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12-Day Hiking Tour of Incredible Colombia

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

12 Days / 11 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A hiking-focused route from the high páramo above Bogotá through the Coffee Triangle's peaks to a four-day trek to the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This tour is entirely within Colombia, hiking through Chingaza National Park, the Coffee Triangle and Los Nevados, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on the Lost City trek.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Bogotá, with a private transfer to your hotel.

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Day 1 — Welcome to Bogota

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district.

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Day 2 — Hiking in the Andes

A 3-4 hour high-altitude hike through Chingaza National Park's lagoons at 3,000m.

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Day 3 — Hiking the Cocora Valley

A domestic flight to Pereira and a Jeep tour into the Cocora Valley for a forest hike.

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Day 4 — The Heights of the Coffee Region

A second Cocora hike up to Páramo de Romales, arriving at a finca at 3,700m.

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Day 5 — Reaching the Summit

A challenging hike through Los Nevados National Park, summiting a peak at 4,793m.

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Day 6 — Back to Salento

A hike back down to Cocora, passing Laguna de la Virgen before a Jeep return to Salento.

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Day 7 — Journey to the Caribbean

A flight to Santa Marta, with the afternoon free near Tayrona.

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Day 8 — First Steps with the Kogi

A Jeep to El Mamey village to begin the four-day trek toward the Lost City.

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Day 9 — Wild River Swimming

A jungle trek through the Río Buritaca valley, meeting Kogi communities along the way.

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Day 10 — Finding the Lost City

Arrival at Teyuna, climbing 1,200 stone steps to explore the ancient terraces.

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Day 11 — Return to the Coast

A trek back to El Mamey and a transfer to Tayrona for a beach afternoon.

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Day 12 — Goodbye Colombia

A transfer to Santa Marta Airport for a domestic flight connecting to your international departure.

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Departure

The trip ends with a domestic flight from Santa Marta to Bogotá to connect with your international departure.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a genuine multi-day jungle trek — steep in places, hot and humid, with basic hammock or bunk-room camps. A reasonable fitness level is needed.
It's high-altitude (4,793m) and demanding but non-technical — good acclimatization on earlier days matters.
Options vary by operator on the ground; ask us when booking if you'd like to arrange extra support.
It's aimed at fit, motivated travelers rather than complete beginners — the two multi-day trekking legs are the core of the trip.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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