Colombia: Urban Art, Countryside Living & Cartagena

Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

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Heart of Travel
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183 reviews
Jun 9 - 20, 2023
Group size: 6 - 10
Colombia: Urban Art, Countryside Living & Cartagena
Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Heart of Travel
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183 reviews

Jun 9 - 20, 2023
Group size: 6 - 10

About this trip

We are beyond excited about our inaugural trip to Colombia in 2023. Our Founder, Chelsea, and Director of Operations, Pamela Aguilar, had the most incredible and inspiring trip to Antioquia in May 2022 to receive an award at the 2022 Latin America TVAs. During their week in Colombia, they met with street artists, dancers, and musicians in Comuna 13, dined al fresco in the heart of Medellín, learned how to make ceramics, tuk-tucked around the colorful streets of Guatapé, and spent an incredible day visiting one of the largest orchid collections in the world. 


During our trip we will learn about Colombian history and the struggles and triumphs in the past twenty years as Colombia recovers from decades of political and economic instability and crime. We were blown away by the creativity, passion, and general spirit during our time in Colombia and we can't wait to share it with you! 


Keep scrolling to view the complete itinerary, including an extra day added in Cartagena!

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    11 nights in 3.5 - 4.5 star boutique hotels
  • Fees
    Entrance fees, tickets, local guides for all activities indicated on itinerary
  • 24/7 Assistance
    Heart of Travel tour leaders (fully bilingual) available 24/7 during your trip
  • Meals
    12 Breakfast, 10 additional meals
  • Spanish immersion
    Opportunities for those interested in practicing their Spanish, just let us know!
  • Airfare assistance
    We will help you find the best flight deal for your trip

What’s not included

  • International airfare
    To/from Colombia
  • Meals
    Meals not indicated on the itinerary
  • Additional tours
    Extra activities done individually during your free time
  • Tips
    Tips to local guides and tour leaders, while not mandatory, are met with deep gratitude

Available Packages

Double Occupancy

Per person price when booking a double occupancy spot 

$3,699
Deposit: $750
Single Occupancy

Per person price when booking a single occupancy spot 

$4,395
Deposit: $750

Available Add-Ons

Basic I Online Travel Spanish Course
$99
Deposit: $0

Learn the basics of Spanish for your upcoming trip with our online, self paced Basic Travel Spanish Course! Access granted within 48 hours.



Itinerary

Day 1: Friday, June 9th
¡Bienvenidxs a Colombia!

Upon arriving at the airport, one of our Program Directors will be waiting to greet you. They will then accompany you to the El Poblado neighborhood to get settled into your hotel. From there, we will give you a brief orientation and introduction to the neighborhood. 


This evening we will all enjoy a welcome dinner during which travelers can get to know one another and the guides better as we discuss the itinerary for the following days. For this special evening, we will enjoy a multi-course dining experience with wine pairing at one of El Poblado's most up and coming restaurants. Be sure to come hungry!



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Heart of Travel
183 reviews
The Heart of Travel was born out of a deep-rooted love and passion for travel, art, history, food, nature, culture and adventure as well as a call to give back to the communities and people that had already provided us with so much. The travel industry has long been bombarded with double decker tour busses, beach front resorts and cruise ships, often at the expense of the local communities. As a response to this failing system, we began a boutique travel company that allows clients to explore new places in an authentic and non-touristy way, offering travelers a more intimate and unique experience all while removing the stress and hassle of researching, planning, bargain hunting, reserving and more that goes along with planning a trip or vacation.

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By Lindsay H for Indigenous Argentina Immersion in the Andes 2025 on May 11, 2025
Trip was fantastic! Heart of Travel always does an excellent job. Would definitely do another Heart of Travel Trip!
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By Samantha E for Wildlife Discovery in a Galapagos Paradise 2025 on Mar 29, 2025
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I highly recommend Heart of Travel! I have traveled with them several times, and their customer service is exceptional. They consistently exceed my expectations. Their staff is not only friendly but also pleasant and wonderful to work with. Their pricing is fair and transparent, making it an excellent value for the money. I cannot wait to go on another trip with Heart of Travel!
By Janet H on 28 Jan, 2025
I cannot recommend Heart of Travel more enthusiastically! We took a trip to Guatemala to see the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango. It was important to us to learn about Guatemalan culture, people, history, food, and have authentic experiences where we could get to know people. From my very first conversation with the team, I felt confident in their experience and that our values aligned. They absolutely exceeded expectations - everything was perfect! The travel arrangements, hotels, restaurants and activities were all impeccably well executed. The variety and intimate nature of all our activities was superb, as was our amazing guide, Selvyn. His passion for his country and people is heartwarming, his knowledge of culture and history is encyclopedic. He is a consummate professional, taking care of everything we could possibly have needed or wanted. He is also a tremendously warm and wonderful person who we felt really fortunate to get to know. The work by the entire team behind the scenes to ensure a magically seamless trip is impressive. We fell in love with Guatemala; the beauty of the country, warm smiles of the people, amazing food, rich history, and an incredibly well-planned tour led by an expert guide - what's not to love?! You will love Heart of Travel!
By Angela D on 20 Nov, 2024
Heart of Travel is the best for magical and ethical vacations! Chelsea and her incredible team first won me over in Guatemala in 2023 as they planned a beautiful trip that allowed us to see and experience so many different places, people, and things. A helicopter ride, a volcano hike, spa day, meeting the most badass Mayan weaver!!, a once-in a lifetime sunset tour in Tikal - done. I'm still trying to get over this trip lol. They knocked it out of the park again in Cuba for NYE! Chelsea and the spectacular Paloma had us dancing multiple nights away, eating the BEST food, and seeing ALL the sights while also giving us ample opportunity to support the Cuban people and educating us on why that is so important. You will leave their trips with new memories, new friends, and possibly, some new perspectives. Do it!!!
By Amber S on 08 Feb, 2024
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