Journeys: Explore Colombia
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Journeys: Explore Colombia
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9 days
Small Group
Moderate
Average
English
Experience Overview
Luxurious mountains, quaint colonial towns, irresistible coffee—discover Colombia’s abundant charms on this incredible journey.
Includes
Activities
- Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Colombian Coffee Farm Visit, Salento Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Medellín Community Walk, Medellín Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Coconut Workshop, Cartagena Your G for Good Moment: Damartes Beachside Coconut Workshop & Social Enterprise Introduction, Cartagena Your Foodie Moment: Colombian Coffee Immersion and Tasting, Salento Your Foodie Moment: Colombian Caribbean Cooking Experience, Cartagena
- Arrival transfer
- Excursion to Salento and Cocora Valley
- Coffee tasting
- Cartagena city tour
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels – 6 nts, hacienda/farm – 2 nts.
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
- Bus, private vehicle, jeep, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- National Geographic Expedition Leader throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Armenia's coffee culture
- Visit the transformed Comuna 13 neighbourhood
- Explore the historical highlights of Cartagena
- Take some time to explore the culinary specialities of the region
Trip Details
9 days
Bus, private vehicle, jeep, plane, walking.
English
Bogotá, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Moderate
National Geographic Journey, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Modern Bogotá offers visitors a wide variety of activities combined with the picturesque beauty of its cultural and architectural past. Colonial churches and pre-Columbian art contrast with the futuristic high-rise buildings of a busy metropolis.
If you arrive early, take a walk around some of the interesting neighbourhoods including La Candelaria, La Macarena, Parque de la 93, La Zona T, La Zona Rosa (bars and restaurants), La Zona G (international cuisine), or visit the Monserrate Santuary and enjoy great views of the city.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. Check for the meeting time on the welcome note at the hotel. After introductions, your Expedition Leader will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.Accommodation - GHL Collection 93
Day 2: Bogotá/Armenia
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.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.Activity - Immerse yourself into coffee culture with a visit to a family-run working coffee farm. Spend the afternoon with a coffee expert learning the processes of plant growth, reproduction, harvest, post harvest, and drying. This hands-on experience allows us insight into why Colombian coffee is considered some of the best in the world.Accommodation - Hacienda La Combia
Day 3: Armenia
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit Salento, a charming town typical to Colombia’s coffee region, and enjoy hiking the beautiful landscape of the Cocora Valley. Spend the rest of your visit strolling the quaint streets of Salento—this is a great place to appreciate traditional architecture and shop for gifts. Activity - Continue our coffee immersion with a visit to a speciality coffee shop. Here we embark on a sensory exercise to understand the difference between high quality coffees and commercial coffees, an espresso tasting and the correct preparation of a milk-based coffee where the barista demonstrates the proper art of the latte. This hands-on experience allows us to understand why Colombian coffee is considered some of the best in the world and better understand the part it plays in the culture of this region. And finally, a tasting of the various brews will round out our day.Free_time - Enjoy some free time to explore the town.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 - Hacienda La Combia
Day 4: Armenia/Medellín
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.Accommodation - Ecohub Hotel
Day 5: Medellín
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Discover another side of Medellín as you travel on the city’s innovative transportation system and head to Comuna 13 – a community transformed. Once controlled by the cartels, this community is a shining example of Colombia's progress in overcoming its notorious past. Meet a local guide and begin the journey upward with a ride on the city’s unique public cable cars. Head farther up the hillside to the outdoor electric escalators that serve Comuna 13. The extensive escalator system has renewed the impoverished district, which clings to a steep hillside, and provided much relief to residents whose daily commutes have become safer and faster. Arrive at the top to explore this welcoming and safe urban neighbourhood and enjoy panoramic views of the city.Free_time - Free time to explore the city or set out on an optional excursion.Accommodation - Ecohub Hotel
Day 6: Medellín
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this vibrant city!Accommodation - Ecohub Hotel
Day 7: Medellín/Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
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 - The project DAMARTES (Damas y Madres del Arte – ‘Women and Mothers of Art’) is an association composed of mothers and grandmothers who in 2008, took part in a crafts workshop sponsored by the foundation ProBoquilla. They have now started their own social enterprise producing jewelry, vases, art and accessories out of coconuts. Meet these incredible women and join them in a Coconut Workshop located on the beach of La Boquilla.Activity - Since 2024, Planeterra and G Adventures have been supporting the association of DAMARTES (Damas y Madres del Arte – ‘Women and Mothers of Art’) to uplift their impact. Their work portrays an excellent example of how tourism can support gender equality and sustainability in direct and impactful ways. Learn more about the history of this organization and meet the incredible mothers and grandmothers who have worked hard to build their own social enterprise. Gather alongside the women on the beach of La Boquilla and learn how to create jewelry, vases, art, and other accessories from coconuts. Travel home with a unique souvenir and the knowledge that your presence here has made a difference and positive impact on the local community.Activity - Visit Saborarte Restaurant in the Getsemani area for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to make Caribbean–Colombian specialities with the experts, hear how the restaurant amplifies cooking traditions while working with household mothers and small market producers. After, enjoy your creations for dinner.Accommodation - GHL Armeria Real Hotel
Day 8: Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
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 tropical city. Accommodation - GHL Armeria Real Hotel
Day 9: Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your Expedition Leaders 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.
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- 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 $4819
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Luxurious mountains, quaint colonial towns, irresistible coffee—discover Colombia’s abundant charms on this incredible journey.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 13 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
05/26/2024
Amazing and would recommend it to anyone. One of the best trips of my life Guide Freddie was so professional and great representative.
08/25/2022
This was an amazing and memorable experience! Can't wait to come back to Colombia.
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
05/26/2024
Amazing and would recommend it to anyone. One of the best trips of my life Guide Freddie was so professional and great representative.
08/25/2022
This was an amazing and memorable experience! Can't wait to come back to Colombia.
03/21/2020
The G Adventures/National Geographic Colombia Journey was all that I expected and more. It's a great mix of urban and rural touring, with a wide variety of activities. We saw a number of different areas of the country, meeting with local people to get a better understanding of the country. Our main Guide was enthusiastic and supportive.
03/20/2020
This tour was a wonderful experience. I particularly enjoyed the coffee farm and the Cocora Valley tour. Medellin was fascinating. There was a good mix of structured and unstructured time. Our guide, Franklin, was resourceful, knowledgeable, and charming. The group itself had a broad mix ages and nationalities. I would go again in a heartbeat.
03/17/2020
Colombia was wonderful. This trip itinerary had many problems. The guide, Franklin, was very sweet but was not knowledgeable AT ALL about Colombia. He is from Ecuador. When a fellow traveler had a problem with Got-Tours and needed help, Franklin told him to call Go-tours himself and did not intervene. The hotel in Cartagena was a dump and moldy. We moved to another hotel at our own expense. The hacienda in armenia at the coffee plantation was dark and very rustic but that is understandable and acceptable. But the hotel in Cartegena should have been better. (Many better yet similarly priced hotels were available). When we arrived in Medillan, Franklin told us he would give us a short overview and a short walking tour. We reminded him several times but he never provided it. We had to hire guides to tell us about the city. The coffee plantation tour in Armenia was fabulous. The best coffee tour ever. We really enjoyed Colombia. Everyone there was exceptionally nice and helpful. They are working very hard to change their reputation. That was the main theme of all the tour guides.
02/17/2020
excellent guide (Freddie) all hotels clean with modern amenities active pace with multiple experiences. very pleased with tour.
03/11/2019
Really good tour! Accommodation was 3 to 4 star level...no issues overall. Breakfast always included..some included meals they were very delicious. Tour was physical..you are walking quite a bit. The tour of wax palms in Salento area you will climb uphill quite a bit. You also dodge horse poop on trail. On way back you will be taxed on the steep hill going down. Make sure you use sunscreen! Overall mix of included tours and options at your own cost. Internal flights to cut down on bus driving.
06/19/2024
More interactions with local people. They make the country what it is and I missed it. It needs some work but I enjoy my self.
06/26/2024
I love how these tours do a good job of mixing tourist attractions and authentic local experiences.
06/24/2024
My first G Adventures trip, but definitely not my last. Great tour leader; great accommodation; good itinerary.
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