Colombia small group trips

December to March and June to August are the driest months in the Andes, and Cartagena is driest from December to April. The trip runs all year: in April to May and October to November expect afternoon rain and a muddier Cocora trail, and in Cartagena the heavier rains of September to November.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

Moderately fit. The full Cocora Valley loop is about 12 km with roughly 600 m of climbing on muddy trail, and El Peñol is about 700 steps. Both have easy options: a two-hour walk to the wax palms and back, or waiting at the foot of the rock. Bogotá's altitude makes stairs harder for the first day or two.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

A room of your own costs from CAD 700 more, shown before you request to book, with no surprises later. You join the group on the same terms as everyone else, at the same tables and on the same activities. If you would rather share a room, ask us: whether we can pair you with another solo traveller is confirmed at booking.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests. Several Colombia trips take up to 15 or 16, so with us everyone hears the guide in Comuna 13 and the walled city, and the group fits around one table at lunch.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

Pick a start date and request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours, and no payment is taken until then. The small group starts from CAD 4,125 per person sharing a room, with taxes included; prices are indicative until we confirm your dates.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

Canadian, US, UK and most EU passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. Visitors are asked to complete Colombia's online Check-MIG form before flying in. Check the current rules and any fees for your passport; we confirm what applies when you book.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

Bogotá is at about 2,640 m and Monserrate about 3,150 m, so most people feel short of breath on stairs for a day or two. We start there on purpose and walk slowly, then go down to Medellín at about 1,500 m. Speak to your doctor if you have heart or lung conditions.

Answer for Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín, the Coffee Region and Cartagena

A room of your own is from CAD 1,000 more, shown before you book and not added later. If you would rather share, say so in your request; whether we can pair you with another solo traveller is confirmed with you before anything is charged.

Answer for Colombia Complete: Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Medellín, Cartagena and Tayrona

It is challenging: about 47 km over four days, 4 to 7 hours of walking a day, steep climbs, river crossings and about 1,200 stone steps. Heat and humidity are the hard part, not altitude. Mules can carry your bag, and if you cannot continue, the trek team takes you out by mule and 4x4 to Santa Marta with a guide.

Answer for Colombia's Lost City: the Teyuna Trek and the Caribbean Coast