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Experience Overview
From friendly locals to vibrant neighbourhoods, misty mountains, and endless coffee-covered hills, this eight-day adventure from Medellín to Bogotá is packed with everything that makes Colombia unforgettable. Start your journey in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, then kick back in a small town bubbling with volcanic thermal pools. Wander through the lush green beauty of the Cocora Valley, where the landscape feels straight out of a dream. With grand colonial architecture, epic views from a towering granite rock, and a mix of hidden gems, you’ll experience the true heart of Colombia — far from the usual tourist trail.
Highlights
- Visit and climb up El Peñol Rock in Guatapé
- Relax and soak in the warm soothing thermal waters in Santa Rosa de Cabal
- Enjoy a hike through the stunning scenery and talle wax palms in the Cocora Valley
- Set out on a walking tour of the charming La Candelaria neighbourhood in Bogotá
Trip Details
Product Code: 20713
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, public bus, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: 18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: SMMO
Starts: Medellín, Colombia
Finishes: Bogotá, Colombia
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Big Night Out Moment: Bogotá
- CEO-led orientation walk of Guatapé
- Climb El Peñol
- Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs visit
- Moderate hike in the Cocora Valley
- Walking tour of La Candelaria neighbourhood in Bogotá
- Free time for optional activities in Guatapé, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Salento, and Bogotá
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1343 ($168 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Medellín
Arrive at any time. After a welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening, choose to join your fellow travellers for an optional group dinner and check out the infamous city of Medellín, which has transformed into one of Latin America's safest destinations. Get to know your group over a few optional drinks and get ready for the epic adventure ahead.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. 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 - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Viajero Medellin
Day 2: Medellín/Guatapé
Travel from Medellín to Guatapé, where the town sits on the shores of the man-made reservoir, and is home to the climbable granite stone called El Peñol Rock. Climb the staircase in the rock and from the top, enjoy epic views of mountains and lakes in the distance. Then, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of the town and spend the remainder of the day free for optional activities in the area. Consider pre-booking a boat trip out onto the lake for some fun on the water.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk around the town of Guatapé with your CEO and get to know the lay of the land. Pass by sites like the Community Historical Museum, Calle de los Paraguas, and Plazoleta de Los Zócalos.Free_time - Spend free time in Guatapé this afternoon to enjoy some of the optional activities available in the area.Activity - Formed approximately 70 million years ago, El Peñón de Guatapé, also known as El Peñol, is a giant monolith rising 2,135m (7,005 ft) above sea level. Climb the 649 steps that have been built into one side of this famous rock and enjoy breathtaking views of the Guatapé Dam and surrounding area from the peak. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Medellín and Guatapé.Accommodation - Hotel Bambu
Day 3: Guatapé
The entire day is yours to adventure is the funky outdoorsy town. Walk the streets adorned with brilliantly painted frescoes (called Zócalos locally) each one telling a story. Choose to prebook a boat excursion on the lake or try kayaking along the shores. Maybe even climb El Peñol again. There are also loads of restaurants and street food to try like arepas and fresh cheeses.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - The whole day is yours to enjoy the gorgeous landscape of Guatapé. Choose to head out on the man-made reservoir by boat, kayak along the shores of the lake, or choose to try some of the local specialty treats at various cafés and restaurants.Accommodation - Hotel Bambu
Day 4: Guatapé/Santa Rosa de Cabal
Transfer by private vehicle in the morning from Guatapé to Santa Rosa de Cabal with a stop en route to grab lunch on your own. The town hosts natural hot springs fed by nearby active volcanoes and is nestled at the base of the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano. Picture clouds clinging to the sides of these ultra green mountains and feel in a different, lost world out here in the jungle amid coffee plantations and thermal pools. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there will be some free time before an included visit to the hot springs for a relaxing evening.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery on today's journey by private vehicle to Santa Rosa de Cabal. There will be a stop along the way to have lunch on your own to break up the length of the drive.Free_time - Enjoy a few hours of free time to explore the small town of Santa Rosa de Cabal on your own.Activity - Visit the outdoor hot springs surrounded by lush jungle and beautiful nature in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Soak in one of multiple man-made pools and relax in this mineral water flowing directly from the mountains.Accommodation - Hotel Suite Santa Rosa
Day 5: Santa Rosa de Cabal/Salento
After breakfast at the hotel the group will travel to Cocora Valley. Along the way stop to enjoy a hike through the area where the wax palm, Colombia's national tree grows up to 197ft. Be on the lookout during the hike for the yellow-eared parrot that calls this place home. Arrive in Salento in the afternoon and enjoy exploring on your own and getting a feel of this majestically green and hilly landscape.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head into the Cocora Valley and take in magnificent views and the towering wax palms for which it is known. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from your private vehicle on the way from Santa Rosa de Cabal to Salento. There will be a stop along the way to hike in the Cocora Valley.Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get to known this Andean town west of Bogotá. The town is the gateway to the snow-capped peaks of Los Nevados National Natural Park. There's plenty to see as you walk around and load of different outdoor activities of coffee farm visits you can choose from.Accommodation - El Rancho de Salento
Day 6: Salento/Bogotá
Spend a free morning in Salento and choose to join some optional activities in this gorgeous area. Grab some lunch on your own before the transfer to Armenia where the group will then board a public bus to Bogota. Arrive in the evening and choose to have some dinner together or on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a slow, free morning to yourself in Salento before a long transfer day to Bogotá. Try optional activities in the area like visiting a coffee farm for some delicious, fresh brew.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery on your local bus ride to Bogotá.Accommodation - Hotel Grace Chapinero
Day 7: Bogotá
Set off to explore Bogotá today on a walking tour of the charming La Candelaria neighborhood and listen to fascinating tales about the town's origin, legends, and other key historical moments. Then there will be free time for lunch and the remainder of the afternoon is open for optional activities in the area like, visiting museums or going on a cable car ride for panoramic views of the city. In the evening attend a farewell dinner with the group at a local restaurant.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a CEO-led walk through the historic and cultural heart of the city. Admire the colonial architecture juxtaposed by vibrant graffiti murals ass you pass museums and shops. Listen to fascinating tales about the town's origin, legends, and other key historical moments. This area is a must-visit for any culture and history lover, offering a laid-back way to take in Bogota's cultural gems.Free_time - Enjoy time on your own in Bogotá and partake in one of the many optional activities available locally for you to purchase.Activity - Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the lively Colombia city of Bogotá.Accommodation - Hotel Grace Chapinero
Day 8: Bogotá
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
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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