Colombia's Vibrant Path: From Culture to Nature

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Join the University of Oregon on a 12-day journey through Colombia’s Coffee Region and Medellín, exploring the power of storytelling. Visit charming coffee towns like Jardín, Salento, and Jericó, hike through family reserves, and experience thrilling MTB adventures. Discover the art of coffee at local farms and gain unique insights during a visit to an indige...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • C13
    • Jerico
    • Silleteros
    • Ocaso
    • Cocora
    • Trekking Minca
    • Flamingos Guajira
    • Hotel Selva Minca
    • Tayronaka con Mamo
    • Bazurto y Punta Faro

What's this trip about?

    Join the University of Oregon on a 12-day journey through Colombia’s Coffee Region and Medellín, exploring the power of storytelling. Visit charming coffee towns like Jardín, Salento, and Jericó, hike through family reserves, and experience thrilling MTB adventures. Discover the art of coffee at local farms and gain unique insights during a visit to an indigenous protected territory. In Medellín, connect with changemakers in fashion, art, and music, and immerse yourself in the stories that define this dynamic city.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySalento
End CityMedellín

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Trip includes

    • The activities mentioned in the itinerary are private, customizable and guided by experts and professionals.
    • Private land transport with verified drivers.
    • Tickets & entrances in all the activities that are required.
    • Special access to great places and amazing people.
    • Meals and drinks mentioned in the itinerary and meal plan.
    • 24/7 emergency line during the trip, available both for travelers and partners.

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight Ticket - Transfer In Salento - Dinner in Salento

Transfer In Salento Pick up time: 20:00

With this transfer service from the airport to your hotel in Salento, you will feel comfortable and safe from the moment you step off the plane.

Included: Private vehicle for transfer service

Dinner in Salen...

Day 2: Cocora Valley - La Carbonera Wax Palm Trek

Cocora Valley - La Carbonera Wax Palm Trek

Start Time: 08:00

Duration 8 hrs.

The trek to La Carbonera in the Cocora Valley offers an unforgettable journey through towering wax palm forests, cloud forests, and breathtaking Andean landscapes. This l...

Day 3: La Rivera Reserve Hike & Filandia Exploration: Permaculture and Local Culture Experience

La Rivera Reserve Hike & Filandia Exploration: Permaculture and Local Culture Experience

Start Time: 08:00

Duration 8 hrs.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of La Rivera Reserve, a sanctuary dedicated to ecological restoration. Experience regene...

Day 4: Journey Through the World of Coffee with Café Con Aroma de Mujer

Journey Through the World of Coffee with Café Con Aroma de Mujer

Start Time: 08:00

Duration 4 hrs.

Meet Colombia’s women coffee growers, explore lush farms, learn coffee-making traditions, and savor a sensory workshop. Conclude with a wood-fired t...

Day 5: Academic encounter with Universidad de Pereira

Academic encounter with Universidad de Pereira

Start Time: 08:10

Experience a day of cultural and academic exchange at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, where students will engage with local peers, explore coffee research projects, and learn about sust...

Day 6: Road trip through the colombian mountains from Salento to Jardin - Heritage & Highlands Tour of Jardín

Road trip through the colombian mountains from Salento to Jardin Pick up time: 08:00 Duration 4hrs

Colombia is a land of landscapes and mountains. In this 6-hour road trip you will enjoy the charming landscape of the mountains of the north-western Colombian mou...

Day 7: Nabera O Ethnotour: Journey into Emberá Chamí Culture

Nabera O Ethnotour: Journey into Emberá Chamí Culture

Start Time: 08:30

Duration 8 hrs.

Discover the profound traditions of the Emberá Chamí on the Nabera O ethnotour. Uncover ancestral wisdom, join rituals of harmonization, and savor indigenous m...

Day 8: Transfer from Jardin to Jerico - Jerico Colombian Heritage Town

Transfer from Jardin to Jerico Pick up time: 08:01 Duration 2 hrs.

Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Jardin to Jericó, two of the most charming Heritage Towns in Antioquia and Colombia. Relax as you travel through the mountainous landscapes and green valleys of...

Day 9: Private transfer from Jardin to Medellin - Salsa Explosion

Private transfer from Jardin to Medellin Pick up time: 08:30 Duration 3.5hrs

Experience a comfortable and convenient private transfer from the picturesque town of Jardín to the vibrant city of Medellín. Your journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation ...

Day 10: Afro Tour with lunch at local restaurant

Afro Tour with lunch at local restaurant

Start Time: 10:00

Duration 6 hrs.

Discover Medellín's Comuna 13 on an alternative tour focusing on its cultural and social transformation. Learn its history from local artists, visit innovative community pr...

Day 11: Medellin Sustainable Fashion Tour - Dinner in Medellín

Medellin Sustainable Fashion Tour

Start Time: 10:00

Duration 4 hrs.

Join a local designer for a guided tour through Medellín's vibrant fashion district. Discover sustainable practices and browse unique boutiques showcasing slow fashion. This tour ...

Day 12: Medellín Airport Transfer Out - Flight Ticket

Medellín Airport Transfer Out Pick up time: 12:00 Duration Flexible

Medellín airport private drop-off from your hotel with a trusted and knowledgeable driver.

Included:

Private vehicle for transfer service Bilingual guide for transfer service

 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,285
Price per day$440
Last Updated: 3/7/2025

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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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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Food and drinks that are not detailed on this itinerary.
    • Tips and gratuities.
    • Possible penalties from the hotels and the airlines for changes after the trip is booked.
    • Travel and health insurance.
    • VAT for hotels or other government taxes (these are waived for non-colombian travelers by showing your passport with the entrance stamp at hotels when checking in).
    • Transaction fees (3-4% depending on your payment method): We accept various payment methods including credit and debit cards, PayPal, We Travel, and Colombian bank transfers.

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Meals Included
Meals and drinks mentioned in the itinerary and meal plan.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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