Colombia Express

9 Days
From CAD 2,519 Was CAD 2,799
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Experience Overview

Where to go if you only have a week to experience a truly unique part of the world? The answer: Colombia. If you think a week isn’t enough to tour the beaches, coffee regions, and metropolitan cities of this reemerging country, think again — we’ve made it possible. Check out the resurgence of culture, art, and food in Bogotá and Medellín, dive deep into the Caribbean vibe in Cartagena, and enjoy the Latin-Caribbean fusion of flavours in local cuisine. All this in only nine days. Start packing now.

Highlights

  • Experience the unique culture of Colombia
  • Drink world-renowned coffee in the lush mountains
  • People-watch from a café in Medellín
  • Soak up the sun in Cartagena.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2833

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: SMCQ

StartStarts: Bogotá, Colombia

FinishFinishes: Cartagena, Colombia

DurationDuration: 9 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá
  • Hacienda stay
  • Valle de Cocora hike
  • Medellín city tour
  • Cartagena orientation walk
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (6 nts), hacienda (2 nts).
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

  • Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2519 (CAD 280 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Bogotá

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

2

Day 2: Bogotá/Armenia

Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight to Armenia, in Colombia's coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.

3

Day 3: Armenia

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.

4

Day 4: Armenia/Salento

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

5

Day 5: Salento/Medellín

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

6

Day 6: Medellín

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.

7

Day 7: Medellín

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.

8

Day 8: Medellín/Cartagena

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.

9

Day 9: Cartagena

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Elizabeth H.  -  Traveled, May 2024

Would highly recommend Colombia, amazing place - so much to see & we always felt safe there. People are very friendly & our guide was excellent

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/22/2024

 

Joshua P.  -  Traveled, May 2024

So much fun

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/21/2024

 

Jevon S.  -  Traveled, May 2024

wonderful experience with an excellent ceo who contributed significantly to the wonderful experience.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/20/2024

 

Radwa Z.  -  Traveled, May 2024

Excellent, exceeded my expectations

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/20/2024

 

Fabian A.  -  Traveled, May 2024

This trip was amazing. It included so many tours and activities with amazing people. I am going to book all my future tours with G Adventures. Loved it!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/20/2024

 

Shy-Tyng H.  -  Traveled, May 2024

The trip was a great introduction to Colombia!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/19/2024

 

Mervin D.  -  Traveled, May 2024

I've been on many G Adv tours and will continue to. Keep up the good work.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/14/2024

 

Daniel M.  -  Traveled, July 2024

The only thing I would rate negative was the group experience. Ageism inklusive. The age mix could have been better

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2024

 

Joshua H.  -  Traveled, July 2024

A great experience. I loved every second.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/15/2024

 

Monika K.  -  Traveled, July 2024

This tour was a great mix to show the diversity of Colombia, from coffee plantations in rural areas to bustling cities full of life. Our CEO, Carlos, and our group of 12 strangers that became friends, really made our trip what it was.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/14/2024

 

Vinh T.  -  Traveled, July 2024

Great trip and thanks for the memories colombia ????

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/13/2024

 

Leslie S.  -  Traveled, July 2024

This tour provided exposure to diverse cities and landscapes across Colombia in a short amount of time. 10/10 would recommend

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/12/2024

 

Dorothy S.  -  Traveled, July 2024

Amazing highlights of Colombia

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/12/2024

 

Kok H.  -  Traveled, July 2024

This trip has not only allowed me to see Colombia, but to really enjoy the culture, people and places whilst feeling safe in the capable hands of our local CEO.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/11/2024

 

Jacob W.  -  Traveled, June 2024

Overall great way to travel and see so many places and activities in a short period of time. The tour was very busy but enjoyable. I enjoyed mostly everything on the tour even though there were a few days with little to no break in between activities!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/02/2024

 

Garrett G.  -  Traveled, June 2024

This was a great experience seeing a unique country like Colombia. Having a fun and personable guide like JP during the trip made it even better. I would definitely recommend G adventures to family and friends.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/01/2024

 

Jaime D.  -  Traveled, June 2024

Wonderful experience and choice of activities. I couldn't have had a better guide.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/26/2024

 

Sara A.  -  Traveled, June 2024

Our guide, Jairo made this trip what it was!!! Columbia was beautiful, but he brought it to life in an honest and real way.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/20/2024

 

Nikita B.  -  Traveled, June 2024

colombia is a vibrant and colourful country with a deep and dark past but its amazing. this tour was a quick but in depth and see all the main spots that you would want to see along the way. on the go tour but so much fun

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/10/2024

 

Krishnakumar J.  -  Traveled, May 2024

Colombia was an amazing destination !

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 06/04/2024

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