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.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
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.
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
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.
El Peñol Stone (La Piedra Del Peñol) Visit
Medellín - Guatapé
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.
CEO-led Orientation Walk of Guatapé
Guatapé 1h 1km
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.
Spend free time in Guatapé this afternoon to enjoy some of the optional activities available in the area.
Private Vehicle
Medellín - Guatapé 2h 82km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Medellín and Guatapé.
Optional Activities - Day 2
Lake Activities - Guatape
Guatapé
With the beautiful reservoir right in town, there's no doubt you should take advantage of the lake front and try some optional activities on your own like kayaking or a boat cruise.
Take off on your own along the gorgeous hiking trails in Guatapé and enjoy the lush green valleys of rural Colombia. Opt to try the looping trails of Pisto Reto Quimbaya or Camino del Sinsonte.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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.
Free time:
Guatapé Full day
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.
Optional Activities - Day 3
Lake Activities - Guatape
Guatapé
With the beautiful reservoir right in town, there's no doubt you should take advantage of the lake front and try some optional activities on your own like kayaking or a boat cruise.
Take off on your own along the gorgeous hiking trails in Guatapé and enjoy the lush green valleys of rural Colombia. Opt to try the looping trails of Pisto Reto Quimbaya or Camino del Sinsonte.
Boat Trip on Lake Guatapé
Guatapé 2h
Hop on a boat tour of this man-made lake. Cruise through the water with a local guide who will point out significant features along the way. Like the cross in the lake that marks the location of the church of the original town of El Peñol. The town was relocated in the 1970's after the construction of the hydroelectric dam created the lake.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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.
Private Vehicle
Guatapé - Santa Rosa de Cabal 7h 303km
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:
Santa Rosa de Cabal
Enjoy a few hours of free time to explore the small town of Santa Rosa de Cabal on your own.
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs Visit
Santa Rosa de Cabal 2h
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.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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.
Private Vehicle
Santa Rosa de Cabal - Salento 2h30m 73km
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.
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.
Cocora Valley Hike
Valle del Cocora - Bogotá 2h - 3h
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.
Optional Activities - Day 5
Walk down Calle Real
Salento
The most famous street in Salento is Calle Real! It's lined with two-story white houses that have their windows, balconies, and doorways painted different bright colours. Walk around and take photos as you explore Salento a bit on your own.
Try your hand at the game of Tejo, played by the locals of Salento. This Colombia game is trickier than it looks. It's a great way to get a group together and have some fun.
Visit Santa Rita La Cascada
Salento
Choose to hike 5km to the beautiful Santa Rita la Cascada to experience a lovely patch of nature and enjoy a great place to cool down and swim.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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.
Free time:
Salento Morning
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.
Private Vehicle
Salento - Armenia 1h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Local Bus
Armenia - Bogotá 7h
Sit back and scan the scenery on your local bus ride to Bogotá.
Optional Activities - Day 6
Visit Santa Rita La Cascada
Salento
Choose to hike 5km to the beautiful Santa Rita la Cascada to experience a lovely patch of nature and enjoy a great place to cool down and swim.
Walk down Calle Real
Salento
The most famous street in Salento is Calle Real! It's lined with two-story white houses that have their windows, balconies, and doorways painted different bright colours. Walk around and take photos as you explore Salento a bit on your own.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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.
La Candelaria Orientation Walk
Bogotá 1h30m
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.
Enjoy time on your own in Bogotá and partake in one of the many optional activities available locally for you to purchase.
Big Night Out - Bogotá
Bogotá
Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the lively Colombia city of Bogotá.
Optional Activities - Day 7
National Museum of Colombia Visit
Bogotá
Visit the largest museum in the country and one of the oldest on the continent. Built in 1823 and originally used as a prison, the National Museum of Colombia houses a collection of over 20,000 pieces. Explore exhibits of archeological and ethnographic artifacts and admire works of art by masters including Andrés de Santa María and Fernando Botero.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Visit
Zipaquirá - Villa De Leyva
Marvel at this large church constructed over 60m (200 ft) underground in the tunnels and caves of an old salt mining operation. Explore the unique architecture, lighting, and features of this subterranean place of worship, including 14 small chapels representing the Stations of the Cross.
Monserrate Hill Cable Car
Bogotá
Ride the cable car up the hill for spectacular views of the city.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 : Bogotá
Depart at any time.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
