WHY IT'S DIFFERENT?
An epic adventure packed with unique experiences from the Amazon, through the coffee region to the Caribbean blue waters. Truly memorable!
Amazon Rainforest
The world’s largest rainforest, famed for its biodiversity, stretches across 9 different countries and is a truly unique jungle paradise. Teeming with wildlife from colourful birds to howler monkeys and the pink dolphins.
Cartagena
The jewel in Colombia's crown, located on the Caribbean coast, Cartagena was founded in the 16th century. The colourful walled colonial Old Town is littered with cobbled streets and enjoys a tropical climate.
Coffee Region
Famed for being home to some of the finest coffee in the world, the coffee region is also blessed with beautiful landscapes with quaint towns offering an insight into authentic Colombian rural life.
Caribbean Coast
Colombia's Caribbean coast has all you would expect: from the crystal clear waters to the fine white sand but without the crowds of better known Caribbean destinations. Surrounded by national parks and indigenous tribes.
Cloud Forest
The mysterious, yet beautiful cloud forests of Minca are fabulous for bird watching, hiking Los Pinos, swimming at Marinka Waterfall and visiting the famous Casa Elemento hammock which offers panoramic views.
Monkey Sanctuary
The open air sanctuary allows the monkeys total freedom of the jungle, but with most having been previously domesticated illegally, they rely on the food provided by the sanctuary making them inquisitive and friendly.
The Culture
Colombia is truly a melting pot of different cultures, tribes and traditions, making it a fascinating and welcoming place to visit. You'll notice very quickly that Colombians are incredibly hospitable.
Salsa Dancing
Quite simply, salsa dancing is part of a Colombian's DNA, gender or age are never a barrier! It makes for a fun and vibrant night out, with the locals always happy to offer some impromptu lessons on the dance floor.
"Amazing location, stunning varied experience and the most welcoming of people. A highly recommended trip"
Marion - Guest
YOUR EXPERIENCE
A journey through Colombia will expose you to a multitude of experiences, just as diverse as its landscapes and people. Your adventure starts in the high-altitude capital city of Bogota. From there, you will travel straight into the deep jungle of the Amazonian Forest which will be your home for the next three days. You will explore the forests and rivers in search for the indigenous fauna and getting a glimpse into the amazonian way of life. Your journey will be crowned by getting close and personal with the monkeys in the Monkey Sanctuary. From the Amazon, you'll travel to the Coffee Region, a sweet heaven for all the coffee lovers. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, you will be able to explore and take in the natural beauty, learn the ins and outs of coffee making and, of course, drink as much coffee as your heart desires. As no trip to the coffee region is complete without Medellin, Pablo Escobar's hometown, you will learn about the turbulent history and how the city emerged and changed through it all. From there on, you'll travel to the sunnier landscapes, all the way to the Caribbean coast. Enjoy the charm of the colonial town of Cartagena, hike through the Cloud Forest of Minca, get to know the local tribes or relax on a pristine beach in Tayrona National Park, the perfect spot to take it all in after such an enriching journey.
YOUR EXPERTS
James
The Brains Behind the Operation - Meet James
NEED TO KNOW
| DESTINATION | Colombia |
| DURATION | 14 nights |
| GROUP SIZE | 8 people |
| ASSISTANCE | Hands on |
| AIRPORT(S) | Bogota |
| FLIGHTS | For more information on flights from the UK please refer to the Trip Details section. |
| VISA | UK, EU & US not required |
| VACCINATIONS | Yes - Yellow Fever |
Arrive at Bogota airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation or go out and explore on one of our optional tours.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
The following morning you'll be transferred back to the airport for your connection to Leticia, a small town in the heart of the Amazon bordering Brazil. From there you will travel down the Amazon river to your riverside accommodation. Once you are settled in, you'll explore the jungle with your guide before returning to your accommodation for dinner.
INCLUDED
Early morning nature excursion looking for monkeys, birds and unusual insects before returning for breakfast. Relax for the rest of the afternoon until your river excursion looking for wildlife along the banks of the river and of course the indigenous pink dolphin. After dinner, you can join the night walk which is ideal for those who like the small insects and frogs as much of the jungle comes alive at night time.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
On your final morning, you'll hike to the nearby monkey sanctuary deep in the jungle where you are likely to enjoy a warm welcome from the resident monkeys. Then you'll be transferred back to the airport for your connecting flight to Armenia in the coffee region and ultimately stopping at the picturesque Andean town of Salento.
INCLUDED
Today you'll have the opportunity to either relax and explore the town at your leisure or sign up for one of the many excursions in the area from hiking in the nearby national park to coffee tasting or a walking tour of the town.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
You will travel through the vast foothills of the Andes mountain range, where you will not only get to enjoy the scenery but you will sample, taste and learn about coffee producing and one of the bigger producers in the area. By late afternoon you will arrive in the authentic and quaint town of Salamina.
INCLUDED
Early morning leisurely hike to a small, family-run coffee farm where you will observe the more rural, basic production of coffee before sampling the coffee. Once back at your accommodation in Salamina, you'll check out, before starting your journey to Medellin, the home of Pablo Escobar.
INCLUDED
Morning tour of Medellin, the home town of the infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar. After the tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to the Caribbean coast and the gorgeous colonial town of Cartagena. You'll have the rest of the afternoon at your leisure to relax and explore.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
This is a day at your leisure in Cartagena to relax and explore further or join one of our optional excursions such as the tour of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas or for those wanting some sun and beach time a visit to the Rosario Islands.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
This is a day at your leisure in Cartagena to relax and explore further or join one of our optional excursions such as the tour of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas or for those wanting some sun and beach time a visit to the Rosario Islands.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
In the morning you will take a flight to Santa Marta, from there you will transfer to Tayrona National Park before travelling on to the Caribbean coast for the last part of your adventure. Once you arrive, you'll enjoy lunch before having the opportunity to relax, enjoy the beach and hopefully some sunny weather.
INCLUDED
A relaxation day where you can simply relax and enjoy the beach. Alternatively, you can join one of our excursions to the nearby Tayrona National Park or even visit a local tribe, learn about how their traditions and how they live.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
A relaxation day where you can simply relax and enjoy the beach. Alternatively, you can join one of our excursions to the nearby Tayrona National Park or even visit a local tribe, learn about how their traditions and how they live.
INCLUDED
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Transfer to Santa Marta for your flight back to Bogota. Once you arrive back in the capital you'll have the opportunity to explore at your leisure.
INCLUDED
A selection of our accommodation, which is subject to availability, however alternatives are always of a similar price, grade and location.
Bogota
Colombia
The foodie district of Usaquen will be your home in Bogota, close to the fusion restaurants, chic eateries and the world's best cuisines.
Typical Accommodation: Bio Hotel or similar
Amazon
Colombia
Disconnect from the world and connect to nature in Amazon. The wildlife comes alive at night as you'll fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.
Typical Accommodation: Calanoa Lodge or similar
Coffee Region
Colombia
Great coffee, impressive landscapes and charming little towns like Salento and Salamino define the coffee region.
Typical Accommodation: La Casa de Lola Garcia, El Mirador del Cocora or similar
Medellin
Colombia
The transformation of Medellin over the last few years is impressive and you will be in the middle of it all and witness it first-hand.
Typical Accommodation: Park 10 Hotel or similar
Cartagena
Colombia
The colonial charm comes alive in Cartagena. Explore the cobbled streets, marvel at the architecture and bask in the sun blinking over the sea.
Typical Accommodation: Bantu Hotel or similar
Caribbean Coast
Colombia
Enjoy the relaxing pace of the Caribbean lifestyle on the coast's sandy beaches and lush forests of the Tayrona National Park.
Typical Accommodation: Casalina Ecolodge or similar
WHERE YOU'RE GOING
From the silvery-sanded beaches of the Caribbean coast to the stunning landscapes of the Andes and the richness of the Amazonian Rainforest, Colombia is a treat for all tastes. The diversity does not end here, however. As pleasing as it is to the eye, the melting pot you will find here and the powerful culture and traditions of every region you will visit will captivate you from the beginning to the end. Shaped, but not defined by its turbulent history, Colombia is an undiscovered gem, ready to amaze you with its incredible sights and people.
FAST FACTS
| CAPITAL | Bogotá |
| POPULATION | 50.88 million |
| CURRENCY | Colombian peso |
| TIME DIFFERENCE | UTC-05:00 |
"Colombia is a land of variation and contrast. This extends to its weather, you can be enjoying the sun on the Caribbean coast and then need your a jacket, jumper and scarf in Bogota which is at over 2600m!"
James - Untravelled Paths
Binoculars
Not essential but will likely enhance your experience so do bring binoculars if you or any of your friends have them! Alternatively, if you have one, your camera zoom may help.
Language
If you don't speak Spanish then we highly recommend you bring a phrase book to help you get by as many of the locals won't speak English and most of the menus will be in Spanish.
Malaria & Yellow Fever
Malaria is largely low risk with the exception of the Amazon so we recommend taking Malarone tablets just if you visit. You will also need a yellow fever certificate to visit the Amazon region.
Clothing
No matter what time of year you travel packing will be a challenge as when you are in the high areas you'll need to keep warm and it's the exact opposite in the jungles and Caribbean coast.
As a tour operator we are not able to offer inclusive flights as part of our experiences however we are more than happy to help you find the most appropriate incoming and outgoing flights for you. All the listed airports fly directly in and out of Bogota. If you are willing to connect there are various other options. We highly recommend using Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights.
Domestic flights will also need to be organised, which we can assist you wish.
Internal flights typically cost £200 - £250 per person for all the connections listed above. The flights may vary from trip to trip depending on the season so if you decide you’d like to proceed then just let us know and we’ll provide you with all the information you need.
INSURANCE
In order to be fully covered on your trip should anything happen, we suggest getting an insurance before you travel. We recommend True Traveller, designed especially for adventure travel, who will be able to tailor an insurance package based on your needs. You can find out more here.
SOLO TRAVELLERS
Our prices are based on people sharing, for solo travellers who would prefer a private room the price per person will include a solo occupancy fee.
EXTRA NIGHTS
If you wish we can also organise extra nights at either end of your trip for you.
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