Central and South American Adventure: From Costa Rica to Colombia

Arrive at any time. There’s so much to see and do in San José so we recommend checking out what you can. From city tours to coffee experiences in the Central Valley, there’s a variety to choose from should you arrive early. Join a welcome meeting in the evening to get to know your newest travel family and opt to grab a meal at a local restaurant afterwards as a way to break the ice and grow more comfortable with each other.

Included Experiences

• Connect With New Friends: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
• Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Catch a local bus from San José to the picturesque village of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. You’ll find 14km (8.7 mi) of incomparable white and black sand beaches here all surrounded by exotic tropical vegetation. A true paradise to start the adventure. Set off on a CEO-led orientation walk upon arrival and then take advantage of free time to explore, unwind, and soak up the magic of Puerto Viejo. You’ll have just enough time to dive into the town’s laid-back rhythm and discover why this little corner of the Caribbean is so loved by travelers from all over the world. Whether you're craving beach time, a local bite, or a bit of spontaneous adventure, there’s plenty to do (or not do—because relaxing counts too!)

Included Experiences

• Free Time: You'll have free time today to explore, unwind, and soak up the magic of this Caribbean village. Choose between beach time, a local bite to eat, or a bike rental to pedal around and feel the salty sea air blow through your hair. Prepare to fall a little bit in love with this laid-back coastal gem.
• Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• CEO-led Orientation Walk of Puerto Viejo: Stroll through the main streets with your trusty CEO. Explore local shops, stop by cafés, and see where the key beach entrances, bike rental shops, and must-try restaurants and bars are. As you walk, gain a deeper sense the area’s unique Afro-Caribbean culture and laid-back lifestyle.

Optional Experiences

• Bike Rental: Rent a bike from a local shop and head out to explore.

It’s time to explore! Hop on a bike and ride to the beach with your CEO. Once here opt to try surfing if the waves are calling. Hit up beaches like Cocles, Punta Uva, and maybe even make it to Manzanillo. There will be stops along the way to grab a drink, jump in the ocean, and spot some animals. Later, the group will have free time to relax at the hostel, grab a coffee, find a hammock, and simply relax. You could also chat with your travel mates, play some cards together, or throw on a fun playlist and dance the night away to reggae and calypso for a true taste of this tropical paradise. Group hangout in the common area to spice up the evening, anyone?

Included Experiences

• Biking Puerto Viejo: This morning, jump on a bike and take a ride around to a nearby beach with your CEO. You'll be out exploring and enjoying the scenery all day around Puerto Viejo. Start time: 9 AM End time: 5 PM
• Free Time: Embrace the beauty of Puerto Viejo and enjoy the beaches, chill vibes, and colourful nature of this Caribbean haven. Snap group photos, make up fun dances, and load up those reels for your social medias, because everyone at home wants to come along for the ride.

Optional Experiences

• Surf Lesson: Grab a board and hit the waves. With knowledge and tips from a certified instructor you'll be hanging ten in no time.

The moment you have been waiting for…Panama! Cross the border today and travel by bus, boat, and foot to the lovely archipelago of Bocas del Toro. Your CEO will show the group around on a leisurely stroll through town. Check out the main spots, learn a bit about the local culture, and get the lay of the land. The archipelago of Bocas is a reflection of Afro-Caribbean culture. As you walk the streets you’ll hear calypso and reggae rhythms, and guari-guari– a language that is a mixture of English, French and Spanish. After the walk, take some time to wander on your own, find a comfortable spot, breathe in the fresh air, and simply enjoy being present in one of Panama’s favorite destinations for locals and travellers alike.

Included Experiences

• Local Bus: Settle in and scan the scenery from the window of a local bus between Puerto Viejo and the border with Panama.
• Border Crossing (Costa Rica - Panama): Cross the border between Costa Rica and Panama at Sixaola. Have your passports handy.
• Water Taxi: Sit back and enjoy the shared boat ride from Almirante to the paradise of Bocas del Toro.
• CEO-led Orientation Walk - Bocas del Toro: Follow your CEO and get the lay of the land and the good vibes of Bocas. The archipelago is a favorite destination among Panamanians and visitors. This north-westernmost province in the country allows you to become immersed in the cultures, mangroves, reefs, and perfect surfing waves, of this laid-back and sun-kissed paradise.
• Free Time: Spend a free evening in Bocas del Toro. Sit on the beach as the sun fades from the sky, hangout with your travel pals and have a night out on the town, or find a funky local spot and grab a meal together after a day of travel.

The tropical vibes continue during a full free day to enjoy all that Bocas del Toro has to offer. Think paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, or maybe a bioluminescence tour later in the day. Choose to be as relaxed or active as you would like. Swimming, sunbathing, rocking in a hammock, or people watching from a cute local spot, are great options too.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Feel like you have stepped into a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’-like paradise with plenty to discover. From snorkeling to deserted beaches, diving, starfish, coconuts, wildlife, delicious food, party places, and peaceful quietness, Bocas del Toro really does have something for everyone. Soak up some sunshine, take some pictures and videos, and find some fresh seafood to indulge in as you pretend you are marooned here forever, away from the stress of the world.
• Big Night Out: Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the beach town of Panama's Bocas del Toro.

Optional Experiences

• Surf Lesson: Always dreamed of learning to hang ten? Grab a board and hit the waves during a two-hour surf lesson. With options for all experience levels, you'll be up riding the swells in no time.
• Bioluminescence Tour: Learn about bioluminescence, micro-organisms that create light in the water, from an expert guide. Navigate by boat through the mangroves to the perfect spot to see the water light up. Stir up the water with your hand to light up the surrounding area or take a dip to see the glowing all around you like magical fairy dust. *Please note this experience is seasonal.
• Bike Rental: Rent a bike and pedal around to explore Bocas del Toro. (5-10 USD per person)

Charge up those phones and cameras because you’re going to want proof of today’s activity! The group will enjoy a visit to the famous Starfish Beach, known for the hundreds of starfish that spend the day in the shallow waters of an isolated cove. Swim in the calm waters and enjoy the beauty before you. Travel back to the hostel in the afternoon and relax on your own. Grab some friends and head out for a fun local meal and some dancing, read a book in solitude, or try one of the optional activities you didn’t have time for yesterday. There will be an optional group dinner tonight and everyone will walk there together if you choose to join.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Spend time on your own or with the group in the beautiful atmosphere of Bocas del Toro. Swim, lounge, play a card game, dance in the street, and let the good times roll.
• Starfish Beach Visit: Starfish beach is known for the hundreds of starfish that spend the day in the shallow, calm water of this isolated cove. You can reach the beach by boat, shuttle, bike or 4x4 – once you arrive, grab a drink and see how many starfish you can spot while swimming in some of the calmest waters of Bocas.

Optional Experiences

• Bike Rental: Rent a bike and pedal around to explore Bocas del Toro. (5-10 USD per person)
• Bioluminescence Tour: Learn about bioluminescence, micro-organisms that create light in the water, from an expert guide. Navigate by boat through the mangroves to the perfect spot to see the water light up. Stir up the water with your hand to light up the surrounding area or take a dip to see the glowing all around you like magical fairy dust. *Please note this experience is seasonal.
• Sunset Snorkelling Tour: Experience a Caribbean sunset on the ocean while relaxing on the boat, a SUP board, or experience it as you bob in and out of the water while snorkelling. Once the sun goes down, watch Bocas del Toro light up along the shore with a rum punch or beverage of choice in hand and cheers to a beautiful night in paradise.

Pack those bags and travel back to the mainland today as the group heads to the mountain town of Boquete, where an abundance of outdoor activities await! Along the way pay a visit to the local indigenous Ngäbe community and learn about the process from which chocolate is derived and why cacao is so important to their culture. Arrive in the evening to Boquete and get settled in at your base for the next few nights. Choose to join an optional dinner at a local spot with the group.

Included Experiences

• Ferry: Travel back to the mainland via ferry from Bocas del Toro.
• Local Community Focused Chocolate Experience: Learn how chocolate is really made from planting the seed to tasting the final sweet bar. The group will visit a farm operated by the local Indigenous Ngäbe community where your guide will take everyone through the whole process and tell you about the history, trade side of things, and why cacao is so important to the local indigenous culture here in Panama. This handmade process focuses on the traditional ways of making chocolate to ensure the continuation of organic cocoa. At the end of the experience you will get to taste the chocolate bars, accompanied by yanikeke, traditional bread made with flour and coconut.

Everyone loves to feel that adrenaline kick in every now and then, and the wooded valley of Boquete surrounded by mountains is the perfect destination to make that happen. Enjoy a full free day here to discover the trails of lost waterfalls, hike to Baru Volcano, go whitewater rafting, or horseback riding. You can also choose to book a tour of a coffee plantation, hike through the cloud forest, or try spotting wildlife in the area. Craving some deeper connection after a day of activity? Choose to join the group and walk from the hostel to a nearby restaurant for an optional local dinner.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: It's a full free day all to yourself in Panama's adventure destination. From rafting to horseback riding, to hiking and cloud forest exploring, there are so many different options to choose from to make your time here as heart-thumping or relaxing as you'd like.

Optional Experiences

• Whitewater Rafting: Buckle up your lifejacket, strap on a helmet and head out to where white water meets green jungle on Panama’s Chiriqui Viejo River. Paddle down Class III+ rapids and hold on tight as the expert guide sets a course past boulders and over waterfalls. Feel alive and enjoy the ride.
• Lost Waterfall Hike: Discover three stunning waterfalls on this hike through the cloud forest. Trek through dense flora while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, before reaching the waterfalls for a refreshing swim. Dive in!
• Horseback Riding: Throw on some long pants, grab the reins and hop up on a well-trained horse. Trail ride through the scenic town of Boquete, home to the Barú Volcano National Park.
• Coffee Plantation Tour: Head out into the hills to visit one of the many coffee plantations in the region. Learn about the production process and have a sample or two of the locally-grown "café" while taking in the beautiful scenery.
• Hiking: Choose from a variety of hiking tours, from low-impact routes through botanical gardens or challenging full-day trips to see waterfalls and unforgettable wildlife. Options include the Quetzal Trail (one of the most scenic hikes in Panama) or Baru Volcano. (40-85 USD per person)

Everyone wants more time in Boquete, so take another free day to try some of the optional activities you didn’t have time for yesterday. Life is better when shared, so grab a buddy and opt in to one of the active activities together. Take pictures and videos of your experiences and push yourself out of your comfort zone in a place that largely celebrates being adventurous. Walk from the hostel to a local restaurant tonight for an optional group dinner and share stories of your experiences from today.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Opt in to some adrenaline inducing activities during your second full free day in Boquete. Choose a climbing tour in "Los Ladrillos", navigate rapids of varying levels on the Chiriquí Viejo River, bathe in the soothing hot springs of La Caldera, walk through the beautiful cloud forests shrouded in mist, and immerse yourself in one of the coolest places in Panama (literally).

Optional Experiences

• Whitewater Rafting: Buckle up your lifejacket, strap on a helmet and head out to where white water meets green jungle on Panama’s Chiriqui Viejo River. Paddle down Class III+ rapids and hold on tight as the expert guide sets a course past boulders and over waterfalls. Feel alive and enjoy the ride.
• Lost Waterfall Hike: Discover three stunning waterfalls on this hike through the cloud forest. Trek through dense flora while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, before reaching the waterfalls for a refreshing swim. Dive in!
• Boquete Cycling: Set off on a full day of cycling through the highlands around Boquete. Cycle along some paved and some gravel roads through highland forest past cattle farms and green hills along local roads. This day is all about enjoying the fresh mountain air of the Panamanian countryside, so take a deep inhalation and enjoy.
• Coffee Plantation Tour: Head out into the hills to visit one of the many coffee plantations in the region. Learn about the production process and have a sample or two of the locally-grown "café" while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Be enveloped by Panama’s inland scenery today while the group travels from Boquete to Valle de Anton. Located in the middle of the crater of an inactive volcano, this quaint town is rich in green, fertile land, biodiversity, and full of adventure waiting for you. Arrive later in the day, get settled in the hostel, and perhaps go out for dinner with the group and cheers to a successful travel day.

Included Experiences

• Local Bus: Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.

Valle de Anton is an ideal destination for travellers looking to hike, zipline, cycle, or soak in hot springs. If you’re feeling really adventurous, opt to try the 30km (18.6 mile) Ruta de la Caldera, or choose one of its sections, the most iconic being El Gaital which reaches over 1,000 metres (3,281 ft) above sea level. You could also rent bikes and cycle around the town, or visit the Pozos Termales to soothe those muscles from yesterday’s long bus rides. It’s your time to enjoy the great outdoors, laugh with your travel family, and soak up the cool weather as you search for wildlife on your own. As always, there will be the option to join together with the group for dinner in the evening at a hip, local spot, and dish out stories about how you spent your free day here.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Today is all yours to enjoy the charming atmosphere of Valle de Anton. From ziplining to hot springs, and hiking along the caldera, to cycling, there's no time to be bored. Search for wildlife in the forest, and walk around town to admire the gardens. Choose to be as active or relaxed as you need at this point in your adventure.

Optional Experiences

• Cerro Gaital Hike: Hike through the lush tropical forests of Panama to the peak of Cerro Gaital. A relatively challenging, but rewarding trek that takes you to the top of the mountain with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding area. The loop trail is 4.6 miles total.
• Valle de Anton Hot Springs: Choose to enjoy a soak and relax in the area's hot springs. Perhaps, put some mud on your face and exfoliate those pores.

If you wish, enjoy a morning to sleep in before travelling by public bus to Panama City. Download those podcasts and playlists to enjoy along the way. Arrive in the late afternoon and join your CEO for an orientation walk to discover the main attractions like Casco Viejo, Plaza de la Independencia, and the Panama Cathedral. Then, enjoy free time in the evening to take a more in-depth city tour, stroll or bike along the Amador Causeway, the city's scenic boardwalk, or relax at your accommodation. Tonight is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the nightlife atmosphere of Panama’s capital.

Included Experiences

• Local Bus: Enjoy travelling like the locals on a public bus between Valle de Anton and Panama City. Stop along the way to grab some lunch on your own.
• Panama City CEO-led Orientation Walk: Panama City is much more than the country's capital. Enjoy the important sites of the old square as your CEO helps you become familiar with your newest destination. Some of the tallest skyscrapers in Latin America can be found here. It's where historical culture and bustling city life meet. Enjoy the breeze coming from off the Pacific and get a sense of the city's modern atmosphere.
• Free Time: The evening is yours to make of it what you wish. From walks along the scenic boardwalk, to exploring the old town, and finding a delicious local spot to grab dinner, the vibes here fit everyone's mood.

Panama City has plenty to offer travellers. From walking along the Bay of Panama, to visiting the Metropolitan Natural Park’s nature sanctuary in the middle of the city. If you’re feeling up to it, you could even arrange a visit to the iconic Panama Canal about an hour outside the city. From great food to loads of archaeological sites and colonial history, there’s loads to experience and check out. Enjoy yourself on this full free day in the vibrant atmosphere of the city before you go off the grid to the San Blas Islands.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Enjoy all that Panama City has to offer during a full free day of exploration on your own. People watch in the old town area, find a spot to chill with some delicious food and a good drink, or walk along the waterfront. In the evening, choose to meet up with the group for an optional dinner at a local spot.

Optional Experiences

• The Shaping of Panama and Miraflores Locks Excursion: Discover more of the famous canal and the city it shaped on this tour. Check out the exhibitions at the Miraflores Locks Observation Centre and, with some luck, see ships making their way through the locks’ chambers. Explore the historical French Quarter and the ruins of Old Panama – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and learn about the region’s intriguing past complete with pirate tales.
• Panama Canal Visit: Visit the Panama Canal, including the Miraflores Locks and on-site museum. The Panama Canal is considered to be one of the greatest engineering wonders of the world. It extends 77km (48 mi) over a series of lakes and locks and connects the Atlantic (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. Discover the dramatic history of its construction, beginning with the French in the late 1800's, the official completion by the US in 1914, and what’s happened since. Witness a freighter, sailboat, or maybe even a submarine, transit through a lock. It’s an experience not to be missed.
• Metropolitan Natural Park Visit: Visit Metropolitan Natural Park, a 573-acre nature sanctuary in the heart of Panama City. It is the city's only wildlife preserve, and the only tropical forest to serve as a public recreational park for a city. Home to 227 bird species, 45 mammals, 36 kinds of snakes, and 14 kinds of amphibians, there will be plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife as you walk through. Considered a guided tour to learn about the flora and fauna or hike along one of the trails on your own. From here you can also head to the top of Cerro Cedro for impressive views of the city below.

It’s time to bid farewell to the mainland as the group travels early this morning to catch the ferry to the magical and largely untouched San Blas Islands. The islands are governed by the local Guna indigenous community and the archipelago is made up of 365 islands, of which only 50 are inhabited by the Guna community. The islands’ well-protected natural beauty make them a top destination to experience while in Panama, especially before word gets out about this wonderful paradise. Arrive to the community of Carti and pay a visit to the chief at their local Congress House for a brief welcome. Then, continue by boat to Asseryaladub Island, where you will have free time to relax on the beach and explore the underwater world of snorkelling. Gather round with the group after an included dinner this evening and listen to stories about Guna culture for a truly unique introduction to the San Blas Islands.

Included Experiences

• Ferry: Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
• Free Time: Get settled on Asseryaladub Island, one of the more popular of the San Blas. Live those 'marooned on a deserted island' fantasies and relax in the tranquility of island life. Lounge on the beach, swim in the warm water, and choose to grab a snorkel to check out the abundance of fish beneath the surface. If you're looking for a reset, the laid-back atmosphere will not disappoint.

Remember, a trip to the San Blas Islands won’t look like an island experience you’ve had before. So embrace the local customs and cuisine, and keep in mind there’s no internet access. You will be completely unplugged for a few days. It’s paradise without the everyday creature comforts, and you’ll be surprised by how much you enjoy the simple things in life. After breakfast visit a natural pool and check out the starfish lounging beneath the surface. Then, visit another island for a slight change of scenery. Relax more on the beach here, play some games in the water with your travel pals and go snorkeling. Arrive back to Asseryaladub Island and your cozy huts there for more free time. Kick back in the common area and take it easy, there’s nowhere to be but here.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Relax, swim, sunbathe, and snorkel during your full free day among the San Blas Islands. Visit a few other spots like a natural pool with starfish and another smaller island for a slight change in scenery before returning to your home base. Here, chill out with the group or on your own and simply enjoy being in the moment with no pressing concerns to handle or problems to solve. It's the ultimate vacation.

Today, learn more about the prevalent traditional practices of the Guna. In the morning travel by boat to the Aguadub Community for a presentation and cultural session highlighting Guna tradition. This includes the art of crafting Molas, a traditional textile made from layers of colored fabric created to form patterns and pictures inspired by their universal beliefs. Listen as a member of the community discusses the significance of beadwork and ancestral medicine shared by a local healer. Return to Asseryaladub with a great appreciation for the indigenous community that calls these islands home and how they are working to protect and preserve its untouched beauty. This afternoon take advantage of free time to swim, snorkel, and maybe play a game of beach volleyball as a group. End the day feeling far more connected to this immensely special place.

Included Experiences

• Guna Community Visit: Experience a cultural session led by the local indigenous Guna community that will highlight their traditional practices. Become familiar with the art of Mola design, learn more about wini beadwork, and listen to stories from a local healer as they describe their ancestral medicine practices. This visit is an ideal way to give thanks to the community and better understand their desires to protect and maintain the solitude and untouched paradise of their beautiful San Blas Islands.
• Free Time: Enjoy a final free afternoon in the San Blas Islands. Grab a good book and read on a towel in the sand overlooking the inviting turquoise water. Snorkel with the fish, float aimlessly in the ocean under a perfect blue sky, or play a game of beach volleyball with your fellow travellers. Today's only rule is to relax and have fun.

Spend a leisurely morning on the island and soak up the magical connection you have built by visiting. Then, wave goodbye to the palm trees swaying in the breeze and the small waves crashing in the white sand as you board the boat back to Puerto Carti. From here, travel back to Panama City by private vehicle. Enjoy free time to explore the vibrancy of this city and if you desire, dance the night away with your new close friends. A rooftop bar seems like the perfect vibe for tonight’s night out on the town. The choice is all yours.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: The evening is yours in Panama City. Find a spot to watch the sunset, maybe grab some dinner at a rooftop restaurant/bar, and commit to dancing the night away with your group that has quickly become like family.
• Water Taxi: Enjoy a public ferry ride through the water from San Blas Islands back to Puerto de Carti.
• Big Night Out: Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the fun atmosphere of Panama City.

Travel from Panama to Colombia today and enjoy time in South America! In the morning the group will catch a flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to get settled, explore a bit on your own, and fall in love with the pulsing energy of this gorgeous city.

Included Experiences

• Plane: Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
• Free Time: Enjoy free time to explore Cartagena on your own.

Start the day with a CEO-led orientation walk through streets of the historic old town. Depart from your hotel and pass by the Plaza de San Diego, Murallas de Cartagena for views of the Caribbean Sea, Heredia Theatre, and Monumento Torre del Reloj, during the route. Then, the day is yours to explore this coastal colonial city. Check out the San Felipe fortress, keep walking the lively streets, or take a break from the heat and people watch in one of the city’s many plazas, like Plaza de Santo Domingo.

Included Experiences

• CEO-led Orientation Walk of Old Town Cartagena: Enjoy an orientation walk alongside your trust CEO and get to know the Old Town of Cartagena as you walk a 3.7km loop from your hotel in the area. Pass by various monuments and museums and gain an introduction to the streets, sounds, and sights of this Colombian city.
• Free Time: Choose your own adventure today! From numerous museums to city tours and nearby island visits, there's no doubt you'll find plenty of options to keep you entertained.

Optional Experiences

• Islas del Rosario National Park: Take a boat to this park with a lengthy name—Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park—and be wowed by the beauty of the Rosario Islands. Admire the clear blue water and natural landscape of the islands. Opt to snorkel and explore the park’s lively reefs or sit back and relax on the beach. (320000-350000 COP per person)
• Naval Museum of the Caribbean Visit: Located in the historic walled city, visit this spacious museum housed in two heritage buildings. Explore the various exhibits relating to the naval history of the Caribbean Sea and enjoy the charming patios.
• Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit: Visit the museum and learn about the Spanish Inquisition in Colombia. Explore this fine example of colonial and Baroque architecture and see artifacts and torture equipment on display.
• Night Exploration on Chiva: Get ready to party and explore the city by chiva bus. These colourful vehicles are a national symbol and feature open sides making it easy to truly experience vibrant Cartagena as you go. Drink, dance and enjoy Colombian music on this fun-filled ride.
• Gold Museum Visit: Head to Plaza Bolivar and pay a visit to this well-curated and informative museum. Admire the intricate, pre-Columbian gold works and pottery of the indigenous Zenú people while learning about their history and traditions—all on display in a charming colonial home.
• Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit: Housed in two historic buildings, one a former weapons storehouse, is the collection of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena. Stroll through the unique space and admire Latin American paintings from the 1950s along with contemporary Colombian art.
• Cartagena City Tour: Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.

Leave the liveliness and pulsing energy of Cartagena behind and travel to the small town of Minca, where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air and take advantage of free time to explore. This growing village has a laid back, but energetic vibe with lots of opportunities for jungle hiking, waterfalls, and other adventurous activities.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Settle in to this town in the middle of the rainforest in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A place brimming with hiking trails, coffee and cocoa plantations, rivers, and waterfalls. The ideal place to immerse yourself in nature. Go for a hike or explore the town on your own.

Optional Experiences

• Pozo Azul: Choose to visit Pozo Azul, a series of waterfalls near Minca that create the perfect natural swimming holes to feel refreshed in the tropical, humid environment of north Colombia.
• Hiking Jungle Trails Near Minca: Set off on the trails through the jungle around Minca and do some exploring on your own.

In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, set off on one of the best, but lesser-known activities while in Minca; a hike to the Marinka Waterfalls. These two large jungle cascades can be found about 3.6km from town amidst the beautiful forest, and they offer a deep swimming pool to cool off in after your hike. The group will arrive back to Minca for a free afternoon to lounge about, or be as adventurous as you choose.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: After the hike travel back to Minca and spend the afternoon on your own. Maybe head to Pozo Azul, a collection of three swimming areas on the river that runs by town, or choose to tour a chocolate and coffee farm.
• Marinka Waterfall Hike: Hike to the impressive Marinka waterfalls that flow with crystal clear water and generate a natural pool perfect for swimming. This easy to moderate hike offers a great chance to feel refreshed in nature amid the beautiful jungle scenery.

Optional Experiences

• Pozo Azul: Choose to visit Pozo Azul, a series of waterfalls near Minca that create the perfect natural swimming holes to feel refreshed in the tropical, humid environment of north Colombia.
• Hiking Jungle Trails Near Minca: Set off on the trails through the jungle around Minca and do some exploring on your own.

Get ready to lean into those beach vibes and a laid-back coastal paradise energy as the group travels from Minca to Palomino, on the Caribbean coast. Due to it’s location at the southern portion of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you get the lush mountain greenery right up against the warm sea. Upon arrival there will be free time for lunch on your own as well as the opportunity to book an optional tubing activity on the nearby river. Later, kick back with your travel buddies around a beach bonfire before a free night out in Palomino on your own.

Included Experiences

• Free Time: Enjoy yourself during a free afternoon in the small beachside town of Palomino. This off-the-beaten-track is the perfect place to sunbathe on golden sand beaches or tube down a lazy rive beneath the jungle trees.
• Palomino Beach Bonfire: Hang out on the beach with your travel pals and enjoy a bonfire as the sun goes down and you enjoy one another's company.

Travel into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike thorough the stunning landscape accompanied by a local guide. Experience the natural biodiversity and beautiful trails while any nature lovers unite on a search for wildlife amid the dense jungle forest. Spend half of the day here in the park before an included lunch and transfer back to Palomino. Arrive in the early evening and spend it as you choose. Opt to find a local spot for dinner and toast with your travel pals to a day well spent, maybe catch the sunset.

Included Experiences

• Tayrona National Park Visit & Hike: Enjoy the first part of the day in the beautiful landscape of Tayrona National Park on a moderate hike led by a local guide. Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and simply enjoy the outdoors.
• Free Time: Spend the evening on your own. Opt to grab dinner together with the group or find a spot in town to watch the sunset.

In the morning the group will travel by private vehicle to Santa Marta from Palomino. Upon arrival, join your CEO for an orientation walk of the town passing by landmarks such as, Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Then, take advantage of free time in the afternoon to explore. Choose to grab some lunch at a local restaurant, or maybe head to El Rodadero for white sand beaches and warm water. Tonight, head out for a final night out on the town with your travel crew.

Included Experiences

• Santa Marta CEO-led Orientation Walk: Walk through town with your CEO and pass by landmarks like Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Get to know this gorgeous place on the Caribbean Sea and simply enjoy the coastal location.
• Free Time: Explore on your own and choose from the optional activities available locally.
• Big Night Out: Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials, or hanging out by the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.

Optional Experiences

• Gold Museum Santa Marta: Explore the colonial mansion that houses indigenous artifacts from the Tayrona area including an impressive gold collection.
• Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino: Visit Simon Bolivar's final resting place, la Quinta is the estate where the famous libertador spent his final days. The former rum plantation now includes a restored house, museum, library, and extensive gardens perfect for exploring.

Wheels up! In the mid-morning, fly inland to Medellín, a city that has transformed into one of Latin America’s safest destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to become acquainted with your surroundings on your own before an optional night out with the group.

Included Experiences

• Plane: Sit back and relax as you fly from Santa Marta to Medllín.
• Free Time: Enjoy time to get settled in Medellín and explore on your own.

Optional Experiences

• Explora Park : A symbol of transformation in the northern part of Medellín, the park is a large piece of modern architecture housing a variety of scientific exhibits. Learn about the flora, fauna, and astronomy of Colombia while exploring the vivarium specializing in the Amazon River, the planetarium, or one of the many interactive exhibits on display. (24500-37500 COP per person)
• Modern Art Museum: Wander around the Museum of Modern Art and enjoy the work of Colombian artists in a variety of medias. Make sure to check out the Débra Arango permanent collection.
• Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) Visit: For a breath of fresh air 80m (263 ft) above the city, visit Nutibara Hill. Ride a colourful bus, take a taxi, or climb winding paths through the greenery to get to the top of the hill and enjoy great views of the city. Pueblito Paisa waits at the summit: stroll through this replica of a traditional Antioquian town and enjoy the charm of whitewashed buildings, bright-coloured doors and tiled roofs. Try some local food here or shop for souvenirs.

Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and learn more about the organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. Afterwards, enjoy time to grab lunch on your own and choose to visit museums, take a historical tour, or try one of the other optional activities available in the area.

Included Experiences

• Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local: Explore dynamic communities and support women–owned social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Comuna 13 of Medellin. A G Adventures,–supported project, Berracas de la 13 is a nonprofit organization who have developed a new Comuna tour and meal service, benefitting women and youth from the community. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local guides, visit small shops, try local food and purchase unique handicrafts.
• Free Time: Spend free time exploring the city and make sure to try as many fun optional activities as you can. If you haven't ridden the metrocable yet then we suggesting catching a ride up for sunset views.

Optional Experiences

• Explora Park : A symbol of transformation in the northern part of Medellín, the park is a large piece of modern architecture housing a variety of scientific exhibits. Learn about the flora, fauna, and astronomy of Colombia while exploring the vivarium specializing in the Amazon River, the planetarium, or one of the many interactive exhibits on display. (24500-37500 COP per person)
• Modern Art Museum: Wander around the Museum of Modern Art and enjoy the work of Colombian artists in a variety of medias. Make sure to check out the Débra Arango permanent collection.
• Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara) Visit: For a breath of fresh air 80m (263 ft) above the city, visit Nutibara Hill. Ride a colourful bus, take a taxi, or climb winding paths through the greenery to get to the top of the hill and enjoy great views of the city. Pueblito Paisa waits at the summit: stroll through this replica of a traditional Antioquian town and enjoy the charm of whitewashed buildings, bright-coloured doors and tiled roofs. Try some local food here or shop for souvenirs.

Depart at any time.