Solo-ish Colombia

G Adventures · 8 days

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Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
Solo-ish Colombia
8 Days
From AUD $2624 Was AUD $3499
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

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Solo-ish Colombia

Solo-ish Colombia

G Adventures · 8 days
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1 Reviews

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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Colombia’s irresistible charm is calling — and this Solo-ish adventure is your ticket to dive right in. From the vibrant streets of Medellín to the coastal magic of Cartagena, get the best of both worlds in a country brimming with iconic highlights and hidden gems.

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Berracas de la 13 Visit with Lunch, Medellín Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Dinner Party: Tastes of Colombia, Medellín We Day: Neighbourhoods & Flavours of Medellín, Medellín G Day: The Thrills and Surprises of Guatapé & Medellín, Guatapé Me Day: Cartagena Me Day, Cartagena Your Foodie Moment: Rum Tasting & Chocolate Experience, Cartagena
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Walking tour of the Comuna 13 neighborhood of Medellín
  • Day trip to Guatapé
  • Entrance and climb of El Peñol Rock
  • Excursion to Tayrona National Park
  • CEO-led orientation walk of Cartagena
  • Internal flight
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (7 nts) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Highlights

  • Visit Comuna 13 in Medellín to witness the area’s transformation and support the G Adventures–supported initiative there
  • Take a day trip to the unique reservoir town of Guatapé and climb up El Peñol Rock
  • Explore the jungle trails and biodiversity of Tayrona National Park
  • Soak up the charming Caribbean vibes of coastal Cartagena
Solo-ish Colombia

Trip Details

Duration

8 days

Transportation

Plane, private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Medellín, Colombia

Finishes

Cartagena, Colombia

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Adventure, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Dinner Party: Medellín

Welcome to Medellín. Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport, then join your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting before partaking in a hands-on cooking class featuring arepas. Get to know your other Solo-ish travellers while making a traditional staple of this beautiful country. Learn more about Colombian cuisine and witness for yourself how the joy of preparing and sharing a meal has the power to bring strangers together.

Meals included: Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. 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.Activity - Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Join your fellow Solo-ish travellers in a hands-on Arepa cooking class in Medellín. Learn how to make this very versatile Colombian food staple that can be eaten during any meal. This delicious corn cake is relatively simple to make, but gets you back to the basics of cooking with your hands. It can be prepared with a variety of fillings or toppings like, cheese, eggs, black beans, avocado, or pulled pork. Sit down together afterwards, enjoy your delicious creations, and get to know one another a little better as you pass the arepas.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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Day 2: We Day: Medellín

Today is all about the sights, sounds, flavours, and atmosphere of Medellín, Colombia's ‘City of Eternal Spring'. Start by visiting Comuna 13, previously one of the city's most dangerous neighbourhoods, now transformed into a lively place with community projects working to preserve its past history, while changing the future for residents of the barrios that cling to the mountainside above the San Javier Metro Station. After a three-hour walking tour of the area, sit down for lunch at Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures—supported project created by a small network of women with a goal of empowering other females and youth in their community who have experienced violence or injustice. The restaurant cooks delicious regional staples and allows visitors to experience the cuisine in an authentic Colombian atmosphere. Later, enjoy free time to see the city on your own; from museums to parks and graffiti tours, there are many options.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Begin on a walking tour through Medellín’s transformed Comuna 13 neighbourhood. Walk through the narrow streets and steep roads while you learn about the history and resurgence of this community nestled in the hillside of the city. Then, attend an engaging lunch at a local community-project kitchen in the area operated solely by women, and working to benefit females and youth who live in the area and have experienced violence or injustice.Activity - 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.Free_time - Enjoy a few hours of free time in Medellín to explore. Opt to visit a museum before they close or perhaps walk through a city park. Dinner will also be on your own this weekend, but there are endless options to choose from.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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Day 3: G Day: Guatapé

It's a day of what G Adventures does best! A fun surprise and unforgettable adventures await in Medellín and the unique town of Guatapé during your G Day on this Solo-ish Adventure. Feel your heart pound as the group conquers the winding, steep stairs of El Peñol overlooking all of Guatapé. Smell the fresh air and learn more about the town on the shores of a man-made reservoir, and boasting houses of every colour. Enjoy magnificent views of the green mountains in the distance and the coolness of the blue lake and spend free time getting to know the area. Who knows where you might end up to cap off this epic G Day.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Medellín and Guatapé.Activity - With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the world's coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, it's chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to an 11. Breathe deeply and get ready for a heart-pumping adventure as you climb the steep winding stairs to the top of the granite monolith in Guatapé known as El Peñol. Enjoy the panoramic views from the top and travel back into town for a visit, and free time for lunch and perhaps to walk along the reservoir.Free_time - Take advantage of an hour and a half of free time to grab some lunch at a local spot in town and walk around a bit more on your own.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Seven Inn Medellin
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Day 4: Medellín/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight from Medellín to Santa Marta in the northern part of the country. Travel for another hour by private vehicle to the Tayrona Area and spend a free afternoon at your leisure enjoying the amenities at the hotel property. This area of mountainous jungle and boulder strewn beaches is one of the most beautiful in the region and the perfect place to connect with yourself and the wildness of your surroundings.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend a free afternoon in the Tayrona National Park area. Enjoy your jungle surroundings and breathe in the fresh mountain air.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Accommodation - Hotel Arca Tayrona
5

Day 5: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Your day will start with a visit to the biodiverse Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. Experience the incredible nature that surrounds you and learn more about this unique natural area of northern Colombia. Enjoy free time at the beach to relax before returning to the hotel property for an afternoon and evening on your own. The perfect blend of adventure and rejuvenation.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: 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.Free_time - Spend the afternoon and evening relaxing in your surroundings. Listen to the sounds of the jungle and see if you can spot wildlife near the hotel property.Accommodation - Hotel Arca Tayrona
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Day 6: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona/Cartagena

Travel away from the misty green hills of Tayrona National Park to the lively coastal city of Cartagena. First travel back to Santa Marta via private vehicle before boarding a public bus to ‘The Walled City'. Arrive in the late afternoon and set out on a short orientation walk with your CEO. Then, the remainder of the evening belongs to you. Embrace the bizarre and see where the night takes you.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between the hotel property in the Tayrona National Park area to the bus station in Santa Marta.Transport - Enjoy a ride like the locals on a public bus between Santa Marta and Cartagena.Activity - Enjoy an orientation walk alongside your trust CEO and get to know the Old Town of Cartagena as you walk a 3.7km loop from your hotel in the area. Pass by various monuments and museums and gain an introduction to the streets, sounds, and sights of this Colombian city.Accommodation - Hotel Cartagena Royal Inn
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Day 7: Me Day: Cartagena

It's time for a day that belongs to you! The choice really is all yours. From spending the first part of the day visiting the Rosario Islands to simply having a slow morning in the city, you have plenty of options. In the afternoon join back up with the group for a rum tasting lesson with non-alcoholic options available as well. Then, the evening belongs to you. Keep the social vibes going and choose to stick together for dinner or wander off on your own and find a quiet spot to indulge in some delicious food and time to unwind.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh, and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for a local activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.Activity - On today's experience the group will taste their way through Colombia's best rum and organic sweet and savoury treats. Sample these rich liquors alongside a masterclass on the origin process and production of various selections available. From the coast to the mountains, you will dive into the rum culture of the Caribbean accompanied by culinary traditions, and historical insights. Today's menu includes 8 different rums paired sweet and savoury treats.Accommodation - Hotel Cartagena Royal Inn
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Day 8: Cartagena

You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and 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 $3499

AUD $2,624
(Tour only)
Offer ends 26 Apr, 2026 Per Person Standard
25% Off

Duration: 8 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Colombia’s irresistible charm is calling — and this Solo-ish adventure is your ticket to dive right in. From the vibrant streets of Medellín to the coastal magic of Cartagena, get the best of both worlds in a country brimming with iconic highlights and hidden gems.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 25 Apr 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
5.0
Beth T.
Traveled, July 2025

08/12/2025

This was my first G adventure. I did not know what to expect but I was very happy with the result. I loved how we got to see places that I never would have seen if I went on my own. I met a few really nice people that I am actually meeting up with New York City next month. I love how it was action packed with a little downtime as well. Rosa was great. She explained things and was very nice and sweet to deal with. I’d highly recommend the adventures.

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.

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