Colombia Experience Adventure Tour

Discover a corner of South America that's been off the tourist map for years. Without sacrificing your comfort, this fascinating Colombian adventure will take you to coffee plantations to taste where your morning cup of joe comes from, then on to to Medellín for some big-city bustle. Then switch gears and indulge in the caribbean beauty of Tayrona, and the colonial charm of Cartagena. This 12-day journey is an intriguing mixture of rural, tropical and urban'and culture and of course, coffee.

Highlights

Sip coffee at its source amidst lush plantations and spend the night at a hacienda
coffee farm, explore the famed city of Medellín and learn about its notorious past, wander the cobblestone streets in historic Cartagena, explore the lush jungle and beaches of pristine Tayrona National Park

What's Included

Your Hands
On Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Armenia Your Discover Moment: Cartagena. Arrival transfer. Spend 2
nights at a hacienda and tour the coffee region of Armenia with visits to plantations and farms. Excursion to Salento and Cocora valley. Cartagena city tour. Santa Marta orientation tour. Admission and hike in Tayrona national Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Comfort hotels (9 nts), hacienda/farm (2 nts).

Meals Included

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Bus, van, jeep, plane, walking.

Group Leader

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. Remember that although near the Equator, the higher altitude on some parts of the trip make for cool evenings and you will need a warm sweater or pullover. It's best to layer clothes rather than bring a heavy parka so that you can take layers off. We recommend the use of a medium sized duffel bag, soft rolling bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good size daypack is also essential.