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15 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

ADVENTURE LOVERS

You will arrive to the Colombian capital - Bogota and enjoy the historical neighborhood of La Candelaria. The next day, you will enjoy a city tour - learning all about it's history and enjoy a cable ride to the top of a mountain for incredible views. This trip is for those of us who love to be acti... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Demanding
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Detox

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Travel with Purpose

Beach & Sea

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Bogota - The capital awaits!

2

Rio Guejar - White water rafting and glorious waterfalls.

3

Medellin - "The City of Eternal Spring"

4

Ciudad Perdida "The Lost City"

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Welcome to Colombia!

Your flight arrives in Bogotá/Colombia. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the colonial district of La Candelaria. You have the evening to relax or explore this funky neighbourhood! Please note that we can recommend/reserve the best restaurants and entertainment in the city.

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Hotel de la Opera
Day 2

place City Tour of Bogotá

Breakfast in the hotel. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel for a city tour in the morning. You can explore the city of Bogotá. Highlights include: »Visit Monserrate - Ascending to the top of the mountain by cable car. »See sights of the historical centre. »Visit the Botero & Gold Museum. »Explore the picturesque, cobbled streets of La Candelaria with 400 years of history all explained by your - English speaking guide. »Lunch (typical Colombian dish). »Visit to Usaquén in the north of the city - famous for its handicrafts, restaurants and traditional architecture. In the evening, you will be transferred to the airport. Flight Bogotá - Villavicencio. Pickup and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the hotel amenities and relax. Tomorrow is when the action starts!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: GHL Hotel Grand Villavicencio
Day 3

place River rafting in untouched bliss!

A once FARC stronghold - This beautiful part of the country now represents pure peace and pride. Explore the majestic Güejar River Canyon and enjoy a tour of waterfalls. Marvel at the Wonders of Güejar at Mesetas and San Juan de Arama. It will be a 3-day adventure listening to stories about tourism and peace working together in harmony. Feel the adrenaline rafting through a river that screams life! A river that represents peace and love to this region. Hike through trails and discover imposing waterfalls in the foothills of the Serranía de La Macarena. This is a special place and it will change you. Early snack in the hotel. You will be collected by your driver and brought to the tiny town of Mesetas. (Approximately 2 hrs 40 mins). You will be greeted by our hosts and have time to change into shorts and a light shirt. You’re going to get soaked today - so be prepared! Time for breakfast. From our host’s office - you will be transferred to the boarding point “El Limón”, to receive a technical talk about rafting on the Güejar river. From there, you will begin a wonderful journey of approximately 17 km along the river whose course will transport you to different waterfalls and rock formations that are a delight to the eye. On the tour, your guides will tell you a little about the fascinating history of this region as they guide you through the rapids of the river. Witness this river’s treasures such as a huge rock formation in the shape of “The Titanic" and wait until you reach the Valley of the Fairies! During the tour - you will have the chance to take amazing photos at some important points and you will have time to have a snack. At the end of the tour, you will arrive at an ecotourism farm to have your lunch. Here, you can take a shower if you wish. In the afternoon you will be brought back to Mesetas, have dinner and a rest in your hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Mesetas meta
Day 4

place Waterfalls, trails and nature’s jacuzzi!

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast (with your guide), you will be brought by 4x4 to the beginning of a nature trail. You will walk approximately 40 minutes to reach the viewpoint of the waterfall, and from there you will descend about 10 minutes to the lower part of “ Crystal Looms” , a waterfall that is 40 metres high and in the form of a curtain. Here, you can feel the power and majesty of the water. You will have time to take photos and bathe. In the company of your guide, you can walk behind this stunning waterfall. After a tasty local snack provided by your guide, you will return to the ecological trail to "El jacuzzi del amor" and the San Antonio waterfalls. You will have time to bathe here in the natural rock pools that were created over millions of years. Return to Mesetas for your lunch. Dinner and a well earned rest in your hotel will be on the cards!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Mesetas meta
Day 5

place Visit the 5 wonders of Güejar

After breakfast, you will start the land tour to an ecotourism farm in Lejanías Meta, where you will find the 5 Wonders of Güejar. From this beautiful farm, you will take the path that takes you to the Guejar riverbed. The first wonder that you will see is the Caño Lajón Waterfall (fall of 15 to 20 metres) and the beautiful rock formation that you will have under your feet as you approach it. You will continue your journey towards some natural slides and areas of the river with rapids where you can do Body Rafting! After a while, you will reach the natural Jacuzzis that form in the river. Here, you will measure your courage! You will need to throw yourself into the river and let yourself be carried away by the current! Once you complete this part of the route, you will arrive at an area of ​​natural pools where you can relax for a while and take in exactly where you are. Memories that will last for a lifetime. Return to Mesetas for your lunch. Dinner and a well earned rest in your hotel will be on the cards!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Mesetas meta
Day 6

place Today you travel to the “City of Eternal Spring” - Medellín.

Breakfast in the hotel. You will be collected by your driver and brought to the airport in Villavicencio. Flight: Villavicencio - Medellín. Transfer to your hotel. The hotel is located near Parque Lleras. Here, you will find countless restaurants and bars to have a bit of fun!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 7

place Medellín City Tour

Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel Pick-Up and City Tour of Medellin (with Metro Cable) - Various different types of tours available. English speaking guide. Your evening is at your leisure! At night, options for: » Tango Tour (Tango Bar, Restaurant with show) » Party Tour (typical restaurant with plenty of drinks, fun and dancing)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 8

place You decide your perfect day in Medellín

Breakfast in the hotel. You have the following options for activities: Paragliding. Quad bike fun. Canyoning and waterfall experience. Mountain biking. Alternatively - you may prefer to make your own fun - Medellín is a beautiful city! We are available 24/7 to make recommendations/reservations for the best places in town.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 9

place Fly to the Caribbean coast!

Breakfast in the hotel. You will be collected by your driver and brought to the airport. Flight: Medellín - Santa Marta. Transfer to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to explore the city. We are available 24/7 to reserve or recommend the best places in town.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Hotel Boutique Don Pepe
Day 10

place The Lost City of Santa Marta

In the company of native guides, you will visit the “Lost City” Ciudad Perdida. Originating in 800 BC - The lost city is 500 years older than Machu Picchu. This is one of the best excursions in Latin America. It is an opportunity to enjoy peace, tranquillity, nature and mysticism where every step will be remembered. Breakfast at the hotel. At 9am, you will be taken by car to El Mamey (approximately 2.5 hours). Once you arrive, you will have a nice traditional lunch before the hike begins! With your guide, you will start a journey of 7.6 KM (3 hours approximately) up to Adam’s Cabin, where you will have dinner and spend the night. Very close to the cabin is the “Waterfall of Honduras”, in the middle of the mountains. Tonight you will sleep in a hammock with a mosquito net, surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Day 11

place The Lost City Day 2

After breakfast, you will start an 8 hour walk (14.7 KM) to Romualdo Cabin. During the hike, you will visit the indigenous town of Mutanyi. Here is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with their culture and enjoy the water of the Buritaca River. Dinner will be around 6pm and then it will be time to rest in beds or hammocks with mosquito nets. Your host will meet you at the airport and together you will head towards El Valle. Your EcoLodge is one of the finest hotels with one of the most majestic views in the region. English speaking guide. You will have the afternoon free to walk and explore the surrounding beaches and jungle.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Day 12

place The Lost City Day 3

In the early morning hours, you will embark on the final stage of this trek (3 hours approximately) and arrive at Ciudad Perdida. You earned this experience. Take it all in while listening to your guide explain the history of the mystical forgotten place. When everyone is ready, you will leave together and walk to Mumake Cabin (approximately 4 hours) - where you will share with the group, have dinner and enjoy a peaceful night. You will have the afternoon free to walk and explore the surrounding beaches and jungle.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Day 13

place The Lost City Day 4

Early in the morning, you will continue descending to Adam’s Cabin. You will arrive at around noon to have lunch, rest or enjoy the Waterfall of Honduras. At 6pm, dinner will be served. Tonight you will sleep in a hammock with a mosquito net, surrounded by the sounds of the forest.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Tailored Trip: Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Day 14

place Return to Santa Marta

At 7am, you will have breakfast and head towards El Mamey region (approximately 3 hours). When you arrive - you will have lunch before your driver arrives to bring you to Santa Marta. You will arrive around 5pm to your hotel. We are available 24/7 to make recommendations/reservations for the best places in town.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 15

place End of your Colombian Adventure…

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Santa Marta and international flight home. We would like to thank you for your business and hope to welcome you on another adventure to Colombia sometime near in the future!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Mesetas meta
  • Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
  • Hotel de la Opera
  • GHL Hotel Grand Villavicencio
  • Hotel Boutique Don Pepe
  • Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (14)
  • Lunch (8)
  • Dinner (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Transport as specified in the program.

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as specified in the program.

Extras expand_less

  • Meals as stated in the program.

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals not listed in the program.
  • Flight - Unless requested.
  • Tips.
  • Other personal issues.

About Brendan

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Expertise: 

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Psychedelic Ceremonies

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Travel with Purpose

Beach & Sea

I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland but fell in love with Colombia and moved here 10 years ago. I am truly passionate about this amazing place. I know what foreigners expect when they come here in terms of service and that's what we provide.

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