WALKING & HIKING
TAYRONA NP
COLOMBIA
Magdalena
Santa Marta
DAYS 1–2 Hike amid bamboo and vibrant flowers in the Coffee Triangle, a World Heritage site • Savor lunch at a sustainable coffee farm amid endless rows of coffee plants and learn how the coffee is processed from bean to cup • Venture into the Cocora Valley, where groves of wax palm, Colombia’s national tree, grow over 150 feet tall! » Sazagua Boutique Hotel - Casual DAYS 3–5 Walk to a local farm and learn about the traditional Colombian Paso Fino horses • Fly to the Caribbean coast, settle into our waterfront hotel and bliss out on the beach • Discover the tropical forests and boulder- strewn Caribbean beaches of Tayrona National Park, one of Colombia’s most stunning natural areas • Keep an eye out for the striking cotton-top tamarin, a monkey found nowhere else • In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range, follow centuries-old trails to meet with indigenous community members, a unique opportunity unavailable to most travelers • Experience a leisurely tube float on the crystal-clear Don Diego River • Learn salsa and other local dances during our lesson. » Cayena Beach Villa - Casual DAYS 6–8 Arrive in the magical port city of Cartagena • Join a guide to explore Cartagena’s colonial walled city and fortress, learning about its deep history • Take in the postcard-perfect architecture with Spanish-style roots • Visit Getsemani, one of the hippest neighborhoods in Colombia • Relax with a yoga session on the top floor of the hotel before your return home. » Anandá Hotel Boutique - Deluxe All the way from the lush Cocora Valley to the jagged peaks above it. And from the jungles and beaches of the coast to captivating Cartagena. It’s all amazing. The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena COLOMBIA
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Caribbean Sea
Cartagena
VENEZUELA
PANAMA
MEXICO CITY
Pacific Ocean
Pereira
QUITO
Bogota
Cocora Valley
Salento
8 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Casual Hotels $4,999 to $5,649 / person double occ. Includes $300 internal air. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search COLW on backroads.com
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