About this trip
Nine days across Colombia's coffee region and beyond, moving from highland valleys to colonial cities and finishing on the Caribbean coast. It's a mix of culture, food and landscape rather than one long hike or one long city stay.
You'll get under the skin of coffee country with a visit to a working plantation, wander Bogota's local food market, and get a feel for Medellin's nightlife with a leader who knows the city. The trip ends in Cartagena, a UNESCO-listed port city with plenty of history to wander through.
There's room for activity too, with a demanding hike through the Cocora Valley and the chance to try a traditional Colombian sport in Salento, alongside more relaxed days built around food, markets and coastal scenery.
What you'll do
- Tour a working coffee plantation and learn how it's roasted
- Wander Bogota's local food market
- Try a traditional Colombian sport in Salento
- Hike (or skip) the Cocora Valley trail
- Explore Medellin's nightlife with your leader
- Finish in the UNESCO-listed old town of Cartagena
- The Cocora Valley hike is fairly rigorous — bring sturdy walking shoes and be prepared for a proper walk, or opt out and take in the scenery at a slower pace
- Colombia's climate is generally stable, but it gets hot and humid on the coast, so pack sun protection and drink plenty of water, especially in Cartagena
Worth it if you want immersive coffee culture, reliable guides, and a well-paced mix of activities with downtime. Think twice if you need consistently high-end accommodation.
- Coffee farm stay and tour is genuinely exceptional; multiple reviewers flagged it as a standout experience.
- Tour guides (Santiago, Martin, Manny) are knowledgeable, proactive problem-solvers who handle flight cancellations and dietary needs.
- Hotels are inconsistent; one reviewer explicitly noted good content undermined by poor accommodation quality.
- Early starts exist but balanced by free time; pace works well for active explorers comfortable with group dynamics.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,760, about 16% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bogota · 7 Aug – 8 Aug
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