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Colombia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Colombia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 17+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

8 days

7 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Dec

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The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

It's all amazing. All the way from the verdant Cocora Valley to the jagged peaks that loom high above it. All the way from the coast—where thick jungle gives way to white-sand beaches and the stunning blue sea—to Cartagena, the colonial jewel of the Caribbean. Colombia casts a seductive spell. Enjoy it all.

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Highlights

  • Hike with your family in the Cocora Valley and through coffee farms to cozy haciendas in Colombia's world-famous coffee-growing region
  • Trek along the magical coastline surrounding Tayrona National Park, praised by the New York Times as one of the most beautiful corners of South America
  • Discover the culture of the warm Colombian people and spend special time with indigenous communities along the Santa Marta coast, learning their traditions
  • Experience the romance and intrigue of the World Heritage city of Cartagena's colonial old town during a guided walk
Colombia Family Walking and Hiking Tour map

Colombia

Start Pereira

End Cartagena

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Hike with your family 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, home to groves of Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, which grows over 150 feet tall!

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Sazagua Boutique Hotel
Pereira
Casual Hotel

Located in the temperate Andes foothills, Sazagua's colonial wooden guesthouses feature intriguing art and eclectic furniture and are surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-5

Description

Walk to a local farm and learn about the traditional Colombian Paso Fino (Fine Step) horses • Fly to the Caribbean coast, settle into our beachside hotel and bliss out on the pristine beach or relax at the pool • ​Discover Tayrona National Park and its lush tropical forests and boulder-strewn Caribbean beaches, one of Colombia's most stunning natural areas • Keep an eye out for unique wildlife, like a monkey found nowhere else in the world: the striking cotton-top tamarin • In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a World Heritage site, follow centuries-old trails to meet with indigenous community members, a unique opportunity unavailable to most travelers • ​Float on the crystal-clear Don Diego River • Learn cumbia, Colombia's national dance, and other local dances during our lesson.

Accommodations

Nights 3-5

Cayena Beach Villa
Magdalena
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 6-8

Description

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 • Relax with a yoga session on the top floor of the hotel before your return home.

Accommodations

Nights 6-7

Anandá Hotel Boutique
Cartagena
*Deluxe Hotel

In the heart of the colonial walled city, this lovingly restored hotel exudes historical charm. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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

Sazagua Boutique Hotel
Pereira

Casual Hotel

Located in the temperate Andes foothills, Sazagua's colonial wooden guesthouses feature intriguing art and eclectic furniture and are surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-5

Cayena Beach Villa
Magdalena

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

Anandá Hotel Boutique
Cartagena

*Deluxe Hotel

In the heart of the colonial walled city, this lovingly restored hotel exudes historical charm. (pool)

From $4,899 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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