Iconic Treks Across Colombia

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Embark on a unique 17-day journey designed for trekking enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural and cultural richness of Colombia. From the breathtaking Mavicure Hills in Guainía to the majestic mountains of El Cocuy National Natural Park and the beaches and tropical jungles of Tayrona, this trip will take you through landscapes that will challenge you bot...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Bogotá city tour with historic sites, Monserrate views, and cultural experiences
    • Expedition to Cerros de Mavecure with indigenous culture, petroglyphs, and Amazonian biodiversity
    • Hiking and wildlife exploration in Guainía’s remote landscapes
    • Sacred Iguaque Lagoon trek in the Andean páramo near Villa de Leyva
    • El Cocuy National Park glacier hikes, reaching altitudes over 4,900 meters
    • Chicamocha Canyon viewpoint and cable car ride
    • Colonial town of Barichara and hike to Guane along ancient indigenous trails
    • Bunkuany Trail adventure through the Sierra Nevada with archaeological sites and waterfalls
    • Kogui community visit and Tayrona Park hike from the mountains to the Caribbean coast
    • Social impact project supporting a music school in San Agustín

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a unique 17-day journey designed for trekking enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural and cultural richness of Colombia. From the breathtaking Mavicure Hills in Guainía to the majestic mountains of El Cocuy National Natural Park and the beaches and tropical jungles of Tayrona, this trip will take you through landscapes that will challenge you both physically and emotionally. You’ll have the opportunity to walk among frailejones, explore rivers, beaches, and mountains, and immerse yourself in the life of indigenous communities like the Kogui and Curripaco, who will share their culture and traditions with you. With every step, you'll discover unique biodiversity, unparalleled landscapes, and unforgettable moments that will make this experience truly transformative.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBogotá
End CitySanta Marta

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bogota
  • Cartagena
  • Santa Marta

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Private transfers spanish-speaking airport/hotel/airport
    • Local bilingual guides
    • Entrance fees to the described sites
    • Accommodation with breakfast at the listed hotels and inns or similar category
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Accident insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Transfer in from Bogotá airport to selected hotel with guide.

Hotel BH Bicentenario - Standard Room: Lodging at BH Bicentenario hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: transfer in with guide, lodging, breakfast

Day 2: Bogotá - Inírida

Transfer out from selected hotel to Bogotá airport.

Cerros de Mavecure 4 days – 3 nights tour Discover the essence of nature on a unique expedition in the Colombian jungle! Immerse yourself in the dark waters of Guainía, a tribute to the mysterious bodies of wa...

Day 3: Inírida - Comunidad Remanso

Day 2: We have breakfast at the hotel and leave early to visit the epicenter of the Eastern Water Star, stopping at the MORU Natural Reserve (Vichada).

We will have lunch there, and then we'll head to the mouth of the Atabapo River. In the afternoon, we return ...

Day 4: Comunidad Remanso

Day 3: We will wake up early at 4:00 a.m. to climb Mavicure Hill, approximately 300 meters high. After descending, we will have breakfast and continue the expedition in the indigenous community of Remanso, where we will embark on a hike of approximately 9 km, first to...

Day 5: Comunidad Remanso - Inírida - Bogotá

Day 4: In the morning, we will wake up early to leave the Mavicure Hills and head back around 5:30 a.m. to the city of Inírida. Upon arrival, we will go for breakfast. Depending on the flight schedule, we may visit some craft shops before heading to Cesar Gaviria Truj...

Day 6: Bogotá - Villa de Leyva

Ground transfer from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva.

At the appointed time, our representative will meet you for the transfer from Bogotá to VIlla de Leyva. The approximate length of this service point to point, is 3,5 hours.

Hotel Villa Roma - Standard Room: Lodging at Villa Roma hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: private transportation, lodging, breakfast

Day 7: Villa de Leyva

Hiking to Iguaque Flora & Fauna Sanctuary - Bachué Trail: Prepare yourself for an engaging ecological hike that begins in the Andean highland forest, at 2,900 meters above sea level, and leads you to the unique páramo ecosystem, characteristic of the Colombian And...

Day 8: Villa de Leyva - El Cocuy National Park

Transfer from Villa de Leyva to Cocuy. Approximated length: 7 hours.

Hiking in El Cocuy National Natural Park - 5 day excursion

*Please note that in the region, we only have local guides available in Spanish. If you require an English-speaking guide, ple...

Day 9: El Cocuy National Park

Day 2: Púlpito del Diablo - Pan de Azúcar Trail Today we will take a jeep from Cocuy, at an altitude of 2,750 m.a.s.l., until we reach almost 4,000 m.a.s.l., arriving at the starting point of the approximately 6 km hike to Lagunillas.

From here, at 4.000 m.a.s....

Day 10: El Cocuy National Park

Day 3: La Esperanza Trail, Laguna Grande and Cóncavo peak We will leave Cocuy very early (at approximately 4:30 am) to arrive before 6:00 am at the starting point of the trail. It is not advisable to leave later since the walk can take between 9 and 12 hours - dependi...

Day 11: El Cocuy National Park

Day 4: Los Ritacubas Trail

We will leave early in the morning after having coffee, at approximately 4:30 am, to arrive before 6:00 at the Kanwara cabins where we will begin the walk of approximately 11 kilometers (round trip) near 4,000 meters above sea level.<...

Day 12: El Cocuy National Park - Barichara

Day 5: Cocuy After breakfast, depart for next destination.

Transfer from Cocuy to Barichara. Approximated length: 8 hours.

Hotel Mision de Santa Barbara - Standard Room: Lodging at Mision de Santa Barbara hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: breakfast, insurance for the activity, transfer out, private transportation, lodging

Day 13: Barichara

Walking the Royal Path between Barichara & Guane: Immerse yourself in history as you walk along the ancient indigenous paths, reconstructed by the German Lengerke. This trail descends towards the impressive Suárez Canyon, offering spectacular views and the chance ...

Day 14: Barichara - Santa Marta - Tayrona National Park

Ground transportation from Barichara to Bucaramanga with a stop at the Chicamocha Canyon viewpoint. Approximate duration: 3.5 hours. Entrance to Chicamocha Park and the Cable Car.

Transfer from Santa Marta airport to selected hotel

Hostal El Quetzal Dora...

Day 15: Santa Marta - Tayrona National Park

Full Day Bunkuany Trail: The Bunkuany Trail connects you to a magical territory: "the heart of the world," the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This fascinating experience invites you to discover mountains where Colombia's smoothest coffee is grown, stones engra...

Day 16: Tayrona National Park

Visit to the Kogui Community of Teiku and Hiking in Tayrona Park: This tour begins early in the morning with a departure to the Calabazo sector of Tayrona National Park. From there, we enter the park and begin a hike of approximately 1.5 hours (4 km with 300 m of asce...

Day 17: Santa Marta 

Transfer out from selected hotel to Santa Marta airport

Included: transfer out.

Contribution to our social proyects: One of our goals has been to support social projects for our community through tourism revenues. Although the pandemic delayed it a bit, ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,758
Price per day$398
Last Updated: 2/28/2025

Rates per person in double room

In double room For 1 person : | 6 758 USD | *does not include sup. single
For 2 persons : | 3 948 USD |  per person | total | 7 896 USD
For 3 persons : | 3 201 USD |  per person | total |  9 603 USD
For 4 persons : | 2 698 USD |  per person | total |  10 792 USD
For 5 persons : | 2 534 USD |  per person | total | 12 670 USD
For 6 persons : | 2 417 USD |  per person | total | 14 502 USD
For 7 persons : | 2 389 USD |  per person | total | 16 723 USD
For 8 persons : | 2 271 USD |  per person | total | 18 168 USD
  • Sup. single room: 465 USD

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Maureen M.

Mar 2025

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Colombia Adventure

Our trip to Colombia was put together by Michael and it was an amazing adventure. We enjoyed all the places we visited and the experiences we had. We took in many hi...

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Response from March 2025

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Jonathan D.

Mar 2025

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The Ultimate Colombia Trekking Experience

From initial planning to ultimately finishing the trek in the beautiful Cocora Valley, we couldn’t have been more pleased with every aspect of this journey. The atte...

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Danny B.

Feb 2025

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KimKim provided the drivers to meet me at the airports/hotels/preserves.

KimKim provided the drivers to meet me at the airports/hotels/preserves. All were on time. A couple of drivers could speak no English, (and I can speak no Spanish) s...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • All Flights
    • Meals and expenses not specified
    • Tips
    • Travel insurance
    • Bilingual transfers
    • Permanent guide

Accommodation

  • In Cities and Towns: Standard / Mid-Range
  • On the Trekking Trips: Accomodation can be ""cat""-basic

Transportation & Flights

23kg luggage per person included for transfers (extra fee when travelling with more luggage). Child seats upon request and for an additional fee.,
Guides
Activities: English-speaking guides (except in Mavecure & El Cocuy Region) Transfers: Spanish-speaking drivers
Requirements
,Sup. single room: 465 USD
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
16x Breakfast, 7x lunch, 2x dinner

Age Requirements
18 years and up
Trip for younger participants upon request.
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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