Viva Colombia

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Trip Overview

Colombia Trek is one of the most popular treks if you are looking to party with your classmates during Spring Break! C-Trek still offers a glimpse into the unique culture and history of Bogota and Medellin, but the party heats up in Cartagena where you’ll enjoy some of the best boat parties and nightclubs the country has to offer.

Price range varies depending on group size, time of travel, accommodation level, and included activities.

Important Trip Information

Accomodations

  • Hotel 8 nights

Meals

  • 2 Dinners

Transport

  • Domestic flights
  • Transfers between airports and hotels

Trip Highlights

  • English speaking guide throughout
  • Doctor with group
  • Welcome Party
  • Guatape Boat Party
  • Island Boat Party
  • Neon Party
  • La Movida Nightclub
  • Sunset Booze Cruise

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • International airport departure tax
  • Any visas required
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Late check out at hotels
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks with included lunches and dinners
  • Tips for leaders, guide and driver
  • Expenditure of personal nature
  • Personal Insurance
  • Optional activities

Additional Experiences
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 - Bogota

City Tour (Optional). This tour starts at the Paloquemao marketplace, where a big part of Bogota’s food trade takes place. We will then visit the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria, the beating heart of our beautiful city, and end at the Gold Museum, one of the most renowned Colombian museums. Includes: Transport from and to the hotel, private bilingual guide for every 15 people, entrance fee to the gold Museum, fruit and other Colombian specialty tastings and one staff member for every 20 people.

Salt Cathedral (Optional).  This wonderful place located one hour away from our city, was chosen in 2007 as the First Wonder of Colombia. The Design of the spaces inside the mine, the decoration, lighting, the art pieces and the fact that you are walking through a space nestled in the mountains make this a unique and unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour, buses will drop you at Andres Carne De Res. Includes: Transport from the hotel to the Salt  Cathedral and to Andres Carne de Res, private bilingual guide for every 15 people, entrance fee to the Salt Cathedral and one staff member for every 20 people.

Welcome Dinner & Party at Andres. Bright lights, theatrical service and a party place like no other. This is what Andres Carne de Res will offer you at the end of your day in Bogota. Includes: Transport from the hotel in Chiva (traditional Colombian party bus), unlimited alcoholic beverages in specific spirits, complete dinner, transport back to the hotel and one staff member for every 20 people.

Included Meals: dinner

Day 2 - Bogota

Hike to Moserrate (Optional). One of the first sights when arriving to Bogotá is Monserrate. This mountain, located near downtown and the highest in the surroundings, has been for years an important place of pilgrimage and catholic devotion. Includes: Transport from the hotel to Monserrate and back, and one staff member for every 20 people.

Private Brunch at Harry Sasson (Optional). Harry Sasson is regarded as one of Colombia’s top chefs. In this private event, you will taste exquisite typical dishes out of a menu specially crafted for this occasion. According to the Latin America’s 50 best restaurants 2017 ranking, this restaurant was ranked as the best restaurant in the country and the 17th in the region. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, complete breakfast and one staff member for every 20 people.

Afternoon: flight to Medellin.

Included Meals: none

Day 3 - Medellin

Guatapé – Rock climbing + visit to town + party boat (Optional). Enjoy the most amazing view of Guatapé after climbing the 750 steps that take you to the top of the Stone of El Peñol. Then, feel free to take a walk through the colorful streets of Guatapé and enjoy lunch before riding the Party Boat that will carry you through lakes and mountains while you party all afternoon. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, entrance fee to the stone of El Peñol, lunch, unlimited alcoholic beverages in certain spirits, party boat with DJ and one staff member for every 20 people.

Included Meals: none

Day 4 - Medellin

City tour + Graffiti tour (Optional). Visit the Botero Plaza downtown then ride the city’s Metrocable (cable car system) which connects the city with some of its informal settlements. The tour ends at Comuna 13, a neighborhood packed with street art thanks to its revitalization during the last 20 years. Includes: Private bilingual guide for every 15 people, transport from and to the hotel, metrocable ride, Colombian specialty tastings and one staff member for every 20 people.

Paragliding (Optional). Enjoy the best view of the Aburra valley from the sky. This extreme sport is the perfect way to combine adrenaline and a calm beautiful landscape. The flight is steady and fit for anyone who wishes to feel how it is like to fly. Includes: Transport from and to the hotel, insurance, ticket for paragliding ride with a professional and one staff member for every 20 people.

Visit to a coffee farm (Optional). Visiting a Coffee Farm is a “must-do” when you visit Colombia. During this tour you will live and learn the complete experience of the process of coffee all the way from the seedling to the cup. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, coffee tasting, snacks at the farm and one staff member for every 20 people.

Horseback riding (Optional). You will enjoy beautiful landscapes while riding a horse and drinking some Beer through the flat lands of Llanogrande on the east of Antioquia. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, beer and water and one staff member for every 20 people.

Dinner at Carmen (Optional). Carmen is situated inside a lovely house in the El Poblado neighborhood; an enchanting space with elegant interiors and a cozy, yet hip vibe. Offering contemporary cuisine, the menu flourishes with local ingredients and flavors within creative and modern dishes. With a strong focus quality and flavor-driven techniques, Carmen’s preparations are diverse, innovative and always delicious. Complete dinner and wine will be served for each  person. Includes: Complete dinner, two glasses of wine, transport from and to the hotel and one staff member for every 20 people.

Dinner at Junin (Optional). Junin is situated at the Poblado neighborhood; an enchanting space with elegant interiors and a cozy, yet hip vibe, which alludes to the famous Junin street during the 70s and 80s. Offering contemporary cuisine, the menu flourishes with local ingredients and flavors within creative and modern dishes. Includes: Complete dinner, two glasses of wine, transport from and to the hotel and one staff member for every 20 people.

Party at the Charlee (Optional). This rooftop lounge is located in an exclusive fivestar hotel. Its amazing location provides a breathtaking panoramic view of Medellin to the beat of a live DJ. This will be an unforgettable nightlife experience from 22:00 to 02:00. Includes: Unlimited alcoholic beverages in certain spirits, entrance fee and one staff member for every 20 people.

Included Meals: none

Day 5 - Medellin

Paragliding (Optional). Enjoy the best view of the Aburra valley from the sky. This extreme sport is the perfect way to combine adrenaline and a calm beautiful landscape. The flight is steady and fit for anyone who wishes to feel how it is like to fly. Includes: Transport from and to the hotel, insurance, ticket for paragliding ride with a professional and one staff member for every 20 people.

Bike Tour (Optional). Enjoy the city as a true local through the unique experience that a bicycle gives you: politics, architecture, urban art, social issues, development of the city and much more. Comes together in a 19 km fun ride with 9 stops. The most emblematic places that you will visit are Parque de Las Luces, Parque de los pies descalzos and Ciudad del Río. Includes: Private bilingual guide for every 15 people, bike and one staff member for every 20 people.

Trip to Williams Shaw Country house.

Included Meals: none

Day 6 - Cartagena

Cooking Class (Optional). Awaken your senses! For all the food lovers, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the essentials of our traditional Caribbean cuisin. You’ll learn how to prepare typical “costeño” food and enjoy it at the most! Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, professional chef, ingredients and one staff member for every 20 people.

Dinner at Interno (Optional). This gourmet restaurant is a social initiative that helps women from the Cartagena Female Prison develop skills that will ensure a formal job once they serve their sentence. By going, you’ll support their process of resocialization and reconciliation with society. Here’s the catch: Interno is located inside the prison! Includes: Complete dinner, two glasses of wine and one staff member for 20 people.

Dinner at Juan del Mar (Optional). One of the most traditional Italian restaurants in Cartagena located at San Diego´s square, a special place that invites you to relax and enjoy the sunset. You’ll be delighted by its privileged view of the old city. Includes: Complete dinner, two glasses of wine and one staff member for 20 people.

Party at la Movida (Optional). La Movida is the perfect spot to close a night in Cartagena. This place offers an unrivaled party atmosphere in the middle of the Old City. It is decidedly the top nightspot in Cartagena. Includes: Entrance fee, unlimited alcoholic beverages.

Included Meals: none

Day 7 - Cartagena

Part at the Island (Optional). Once in a lifetime party in one of the most beautiful places in Colombia. We will get on speed boats, for 20 people each, and we will head to a place surrounded by a mangrove swamp were you can jump into the water. Then we will be leaving towards the island, were we will continue partying in a private beach. Shrimps, plantains and coconut rice will be served for lunch. Includes: Transport from the hotel to the pier in Cartagena, party speed boat to Isla Grande including beer, water and music, finger foods at the island, complete lunch at the island, unlimited alcoholic beverages in certain spirits, day party at the island with DJ until 15:30, return to Cartagena, transport from the pier in Cartagena to the hotel and one staff member for every 20 people.

Included Meals: none

Day 8 - Cartagena

Old City Tour (Optional). This tour takes you to walk around the walled city, visit some of its most iconic sites and mingle with locals. We’ll finally get to Getsemaní, a colorful neighborhood filled with culture and history. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, bilingual guide for every 15 people, Colombian specialty tastings and one staff member for every 20 people.

Visit to the aviary (Optional). Colombia has the greatest diversity of birds in the world, with more than 1,900 species of birds. We are visiting the largest aviary of the Americas, which houses more than 138 bird species including toucans, pink flamingos, corona cranes, etc. Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, entrance fee to the aviary and one staff member for every 20 people.

White Party at a private Catamaran. Experience a unique and different view of this magical city, while enjoying some wine and the relaxing sound of the ocean. The catamaran will move along the pier of the Walled City, the Convention Centre and the Colombian Naval Base into the modern and elegant sector of Castillo Grande and Bocagrande, where you’ll be able to appreciate the sunset as it creates its twinkling effect on the water. Includes: Private catamaran boat with music, unlimited alcoholic beverages.

Dinner at Marea + Entrance to Alquimico Bar. Marea is a restaurant located by the Cartagena bay and offers a beautiful view to the Walled City and the ocean. The chefs in charge are Jorge and Mark Raush, whose restaurants have received numerous awards including mentions in the Latin America’s 50 Best  restaurants list. Then we will be heading to Alquimico, a club located in the old city, to enjoy our last party. Includes: Marea: Complete dinner, live music, two glasses of wine and one staff member for 20 people. Alquímico: Entrance fee and one staff member for 20 people.

Included Meals: none

Day 9 - Depart Cartagena

Depart fromCartagena.

Included Meals: none

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