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Lost Cities and Coffee Trails of Colombia

Colombia
3 reviews
Available Departures: Feb, Apr, May, Nov

14 days from

US$4,075

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
MODERATE MODERATE

Explore the coffee highlands of Colombia and trek to the fabled Lost City of Teyuna.

Trip Code: LCC
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Lost Cities and Coffee Trails of Colombia

Highlights
  • Trek 4 days through the jungle to Colombia's Cuidad Perdida - The Lost City of Teyuna

  • Explore Colombia's UNESCO listed 'Coffee Triangle' visiting the picturesque towns of Salento and Filandia

  • Walk through the Cocora Valley and sample the locally produced coffee on an artisan experience tour

  • Discover hidden treasures with guided visits to the Lost City of Falan, Colombia's 'City of Bridges'

  • Visit the historic Cartagena de Incas and the Caribbean Coast


At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 12
  • 7 days walking
  • 6 days sightseeing
  • Max Altitude - 2400m
  • Join In Bogota, Ends in Cartagena

Accommodation & Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts
  • 9 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • 10 nights Hotel
  • 3 nights Camping
Overview

Our Colombian Adventure takes you on a journey through the region's rich history, vibrant culture, and natural wonders. Starting in the Andean Highlands, you'll hike above Bogota to learn about the region's history, including lost civilizations and conquered invaders. Overland, you'll explore the Heritage Towns of Honda, 'City of Bridges', and Mariquita, crossing the Magdalena River. Here, you'll visit the lesser-known Lost City of Falan, a 17th-century citadel built alongside the Royal Gold and Silver Mines of Santa Ana.

Climbing into the Central Andean Region, you'll explore Colombia's lush and verdant Coffee Triangle, witnessing highland coffee farming and the unique flora of the cloud forest. We have time to explore the Heritage Towns of Salento and Filandia, sampling some of the best food in Colombia. Our time in the region culminates with a coffee experience tour, where you learn about the culture and methods of coffee production, as well, of course, as sampling the produce!

Flying to the Caribbean Coast, you'll trek through the jungle-topped mountains of the Sierra Nevada to discover the Lost City of Teyuna. This ancient site, known by local tribes, predates Machu Picchu by 650 years and was only rediscovered in 1972. The journey takes 4 days through the jungle, staying in community-run camps.

Ending in the impressive port city of Cartagena De Incas where you'll explore the old town, rich in colonial history, relax on white sand beaches or explore the nearby Caribbean Island paradise of Rosario Islands.

Is this holiday for you?

The Lost Cities and Coffee Trails of Colombia During is a moderately challenging walking holiday through the varying landscapes of Colombia. There are some half day walks earlier on the itinerary, with full days later on. The first part of this holiday is focussed on the scenery and multiple nature reserves and sites of interest are visited. Warm and humid conditions are experienced in the lowe …

The Lost Cities and Coffee Trails of Colombia During is a moderately challenging walking holiday through the varying landscapes of Colombia. There are some half day walks earlier on the itinerary, with full days later on. The first part of this holiday is focussed on the scenery and multiple nature reserves and sites of interest are visited. Warm and humid conditions are experienced in the lower jungle regions which can sometimes can mean that the paths are muddy. Altitudes of 1800-2400m above sea level are reached in the coffee regions which can make some aspects of these walks harder than you may experience for similar distances at home. The latter part of this holiday we will complete 4 days on the Lost City Trek in the north, this section crosses small and easily traversed rivers several times and culminates in a long stone stair case to the Lost City. Good standard of hotels are used throughout this holiday, with the exception of the Lost City Trek section; where you will spend the night in camps in the local community - these are open huts with no walls and hammocks or single beds to sleep in. A good level of fitness is required for this holiday, with the difficulties being the terrain and humidity rather than altitude and distance.

Why KE?

Encompassing diverse regions from Andean Highlands to the Caribbean Coast, we've picked out a selection of the best experiences Colombia has to offer to give us an insight into the culture, nature and history of this revived traveller's favourite. If you only plan to visit Colombia once, this holiday, an itinerary unique to KE, offers all you need to get fully acquainted with this South American gem.

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