I'm looking to book the Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys trip. Is the flight from Cartagena back to Bogotá on Day 9 included in the trip price/itinerary? What's about airport pickup and drop-off in Bogota? I'd prefer a private room, but the extra $1,000 is steep. Any flexibility there?

All the internal flights in the itinerary are included in the tour price. An arrival transfer is also included however a departure transfer to the airport at the end of the tour would need to be added additionally. Unfortunately the price of having your own room is non-negotiable.

What is single supplement? Would like to have phone number.

A single supplement is an additional charge that solo travelers may need to pay if they wish to have a private room during their tour, instead of sharing with another traveler.

What is the level of difficulty for this trip? Mostly including hikes. Also, do singles get to stay in room solo? And what is the solo fee?

The Journeys: Explore Colombia tour has a physical rating of 3 and this is on a scale of 1 to 5. This means it is about average and tours with this rating my include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. This tour is mainly rated a 3 for the walking and light hiking included in the itinerary. Most of our tours are based on twin share rooming. As a solo traveller you would be sharing with another solo traveller of the same gender on the tour free of charge. If you would prefer to add a single supplement, we can do so for an additional $1039 USD. May differ depending on dates!

Is there a single supplement charge for this tour?

Yes, the single supplement starts from 499 USD.

I want the tour w/National Geographic Journeys that stay for 16 days in many places near Cartagena.

We only offer 1 tour in Colombia with the National Geographic Journeys style in partnership with G Adventures and this is the 9 day tour Journeys: Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys. Here at G Adventures, we have many different styles of tours. We offer a 'Classic' style of tour with a different service level to the National Geographic Journeys. In the 'Classic' style we do have a 14 day tour as well as a 16 day tour to Colombia. Both of these tours use a standard level of accommodation - 3 start hotels.

What if I need to cancel my booking?

Cancelling the booking does not entitle you to a refund unless the booking confirmation process is not completed.

What happens if the tour booking is not confirmed?

If the place is not available, you will be issued a full refund of any pre-authorised funds.

Should I book my flights before the tour is confirmed?

We strongly recommend refraining from booking flights until your tour is fully confirmed.

Is there a discount for large group bookings?

Discounts for large groups are assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the tour and group size.

how many travelers have signed up will I be with the same people for all 9 days?

There are currently 5 people booked on this departure date.

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Journeys: Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys

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Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bogotá
Accommodation
Hotel (GHL Collection 93)
Included Activities
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Visit
Landmarks
Monserrate Sanctuary
Day 2
Bogotá to Armenia
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hacienda La Combia)
Included Activities
- Hacienda Stay
- Colombian Coffee Farm Visit
Landmarks
Montenegro Coffee Farm
Day 3
Armenia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hacienda La Combia)
Included Activities
- Salento and Cocora Valley Excursion
- Colombian Coffee Immersion and Tasting
- Hacienda Stay
Landmarks
Salento
Cocora Valley
Day 4
Armenia to Medellín
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ecohub Hotel)
Day 5
Medellín
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ecohub Hotel)
Included Activities
- Medellín Community Walk
Optional Activities
- Medellín Historical Tour
- Museum Visits
Landmarks
Comuna 13
Day 6
Medellín
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ecohub Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Guatapé Day Trip including visit to town and optional climb of El Peñol monolith
Landmarks
Guatapé
El Peñol
Day 7
Medellín to Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Colombian Caribbean Cooking Class at Saborarte Restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Armeria Real Hotel), Hotel (GHL Armeria Real Hotel)
Included Activities
- Coconut Workshop
- Damartes Beachside Coconut Workshop & Social Enterprise Introduction
- Colombian Caribbean Cooking Experience
Landmarks
La Boquilla Beach
Saborarte Restaurant
Day 8
Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Armeria Real Hotel), Hotel (GHL Armeria Real Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cartagena City Tour
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum Visit
- Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit
- Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit
- Salsa Dance Class
- Night Exploration on Chiva
Landmarks
Cartagena Old Town
Gold Museum (Cartagena)
Day 9
Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Monserrate Sanctuary

Landmarks
Montenegro Coffee Farm

Landmarks
Salento
Cocora Valley

Landmarks
Comuna 13

Landmarks
Guatapé
El Peñol

Landmarks
La Boquilla Beach
Saborarte Restaurant

Landmarks
Cartagena Old Town
Gold Museum (Cartagena)

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GHL Collection 93
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day 1
Hacienda La Combia
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Days 2, 3
Ecohub Hotel
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Armeria Real Hotel
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Days 7, 8
GHL Armeria Real Hotel
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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4.6

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

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4.5
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4.8
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4.3
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Paul
August 25th, 2022
5
This was an amazing and memorable experience! Can't wait to come back to Colombia
Traveled in August 2022
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Eric
March 21st, 2020
5
The G Adventures/National Geographic Colombia Journey was all that I expected and more. It's a great mix of urban...
The G Adventures/National Geographic Colombia Journey was all that I expected and more. It's a great mix of urban and rural touring, with a wide variety of activities. We saw a number of different areas of the country, meeting with local people to get a better understanding of the country. Our main Guide was enthusiastic and supportive.Show more
Traveled in March 2020
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Elizabeth
March 20th, 2020
5
This tour was a wonderful experience. I particularly enjoyed the coffee farm and the Cocora Valley tour. Medellin was...
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Jamie
March 17th, 2020
3
Colombia was wonderful. This trip itinerary had many problems. The guide, Franklin, was very sweet but was not...
Colombia was wonderful. This trip itinerary had many problems. The guide, Franklin, was very sweet but was not knowledgeable AT ALL about Colombia. He is from Ecuador. When a fellow traveler had a problem with Got-Tours and needed help, Franklin told him to call Go-tours himself and did not intervene. The hotel in Cartagena was a dump and moldy. We moved to another hotel at our own expense. The hacienda in armenia at the coffee plantation was dark and very rustic but that is understandable and acceptable. But the hotel in Cartegena should have been better. (Many better yet similarly priced hotels were available). When we arrived in Medillan, Franklin told us he would give us a short overview and a short walking tour. We reminded him several times but he never provided it. We had to hire guides to tell us about the city. The coffee plantation tour in Armenia was fabulous. The best coffee tour ever. We really enjoyed Colombia. Everyone there was exceptionally nice and helpful. They are working very hard to change their reputation. That was the main theme of all the tour guides.Show more
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Bruce
February 17th, 2020
5
excellent guide (Freddie) all hotels clean with modern amenities active pace with multiple experiences. very pleased...
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Steve
March 11th, 2019
4.5
Really good tour! Accommodation was 3 to 4 star level...no issues overall. Breakfast always included..some included...
Really good tour! Accommodation was 3 to 4 star level...no issues overall. Breakfast always included..some included meals they were very delicious. Tour was physical..you are walking quite a bit. The tour of wax palms in Salento area you will climb uphill quite a bit. You also dodge horse poop on trail. On way back you will be taxed on the steep hill going down. Make sure you use sunscreen! Overall mix of included tours and options at your own cost. Internal flights to cut down on bus driving.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
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Joshua
Asked on December 14th, 2025
I'm looking to book the Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys trip. Is the flight from Cartagena back to Bogotá on Day 9 included in the trip price/itinerary? What's about airport pickup and drop-off in Bogota? I'd prefer a private room, but the extra $1,000 is steep. Any flexibility there?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  All the internal flights in the itinerary are included in the tour price. An arrival transfer is also included however a departure transfer to the airport at the end of the tour would need to be added additionally. Unfortunately the price of having your own room is non-negotiable.
L
Laurie
Asked on November 18th, 2025
What is single supplement? Would like to have phone number.
Single supplement
Travel Support
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  A single supplement is an additional charge that solo travelers may need to pay if they wish to have a private room during their tour, instead of sharing with another traveler.
D
Dean
Asked on September 24th, 2025
What is the level of difficulty for this trip? Mostly including hikes. Also, do singles get to stay in room solo? And what is the solo fee?
Accommodation
Single supplement
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2025
  The Journeys: Explore Colombia tour has a physical rating of 3 and this is on a scale of 1 to 5. This means it is about average and tours with this rating my include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking. This tour is mainly rated a 3 for the walking and light hiking included in the itinerary. Most of our tours are based on twin share rooming. As a solo traveller you would be sharing with another solo traveller of the same gender on the tour free of charge. If you would prefer to add a single supplement, we can do so for an additional $1039 USD. May differ depending on dates!
E
Elsa
Asked on February 7th, 2025
Is there a single supplement charge for this tour?
Single supplement
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  Yes, the single supplement starts from 499 USD.
G
Greg
Asked on December 22nd, 2024
I want the tour w/National Geographic Journeys that stay for 16 days in many places near Cartagena.
Other
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  We only offer 1 tour in Colombia with the National Geographic Journeys style in partnership with G Adventures and this is the 9 day tour Journeys: Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys. Here at G Adventures, we have many different styles of tours. We offer a 'Classic' style of tour with a different service level to the National Geographic Journeys. In the 'Classic' style we do have a 14 day tour as well as a 16 day tour to Colombia. Both of these tours use a standard level of accommodation - 3 start hotels.
I
Ingrid
Asked on December 21st, 2024
What if I need to cancel my booking?
Payments
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Cancelling the booking does not entitle you to a refund unless the booking confirmation process is not completed.
D
David
Asked on December 8th, 2024
What happens if the tour booking is not confirmed?
Payments
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  If the place is not available, you will be issued a full refund of any pre-authorised funds.
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Assia
Asked on December 4th, 2024
Should I book my flights before the tour is confirmed?
Flights / Transfers
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  We strongly recommend refraining from booking flights until your tour is fully confirmed.
T
Teun
Asked on October 7th, 2024
Is there a discount for large group bookings?
Group size
Price / Availability
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Discounts for large groups are assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the tour and group size.
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Liam
Asked on August 4th, 2024
how many travelers have signed up will I be with the same people for all 9 days?
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- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  There are currently 5 people booked on this departure date.
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  Liam
  Traveler•Written August 2024
  I need to find a tour that leaves on the 11th or later I would like to be with the same group the entire length also no hiking and only minimal amount of walking can you offer one?
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  our next departure for this trip is on 23rd November. This is our only trip National Geographic Journey that we offer in Colombia

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Journeys: Explore Colombia National Geographic Journeys

Itinerary

Bogotá

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bogotá to Armenia

Included Activities

Armenia

Included Activities

Armenia to Medellín

Medellín

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Medellín

Optional Activities

Medellín to Cartagena

Included Activities

Cartagena

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cartagena

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