Day 1 - Medellin - Guatape

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We will cruise out of town in the coolness of the early morning, just as the

city begins to wake, onto the highway east toward the resort town of

Guatapé. About a 2 hour ride from Medellin, the colonial town of Guatapé

sits on the shores of a crystal blue reservoir.

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Climb the nearby “El Peñon de Guatape” for an unforgettable 360-degree

view of the landscape the is known as the “the top of the rock with the

best view in the world.” We will then walk the streets of the town,

snapping photos of the brightly colored houses. We will also have a

chance to dine on fresh empanadas and drink ice cold cerveza michelada.

 

Day 2 – Guatape - Rio Claro

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Leaving Guatape we head to Rio Claro. Rio Claro means “Clear River” in

Spanish, and as long as it’s not raining, the river lives up to its names with

crystal clear waters. We can stroll the shaded paths through the rainforest

as monkeys swing from the branches above and birds call from the

treetops as well as explore the banks of the Rio Claro, investigating the

natural caves, swimming areas, and countless species of plants and

animals.

 

Day 3 - Rio Claro – Honda

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We take a scenic off road route on our way to Honda, Tolima.

 

Day 4 - Honda to Santa Rosa de Cabal

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Today we tackle the worlds longest road climb. Alto de Letras is a high

mountain pass at an elevation of 3.679m (12,070ft) above the sea level,

located in central Colombia. Located next to the Nevado de Ruiz

stratovolcano, it’s said to be the longest road climb in the world.The climb

starts at a sub-tropical 468 meters, in the town of Mariquita, and tops out

at an arctic 3.679 meters. We end the day in the mountain town of Santa

Rosa de Cabal.

 

Day 5 - Santa Rosa de Cabal to Salento

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Today we wake up and go for a swim in then hot springs that are located

nearby. The centerpiece of the hot springs is the nearly 100 foot tall

waterfall that cascades down the rocks along the waters edge. Believe me,

it's a really cool place.

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Afterwards we take a short drive to the south to Salento, a charming town

in the Andes, known for its coffee culture and beautiful scenery. You’ll have

the afternoon free to roam the city. Take a walk on Calle Real, Salento’s

premier road full of local craft shops and vibrant colonial architecture

painted in rainbow hues. Just a short drive away, you may also visit Cocora

Valley where world's tallest palm trees look like the whimsical kind of plant

you'd find in a Dr. Seuss story.

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Now, normally people say "Take a walk up to the lookout point and check

out the beautiful scenery" but the hotel that I use for this trip is amazing and

has a view of the area that is like being in heaven. So, you can skip walking

up all the steps to the lookout point and instead, be served a great meal on

the hotel balcony while taking in one of the most spectacular views ever.

 

We will also get the chance to play the Colombian game of "Tejo" which

consists of throwing rocks at exploding targets.

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Day 6 - Salento to Jardin

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Today we will see some of the most spectacular views of the entire trip as we ride off road to the town of Jardin. As we make our way up we will make stops to eat some authentic Colombian food at small family owned restaurants that have views so amazing that I cant even put it into words.
 

Day 7 - Jerico to Medellin

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Today we make our departure back to our home base in Medellin. Winding

back through the mountains we will stop for lunch for a scenic lunch outside

the town of Venecia.