Colombia, Colombia, Colombia! Known, among others, for the kindness of its people, its cultural and natural diversity and for its most authentic magical realism. The nation where colors, music, dance, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes mix giving birth to the happiest and most beautiful country in the world!
GSB TREK 2022 WELCOME TO COLOMBIA!
You can check all the details of this trek below or through this link:
Please if you have any questions about our trip, do not hesitate to contact us at:
gabriela@wondertravel.co or melissa@wondertravel.co
Payment Information:
BELIEVERS PRICE (Early Birds):
Price: 1,440 USD (until May 15th, 2022)
A deposit of 500 USD is required to secure your spot, the rest of the full price must be paid before May 15th, 2022.
STANDARD PRICE:
Price: 1,590 USD (Available from May 16th until July 15th, 2022)
Due to the proximity of the trip, the full value must be paid in order to secure your spot.
Starting in Medellin, you will begin experiencing the vast vibrant culture of this amazing city through various cultural, gastronomical and social activities. We will start off with a surprise party where you will have the chance to get to know a little bit about Colombia and Medellin, while being able to interact and socialize with your classmates. This opening scene will set forth the whole magical tone of the Colombia Trek. In the following days, you will be able to experience incredible activities such as City/graffiti tour, Wonder Talks, Guatapé & El Peñol Rock and much more.
After enjoying Medellin, you will be ready to enjoy the Colombian Caribbean landing in Cartagena de Indias. Among other incredible activities, the highlight of Cartagena will be the Island Hopping at the Rosario Island Archipelago. A sunny boat day through crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, while experiencing the best gastronomy and local liquors will make the most out of your authentic Caribbean experience. To end your trip, you will have a farewell private party.
Remember to look at the full Trip itinerary below as well as the whole extensive catalogue of add-on activities.
On top of the planned activities, we have selected a series of optional cultural, adventurous and authentic experiences that you can book and enjoy.
In the “Available Options” section towards the bottom of this page, you can find a list of these activities, but be careful not to select two that can overlap.
For Medellín (on Wednesday August 17th) you can only add 1 activity so they don’t overlap.
For Cartagena (on Sunday August 21 and Monday August 22) you can add multiple activities, but be careful to avoid conflicts.
*All activities include transportation
**All activities need a minimum of 10 trekkers, if this number isn’t reached we will proceed with a full refund of the add-on.
How to book these activities?
You can add these now, or later on the We Travel Platform following these steps:
The adding process this is the following:
1. Sign in at We Travel Platform
2. Select my trips
3. Select GSB Colombia Trek August 15-22, 2022
4. Select the specific add ons you want
5. Follow the payment process
We have chosen the perfect hotels for your stay with all the amenities you may need!
All rooms will be shared by two people in (2) twin beds
Before the trip begins, we will send you a link where you will choose your roommate for all the destinations.
We offer the option to upgrade your room into a single room. In case you wish to upgrade your stay, you can add these now, or later on the We Travel Platform following these steps:
1. Sign in at We Travel Platform
2. Select my trips
3. Select GSB Colombia Trek August 15-22, 2022
4. Select Upgrade to Single Room
5. Follow the payment process
We include (1) domestic flight in our package:
1. Medellín to Cartagena (1 hour flight)
Please bare in mind that your first destination is Medellin starting on August 15th, 2022 so your international flight would have to land directly in Medellin’s International Airport (José María Córdova International Airport). In time, we will be asking for your international flight details to arrange transportation logistics or to know if you would be arriving days before or after.
We will share with you all the flight details in advance!
General conditions:
- If you cancel up to 50 days (June 26th) prior to the trip, you will receive a full refund (excluding a service fee of USD $100).
- Between 49 days (June 27th) and 40 days (July 6th) prior to the trip, you will receive a 50% refund.
- Between 39 days and the beginning of the trip, no refunds will be issued.
- All refunds (if applicable) will be issued through WeTravel.com within 30 working days after the cancellation.
Transfer your booking:
- You can transfer your booking to another traveler at least 30 days before the trip. After this time we can't accept any type of booking transfer.
Cancellation due to COVID-19 Diagnosis:
- If a traveler tests positive for Covid-19 7 days or less prior to the trip, a 50% refund will take place.
- Bare in mind that no refunds will be issued if the Covid-19 diagnosis is positive during or after the trip. If you test positive during the trip, we will help you arrange your lodging and everything you need but this is NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE PACKAGE.
- All refunds (if applicable) will be issued through WeTravel.com within 30 working days after the cancellation.
- In order to process the refund, an e-mail must be sent to gabriela@wondertravel.co or melissa@wondertravel.co requesting the cancellation of the trip with the test result attached (confirmation of the authenticity of the document will be done on our side)
Transfer or cancel an additional activity:
- If you cancel an additional activity up to 30 days before the beginning of your trip, you will receive a full refund.
- All refunds (if applicable) will be issued through WeTravel.com within 30 working days after the cancellation.
- No refunds are available if the optional activity is cancelled 29 days before the trip.
- You can transfer optional activities to other travelers at least 30 days before the trip.
Cancellation due to special reasons:
- In case the trip is cancelled due to special reasons as natural disasters, pandemic, strikes, curfew, a mandatory lockdown or a border closure in Colombia or The United States due to COVID-19, you will receive a full refund (excluding a service fee of USD $100).
- In case one of the events mentioned before takes place, a mandatory lockdown in Colombia or border closures in Colombia or The United States due to COVID-19 during the trip, a partial refund for the room nights and the activities that couldn’t be operated will be available.
- All refunds (if applicable) will be issued through WeTravel.com within 30 working days after the cancellation.
Please check at this link if your country requires a visa to come to Colombia:
https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visa/requirements
EXCEPTIONS: If you hold an American visa (student or tourist) expiring at least 180 days after you enter Colombia and you are a citizen of Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Thailand or Vietnam, you DON´T NEED a Colombian visa.
August 15th
Welcome party at the surroundings of Medellin!
Prepare for your first night at Colombia in a private location.
Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, dinner, snacks and open bar.
August 16th
You will experience the vast vibrant culture of Medellin through a “metrocable” ride, passing through Comuna 13 with diverse street art themes where style is free and no rules apply. Get in to know this incredible city and it´s history! Will be more than worth it!.
Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, bilingual guide, cable car ride, typical lunch
August 17th
We will be hosting for your our Wonder Talks a private conference in which you will be able to learn and contact startup founder or top executives in Latin American region. After this, you may be able to add extra activities.
- Coffee Farm
Medellín - Wednesday August 17th (13:00, 3hrs)
Intensity Level: Low
- Traditional Farm
Medellín - Wednesday August 17th (13:00, 3hrs)
Intensity Level: Low
- Paragliding
Medellín - Wednesday August 17th (13:00, 1hr)
Intensity Level: Medium - High
Get ready with your best moves at the Botanical Garden Party! A natural open space where you will party big.
Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, dinner, open bar, soft drinks
August 18th
Early morning we will head to Guatapé village. Be ready to discover the lakeside town and climb 220 meters of the granite monolith El Peñol, where you will be amazed by the dam of the region and the breathtaking views.
Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel, entrance fee to the stone of El Peñol, bilingual guide, lunch, snacks and some drinks.
August 19th
Ready for the beach? Get ready to enjoy Cartagena!
Flight to Cartagena at noon.