Colombia Circuit (from Bogota) Travel Pass

Colombia Circuit (from Bogota) Travel Pass

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Colombia Circuit (from Bogota) Travel Pass

14 Days Starting and ending in Bogotá

Visiting: Bogota, Santa Marta, Taironaka Natural Reserve, Cartagena, Totumo Mud Volcano, La Boquilla, Medellin, Manizales

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

36485

Group Type:

Independent

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

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Tour Overview

Travel to Colombia to experience an incredible adventure that showcases the best of this well-kept South American secret. From colonial towns and beautiful beaches to a Afro-Colombian fishing village and a coffee plantation, Colombia is waiting for you!

Highlights

  • Enjoy the natural setting of the Taironaka Natural Park and look out for the local fauna

  • Discover Manizales, the heart of Colombia’s coffee region

  • Discover Bogota by bike and experience Colombian culture

Itinerary

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Day 1: Bogota, Colombia

Location: Bogota

Bogota City Day Trip Departure Time: 9:00 Duration: 4 hrs The panoramic tour through Bogotá begins in 93 Park, a well known commercial area packed with restaurants and high-end stores. You will also visit the T Zone of Bogotá, very sought out by tourists thanks to its enchanting bars and cafes. The next stop of this Bogotá City Tour will be the emblematic neighborhood Usaquén, a place where you will appreciate Bogota’s creativity expressed through its beautiful artisanry. Right after, you will head to the city center to walk around the streets of La Candelaria, known for its particular colonial balconies and for being one of the areas that has best conserved the past of this capital city. In downtown Bogotá, you will also visit the Bolívar Plaza and the Chorro de Quevedo, two must-see tourist spots in the Colombian capital. Finally, you will make your last stop at the Monserrate station and, if you choose (the cable car or chairlift is not included in the price), you can go up to one of most breathtaking lookout points in Bogotá, located at 3,150 above sea level. Upon finishing the tour, the driver and guide will be waiting to take you to a central meeting point in the city.

Day 2: Santa Marta, Colombia

Location: Bogota, Santa Marta

Bogota to Santa Marta Type: Flight Time: Confirm Availability Transfer from Bogota to Santa Marta Please find your way to Bogota airport in time for your flight to Santa Marta.

Day 3: Taironaka Natural Reserve, Colombia

Location: Taironaka Natural Reserve

Taironaka Natural Experience 3D/2N Departure from your hotel. Transfer by car for 1 hour and 40 minutes to Don Diego, an ideal place to appreciate the wonders of nature, where freshwater merges with the salinity of the sea. A 1-hour hike along an ecological trail, followed by descending into tubing activity, an ecological walk where we will witness the river's mouth to the sea. Return to the starting point with a guided tour. Transfer by vehicle to Tayronaka and entrance to the site, a 20-minute ecological walk, lunch, and a guided tour of the archaeological site, with free time to enjoy the place. You will start with a tour to the Ancestral Trails and the Archaeological Traces, Terraces, and Indigenous Architecture, where you will hike on a reconstructed stone-paved trail among ancient paths, aqueducts, stairs, terraces and relics of this ancient city. Originally settled by ancient peoples for its fertile soils, the area is landscaped with colorful tropical flowers among cacao plantations. The archaeological museum showcases ancient Taironaka life as goldsmiths, craftsmen, sailors and warriors, here you will find more than 300 Taironas archaeological pieces and current pieces of the Kogui culture. Get to the hotel at 5:00 pm and overnight at Taironaka Natural Reserve.

Day 4: Taironaka Natural Reserve, Colombia

Location: Taironaka Natural Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taironaka Natural Experience 3D/2N Taironaka Natural Reserve Start your day with a tasty Colombian breakfast and get prepared for an exciting day. Feel free to explore this natural reserve for your enjoyment. Overnight at Taironaka Natural Reserve.

Day 5: Santa Marta, Colombia

Location: Santa Marta

Meals Included: Breakfast

Taironaka Natural Experience 3D/2N Taironaka Natural Reserve - Santa Marta Spend the morning to enjoy the park before catching your transfer back to Santa Marta. We wish you happiness and health for your journey onward.

Day 6: Cartagena, Colombia

Location: Santa Marta, Cartagena

Santa Marta to Cartagena Type: Bus Time: 07:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:45 Duration: 5 Hours Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Cartagena, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Day 7: Cartagena, Colombia

Location: Cartagena, Totumo Mud Volcano, La Boquilla

Totumo Volcano & Mangrove Forest Tour Departure Time: 8:00 Duration: 10 hrs Visit the Totumo Mud Volcano, a mythical volcano filled with mud located an hour away from Cartagena. Take a mud bath and enjoy its curative values. The legend says that one day, a monk spilled holy water in the volcano, full of lava. The lava turned into a soft, thick mud having the power of curing and rejuvenating. You will witness wonderful muddy landscapes - a peculiar geographical formation that turned into one of the most visited places in Colombia, you cannot miss it! On arrival, you will climb a rustic wooden stairway that will take you to the summit of the volcano - 20 meters high and 2.000 meters deep. You will then bathe in the volcanic mud, where you will feel like if you were floating while enjoying a panoramic sight of the Santa Catalina region. The moment you step into the crater of the Totumo Volcano, you'll notice the density of its warm thick mud, which helps to tone your skin. The maximum allowed time to stay in the mud is 15 minutes; it's not recommended to stay longer due to the temperature. After the bath, you'll be able to retreat to the mud of the Totumo swamp. Afterward, we'll have a delicious typical lunch in the area, which will include different regional specialties. After lunch, we'll move to the area of La Boquilla for a tour of the mangroves of Cartagena. During the tour, we'll see what species of plants and animals inhabit this unique natural ecosystem. The tour will then take us to a swamp where we'll go on a canoe ride to check out the different natural mangrove tunnels. Here, you will also enjoy a show involving an artisanal fishing technique. Finally, we'll return to Cartagena, where arrival at your hotel is scheduled for 8 hours after pickup

Day 8: Medellin, Colombia

Location: Medellin

Cartagena to Medellin Type: Bus Time: 07:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:45, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30 Duration: 13.5 Hours Transfer from Cartagena to Medellin Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Medellin.

Day 9: Medellin, Colombia

Location: Medellin

Free Day Enjoy a free day to experience on your own

Day 10: Medellin, Colombia

Location: Medellin

Medellin City Tour Departure Time: 8:30, 13:00 Duration: 4 hrs This Medellín City Tour will take you to iconic places such as the Parque de las Esculturas, also known as Plaza Botero, an urban space that exhibits 23 sculptures by local artist Fernando Botero. You will also visit the Parque de Los Pies Descalzos, a space full of gardens and bamboo that invite children and adults to play barefoot and connect with nature. Other important attractions that you will see during this tour of Medellín are the Parque de Los Deseos, located next to the House of Music, the Planetarium, the Explora Park and the University of Antioquia. To end this visit to the iconic places of Medellin, we will take you to the Cerro Nuibara where you will find Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a typical town in the department of Antioquia (known as paisas), with a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops to take home. During the tour, you can take the Metro and the Metrocable, an aerial public transport system that connects to the outer zone of Medellín, where you can see the city from above and learn more about its social composition and its development in today's society. This city tour is the perfect introduction to Medellín, as it provides travelers with an overview of the most important points of interest and attractions in the city.

Day 11: Manizales, Colombia

Location: Manizales

Medellin to Manizales Type: Bus Time: 04:31, 05:00, 06:46, 08:01, 14:01, 15:30, 17:31, 19:31 Duration: 5 Hours Transfer from Medellin to Manizales Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.

Day 12: Hacienda Venecia, Colombia

Location: Manizales

Meals Included: Lunch

Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N Departure Time: 08:30, 08:45, 09:00 hrs Duration: 2 days Coffee Tour In the morning, you will be picked-up from your accommodation and transferred to Hacienda Venecia, a working coffee farm with 100 years of history and tradition, declared part of the cultural and landscape heritage, by UNESCO in 2009. During the 3-hour tour, you will receive a detailed explanation about the processing of coffee, which includes learning the culture, history and varieties of coffee, watching the roasting process, experimenting with scents and flavors, walking through the coffee plantations and visiting the wet mill, where the coffee is washed, dried and packaged. You will also visit the main house gardens which hold 100 years of history, and are a symbol of the typical architecture of the region. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the Hacienda.

Day 13: Manizales, Colombia

Location: Manizales

Meals Included: Breakfast

Manizales Coffee Experience 2D/1N Transfer to Manizales & End of Trip Make your own breakfast before saying goodbye to your new friends. After checking-out from your accommodation, you will take a shared transfer back to Manizales 17:00 where this amazing adventure will come to an end. Note: A transportation is available at 14:00 from Hacienda Venecia to the main highway (included in the value of the package) where you can take a bus to Manizales (not included).

Day 14: Bogota, Colombia

Location: Manizales, Bogota

Manizales to Bogota Type: Bus Time: 06:30, 08:00, 10:30, 15:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 Duration: 6 Hours Transfer from Manizales to Bogota Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Bogota.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    3N in mixed accommodations

  • Transport

    Cartagena to Medellin
    Medellin to Manizales
    Bogota to Santa Marta
    Santa Marta to Cartagena
    Manizales to Bogota

  • Meals

    3B/2L

  • Activities

    Bogota City Day Trip
    Totumo Volcano & Mangrove Forest Tour
    Taironaka Natural Experience
    Manizales Coffee Experience
    Medellin City Tour

  • Guides

    English or Spanish speaking guides included for some of the activities

What's Not Included

  • Other Meals / Drinks

  • Accommodations where not mentioned

  • Guide throughout the trip

  • Tips & Gratuities

  • Personal Expenses

  • Travel Insurance

Mode of Transport

Travel between destinations via a mix of flights and buses, including routes from Bogota to Santa Marta, Santa Marta to Cartagena, Cartagena to Medellin, Medellin to Manizales, and Manizales to Bogota.

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 nights in mixed accommodations, including stays at the Taironaka Natural Reserve and Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour includes a mix of flights and buses for transportation between destinations, including routes from Bogota to Santa Marta, Santa Marta to Cartagena, Cartagena to Medellin, Medellin to Manizales, and Manizales to Bogota.

  • What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 3 nights in mixed accommodations, with stays at the Taironaka Natural Reserve and Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes 3 breakfasts and 2 lunches.

  • Are guides provided for the activities?

    Yes, English or Spanish speaking guides are included for some of the activities.

  • What activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a Bogota City Day Trip, Totumo Volcano & Mangrove Forest Tour, Medellin City Tour, Taironaka Natural Experience, and Manizales Coffee Experience.

  • Is the tour suitable for solo travelers?

    Yes, the tour is tagged as suitable for backpacking, which often attracts solo travelers.

  • What is the duration of the Bogota City Day Trip?

    The Bogota City Day Trip lasts for 4 hours, starting at 9:00 AM.

  • What can I expect during the Taironaka Natural Experience?

    During the Taironaka Natural Experience, you will enjoy a 1-hour hike along an ecological trail, tubing activity, guided tour of the archaeological site, and free time to explore the area. You will also visit the Ancestral Trails and the Archaeological Traces, and see more than 300 Taironas archaeological pieces.

  • What is special about the Totumo Volcano?

    The Totumo Volcano is a mythical volcano filled with mud, believed to have curative and rejuvenating properties. You can take a mud bath and enjoy the unique experience of floating in the dense, warm mud.

  • What will I see during the Medellin City Tour?

    The Medellin City Tour includes visits to Parque de las Esculturas (Plaza Botero), Parque de Los Pies Descalzos, Parque de Los Deseos, the House of Music, the Planetarium, Explora Park, University of Antioquia, and Cerro Nuibara where you will find Pueblito Paisa.

  • What is included in the Manizales Coffee Experience?

    The Manizales Coffee Experience includes a detailed explanation of coffee processing, a tour of coffee plantations, a visit to the wet mill, and a tour of the main house gardens at Hacienda Venecia. You will also have leisure time and an overnight stay at the Hacienda.

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

Jonas Nesset(Norway)  

The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

Shane Alce(United Kingdom)  

For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)  

The Bamba Team really made...

Jan 9 2020

The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!

Braiden Rowe(United States)  

The tour was fantastic; I...

Feb 12 2020

The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!

Aaron Davies(Australia)  

I only have good words...

Oct 23 2019

I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.

Matteo Hoffmeister(Germany)  

Bamba Experience has been the...

Jun 5 2019

Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!

Melanie Liu Chang(Australia)  

We organized a trip through...

Feb 20 2020

We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!

Marius Halvorson(Norway)  

Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...

Jun 25 2019

Our Bamba tour of Vietnam was fantastic. We had a lot of new experiences and all of the help we needed to make this a stress-free vacation. The well-organized accomodation and transportation were excellent. We will certainly use Bamba in the future.

Alexis Helman(Australia)  

I had booked our Uyuni...

Jun 25 2019

I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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