Colombia Express

From

CAD 1,400

Duration

9 days

Countries

Colombia

Activity

easy

The adventure

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. Check out the resurgence of culture, art, and food in Bogotá and Medellín, dive deep into the Caribbean vibe in Cartagena, and enjoy the Latin-Caribbean fusion of flavours in local cuisine. All this in only nine days. Start packing now.

At a glance

Duration

9 days

Route

Bogotá → Cartagena

Countries

Colombia

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys, Trekking & Hiking

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Colombia

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight…

Bogotá

Enjoy breakfast in Bogotá before boarding a flight to Armenia, in Colombia’s coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.

Day 3Enjoy breakfast at the hotel

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Visit Armenia market before coffee farm tour in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.

Day 4Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley…

Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley before an afternoon arrival to Salento. Continue the full coffee experience in the region of Quindío.

Day 5Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín

Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.

Day 6Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city…

Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city and learn the fascinating recent history of the city's ongoing transformation. Spend the rest of the day with free time to explore this vibrant city.

Day 7Enjoy another free day and opt to visit…

Enjoy another free day and opt to visit the nearby town of Guatapé, with its colourful houses and famous rock. Or ride the metrocable, a cable car part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.

Day 8Hop on a morning flight to Cartagena…

Cartagena

Hop on a morning flight to Cartagena and arrive in time to spend the afternoon exploring the old walled city. Opt for dinner and a night out in this lively town.