Does this tour include 3 days of hiking?

Yes it includes the hiking tour to Lost City. However if you cant do this part we can also customize this program to fit your travel ideas.

Would I be disqualified from the Colombia Highlights tour on account of my age?

If you were able to do all hikes mentioned here, we are sure you are able to take this tour. We normally suggest the age due to most people conditions, but again if you feel you can do it, for us it is not a problem.

I am teacher for a school in Norway. Me and my class will be visiting Colombia an Ecuador for about three and a half or four weeks in January/February 2024. Our group will be around 16-20 persons. My question is about transport in Colombia and Ecuador. We are looking for a reliable and cheap company to drive us around. We have quite a tight budget, but we hope you can help. That would make it much easier and safer than using public busses with a group.

Our daily rate for a bus big enough for 20 people is usd 330 + lodging to the driver and his meals. We can set the rate if you have more precise travel plans.

Could you please advise if it is possible to pair this traveler with another solo traveler in order to share a double accommodation?

Sorry no availability for this tour the rest of December

Do you have another offer where participants have already signed up or should I contact you again at a later date?

We operate this tour any day with a minimum of 2 participants. We have another tour known as Best of Colombia 11 Days starting on May 13. If you are interested to join we still have availability and it is guaranteed depart (May 13 til May 23).

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Colombia Highlights: 15 Days of Nature, Culture & Adventure

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

Day 1
Bogota
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Avenida Calle 26 # 110 - 00, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (International Arrivals)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Optional Activities
- Explore areas of Bogota on your own
Day 2
Bogota
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Included Activities
- Bike tour of La Candelaria (Bogota's old town) including Plaza Bolivar, Catedral de Bogota, Casa Narino, Calle 7, San Francisco Church, Parque los Periodistas, coffee factory, and fruit market
- Graffiti tour
- Cable car ride to Monserrate Hill with city views
Optional Activities
- Walking and car-based city tour of Bogota (alternative if unable or unwilling to bike)
Landmarks
Plaza Bolivar
Catedral de Bogota
Casa Narino
San Francisco Church
Parque los Periodistas
Monserrate Hill
Day 3
Bogota - Guatavita - Zipaquira
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Included Activities
- Hike at Guatavita sacred lagoon (approximately 1 hour)
- Self-guided tour of La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira with audio device (22 stations, multi-language)
Optional Activities
- Explore Zipaquira town on your own
- Purchase food, local beer, or juice in Zipaquira
Landmarks
Guatavita Sacred Lagoon
Zipaquira
La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira
Day 4
Bogota to Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Masaya)
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Marta city on your own
- Enjoy the beach
- Watch sunset from hotel rooftop
Day 5
Santa Marta - Tayrona National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Masaya)
Included Activities
- 2-hour hike to Cabo San Juan (6 kms) visiting Arrecife, Arenillas, La piscina, and San Juan
- Beach time at Tayrona National Park
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant (approximately USD 10)
- Horse ride return (approximately USD 15 each way)
Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Cabo San Juan
Day 6
Santa Marta - Lost City Trek Day 1
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Alfredo´s Camp Site)
Included Activities
- Lunch at El Mamey Village
- First hike to Alfredo's Camp Site (approximately 12 kms / 6.5 miles)
Landmarks
Sierra Nevada
Day 7
Lost City Trek Day 2
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping ( El Paraiso Camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to Wiwa Camp (approximately 7 kms / 4 miles)
- Lunch at Wiwa Camp
- Hike to El Paraiso Camp (approximately 10 kms / 6 miles)
Day 8
Lost City Trek Day 3 - Lost City Visit
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Wiwa Camp)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lost City archaeological complex with climb of over 1200 steps
- Time to take photos and explore the complex
Landmarks
Lost City
Day 9
Lost City Trek Day 4 - Return to Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Masaya)
Included Activities
- Final hike back to El Mamey Village (15 kms / 10 miles)
- Lunch at El Mamey Village
Day 10
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Cartagena )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cartagena including San Felipe Castle, Getsemani neighborhood, commercial district, and colonial downtown
Optional Activities
- Relax and enjoy Caribbean sunset on your own
Landmarks
San Felipe Castle
Getsemani
Day 11
Cartagena to Medellin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Dix )
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Medellin including Comuna 13
- Cable car ride with panoramic city views
- Visit to Botero sculptures
- Exploration of Parque Lleras
Optional Activities
- Relax in hotel gardens
- Rest in room
- Unwind at your own pace
Landmarks
Comuna 13
Parque Lleras
Day 12
Medellin - Guatape & El Peñol
Meals
Breakfast (Typical Paisa breakfast in Marinilla)
Accommodation
Hotel (Dix )
Included Activities
- Typical Paisa breakfast in Marinilla
- Motorboat tour of Guatape Lake
- Visit to La Replica village
- Climb of El Peñol de Guatape (720 steps, over 220 meters / 700 ft. high)
- Typical lunch
- Visit to Guatape town
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs in Guatape
Landmarks
Marinilla
Guatape Lake
La Replica
El Peñol de Guatape
Guatape
Day 13
Medellin to Salento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Salento Real )
Included Activities
- Full guided tour of coffee farm
- Coffee tasting (multiple cups of high-quality coffee included)
Landmarks
Salento
Day 14
Salento - Cocora Valley
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Salento Real )
Included Activities
- Walk through Cocora Valley with Giant Wax Palms (1 hour minimum)
Optional Activities
- Extended hike through Cocora Valley (up to 5 hours if group agrees)
Landmarks
Cocora Valley
Day 15
Salento to Bogota
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Avenida Calle 26 # 110 - 00, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (International Departures)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Salento on your own in the morning

Landmarks
Plaza Bolivar
Catedral de Bogota
Casa Narino
San Francisco Church
Parque los Periodistas
Monserrate Hill

Landmarks
Guatavita Sacred Lagoon
Zipaquira
La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira

Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Cabo San Juan

Landmarks
Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
Lost City

Landmarks
San Felipe Castle
Getsemani

Landmarks
Comuna 13
Parque Lleras

Landmarks
Marinilla
Guatape Lake
La Replica
El Peñol de Guatape
Guatape

Landmarks
Salento

Landmarks
Cocora Valley

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Hotel Continental Altamira
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3
Masaya
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 9
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Alfredo´s Camp Site
Camping
day 6
El Paraiso Camp
Camping
day 7
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Wiwa Camp
Camping
day 8
Ibis Cartagena
Hotel
day 10
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Dix
Hotel
Days 11, 12
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Salento Real
Hotel
Days 13, 14
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5.0
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L
Louise
July 18th, 2025
It is a must do! Everything was excellent and the guides were all amazing. Must do: Lost city trek!
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Hello Lu, we appreciate your time to share your great time with us in Colombia , we hope to see you back in Latin America shortly. Regards Alex
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Alice
November 25th, 2022
We took an 18-day guided tour in Colombia with GuidEcuador. Three days exploring the Caño Cristales area based out of...
We took an 18-day guided tour in Colombia with GuidEcuador. Three days exploring the Caño Cristales area based out of La Macarena was our favorite part of the trip. It is spectacularly beautiful and very unique! In Bogotá, we had lots of fun on the city bike tour, and seeing the city from the top of Monserrate is not to be missed, either! Other highlights during our tour were the hike in Tayrona Park, seeing the wax palms in Cocora Valley, climbing the rock at El Peñol which provided a terrific view of the area, seeing all the colorful zocalos in Guatapé, a very informative and fun tour in Medellín, and some unique experiences getting to Cartagena that weren't planned! Colombia is a huge and very interesting country and we enjoyed the sampling! The local guides in different areas we visited were a tremendous asset. The Lost City Trek was hard for me (at age 76), but with great support from the guides and the others in our group, plus riding a mule on 2 stretches and a moto for the final descent, I made it!Show more
Traveled in November 2022

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R
Rose
Asked on September 12th, 2024
Does this tour include 3 days of hiking?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written September 2024
  Yes it includes the hiking tour to Lost City. However if you cant do this part we can also customize this program to fit your travel ideas.
C
Connie
Asked on March 25th, 2024
Would I be disqualified from the Colombia Highlights tour on account of my age?
Age Range
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  If you were able to do all hikes mentioned here, we are sure you are able to take this tour. We normally suggest the age due to most people conditions, but again if you feel you can do it, for us it is not a problem.
- C
  Connie
  Traveler•Written March 2024
  I would be perfectly capable of doing the hikes mentioned. I do not have a travel partner but am happy to twin share and would expect to pay the share price.
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  Departures are all confirmed even with one participant. The only way to confirm this departure is you adding the single supplement rate. This program is semi private and some places are with a group especially at the Lost city trek.
S
Sandy
Asked on April 17th, 2023
I am teacher for a school in Norway. Me and my class will be visiting Colombia an Ecuador for about three and a half or four weeks in January/February 2024. Our group will be around 16-20 persons. My question is about transport in Colombia and Ecuador. We are looking for a reliable and cheap company to drive us around. We have quite a tight budget, but we hope you can help. That would make it much easier and safer than using public busses with a group.
Group size
Transport
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  Our daily rate for a bus big enough for 20 people is usd 330 + lodging to the driver and his meals. We can set the rate if you have more precise travel plans.
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Ronald
Asked on December 15th, 2022
Could you please advise if it is possible to pair this traveler with another solo traveler in order to share a double accommodation?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2022
  Sorry no availability for this tour the rest of December
J
Jackie
Asked on April 1st, 2022
Do you have another offer where participants have already signed up or should I contact you again at a later date?
Group size
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  We operate this tour any day with a minimum of 2 participants. We have another tour known as Best of Colombia 11 Days starting on May 13. If you are interested to join we still have availability and it is guaranteed depart (May 13 til May 23).
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  We can open this depart with you as a solo traveler (adding single supplement rate usd 1400) more and see if there is someone else joining later this month or May. If you book this tour we will guarantee it even with 1 person.
- J
  Jackie
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  Okey. Thanks for the answer. I will wait a little longer. I would love to travel in a group.

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