• Ages: Min 15

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.

Locations and Included Activities

• Day 1 Bogota: La Candelaria Walking Tour
• Day 2 Salento: Visit to Paloquemao market (Bogota), Traditional Tejo Game
• Day 3-4 Coffee Estancia: Coffee plantation tour & tasting
• Day 5-7 Medellin: Barrio Transformation Tour, Flower Garden tour, Metrocable to Acevedo station and up to Santa Elena
• Day 8-9 Cartagena: Orientation walk of hotel neighbourhood
• Day 10-11 Guachaca: Tayrona National Park hike
• Day 12-14 Barichara: Visit to a local artisan paper factory, Walk along Camino Real to the village 'Guane'
• Day 15-17 Bogota

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.

Important notes

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This trip ends on Day 17 and you are free to leave at any time.
• 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
• 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.