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

13 days
From Bogota to Quito
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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

  1. Day 1

    Bogota

    Start point
    Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (BOG), Avenida Calle 26 # 110 - 00, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (International Arrivals)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tequendama)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bogota areas on your own
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  2. Day 2

    Bogota

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  3. Day 3

    Bogota - Zipaquira - Guatavita

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  4. Day 4

    Bogota to Medellin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  5. Day 5

    Medellin to Guatape

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  6. Day 6

    Medellin to Pereira to Salento

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beta Town)

    Included Activities

    • Buenos Aires Farm guided tour and coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Salento
    Buenos Aires Farm
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  7. Day 7

    Salento

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Beta Town)

    Included Activities

    • Cocora Valley walk with Giant Oil Palm Trees (1 to 5 hours depending on preference and weather)
    Landmarks
    Cocora Valley
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  8. Day 8

    Pereira to Quito

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ibis Quito )
  9. Day 9

    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
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  10. Day 10

    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
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  11. Day 11

    San Cristobal to Santa Cruz, Galapagos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
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  12. Day 12

    Santa Cruz, Galapagos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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
  13. Day 13

    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)

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    February 3rd, 2023
    We would give this tour 10 stars!! Our trip to Peru was cancelled last minute by an Irish travel company. We had...
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    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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  • R
    December 6th, 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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    Ron

    Asked on February 21st, 2026

    Is the colombia and galapagos express in english as well?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      yes all of our tours are english speaking guided

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      Ron

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      What is the extra amount of $1055.00 for?

      How much is the single supplement?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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    Alison

    Asked on December 5th, 2025

    Do you do a cruise on the Galapagos islands?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      We can allocate them in Guayaquil instead.

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    Matt

    Asked on December 21st, 2024

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

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      yes it is available with single supplement rate

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    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?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten 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.

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      Ross

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      What time do we come back to Quito on last day?

    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Usually is between 4 to 6 pm due to airline schedules

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    Richard

    Asked on January 7th, 2023

    Is this tour available in Jul / Aug 2023?

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    • GUIDEcuador TravelOperatorWritten January 2023

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

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      Richard

      TravelerWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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