Colombia Express
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Small Group
Light
Rating
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Colombia Express
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
9 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
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
Trip Details
9 days
Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.
English
Bogotá, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Budget
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
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
Day 2: Bogotá/Armenia
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
Day 3: Armenia
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
Day 4: Armenia/Salento
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
Day 5: Salento/Medellín
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
Day 6: Medellín
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
Day 7: Medellín
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
Day 8: Medellín/Cartagena
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
Day 9: Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- 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.
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.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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.
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.
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.
From
AUD $3919
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
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
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
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
05/21/2024
So much fun
05/20/2024
wonderful experience with an excellent ceo who contributed significantly to the wonderful experience.
05/20/2024
Excellent, exceeded my expectations
05/20/2024
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!
05/19/2024
The trip was a great introduction to Colombia!
05/14/2024
I've been on many G Adv tours and will continue to. Keep up the good work.
07/15/2024
The only thing I would rate negative was the group experience. Ageism inklusive. The age mix could have been better
07/15/2024
A great experience. I loved every second.
07/14/2024
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.
07/13/2024
Great trip and thanks for the memories colombia ????
07/12/2024
This tour provided exposure to diverse cities and landscapes across Colombia in a short amount of time. 10/10 would recommend
07/12/2024
Amazing highlights of Colombia
07/11/2024
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.
07/02/2024
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!
07/01/2024
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.
06/26/2024
Wonderful experience and choice of activities. I couldn't have had a better guide.
06/20/2024
Our guide, Jairo made this trip what it was!!! Columbia was beautiful, but he brought it to life in an honest and real way.
06/10/2024
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
06/04/2024
Colombia was an amazing destination !
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