Colombia Photo Tour | Remote Expeditions

Name: Colombia: Tierra Prometida
Brand: Remote Expeditions
SKU: 34630
Price: 5595 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (23 reviews)

Join us on an extraordinary adventure into one of South America’s most beautiful and diverse countries, Colombia, where you’ll explore and photograph a land of striking visual contrasts. On this remarkable adventure you’ll discover warm-hearted locals and enchanting customs, jungles, unique wildlife and indigenous Communities. After many years of suffering caused by conflicts, the country is reborn and promises surprises at every turn and countless moments of creative inspiration. Colombia will present you with the chance to take urban and architectural photos bursting with life, stories and a kaleidoscope of colours.

From 5.595 USD 10 Days / 9 Nights Walking Grade: Easy

At Glance

Day 1: Welcome to Colombia !
Day 2: Medellin and Comuna 13
Day 3: Guatapé
Day 4: Medellin - Salento
Day 5: Cocora Valley
Day 6: Head to Coast : Minca
Day 7: Mundo Nuevo
Day 8: Los Naranjos
Day 9: Kogui Indigenous Village
Day 10: Cienaga Grande & New Venice

Trip Details

Country

Colombia

Group Size

8 Travelers Max

Seasonality

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Schedule

Relax

Tour Highlights

Savor breathtaking views from atop El Peñol.
Discover vibrant street art in Comuna 13.
Wander colorful streets in charming Salento.
Experience breathtaking biodiversity in Minca's nature.
Immerse in indigenous culture at Kogui Village.
Explore unique floating village Nueva Venecia.

Tour Type

Photography Tour
Private Trip

Thematics

Cultural Immersion
Photography

Gallery

Itinerary

DAY 1

Welcome to Colombia !

Meeting with Tristan at the Airport and transfer to your hotel. Group orientation and slideshow presentation will be given by Tristan. Meet in the hotel lobby at 5 pm. He will cover some key points on the itinerary that ...

DAY 2

Medellin and Comuna 13

This morning, we’ll explore Comuna 13, once a dangerous district in Medellín, now a showcase of the city’s transformation into a global innovation hub. We’ll ride the Metro Cable from San Javier station, a project design...

B, L, D 8h Hotel Du Parc Royal (or similar)

DAY 3

Guatapé

Departure to Guatape and visit of El Peñol located at 2h from Medellin. In the morning, explore the colorful streets of Guatapé, known for its vibrant facades and intricate zocalos. In the afternoon, hike up El Peñol, a ...

B, L, D 8h Hotel Du Parc Royal (or similar) 4h

DAY 4

Medellin - Salento

40 min drive to Medellin JMC Airport Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from Medellin’s José María Córdova (JMC) Airport to Pereira Airport, connecting you smoothly to the next stage of our adventure. 1h private transfer from ...

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DAY 5

Cocora Valley

Following your guide during this walk, you will discover a gorgeous valley where the wax palms give a surrealistic touch to the area. Step by step, you will enter the tropical forest of the Andes and discover an exuberan...

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DAY 6

Head to Coast : Minca

1h private transfer from Salento to Pereira Head to a new tropical destination on a Domestic Flight: Santa Marta
Departure to Minca, the ecological capital of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Then, transfer by 4×4 to ou...

B, L, D Mundo Nuevo (or similar) 2h30 1h30

DAY 7

Mundo Nuevo

Known worldwide for coffee, we cannot go to Colombia without discovering the secrets of this popular beverage. We will visit this morning the charming farm next door to take beautiful authentic pictures. This afternoon w...

B, L, D 8h Mundo Nuevo (or similar)

DAY 8

Los Naranjos

Appointment at 6am for a birdwatching session with a local specialized guide. We will be able to enjoy the biodiversity of Minca, with a little luck, see the Caribbean toucan, or tangaras. Transfer by 4×4 to the waterfal...

B, L, D Barlovento (or similar)

DAY 9

Kogui Indigenous Village

Unique experience today with one of the most important indigenous communities in the world, the Kogi. This morning we will drive along the coast before climbing into the mountains on an epic road, with some majestic phot...

B, L, D Camali (or similar)

DAY 10

Cienaga Grande & New Venice

This morning we take you to a place that few photographers have had the chance to visit. Nueva Venecia has the particularity to be the only village of the country entirely fluvial. Here, no car and no road, we move from ...

B, L, D Ananda (or similar)

Would you like to make this tour private?

This tour is customizable and can be made private. Contact me, and I’ll help tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences!

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Hotels

Reserva El Cairo

Ecolodge | $$$ (120 / Night) | Average Rating: 9.3 / 10

Reserva El Cairo is located at 3 km from Salento on the road to the Cócora valley. The hotel is a superb traditional coffee finca surrounded by palma de cera (higer world palm tree). The names of the rooms refer to the Quimbaya culture and language, each of them named after an animal. The ideal place to recharge your batteries and let yourself be bewitched by nature. You can rent bicycles to ride.

Wifi Air Conditionned Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds King Bed and Sofa Bed Breakfast Restaurant Bar Swimming Pool Gym Spa Laundry Parking.

Mundo Nuevo Ecolodge (House)

Ecolodge | $$$ (100 / Night) | Average Rating: 8.9 / 10

Located in the heart of a lush natural environment, Mundo Nuevo Hotel offers an environmentally friendly stay, in perfect symbiosis with the ecosystem of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Offering rustic rooms with a breathtaking view of the beautiful landscapes of the region, the establishment also invites you to taste its vegetarian cuisine, from organic products grown in the garden of the property.

Wifi Breakfast Restaurant Bar Swimming Pool Spa Laundry Parking

Maloka Barlovento

Ecolodge | $$$ (150 / Night) | Average Rating: 9.1 / 10

Maloka Barlovento is located 200 meters from the beach and 10 minutes drive from the entrance of Tayrona Park. One of our favorites on the north side of Colombia, it is a haven of peace where you can rest and listen to the birds. The hotel offers a view of the jungle on one side and the sea on the other. Note that the sea is rough, be careful if you want to swim.

Wifi Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds Breakfast Restaurant Bar Swimming Pool Beach

Camali Hotel

Charming Hotel with Character | $$$ (80 / Night) | Average Rating: 9.9 / 10

Inspired by the architecture of Villa de Leyva, and located in a quiet area of Santa Marta, Hotel Camali features an outdoor pool, a bar, a shared lounge and a garden in Santa Marta. This 4-star hotel offers room service and concierge service. The property features a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi access throughout the property. The hotel has select rooms with patio and pool views, and each room comes with a private bathroom and a closet. Camali Hotel offers a continental or American breakfast.

Wifi Air Conditionned Queen Bed Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds Breakfast Restaurant Swimming Pool Laundry

Ananda Hotel Boutique

Hotel Boutique | $$$ (265 / Night) | Average Rating: 8.9 / 10

Boutique Hotel Ananda is an historical colonial house perfectly combining luxury and comfort to offer you the best experience possible. Perfectly located in the heart of the historic center, Ananda Hotel is situated close to the main tourist attractions. It offers spacious charming rooms to enjoy a relaxing stay, with its local gastronomy restaurant, its swimming pool with jacuzzi and a terrace in search of the Caribbean sun.

Wifi Queen Bed Queen Bed or 2 Twin Beds King Bed and Sofa Bed Breakfast Restaurant Bar Swimming Pool Gym Spa Laundry

Price Details

Our tour prices are based on a tiered pricing model. more guests = lower price, per person. That means the prices go down on a per-person basis as more people book onto a specific tour departure. Prices are based on double occupancy / twin share basis.

Price

5.595 USD per person

Included

Meals indicated in the program
Accommodation in first class hotels
Transportation in comfortable vehicles
Tour leader and English speaking guide
Local guides specialized in the region
Domestic flights
Entrance Fees

Not Included

Domestic flights
International flights
Additional drinks and meals
Medical insurance
Expenses not specified in the program
Tips

Deposit

1500 Usd

Payment Options

Bank Transfer (Recommended): Free
Credit / Debit Card: Secure payment via Revolut. A 3% processing fee applies.
PayPal: 4% fee applies.

A Note on Bank Transfers from the USA: While bank transfers are a reliable and fee-free way to pay, please be aware that all international payments are subject to screening by the banking networks. This automated process, which is outside of our control, can occasionally flag and reject international transfers without notice and result in delays. For time-sensitive payments, we recommend using the card payment option for instant processing.

Our Promise

Investment Protection: Flexible cancellation options (please check our Terms and conditions).
Personalized Attention: Small group size ensures dedicated guidance.
Authentic Experience: Focus on genuine connection and off-the-beaten-path moments.

Testimonials

A Compassionate Journey with Tristan

As the wife of a photographer, I’ve gone a half dozen photo tours. I try to make them my own and usually am successful in doing so. If I had to pinpoint anything that made the trip successful, it would be Tristan’s humanity shown so many times in the way he treated participants and native
Colombians. Visiting native tribes (not painted-face imposters) was a treat for me and my iPhone camera. Tristan planned well, explained things in detail and also found local experts who taught a great deal.

Andrea Sholl

United States

The Magical Mystery Tour!

In March 2026, I ventured out of my comfort zone and booked an 11 day photography tour with Tristan, through Remote Expeditions.
It was amazing. Truly remote, we visited several indigenous communities in the Sierra Nevada, first to meet them and find out a little about their way of life and second lay to photograph them. Additionally there were several opportunities for photographing birds, landscape and City Scenes in Cartagena.
We were fortunate enough to to be a small group, of two , which I was more that happy to pay a premium for. This gave us an intimate experience with the people we met along the way, additionally the 1:1 attention to our personal interests in photography was incredible.
Tristan was a real treat! He has spent the last 10 years living in and exploring this region of Colombia. He has cultivated relationships with the indigenous peoples of the area, and loves to share his understanding of their culture with you.

He structured the tour perfectly. He was organized, knowledgeable (about the land, its people and photography), compassionate, passionate and eager to share his vast internal encyclopedic information with you. When he didn’t know, he would quickly get you the information.
The remote places you get to, by 4x4, hiking and boating are exceptional. You could never find these places on your own.
Knowing little about Colombia, I was initially a little hesitant to take this tour. Having just returned, I wouldn’t hesitate for a nanosecond.
What ever type of tour you take with Tristan, you won’t be disappointed. He delivered everything he he promised, and a few amazing surprises more.

Judy Ustina

Canada

What a wonderful Trip !

What a wonderful trip. Tristan is such a lovely person and well organised.

We had a wonderful trip around the Sierra Nevada in Colombia, up to Camarones and even Mompox. We visited so many places and met so many great people and communities.

It was FANTASTIC.

I highly recommand Remote Expeditions and Tristan for any trip you intend to plan

Nathalie Margot

Switzerland

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Ready to join our photography tour in Colombia?

Spots are limited for this immersive workshop. Submit your details now, and Tristan will personally reach out to confirm availability, answer your questions, and help you secure your place capturing the wild heart of Colombia.