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Colombia Express
9 days, Bogotá to Cartagena
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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.
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Trip Code: SMCQ
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Bogotá
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Bogotá/Villa de Leyva
Visit Paloquemao market before driving to Villa de Leyva for an overnight. Stop en route to visit the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral.
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BreakfastDay 3Villa de Leyva/Armenia
Enjoy a morning in Villa de Leyva before an afternoon flight to Armenia, in Colombia's coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.
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BreakfastDay 4Armenia
Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 5Armenia/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.
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BreakfastDay 6Salento/Medellín
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.
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BreakfastDay 7Medellín
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.
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BreakfastDay 8Medellín/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.
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BreakfastDay 9Cartagena
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá
- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Villa de Leyva)
- Hacienda stay
- Valle de Cocora hike
- Medellín city tour
- Cartagena orientation walk
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels (6 nts), hacienda (2 nts).
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD295-385 for meals not included.
Transportation
Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.