Is the colombia and galapagos express in english as well?

yes all of our tours are english speaking guided

Do you do a cruise on the Galapagos islands?

In case of Galapagos better a land based program due to the length of the program can be very difficult to find a cruise on specific dates.

Is this trip available from Jan. 8 to Jan. 2005?

yes it is available with single supplement rate

What's the cost of 4 and 5 stars hotel? What time do we come back to Quito on last day?

We checked options as follows: 3* hotels USD 4549 + 750, 4* hotels USD 5470 + 750, 5* hotels USD 7120 + 750. Due to high season in Colombia & Galapagos for January 2025, prices can change shortly. We can only guarantee spaces once the tour is confirmed and booked.

Is this tour available in Jul / Aug 2023?

Yes all of our tour programs are available this 2023. How many people are intrested?

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Colombia & Galápagos Express: Culture, Coffee & Island Paradise 13 Day Tour

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Gold Operator: GUIDEcuador Travel
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bogota
Bogota
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Avenida Calle 26 # 110 - 00, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (International Arrivals)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tequendama)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bogota areas on your own
Day 2
Bogota
Bogota
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tequendama)
Included Activities
- La Candelaria guided bike tour including Plaza Bolivar, Catedral de Bogota, Casa Nariño, Calle 7, San Francisco Church, Parque los Periodistas, Coffee Factory, Fruit Market, and Graffiti tour
- Monserrate Hill visit with cable car
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of La Candelaria instead of bike tour (available if unable or prefer not to bike)
Landmarks
Plaza Bolivar
Catedral de Bogota
Casa Nariño
San Francisco Church
Parque los Periodistas
Monserrate Hill
Day 3
Bogota - Zipaquira - Guatavita
Bogota - Zipaquira - Guatavita
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Tequendama)
Included Activities
- Guatavita Lake hike (approximately 1 hour)
- Zipaquira town exploration
- La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira self-guided tour with audio device (22 stations)
Optional Activities
- Food and drinks in Zipaquira (local beer or juice)
Landmarks
Guatavita Lake
Zipaquira
La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira
Day 4
Bogota to Medellin
Bogota to Medellin
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Art Boutique )
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Medellin
- Comuna 13 tour with historical context
- Cable car ride with city views
- Botero sculptures viewing
- Parque Lleras visit
Landmarks
Comuna 13
Botero Museum
Parque Lleras
Day 5
Medellin to Guatape
Medellin to Guatape
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Art Boutique )
Included Activities
- Guatape Lake shared motorboat tour
- El Penon de Guatape rock climb (720 steps to summit)
- La Replica village visit
Optional Activities
- Typical Paisa breakfast in Marinilla (extra cost)
- Typical lunch in Guatape (extra cost)
- Guatape town exploration and souvenir shopping
Landmarks
Marinilla
Guatape Lake
La Replica
El Penon de Guatape
Day 6
Medellin to Pereira to Salento
Medellin to Pereira to Salento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Beta Town)
Included Activities
- Buenos Aires Farm guided tour and coffee tasting
Landmarks
Salento
Buenos Aires Farm
Day 7
Salento
Salento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Beta Town)
Included Activities
- Cocora Valley walk with Giant Oil Palm Trees (1 to 5 hours depending on preference and weather)
Landmarks
Cocora Valley
Day 8
Pereira to Quito
Pereira to Quito
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Ibis Quito )
Day 9
Quito to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Quito to San Cristobal, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Algarrobos)
Included Activities
- Tijeretas Hill hike
- Self-guided Interpretation Center visit
- Darwin's Bay snorkel
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town (on your own)
Landmarks
Tijeretas Hill
Darwin's Bay
Day 10
San Cristobal, Galapagos
San Cristobal, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Box lunch on boat)
Accommodation
Hotel (Algarrobos)
Included Activities
- Kicker Rock speedboat tour
- Snorkel at Kicker Rock channel
- Box lunch on boat
- Beach relaxation time
Landmarks
Kicker Rock
Day 11
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz, Galapagos
San Cristobal to Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Deja Vú)
Included Activities
- Charles Darwin Research Station visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Puerto Ayora town (on your own)
- Dinner at QUIOSKOS street for fresh lobster and seafood
- Evening visit to pier to see baby sharks, rays, and other animals
Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortoise Ranch
Day 12
Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Deja Vú)
Included Activities
- Bartolome Island yacht excursion
- Bartolome Island hiking
- Bartolome Island sightseeing
- Snorkeling with provided equipment
- Pinnacle Rock visit
- Beach swimming at half-moon beach
- Lunch on board
Landmarks
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock
Day 13
San Cristobal to Quito
San Cristobal to Quito
End point
Quito Airport Center, Vía Tababela - Yaruquí, Quito, Pichincha 1709, Ecuador (INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional night in Guayaquil (available with operator assistance)
- Additional night in Quito (available with operator assistance)

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

Landmarks
Guatavita Lake
Zipaquira
La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira

Landmarks
Comuna 13
Botero Museum
Parque Lleras

Landmarks
Marinilla
Guatape Lake
La Replica
El Penon de Guatape

Landmarks
Salento
Buenos Aires Farm

Landmarks
Cocora Valley

Landmarks
Tijeretas Hill
Darwin's Bay

Landmarks
Kicker Rock

Landmarks
Charles Darwin Research Station
Tortoise Ranch

Landmarks
Bartolome Island
Pinnacle Rock

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Tequendama
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3
Art Boutique
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Upgrade Available
Beta Town
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7
Upgrade Available
Hotel Ibis Quito
Hotel 3*
day 8
Algarrobos
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Upgrade Available
Deja Vú
Hotel 3*
Days 11, 12
Upgrade Available

All accommodations are subject to change

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Rating: 4.7 (125 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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5.0

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.7

Fiona5.0•February 2023
We would give this tour 10 stars!! Our trip to Peru was cancelled last minute by an Irish travel company. We had...
We would give this tour 10 stars!! Our trip to Peru was cancelled last minute by an Irish travel company. We had specific dates we had to travel, so with 5 days notice before flying we contacted tourradar who put us in touch with Alejandro from guidelatam travel who was amazing!! From the minute we booked he contacted us by email and gave us his WhatsApp to have direct contact whenever we needed it before and during the trip. We were two sister in our 50s and felt very safe and reassured at all times. We were met with guides at every stage of the trip and was given the best experience. Alejandro and his team went above and beyond and were extremely professional, had lots of knowledge and were great fun to be around! We loved our experience over the 13 days and will be recommending to others. Thanks for all the laughs and fabulous memories, Fiona & Andria (Ireland)Show more
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: GUIDEcuador Travel
Dear Andria & Fiona, It was a pleasure to assist you and arrange this great last minute tour ! I also enjoyed dinner with you both in Medellin , It made my birthday special and I will always remmenber. I am also happy to know that all this tour fitted on your travel plans and work it our perfectly. I hope to see you back in South America shortly. Take Care and Saludos amigas Regards Alejandro Guidecuador
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RobSnyder5.0•December 2019
We had an incredible two week vacation in Ecuador & Colombia with the help of this travel team. They setted up a...
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Traveled in October 2019

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Ron
Asked on February 21st, 2026
Is the colombia and galapagos express in english as well?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  yes all of our tours are english speaking guided
- R
  Ron
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  What is the extra amount of $1055.00 for?
  
  How much is the single supplement?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written February 2026
  The extras is to cover all your Colombia local flights , International flight from Colombia to Quito and Galapagos flights.
  Single supplement for this tour is usd 6500 , our advantage is that we are able to offer the programs any day.
A
Alison
Asked on December 5th, 2025
Do you do a cruise on the Galapagos islands?
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  In case of Galapagos better a land based program due to the length of the program can be very difficult to find a cruise on specific dates.
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  We can allocate them in Guayaquil instead.
M
Matt
Asked on December 21st, 2024
Is this trip available from Jan. 8 to Jan. 2005?
Price / Availability
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  yes it is available with single supplement rate
R
Ross
Asked on October 21st, 2024
What's the cost of 4 and 5 stars hotel? What time do we come back to Quito on last day?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  We checked options as follows: 3* hotels USD 4549 + 750, 4* hotels USD 5470 + 750, 5* hotels USD 7120 + 750. Due to high season in Colombia & Galapagos for January 2025, prices can change shortly. We can only guarantee spaces once the tour is confirmed and booked.
- R
  Ross
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  What time do we come back to Quito on last day?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written October 2024
  Usually is between 4 to 6 pm due to airline schedules
R
Richard
Asked on January 7th, 2023
Is this tour available in Jul / Aug 2023?
Price / Availability
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written January 2023
  Yes all of our tour programs are available this 2023. How many people are intrested?
- R
  Richard
  Traveler•Written January 2023
  I am a single traveller hoping to go on a group tour in Jul/Aug 2023. Do you have the timing of the group tours for this period?
- GUIDEcuador TravelOperator•Written January 2023
  We are not offering group tour since pandemic, so by now all of our tour programs are confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants. So this is why we are able to offer any program any day.

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