Colombia Express

G Adventures · 9 days

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Colombia Express
9 Days
From AUD $2939 Was AUD $3919
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Colombia Express

Colombia Express

G Adventures · 9 days

Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply

Duration

9 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

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.

Includes

Activities

  • Your 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.

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
Colombia Express

Trip Details

Duration

9 days

Transportation

Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Bogotá, Colombia

Finishes

Cartagena, Colombia

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Bogotá

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


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - 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.Accommodation - Hotel Regina
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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - 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.Accommodation - Hostal Mi Monaco
3

Day 3: Armenia

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit Armenia market before coffee farm tour in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the city's historic, bustling market centre. Frequented daily by Armenia's residents and chefs alike, Armenia Market offers everything from new-age ingredients to traditional Colombian staples. Get caught up in the whirlwind of food stalls, flower shops, boutiques and cafés before determining your route through the market to sample the best the city has to offer.Activity - Visit a local coffee farm to learn more about the production of this important crop, from the planting stage all the way to your coffee mug, and savour a taste of this famous export.Activity - 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.Accommodation - Hostal Mi Monaco
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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head into the Cocora Valley by private vehicle and take in the magnificent views. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - El Rancho de Salento
5

Day 5: Salento/Medellín

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

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Really 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.Free_time - Opt to visit the famous rock El Peñol or hop on a sightseeing bus. Ride the MetroCable, part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy another full day to explore one of Colombia's most popular cities. Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
9

Day 9: Cartagena

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $3919

AUD $2,939
(Tour only)
Offer ends 22 Mar, 2026 Per Person Standard
25% Off

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

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.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 21 Mar 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.0
Elizabeth H.
Traveled, May 2024

05/22/2024

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

4.0
Joshua P.
Traveled, May 2024

05/21/2024

So much fun

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990