Discover a corner of South America that's been off the tourist map for years. Without sacrificing your comfort, this fascinating Colombian adventure will take you to coffee plantations to taste where your morning cup of joe comes from, then on to to Medellín for some big-city bustle. Then switch gears and indulge in the caribbean beauty of Tayrona, and the colonial charm of Cartagena. This 12-day journey is an intriguing mixture of rural, tropical and urban—and culture and of course, coffee.

Day 1 Bogotá
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2 Bogotá/Armenia
Catch a flight to Armenia where we stay in an hacienda and take a Recuca coffee farm tour and learn about the culture of the region and the coffee growing process.

Day 3 Armenia
Enjoy a full day excursion to Salento and hiking the Cocora valley visiting a coffee farm, shops and the village.

Day 4 Armenia/Medellín
Drive to Medellín and take an orientation walk with the CEO. Enjoy time to explore this historic city.

Day 5 Medellín
Enjoy time to explore this historic city. Option to take a historical tour, visit museums or go shopping.

Day 6 Medellín/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Morning flight to Santa Marta then continue to our beach lodge near Tayrona National Park, on the Caribbean coast. Enjoy fresh seafood and some of Colombia's most pristine and beautiful white sand beaches.

Day 7 Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Spend the day swimming and enjoying the beach or opt to hike into the jungle to see the ruins of Pueblito or into the national park.

Day 8 Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona/Cartagena
Drive to tropical Cartagena and embark on a city tour. Free time for optional activities such as a visit to Playa Blanca, a boat tour to Islas del Rosario National Park, or explore nearby beaches.

Day 9 Cartagena
Enjoy two free days to experience the Caribbean charm and beauty of the city.

Day 10 Cartagena
Enjoy two free days to experience the Caribbean charm and beauty of the city.

Day 11 Cartagena/Bogotá
Fly back to Bogotá with free time for optionals including a visit to the National Museum of Colombia, the Gold Museum, or just wander one of the many quaint neighbourhoods.

Day 12 Bogotá
Depart at any time.