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18 to 35s One Week in Colombia

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Tour Overview

Journey through Colombia on an eight-day adventure that takes you to floating villages and beautiful waterfalls – all with a local leader by your side. Cycle along the waterfront promenade in Barranquilla, hike to the Marinka Waterfalls and swim in the clear waters at the base of the falls. Discover the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta Palafitos Villages on a traditional fisherman’s boat, walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City in Cartagena and meet some new travel friends. Plus, take advantage of plenty of free time to join local tours and learn more about the parts of this region that interest you the most.

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Trip Code: GGYO

Start

Cartagena

End

Cartagena

Destination

Colombia

Meals

7 breakfasts, 0 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)

Days

8

Max Group Size

Min 1 - Max 16

Min Age

18

Style

Basici

Physical

2i

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Lace up your boots and hike to the Marinka Waterfalls. Spend some time swimming in the clear waters at the base of the falls and join a local guide for a stroll through the charming streets of Minca.

  • Explore Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta on a tour of the Palafitos Villages. Cruise through the lagoon on a traditional fisherman's boat and learn about the landscape and local wildlife that’s distinct to this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

  • Navigate Barranquilla on two wheels. Guided by your leader, cycle along the city’s waterfront promenade and see the statue of Shakira.

  • Walk through the Old City in Cartagena with your local leader. Visit churches, monasteries, plazas and heritage mansions and learn about the ancient walls built to protect the city from pirates.

  • Make the most of your time in Colombia with curated included activities and plenty of free time – maybe go island hopping, join a coffee farm tour or take a daytrip to Tayrona National Park.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included

Inclusions and activities

Meals

7 breakfasts, 0 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)

Included activities

  • Cartegena - Orientation Walk
  • Barranquilla - Bike Tour
  • Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta - Palafitos Village tour
  • Minca - Marinka Waterfalls Hike
  • Santa Marta - Orientation walk

Optional activities

    Is This Trip Right for You?

    Is this trip right for you?

    • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

    • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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