Colombian Adventure: Hot Springs & Bogotá Streets Tour by G Adventures

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Medellin, Colombia

Ends

Bogota, Colombia

Highlights

Visit and climb up El Peñol Rock in Guatapé.

Relax and soak in the warm soothing thermal waters in Santa Rosa de Cabal.

Enjoy a hike through the stunning scenery and talle wax palms in the Cocora Valley.

Set out on a walking tour of the charming La Candelaria neighbourhood in Bogotá

Itinerary

Colombia’s soul comes alive on the "Colombian Adventure: Hot Springs & Bogotá Streets" tour, an eight-day moderate activity getaway tailored for young adults. Experience Medellin’s buzz, then unwind in Salento’s volcanic hot springs and marvel at the towering palms of Cocora Valley. Explore colonial architecture, take in breathtaking mountain views, and discover hidden local gems—from dramatic rock formations to charming towns. The unique selling point here is the perfect mix of off-the-beaten-path experiences and classic highlights, ensuring an authentic taste of Colombia’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture.

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.

Accomodation:Hotel Punto 70 (or similar)

Included Activities:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr, Connect With New Friends

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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Bambu (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 82 km

Included Activities:El Peñol Stone (La Piedra Del Peñol) Visit, CEO-led Orientation Walk of Guatapé Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 1 km

Optional Activities:Hiking - Guatape , Lake Activities - Guatape

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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Bambu (or similar)

Optional Activities:Hiking - Guatape , Lake Activities - Guatape , Boat Trip on Lake Guatapé

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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Suite Santa Rosa (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr Distance : 303 km

Included Activity:Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs Entrance Fee Duration : 2.0 hr

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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:El Rancho de Salento (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 73 km

Included Activity:Entrance Fee Cocora Valley Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

Optional Activities:Play Tejo , Visit Santa Rita La Cascada , Walk down Calle Real

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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Grace Chapinero (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr, Local Bus Duration : 7.0 hr

Optional Activities:Visit Santa Rita La Cascada , Walk down Calle Real

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.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Grace Chapinero (or similar)

Included Activities:La Candelaria Orientation Walk Duration : 1.5 hr, Big Night Out

Optional Activities:Monserrate Hill Cable Car Ride the cable car up the hill for spectacular views of the city. , National Museum of Colombia Visit Entry to the museum's permanent collections is free. The fee for special exhibitions varies. , Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Visit

day 8 - Bogotá

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Colombian Adventure: Hot Springs & Bogotá Streets

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Note: Allow USD180-235 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, public bus, walking

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Big Night Out Moment: BogotáCEO-led orientation walk of GuatapéClimb El PeñolSanta Rosa de Cabal hot springs visitModerate hike in the Cocora ValleyWalking tour of La Candelaria neighbourhood in BogotáFree time for optional activities in Guatapé, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Salento, and BogotáTransport between destinations and to/from included activities

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