Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour
8 days
7 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Casual Hotels
2025: Dec2026: Jan-Mar
The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena
Colombia bewitches the senses. Hear the monkeys on a foggy jungle morning, smell arepas on the griddle, feast your eyes on the jewel-blue Caribbean and Cartagena’s colorful plazas. Embrace the magic.
Highlights
- Hike amid hundred-foot-tall palm trees in the Lorax-worthy dreamscape of the Cocora Valley
- Stroll the cobblestone streets and smell the coffee in colorful highland villages where wooden balconies are festooned with bougainvillea
- Trek the spectacular coastline of Tayrona National Park, singled out by the New York Times as one of the most beautiful corners of South America
- The warmth of the Colombian people shines through in encounters with indigenous communities, coffee farmers and more
- Experience the romance of the World Heritage city of Cartagena on guided walks and stellar meals out
StartPereira
EndCartagena
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Hike amid bamboo and vibrant flowers in the Coffee Triangle, a World Heritage site • Savor lunch at a sustainable coffee farm amid endless rows of coffee plants and learn how the coffee is processed from bean to cup • Venture into the Cocora Valley, where groves of wax palm, Colombia’s national tree, grow over 150 feet tall!
Nights 1-2
Set in a private nature reserve in the Cocora Valley, Sazagua's colonial wooden guesthouses feature intriguing art and eclectic furniture and are surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
Days 3-5
Walk through a private reserve to a waterfall hidden in the forest • Fly to the Caribbean coast, settle into our waterfront hotel and bliss out on the pristine beach or relax at the pool • Hike in the off-the-beaten-path surroundings of Tayrona National Park, one of Colombia’s most stunning natural areas where lush tropical forests give way to boulder-strewn Caribbean beaches • Keep an eye out for unique wildlife, like the striking cotton-top tamarin, a monkey found nowhere else in the world • In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, follow centuries-old trails to meet with indigenous community members, a unique opportunity unavailable to most travelers • Learn the salsa and other local dances during our lesson.
Nights 3-5
This lovely villa is situated on a pristine stretch of coastline with palm trees, jungle and the Sierra Nevada mountain range providing a lush backdrop. (pool)
Days 6-8
Arrive in the magical port city of Cartagena, once home to writer Gabriel García Márquez • Join a guide to explore Cartagena’s colonial walled city and fortress, learning about its deep history • Take in the postcard-perfect architecture with Spanish-style roots • Visit Getsemani, one of the hippest neighborhoods in Colombia • A local guide joins us on a morning walk through a bustling city market.
Nights 6-7
Located in the heart of the colonial walled city, this bright and welcoming hotel blends historical charm and a contemporary design. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
This trip involves an ample amount of travel time which enables us to visit a great variety of Colombia’s different geographic zones (including an internal flight that requires a layover in Bogotá and a five- to six-hour shuttle to Cartagena). The small winding roads to access national parks can make ground transportation a slow—but scenic!—endeavor.
The hotels on this trip are among the best each region has to offer, adding unique elements to the trip, whether it’s architectural, historical or a beautiful location. They are, however, more rustic than other Backroads hotels, with rooms in varying sizes and simple amenities.
Colombia’s incredible diversity begs to be enjoyed in various ways. For this reason, we’ve complemented the four full days of hiking options on this trip with experiences and cultural encounters uniquely suited to the regions that we visit. While we’ll spend a little less time on the trails, we’re confident that we’ve found the ideal way to experience Colombia on two feet.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
Set in a private nature reserve in the Cocora Valley, Sazagua's colonial wooden guesthouses feature intriguing art and eclectic furniture and are surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
Nights 3-5
Casual Hotel
This lovely villa is situated on a pristine stretch of coastline with palm trees, jungle and the Sierra Nevada mountain range providing a lush backdrop. (pool)
Nights 6-7
*Deluxe Hotel
Located in the heart of the colonial walled city, this bright and welcoming hotel blends historical charm and a contemporary design. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
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