Colombian Culture, Caribbean & Lost City
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Colombian Culture, Caribbean & Lost City
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22 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
Embracing nature in Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth. Imagine picturesque beaches, busy cities, and the freshest coffee you’ve ever had.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Katanzama Community Visit, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá Your Discover Moment: Cartagena
- Hacienda stay
- Valle de Cocora hike
- Medellín city tour
- City tour in Cartagena
- Tayrona National Park (excluding February departures) hike with local guide (5hrs)
- Taganga Orientation Walk
- Trek to the Lost City with an indigenous guide (5 days)
- Guided tour of the Lost City
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (15 nts), hacienda (2 nts), camping (4 nts in hammocks or rustic bunks)
- 21 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Plane, private van, public bus, 4x4, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, indigenous local guides.
Highlights
- Discover the different neighbourhoods of Bogotá
- Savour the tastes and aromas of Colombian coffee
- Learn about the history of Medellín
- Relax on the beach in Santa Marta
- Hike to the Lost City
- Spend time with the Katanzama Indigenous community
- Discover the beauty in Tayrona National Park
Trip Details
22 days
Plane, private van, public bus, 4x4, walking
English
Bogotá, Colombia
Santa Marta, Colombia
Budget
Classic, Budget
Demanding
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: 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.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.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: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Day 10: Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church. Free_time - Get out and explore this vibrant colonial town. Refuel with some local fare—"patacones" or fried plantains are a must!Accommodation - Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Day 11: Cartagena/Minca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time to explore the lovely town of Minca. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Minca La Casona
Day 12: Minca to Tayrona National Park Area
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Katanzama community, located 30 minutes from Tayrona National Park, near Buritaca. Made up of approximately 80 Arhuaco indigenous families, this unique experience invites you to connect with one of Colombia’s most resilient indigenous groups, who have preserved their customs and spiritual beliefs for decades. Upon arrival you will be welcomed into the ceremonial center to learn about the community’s spiritual connection to nature, their history of resistance, and their ongoing efforts to restore their ancestral land, and the area where coca and cacao are cultivated. Then, gather around for a traditional textile weaving demonstration which showcases an ancestral craft that carries deep cultural significance here. Your experience will be led by a local Arhuaco guide and after the community visit the group will sit down together for an included lunch. Your time here fosters cross-cultural understanding but also directly supports the economic and social development of the Katanzama community, ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from the nearby Indigenous community to the group's accommodations just 5-10 minutes away.Free_time - Lounge in a hammock on the hotel property or wander through the grounds admiring the thick green foliage and fragrant plants. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you please.Accommodation - Posada Villa Margarita
Day 13: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get outside with a hike into this beautiful park! Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and explore Tayrona's gorgeous scenery with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge close to the park.Transport - Lace up your hiking boots and get to the next stop under your own power.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - This evening, enjoy the tranquil setting by walking toward the ocean, or relaxing on the property of the hotel.Accommodation - Posada Villa Margarita
Day 14: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this traditional fishing village and get acquainted with the main sites.Free_time - Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area's fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beachAccommodation - Ocean Taganga
Day 15: Taganga/Santa Marta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time in this coastal town by relaxing on the beach or exploring the waters with a snorkel.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 16: Santa Marta
Use the day to soak up some sun or make any last minute purchases before starting the big trek.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 17: Santa Marta/Ricardito Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Leave Machete Pelao and start trekking through the jungle along the Buritaca River. Pass by farmland and get a glimpse into daily life in the small communities en route to the campsite. This first day of trekking is relatively straightforward and a good way to ease yourself into it. There is a combination of uphill and flat sections that lead the way to the first campsite. Continue uphill to reach Ricardito Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 7.6 km.
Day 18: Ricardito Camp/Teyuna Paraiso Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Begin trekking alongside the Buritaca River early in the morning. Pass through more farmland used for growing coffee or raising cattle. Climbing on this part of the trek can be challenging as the route progresses uphill from the riverbed and through the humid jungle. Take a look at the unique, circular huts that make up some of the Kogi villages in the area. Total distance: 14.7 km
Day 19: Paraiso Camp to Mumake Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The once-forgotten city is only an hour away and to get there you must climb the 1,200 steps built by the ancient Tayrona people. This is a very steep climb, but the rewards of the climb are more than worth it. Once at the site, the guide will explain the history of the Lost City and what is known of its origins. It is estimated that only 10% of the site has been discovered. Head back to the campsite for lunch and a swim before beginning the trek back the way you came to Mumake Camp. Most of the trek today is downhill which can be hard on the knees, a walking stick might be useful. Total Distance: 8.6 km
Day 20: Mumake Camp to Las Cascadas Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head back along the same path through dense green jungle, pass by banana trees, Kogi communities, and grasslands. Continue uphill to reach Las Cascadas Camp, known locally as vista hermosa or beautiful view, sit back and soak them in. If the weather is right, sunsets and sunrises here are not to be missed. Total distance: 8.6 km
Day 21: Santa Marta
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.Activity - Continue the hike back down to Machete Pelao following the same route that you took in. The farmland will look familiar, but the scenery remains spectacular. Take in your last views of the jungle and local village life before heading back on the grid. Total distance: 7.6 kmAccommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 22: Santa Marta
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
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- 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.
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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.
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Duration: 22 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
Embracing nature in Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth. Imagine picturesque beaches, busy cities, and the freshest coffee you’ve ever had.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 17 Oct 2026
Customer Reviews
04/23/2024
I loved Colombia! What a gem! thoroughly enjoyed my trip and wished I had left more time afterwards to explore. So I’m literally going back!
04/21/2024
The hike to the lost city was the highlight of my trip
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
04/23/2024
I loved Colombia! What a gem! thoroughly enjoyed my trip and wished I had left more time afterwards to explore. So I’m literally going back!
04/21/2024
The hike to the lost city was the highlight of my trip
04/17/2024
Very nice experience, super nice group (all 3 of them) and same applies for the guides. Made some good memories that I will carry for the rest of my live.
05/12/2024
Each trip was a stand alone. An enjoyable way to travel . Having accommodation ,transport, activities taken care of makes travelling more enjoyable .
02/04/2024
Very good experience. Colombia was safe, cheap, sunny and a great adventure. The CEO’s were both very nice people who looked after us very well.
02/03/2024
Great three-week trip encompassing all of Colombia - from jungle to city and countryside to beaches. Hugo was knowledgeable about various pertinent parts of history and was quick to sort out queries. The Lost City was a highlight. Hard work but incredibly...
02/01/2024
We had a fantastic three week tour of Colombia! We appreciated all of the planning and support provided by G-Adventures, every step of the way. We learned a lot about the history, geography and culture of all of the regions we visited. Our CEO's (Chi...
01/28/2024
Our trip ran three separate tours consecutively. All had their own character and changing participants. We liked them all and look forward to our next trip with G adventures.
01/27/2024
Fantastic. Highly recommend this tour! You definitely need to be energetic to keep up on this one ??
01/21/2024
Good trip. Disasterous start, felt we were ripped off at a New Year Eve’s event (COP250k for what?). Cant believe that all hotels were booked up in Armenia, did someone forget to book! Trip to Filandia was also questionable. $14 each to walk around a tow...
01/16/2024
Hugely enjoyable, met some fantastic people, and fell in love with Colombia! Saw many different places and had so many new experiences I will never forget. Exhausted but happy!
01/06/2024
I had an amazing tour and saw aspects of Colombia I didn't expect, but really enjoyed. It was a good mix of adventure and learning about both the geography and the culture of the country. It's a great tour if you enjoy trying a variety of differe...
12/05/2024
Colombia was a beautiful country I didn't know I would fall in love with. The people, the culture, the history, and our guides were all fantastic. They did a really good job to experience the hardships the country has faced and the work that is being...
12/04/2024
For me it was the first trip with g adventures and the first organised trip in a group. My experience was extremely positiv. I really liked the tour, the country and the CEOs. I will recommend g adventures to my friends and family and im sure that I book...
12/04/2024
I had such a great time on this tour through Colombia. Good itinerary and paste. Mostly good hotels, sometimes really beautiful ones (as in Armenia and the Tayrona National Park). Also Colombia is such a great country with beautiful landscapes and joyful...
11/28/2024
I loved this tour, it’s definitely in my top favourites. I know tourism is still relatively new but these guides helped me learn so much in just a few weeks. It won’t be my last trip to this beautiful country!
11/12/2024
Colombia-Amazing,colourful,fun,hot and full of mosquitos:-)
11/07/2024
Very enjoyable tour
11/05/2024
If you want to see all sides of Colombia and learn more about the history and development of this country this is the right tour! Simply love Colombia, the people, the colorful cities, the nature and the history!
10/29/2024
Great. I felt looked after by my guides. Comfortable in my accommodation. Smooth in my transportations. And these 3 aspects allowed me to focus on my experience of the country I was visiting
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