Colombia’s Best – Andes, Tayrona, and Cartagena 9 Day Tour
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Overview
Highlights
- See the best of Colombia’s culture, nature and landscapes.
- Great variety of ecosystems and nature reserves.
- Understand the famed Colombian Coffee culture.
- Explore incredibly well preserved colonial towns.
- Relax in Tayrona’s world class beaches and rainforest.
- Be enchanted by the magic of historical Cartagena.
- Try the flavors of local and fusion Colombian cuisine.
- Experience the vibrant Colombian nightlife.
- Feel the warm enchantment of the people of Colombia.
- Follow the gold trail and the legend of El Dorado.
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- Accommodations in colonial and tourist superior hotels,
- Land Transportation
- Culture and nature guide
- Meals as described
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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.
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We are a team of experienced, knowledgeable travel professionals who share an incredible passion for Colombia. The vacations we create in Colombia and Latin America are based on over 20 years’ experience of developing and delivering quality active and nature travel. Our trips are also designed to contribute when at all possible to the development and welfare of local people, and to the protection of the environment.
Our goal is to offer the discerning traveler an upscale Colombia experience. We focus on authentic, sustainable travel where “eco” means you abide by nature´s rules with minimum compromise in comfort or quality. Each Colombia Adventure journey upholds these important eco-aspects while offering a pampering and relaxed experience.
The proposed active, nature and culture vacations are a series of select tours that are based on years of experience operating directly in Colombia. Each journey is focused on Colombia’s most interesting natural attractions, native cultures, a fusion of local and international foods, and handpicked hotels.
Our programs can also be used as a source of inspiration. As we translate your needs and desires into unforgettable adventures. We get deeper into the itinerary´s detail, adding texture and color, balancing activity and rest, cultures and foods, according to each individual or groups requirements.
Our aim is to exceed your expectations. Guiding is the cornerstone of our success and what we enjoy the most. Exceptional guiding skills guarantee exceptional experiences, which is why seasoned, world-class, naturalist and adventure experts lead all our tours.
The Colombia Adventure Difference:
--Private and small group departures for high quality personalized service.
--Flexible itineraries that adjust to your pace and lifestyle.
--Hand selected boutique hotels, colonial haciendas, beach houses and quality hotels.
--Environmentally sustainable practices and suppliers.
--See areas that are well managed or scarcely visited.
--Our Family Programs with kid-friendly hotels and activities.
--Continuous professional development and training of providers and operating partners.
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What's excluded
- Flights from Bucaramanga to Santa Marta, National Park entrance fees, tips.
The 20% deposit is not refundable.
All reservations cancelled fewer than 30 days prior to departure for mainland tours or 60 days prior to departure for Galapagos tours (computed by date of receipt of written cancellation notice) are subject to the following schedule of fees:
For mainland tours, if cancellation is received:
29 to 20 days prior to departure, 30% of the full price will be forfeited
19 to 10 days prior to departure, 50% of the full price will be forfeited
9 to 5 days prior to departure, 75% of the full price will be forfeited
4 days or fewer prior to departure, full payment will be forfeited
8 Breakfast, 9 Lunches and 9 Dinners
Season: All year.
Altitude: 0m – 2800 m (0 – 8,800 ft.) above sea level.
Average Temperature:
Andes Highlands: 60ºF to 70ºF / 12ºC – 20ºC.
Subtropical Valleys: 65ºF to 80ºF / 15ºC – 26ºC.
Caribbean Coast: 85ºF to 100ºF / 25ºC – 35ºC.
Suggested Items To Bring:
Rain jacket, layered clothing, flashlight, water bottle, sun block, hat, and mosquito repellent.
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