Experience Colombia

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9 days (ex Bogota)

Destinations visited: Colombia, Bogotá, Cartagena, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel to Colombia and discover South America's best-kept secret on this adventure through verdant mountains, aromatic coffee plantations and powdery beaches. Discover Bogota's colonial heart and laze on palm-fringed beaches along the Caribbean shoreline. Along the way meet some of the locals that make Colombia one of the world's friendliest countries. If you're looking for an adventure full of rhythm, music, colour and life, then jump onboard this trip and experience the best that Colombia has to offer.

Highlights

Take a guided walk through Bogota's colonial heart.
Enjoy the mild weather in magical Medellin.
Wander beneath floral balconies in Cartagena.
Bliss out beachside in Tayrona National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1 Bogota

Resting among emerald, mist-shrouded mountains, the cosmopolitan streets of Bogota are sure to delight. Take a walk through the colourful laneways of the city's historic heart, La Candelaria. Boasting a wealth of cosy cafes and colonial churches, this is a neighbourhood full of surprises. For breathtaking views of this sprawling capital, head to the top of Montserrat where scenic mountain-top cafes offer an escape from the chilly Andean air.

Days 2-4 Medellin

Enjoy the perfect climate in Colombia's magical Medellin, known as the 'City of Eternal Spring'. Medellin has experienced a miraculous rebirth in recent years, and now brims with modernist architecture and proud locals. Museums, parks and the botanical gardens are good places to soak up the atmosphere of this charismatic city.

Days 5-6 Santa Marta/Tayrona National Park

Fly to Santa Marta before enjoying seaside bliss away from the tourist crowds in the spectacular Tayrona National Park. Hike through the dramatic setting of rugged mountains, verdant rainforest and jagged rocks or swim at some of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia.

Days 7-9 Cartagena

Wander around Cartagena's walled Old Town, peeking inside its candy-coloured buildings and spying the shady courtyards hidden within. Get a bird's-eye view from the top of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, or perhaps experience the therapeutic effects of a mud bath on a visit to a bubbling volcano. The nearby group of tiny coral islands and the stunning expanse of Playa Blanca (White Beach) reveal the hidden beauty of Colombia's Caribbean coast.

Group Size

Maximum of 12 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nts), Hammock (2 nts)

Transport

Van, Plane, Bus

Budget

Allow USD $350 for meals not included.

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