Welcome
to
Colombia
Colombia, Colombia, Colombia! Known, among others, for the kindness of its people, its cultural and natural diversity and for its most authentic magical realism. The nation where colors, music, dance, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes mix giving birth to the happiest and most beautiful country in the world!
“Blend in with the locals! Key Colombian words:”
- "Parce" or "parcero" = friend
- "Pola" = Beer
- "Aguardiente" = local liquor, also referred to as "guaro" (definitely worth trying)
- "Bacano" = Cool
- "Guayabo" = Hangover
Friendly greetings:
- "Qué mas?" = What's up?
- "Todo bien?" = All good?
Why
Travel With
Wonder Travel
Our trips are focused on PDET (Territorial Development Program in Colombia) destinations.
“We aim/are committed to making a positive impact on communities affected by Colombia’s internal conflict over the past 50 years.”
Immersive Cultural Experiences
Regenerative and impact Tourism
Highly motivated and knowledgeable team
Digital Travel buddy
(24/7 Digital assistance)
Wilderness advanced first aid and Adventure Based Counseling Certified Staff
Itinerary
Colombia! This wonderful country is showing the world, today more than ever, its diversity in fauna, flora, infinite landscapes, the smile that characterizes Colombians and all the good things it has to offer. In this tour you will visit four of the country’s main regions. First off, the Andean region with traditional destinations like Bogota with its enriching past and Medellin with its rebirth after its long gone turbulent history. Secondly, you will visit the Amazon region in San Jose del Guaviare, a region that broadly resembles prehistoric times and has endless options for nature lovers. Third, the Orinoco region with the Güejar River that seems from another world and finally the Caribbean region with Cartagena and its unique history, magic and charm.
Style
Adventure and Classic
Age requirement:
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accommodation:
Standard shared
Welcome to Colombia
Arrive to Bogotá at any time. Take a transfer from the airport to El Viajero Hostel. If you arrive early, take a walk around some of the interesting neighborhoods including La Candelaria, La Macarena, Parque de la 93, La Zona T, La Zona G where you can have lunch, a coffee or a beer. The adventure begins at night so feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group.
- Welcome Dinner at the iconic Andrés Carne de Res
Wonder Leader
Dinner
Hotel
Trans. to Andrés
Paloquemao Market and City Tour
Visit the iconic fruit and vegetable retail market of Paloquemao, one of the most important in the country. We will find all kinds of fruits and vegetables, from the most famous to the most original. Then we will have typical local food for lunch and after that, discover the emblematic Monserrate Hill and ride the funicular or cable car to the top of the mountain. Spend some time taking in the stunning views of Bogotá and the surrounding Andes Mountains. Finish the afternoon in the center of Bogotá with a walking tour of the capital going to the most authentic places of the city such as, Plaza de Bolivar and La Candelaria, a place full of charm with its brightly coloured houses, its carved wooden balconies and its flowery patios.
- Paloquemao Market
- Lunch with typical local food
- Monserrate
- City walking tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
From Bogotá to Lejanías
Start the ride very early in the morning to Lejanías located in the Meta department, a destination with several hidden gems. This region used to be an epicenter of the Colombian conflict in the past but now they want to show you the best side of a really fertile region full of biodiversity, special ecosystems and amazing local people with its llanero culture that you will love. As soon as you arrive you have the opportunity to plant a tree or maybe more then you have time to rest and be prepared for a local gastronomy competition where you would have to take out the agriculture and the chef you have inside.
- Welcome to Lejanías Meta
- Plant a tree
- Master Chef Competition
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Rafting
Departure to another town called Mesetas then take a traditional breakfast and get to the pier where you’ll do an amazing rafting along the river for 17km while you pass through waterfalls, beaches, rapids and end up in the famous “Titanic Rock” after that you’ll have lunch and get back to the ecolodge and then enjoy a bonfire at night.
- Rafting through Güejar River
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Rafting
Hotel
Trans.
5 Wonderes of Güejar - Jurassic Land of Guaviare
This day you’ll first eat breakfast and then visit the 5 Wonderes of Güejar starting with Caño Lajón and Caño Jordán Waterfalls then visit naturally formed swimming pools. Take your bags and let’s get started on the ride to an unusual destination, off the beaten tourist track, a promise of an exceptional discovery that takes us back in time. Due to its privileged geographical location, Guaviare offers some of the best Colombia tourist attractions for nature lovers. Once you arrive you have the chance to rest the rest of the day.
- 5 Wonderes of Güejar
- Welcome to San José del Guaviare
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
Natural Rock Swimming Pools
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will leave for the natural wells and be in direct contact with crystal clear waters where you can refresh yourself after an excellent hike through the Guayana Shield, a rocky outcrop full of passages that have been forged through the passage of time, full of shapes and streams of water. Then have lunch in the house of a farmer and his family that are happy to receive tourist in their lands to show them how they used to live in between armed conflicts, growing coca plants and producing cocaine to sell to the guerrillas, and how they have changed all that for new, legal and promising tourism. In that farm you have the opportunity to plant a tree.
- Pozos Naturales swimming natural pools
- Plant a native tree
- Dinner at an Amazonian restaurant
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Biking up to 12.000 Years Ago
Culture and archaeology lovers will also find heaven in Guaviare due to the many indigenous tribes that still inhabit this region and those who have already disappeared but left their marks as paintings in huge rock formations. Waking up and biking. In the company of locals you will ride a bicycle to Cerro Azul and then walk a path of more than 10 thousand years old cave paintings, crossing the cavern of the “Payes” (indigenous authority) and ending with a viewpoint where it is possible to appreciate the transition between the plain and the jungle. After lunch, continue the route biking towards San José del Guaviare, on the road that goes to the Nowen Bridge. You will travel 30 kilometers on an uncovered road where you will be able to see the imposing Guaviare river and the connection with the department of Meta, arrive to San José del Guaviare and take some rest then have an Amazonian dinner.
- Cerro Azul, the archaeological jewel of Colombia
- Old cave paintings
- Trekking through caves
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Damas del Nare Lagoone
After breakfast you will embark on the majestic Guaviare River on a tour of about 3 hours by speedboat. Once there you will meet your hosts in the area, farmers who work together to make your visit an experience full of knowledge and stories about this area while protecting this natural scenery. You will make a brief stop to hydrate and get organized, then you will walk towards the Damas del Nare Lagoon while learning about the fruits that grow in the area, its flora and fauna. If you are lucky you will be able to see some species of birds and monkeys in the trees. At the end of the trail we will be at the lagoon, an imposing body of water in the middle of the jungle and home to pink dolphins, who you can see in their natural environment and if you wish you can take a swim in the lagoon, you will return to the community to take your lunch, rest a while and then return to San Jose.
Note: Sighting will be subject to weather conditions.
- Damas del Nare Lagoone
- Walk through jungle
- Canoe ride through forest and pink dolphins sightseeing
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Conoe ride
Hotel
Trans.
Orion Gate and Colors River
San José de Guaviare is a paradise lost in the Colombian jungle that offers visitors natural wonders. Here nature has sculpted structures and formations that leave us perplexed as the Orion Gate, a natural stone sculpture. Departure after breakfast to discover the emblematic rock formations dating from the Cretaceous period, visit the “The Fridge” Cave, a cavern that the locals call “The Fridge” because when you enter it the temperature drops drastically, Orion Gate, walk through extraordinary rock vegetation, marvel at the crystal clear waters of the magnificent Caño Sabana, from which the splendid colors of its aquatic pink plants emerge. Lunch during the excursion. Return to the hotel for some rest.
- Orion Gate natural rock formation
- “The Fridge” Cave
- Caño Sabana pink river
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
From Guaviare to the City of Eternal Spring
Transfer to San José airport to catch your flight to Medellín. As soon as you arrive you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel and then you can rest and recharge energies from all the adventures he had. You can walk around Poblado and Provenza, trendy neighborhoods in Medellín, filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. Those are great places to explore and experience the city’s nightlife also.
- Welcome to Medellín
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Flight
Breakfast
Hotel
Trans.
Be a “Paisa”
With a complicated past linked to Narcos, the city is called nowadays ¨Capital of Innovation¨ in Latin America. Let’s make our own idea of the city by visiting the most iconic places all over Medellin like the Plaza Botero where the Colombian artist could exhibit his works, today the symbol of the city, the ‘Comuna 13’, a district representative of the urban transformation with its street art and the construction of escalators that have improved the life of its inhabitants and Parque de las Luces.
- Graffiti tour Comuna 13
- City Tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Breakfast
Hotel
Trans.
Visit Guatapé and the Ancient El Peñol Monolith
Guatapé is one of the most colorful towns in Colombia, a small paisa town where you can see the Piedra del Peñol and the peasant culture that intermingles with the indigenous and Antioquian history. According to geological studies, the stone of el Peñol is approximately 65 million years old and was formed by the collisions between tectonic plates that originated an outcropping of several rocks to the surface. In recent years, El Peñol and Guatapé, with its 702 steps and offering the most beautiful scenery in Colombia, has become one of the most visited natural destinations in Antioquia.
- Piedra del Peñol climb
- Guatapé Tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
From Medellín to the Pearl of the Caribbean
Transfer to Medellín airport to catch your flight to Cartagena. Let’s follow in the footsteps of the famous pirates and be surprised by the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, a city with a mixed and exotic heritage whose cultural richness cannot fail to amaze you. This city tour takes you back to the colonial era, with its colorful houses and lively parks. It is therefore an opportunity, during this walk, to go back in time and relive some of the most important moments in the history of the city, the second Spanish stronghold established on the South American continent. Cartagena has been repeatedly attacked by pirates, the most famous being Captain Francis Drake! You’ll discover the beauty of its monuments, its squares, its churches, its walls, the witness of past times but still defying the horizon and finish the day in a Salsa Class.
- Welcome to the Caribbean
- Walking city tour
- Salsa Class
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Flight
Dinner
Accom.
Trans.
Island Hopping + Luminous Plankton Watching
Take breakfast at the hotel and prepare yourself for an incredible day. In the morning you’ll take a boat trip to Rosario Islands and visit the beautiful and most kwon Caribbean cays, then have some relaxing time at the beach with Patacones (fried plantain) and a tropical Cocktail. Before noon you would be headed to Barú for a delicious lunch. After that you can enjoy free and relaxing time at the Caribbean beach and finish the day watching luminous plankton before returning by bus to Cartagena.
- Rosario Islands
- Barú
- Free afternoon at Playa Blanca beach
- Watching luminous plankton
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Boat
Hotel
Trans.
Take your Experiences Forever and Leave Us a Piece of You
Today is the end of the tour and the beginning of new experiences and friendships. Before your international return, we will take part in an important piece of the world’s healing and nature enrichment. We will take you to La Boquilla where you will learn about this fishermen village and plant your own mangrove while you take a guided canoe ride through the different types of mangroves and see how the fishermen fish. The seeds will be ready for you to plant under the local’s instruction. You will gain some energy after the experience by enjoying some fresh coconut. We will return to the hotel before noon just for you to check out. End of tour.
- La Boquilla
- Mangrove planting tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Breakfast
Canoe ride
Trans.
Welcome to Colombia
Arrive to Bogotá at any time. Take a transfer from the airport to El Viajero Hostel. If you arrive early, take a walk around some of the interesting neighborhoods including La Candelaria, La Macarena, Parque de la 93, La Zona T, La Zona G where you can have lunch, a coffee or a beer. The adventure begins at night so feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group.
- Welcome Dinner at the iconic Andrés Carne de Res
Wonder Leader
Dinner
Hotel
Trans. to Andrés
Paloquemao Market and City Tour
Visit the iconic fruit and vegetable retail market of Paloquemao, one of the most important in the country. We will find all kinds of fruits and vegetables, from the most famous to the most original. Then we will have typical local food for lunch and after that, discover the emblematic Monserrate Hill and ride the funicular or cable car to the top of the mountain. Spend some time taking in the stunning views of Bogotá and the surrounding Andes Mountains. Finish the afternoon in the center of Bogotá with a walking tour of the capital going to the most authentic places of the city such as, Plaza de Bolivar and La Candelaria, a place full of charm with its brightly coloured houses, its carved wooden balconies and its flowery patios.
- Paloquemao Market
- Lunch with typical local food
- Monserrate
- City walking tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
From Bogotá to Lejanías
Start the ride very early in the morning to Lejanías located in the Meta department, a destination with several hidden gems. This region used to be an epicenter of the Colombian conflict in the past but now they want to show you the best side of a really fertile region full of biodiversity, special ecosystems and amazing local people with its llanero culture that you will love. As soon as you arrive you have the opportunity to plant a tree or maybe more then you have time to rest and be prepared for a local gastronomy competition where you would have to take out the agriculture and the chef you have inside.
- Welcome to Lejanías Meta
- Plant a tree
- Master Chef Competition
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Rafting
Departure to another town called Mesetas then take a traditional breakfast and get to the pier where you’ll do an amazing rafting along the river for 17km while you pass through waterfalls, beaches, rapids and end up in the famous “Titanic Rock” after that you’ll have lunch and get back to the ecolodge and then enjoy a bonfire at night.
- Rafting through Güejar River
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Rafting
Hotel
Trans.
5 Wonderes of Güejar - Jurassic Land of Guaviare
This day you’ll first eat breakfast and then visit the 5 Wonderes of Güejar starting with Caño Lajón and Caño Jordán Waterfalls then visit naturally formed swimming pools. Take your bags and let’s get started on the ride to an unusual destination, off the beaten tourist track, a promise of an exceptional discovery that takes us back in time. Due to its privileged geographical location, Guaviare offers some of the best Colombia tourist attractions for nature lovers. Once you arrive you have the chance to rest the rest of the day.
- 5 Wonderes of Güejar
- Welcome to San José del Guaviare
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
Natural Rock Swimming Pools
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will leave for the natural wells and be in direct contact with crystal clear waters where you can refresh yourself after an excellent hike through the Guayana Shield, a rocky outcrop full of passages that have been forged through the passage of time, full of shapes and streams of water. Then have lunch in the house of a farmer and his family that are happy to receive tourist in their lands to show them how they used to live in between armed conflicts, growing coca plants and producing cocaine to sell to the guerrillas, and how they have changed all that for new, legal and promising tourism. In that farm you have the opportunity to plant a tree.
- Pozos Naturales swimming natural pools
- Plant a native tree
- Dinner at an Amazonian restaurant
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Biking up to 12.000 Years Ago
Culture and archaeology lovers will also find heaven in Guaviare due to the many indigenous tribes that still inhabit this region and those who have already disappeared but left their marks as paintings in huge rock formations. Waking up and biking. In the company of locals you will ride a bicycle to Cerro Azul and then walk a path of more than 10 thousand years old cave paintings, crossing the cavern of the “Payes” (indigenous authority) and ending with a viewpoint where it is possible to appreciate the transition between the plain and the jungle. After lunch, continue the route biking towards San José del Guaviare, on the road that goes to the Nowen Bridge. You will travel 30 kilometers on an uncovered road where you will be able to see the imposing Guaviare river and the connection with the department of Meta, arrive to San José del Guaviare and take some rest then have an Amazonian dinner.
- Cerro Azul, the archaeological jewel of Colombia
- Old cave paintings
- Trekking through caves
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
Damas del Nare Lagoone
After breakfast you will embark on the majestic Guaviare River on a tour of about 3 hours by speedboat. Once there you will meet your hosts in the area, farmers who work together to make your visit an experience full of knowledge and stories about this area while protecting this natural scenery. You will make a brief stop to hydrate and get organized, then you will walk towards the Damas del Nare Lagoon while learning about the fruits that grow in the area, its flora and fauna. If you are lucky you will be able to see some species of birds and monkeys in the trees. At the end of the trail we will be at the lagoon, an imposing body of water in the middle of the jungle and home to pink dolphins, who you can see in their natural environment and if you wish you can take a swim in the lagoon, you will return to the community to take your lunch, rest a while and then return to San Jose.
Note: Sighting will be subject to weather conditions.
- Damas del Nare Lagoone
- Walk through jungle
- Canoe ride through forest and pink dolphins sightseeing
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Conoe ride
Hotel
Trans.
Orion Gate and Colors River
San José de Guaviare is a paradise lost in the Colombian jungle that offers visitors natural wonders. Here nature has sculpted structures and formations that leave us perplexed as the Orion Gate, a natural stone sculpture. Departure after breakfast to discover the emblematic rock formations dating from the Cretaceous period, visit the “The Fridge” Cave, a cavern that the locals call “The Fridge” because when you enter it the temperature drops drastically, Orion Gate, walk through extraordinary rock vegetation, marvel at the crystal clear waters of the magnificent Caño Sabana, from which the splendid colors of its aquatic pink plants emerge. Lunch during the excursion. Return to the hotel for some rest.
- Orion Gate natural rock formation
- “The Fridge” Cave
- Caño Sabana pink river
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
All Meals
Hotel
Trans.
From Guaviare to the City of Eternal Spring
Transfer to San José airport to catch your flight to Medellín. As soon as you arrive you will be transferred from the airport to your hotel and then you can rest and recharge energies from all the adventures he had. You can walk around Poblado and Provenza, trendy neighborhoods in Medellín, filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. Those are great places to explore and experience the city’s nightlife also.
- Welcome to Medellín
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Flight
Breakfast
Hotel
Trans.
Be a “Paisa”
With a complicated past linked to Narcos, the city is called nowadays ¨Capital of Innovation¨ in Latin America. Let’s make our own idea of the city by visiting the most iconic places all over Medellin like the Plaza Botero where the Colombian artist could exhibit his works, today the symbol of the city, the ‘Comuna 13’, a district representative of the urban transformation with its street art and the construction of escalators that have improved the life of its inhabitants and Parque de las Luces.
- Graffiti tour Comuna 13
- City Tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Breakfast
Hotel
Trans.
Visit Guatapé and the Ancient El Peñol Monolith
Guatapé is one of the most colorful towns in Colombia, a small paisa town where you can see the Piedra del Peñol and the peasant culture that intermingles with the indigenous and Antioquian history. According to geological studies, the stone of el Peñol is approximately 65 million years old and was formed by the collisions between tectonic plates that originated an outcropping of several rocks to the surface. In recent years, El Peñol and Guatapé, with its 702 steps and offering the most beautiful scenery in Colombia, has become one of the most visited natural destinations in Antioquia.
- Piedra del Peñol climb
- Guatapé Tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Hotel
Trans.
From Medellín to the Pearl of the Caribbean
Transfer to Medellín airport to catch your flight to Cartagena. Let’s follow in the footsteps of the famous pirates and be surprised by the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, a city with a mixed and exotic heritage whose cultural richness cannot fail to amaze you. This city tour takes you back to the colonial era, with its colorful houses and lively parks. It is therefore an opportunity, during this walk, to go back in time and relive some of the most important moments in the history of the city, the second Spanish stronghold established on the South American continent. Cartagena has been repeatedly attacked by pirates, the most famous being Captain Francis Drake! You’ll discover the beauty of its monuments, its squares, its churches, its walls, the witness of past times but still defying the horizon and finish the day in a Salsa Class.
- Welcome to the Caribbean
- Walking city tour
- Salsa Class
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Flight
Dinner
Accom.
Trans.
Island Hopping + Luminous Plankton Watching
Take breakfast at the hotel and prepare yourself for an incredible day. In the morning you’ll take a boat trip to Rosario Islands and visit the beautiful and most kwon Caribbean cays, then have some relaxing time at the beach with Patacones (fried plantain) and a tropical Cocktail. Before noon you would be headed to Barú for a delicious lunch. After that you can enjoy free and relaxing time at the Caribbean beach and finish the day watching luminous plankton before returning by bus to Cartagena.
- Rosario Islands
- Barú
- Free afternoon at Playa Blanca beach
- Watching luminous plankton
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
B & L
Boat
Hotel
Trans.
Take your Experiences Forever and Leave Us a Piece of You
Today is the end of the tour and the beginning of new experiences and friendships. Before your international return, we will take part in an important piece of the world’s healing and nature enrichment. We will take you to La Boquilla where you will learn about this fishermen village and plant your own mangrove while you take a guided canoe ride through the different types of mangroves and see how the fishermen fish. The seeds will be ready for you to plant under the local’s instruction. You will gain some energy after the experience by enjoying some fresh coconut. We will return to the hotel before noon just for you to check out. End of tour.
- La Boquilla
- Mangrove planting tour
Wonder Leader & Local Guide
Breakfast
Canoe ride
Trans.
Fixed Departures:
Jul 13 - 27
Aug 3 - 17
Sep 28 - Oct 12
Nov 2 - 16
Dec 14 - 28
Price
$2.500 USD
Or contact us for more information
Must
Know
What's included:
- Assist Card Insurance
- 14 night accommodation
- Domestic flights
- Ground Transportation (since the start of the trip)
- Boat Transportation when necessary
- All breakfast included (since day 2)
- Wonder Tour Leader during Roundtrip!
- 12 lunches
- 8 Dinners
- All activities described above
What's not included:
- International flights
- Additional drinks and meals
- Expenses not specified in the itinerary
- Tips
About the Hotels
Bogotá
El Viajero Hostel
Located in downtown Bogotá, just a few steps from the city’s vibrant cultural, artistic, and gastronomic offers.
Hot Water
Air Conditioner
Accomodation
Wifi
Breakfast
Soundproof windows
Sauna & Steam bath
Restaurant
Bar
Co-Working
Live Music
Lockers
Cañón del Río Güejar
Maravillas del Güejar
This lodging is a family business and is a traditional Colombian farm made up of cabins with different capacities, with a swimming pool and surrounded by nature.
Air Conditioner
Accomodation
Wifi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Restaurant
San José del Guaviare
Quinto Nivel
This is a small, very cozy boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
Air Conditioner
Accomodation
Wifi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Restaurant
Bar
Medellín
El Viajero Hostel
A special hostel in Medellin, the city of eternal spring, where the temperature throughout the year is above 22 degrees and flowers bloom on every corner.
Hot Water
Air Conditioner
Accomodation
Wifi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Bar
Co-Working
Live Music
Lockers
Cartagena
El Viajero Hostel
This hostel in Cartagena is located in the historic center, in the heart of the walled city, in a unique colonial house in a colorful street, full of flowers, balconies and a couple of blocks away from squares surrounded by nature.
Hot Water
Air Conditioner
Accomodation
Wifi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Bar
Restaurant
Bar
Co-Working
Live Music
Lockers
