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Please note that Tayrona NP is normally closed during the month of February and Minca will be visited instead. See day 9 in the full itinerary for more information.
Medellín to Bogota Adventure: Coffee & Salsa Sounds
12 days, Medellín to Bogotá
Itinerary
Day 1Medellín
Arrive at any time. Tonight, head out to one of the many bars around Parque Lleras in the hopping neighbourhood of El Poblado to get to know your fellow travellers. Cheers to new friends and new adventures!
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Medellín
Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the community organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. After, tour a local park filled with statues from Colombia's favourite sculptor, Fernando Botero.
Your G for Good Moment: Berracas de la 13 Visit with Lunch
Explore dynamic communities and support women–owned social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Comuna 13 of Medellin. A G Adventures,–supported project, Berracas de la 13 is a nonprofit organization who have developed a new Comuna tour and meal service, benefitting women and youth from the community. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local guides, visit small shops, try local food and purchase unique handicrafts.
Plaza Botero Visit
Named after Medellin's best loved sculptor Fernando Botero, this plaza features nearly two dozen of his iconic "chubby" statues. Take your time to tour the plaza and study these works, and immerse yourself in the charming city square culture of Medellin.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Medellín City Tour
35USD per personReally get to know Colombia’s second largest city with a neighbourhood tour. Medellín has been revitalized since the issues of the 80s and 90s and is now one of South America’s most innovative and artistic cities. Explore the city’s varied barrios filled with shops, green parks, museums, churches, markets, and delicious cuisine.
Modern Art Museum
10000COP per personWander around the Museum of Modern Art and enjoy the work of Colombian artists in a variety of medias. Make sure to check out the Débra Arango permanent collection.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Medellín
Make the most of a free day in Medellin and start exploring. Opt to visit the nearby town of Guatapé, with its colourful houses and famous rock. Ride the metrocable—a cable car part of Medellín’s public transportation—for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.
Free Time
Explore one of Colombia's most popular cities.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
El Peñol Stone (La Piedra Del Peñol) Visit
Formed approximately 70 million years ago, El Peñón de Guatapé, also known as El Peñol, is a giant monolith rising 2,135m (7,005 ft) above sea level. Climb the 649 steps that have been built into one side of this famous rock and enjoy breathtaking views of the Guatapé Dam and surrounding area from the peak.
Modern Art Museum
10000COP per personWander around the Museum of Modern Art and enjoy the work of Colombian artists in a variety of medias. Make sure to check out the Débra Arango permanent collection.
Explora Park
24500-37500COP per personA symbol of transformation in the northern part of Medellín, the park is a large piece of modern architecture housing a variety of scientific exhibits. Learn about the flora, fauna, and astronomy of Colombia while exploring the vivarium specializing in the Amazon River, the planetarium, or one of the many interactive exhibits on display.
Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) Visit
For a breath of fresh air 80m (263 ft) above the city, visit Nutibara Hill. Ride a colourful bus, take a taxi, or climb winding paths through the greenery to get to the top of the hill and enjoy great views of the city. Pueblito Paisa waits at the summit: stroll through this replica of a traditional Antioquian town and enjoy the charm of whitewashed buildings, bright-coloured doors and tiled roofs. Try some local food here or shop for souvenirs.
Paragliding
45USD per personGet ready for a thrilling ride! Take off from one of the surrounding hills and enjoy spectacular views of this sprawling city and the picturesque green mountains that encircle it as you glide through the air.
Day 4Medellín/Manizales
Say "Adios!" to Medellín and hop on a bus to Manizales. Known as "The City of Open Doors" for its welcoming residents, you will fall in love with this mountainside city. And if you're a coffee lover — you won't want to leave. Spend the day exploring and learning about coffee cultivation, or visit a nature reserve.
Free Time
Spend free time learning about coffee cultivation in the area, visiting a nature reserve or, depending on the time of year, joining in the festivities of one of the city's many cultural events.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 5Manizales/Salento
Soak in the therapeutic waters of the Tierra Viva thermal baths for a relaxing start to your morning. Later, take the scenic route to Salento, admiring the beautiful landscapes along the way.
Tierra Viva Thermal Baths
Take a dip in the hot, therapeutic waters of the Tierra Viva thermal baths, a product of the activity at the source of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. The mineral-rich water enjoy temperatures between 35-41C, so sit back, relax and let the waters soothe aching muscles and rejuvenate you.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 6Salento
Venture out on a morning hike through the towering palms of the Cocora Valley. This afternoon, choose from a variety of optional activities in the coffee region of Quindío.
Entrance Fee Cocora Valley
Head into the Cocora Valley and take in magnificent views and the towering wax palms for which it is known. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.
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BreakfastDay 7Salento/Armenia
Climb aboard a local bus to Armenia for a coffee farm tour. Learn about coffee production before enjoying lunch on the farm. Don't worry, there will be an opportunity to shop so you can bring one of Colombia's most important exports home with you. The perfect souvenir!)
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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BreakfastDay 8Armenia/Cali
Travel to the bustling city of Cali by bus. Admire the 26m high Cristo Rey monument on a guided tour. Later, learn (or attempt) to dance like a local with a salsa class.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Cristo Rey Visit
Take a tour of this iconic monument that commemorates the end of the War of a Thousand Days. Sitting atop the Cerro las Cristales (Hill of the Crystals), the ascent will pass art sculptured into the ravines. The vantage point from the top offers panoramic views of the city below.
Your Discover Moment: Salsa Class
Salsa is not just a dance; it is an important part of social life in Latin America. Learn the basics of Colombian salsa—known as Cali style—led by a local instructor.
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BreakfastDay 9Cali
Choose your own Cali adventure today. For aerial views of the city, you can ride the MIO cable car, or get active and hike to Cerro de las tres Cruces. Or stroll along the Cali River and visit the wonderfully weird Cat Park along the banks. Meander through the colourful neighbourhood of San Antonio and sample some tasty local delicacies.
Free Time
Spend a free day exploring all that Cali has to offer.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Cat Park Visit
Pay a visit to Cali's Parque El Gato De Tejada (Cat Park) to see a collection of cat sculptures, each painted by local artists. Local painter and sculptor, Hernando Tejada, created the original bronze cat sculpture in 1996 and the collection has grown throughout the park since.
Cerro de las tres Cruces Hike
Hike to Cerro de las tres Cruces, mingling with locals as you ascend. From the top, see the monument of Three Crosses, enjoy fresh juice from one of the vendors, and take in the impressive view of the city.
MIO Cable Cali
Take a ride on the MIO cable car to visit some of Cali's mountainous neighbourhoods and for a new perspective on the city from above.
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BreakfastDay 10Cali/Bogotá
Fly to Bogotá this morning. Take an orientation walk of the Candelaria neighbourhood led by your CEO, and visit the Gold Museum to admire thousands of gold artifacts. The afternoon is yours to wander through the streets of Candelaria at your own pace.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
La Candelaria Orientation Walk
Take a CEO-led walk through the historic and cultural heart of the city. Admire the colonial architecture juxtaposed by vibrant graffiti murals ass you pass museums and shops. Listen to fascinating tales about the town's origin, legends, and other key historical moments. This area is a must-visit for any culture and history lover, offering a laid-back way to take in Bogota's cultural gems.
Gold Museum Visit
Explore this veritable treasure trove! Be amazed by the Bogotá Gold Museum’s collection of over 30,000 gold pieces in addition to thousands of bone, stone, ceramic, and textile artifacts from 13 different pre-Hispanic societies.
Free Time
Soak up the history and culture of the Candelaria neighbourhood with free time.
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BreakfastDay 11Bogotá
Explore the capital of Colombia with a free day. You can ride the funicular up for stunning views of the city, check out the street art, or explore the underground tunnels and caves of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral.
Free Time
With so much to see and do in Bogotá, today is free to explore as much of it as you can.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Visit
Take some time and visit Zipaquirá, a city in central Colombia just northeast of Bogotá, known for its subterranean Salt Cathedral. You will have the opportunity to see this impressive structure for yourself on a tour. The church is 180 metres underground and will offer you a unique perspective into what the daily lives of miners looked like at one time. It was they who created this small chapel carved out of rock salt. Visit the structure, admire from the Viacrucis to the Corus and appreciate the grandeur of the world's largest underground cross.
Please note this activity starts at 8:00AM. We recommend booking prenights to make sure you are in Bogotá on time for this morning start.
Monserrate Hill Cable Car
20000COP per personRide the cable car up the hill for spectacular views of the city.
National Museum of Colombia Visit
3000COP per personVisit the largest museum in the country and one of the oldest on the continent. Built in 1823 and originally used as a prison, the National Museum of Colombia houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces. Explore exhibits of archeological and ethnographic artifacts and admire works of art by masters including Andrés de Santa María and Fernando Botero.
Bogotá Bike Rental
Rent a bike from a local shop and head out to explore.
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BreakfastDay 12Bogotá
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.