2025 Telluride Colombia Program
| Travel Dates: | June 12, 2025 - June 25, 2025 |
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| Program Tuition: |
$3,190 USD
Airfare not included in program tuition
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| Confirmed Airfare: | $1,095 |
Tuition Calculator
There are two options for payment, including an interest-free monthly installment plan. Follow whichever option works best for your family. If we are within 90 days of travel, only the pay in full option is possible.
Program Tuition: $3,190
Pay in Full
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Payment Plan
Pay a $500 deposit at the time of enrollment and establish an interest-free monthly payment plan. If you enroll today, your estimated* monthly payments would be:
$448.34
per month
All prices in United States Dollars.
Colombia Service Adventure
Long overlooked and too often underestimated, Colombia has recently made a triumphant return to the travel scene in the past few years thanks to a largely successful peace process that ended the country’s long running civil war. People should feel safe and be excited to finally be able to explore the beaches, mountains, jungles and cities that have always made Colombia a wondrous place. We have been exploring the country for years now, building a network of contacts and providers for the day when we could return with student groups and we couldn’t be more excited that that time has finally arrived! Viva Colombia!
Program Highlights
Check out some of the featured experiences of your program!
Raft the Samaná, one of Colombia's best rivers
Have the adventure of a lifetime with your friends
Immerse yourself in a different culture by staying with a host family
Settle into the idyllic mountain community of Jardin de Antioquia
Practice your Spanish language skills with locals
Explore the streets of Medellin, one of most iconic cities in Latin America
The Itinerary
We do everything possible to abide by itineraries as originally planned, but decades of experience teachers that we must flexible in our planning. Changes to a trip’s schedule are uncommon, but Walking Tree reserves the right to make adjustments to programming in the best interest of the group.
| Date | Location | Description | Lodging |
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| June 12 | USA - Medellin - Guatapé | Today we'll travel from Denver, CO to Medellin, Colombia. We'll likely have an evening arrival, after which we'll head straight our hotel for dinner and some rest after the long day of travel. | Guatapé Hotel |
| June 13 | Guatapé | Our first full day in Colombia! We begin in Guatapé, a charming town about 1.5 hours east from Medellin. The town sits amongst a large reservoir and is known for it's colorfully painted housed. We'll spend the morning exploring the narrow streets and quaint zocalos during a walking tour of the historic town center. After lunch we marshal our strength to climb the famous Piedra de Peñol. We'll enjoy dinner on the bustling boardwalk this evening. | Guatapé Hotel |
| June 14 | Guatapé - Medellin | This morning we'll enjoy some time in the water at Parque Comfama, an aqua amusement park! After showers and lunch, we make the drive back to Medellin, descending into the city en route to the impressive botanical gardes which provide visitors with a glimpse of the vibrant flora that can be found throughout the province. Dinner near our hotel tonight. | Medellin Hotel |
| June 15 | Medellin | After a breakfast of bunuelos, coffee and other delicious local treats we hop the modern metro and head into the center of Medellin. We'll take a short walking tour of the historical city center before checking out the Museo de Antioquia where many of Fernando Botero's paintings, sculptures and other works are housed. After a couple of hours in the museum we'll enjoy lunch of traditional bandeja paisas, a favorite in this particular department. In the afternoon we'll check out an awesome tour of graffiti street art through Comuna 13, formerly one of Medellin's most dangerous barrios. These days Comuna 13 is an internationally renowned example of how innovative urban regeneration projects can be used to transform and revitalize communities. Our guide will be a member of the Casa Kolacho community center, responsible for 90% of the graffiti art in Comuna 13. As you climb the outdoor electric escalators they'll explain the controversial history of the transformation of Comuna 13 and the importance that graffiti & hip hop play in the community. | Medellin Hotel |
| June 16 | Medellin | Today we embark on an exciting white water rafting trip along the Samana river! We'll spend most of the day on the water and be back in the city by dinner time. | Medellin Hotel |
| June 17 | Medellin - Jardin de Antioquia | Today we will leave the city life to stay with our homestay families in the beautiful village, Jardin de Antioquia. The small town of Jardin is one of the most beautiful pueblos in all of Colombia and has remained virtually unchanged for more than a century. Located approximately four hours to the south of Medellin if traveling by car, it sits in the southernmost stretches of the department of Antioquia. The pueblo is famous in Colombia for its preserved and colonial appearance as well as its striking mountain views and lush green, garden filled landscapes. We will arrive in Jardin this afternoon and begin our homestay experience after a short community orientation. | Homestays |
| June 18 | Jardin de Antioquia | Our time in the community will be anchored during the day by work on service projects. Lunch will either be on-site or at home with families. In the afternoons and evenings, activities are flexible and will vary, but may include time with host families, excursions around the village, or activities with the local community. Jardin is surrounded by lush mountains and rivers, waterfalls, and other natural wonders abound. | Homestays |
| June 19-22 | Jardin de Antioquia | We will continue working on our service project, spending time with host families and enjoying the simple pleasures of Jardin during this time. | Homestays |
| June 23 | Jardin de Antioquia | After our service work today, we will end our time in the host community by throwing a fiesta de despedida, or going away party, to celebrate the time spent with our new friends and family and say goodbye to the community that has become our home. | Homestays |
| June 24 | Jardin de Antioquia - Medellin | After a final morning in Jardin, we drive back to Medellin ahead of our international departure the following morning. Tonight we celebrate our time together with a delicious dinner! | Medellin Hotel |
| June 25 | Medellin - USA | Fly home | Your own bed! |
Accommodations
In order to provide a safe and memorable experience, we follow strict guidelines when choosing group accommodations. Walking Tree partners with hotels and guest houses which are centrally located, locally operated, clean and safe. We inspect each partner hotel to ensure they meet these standards.
Hotel San Pedro del Fuerte
Hotel San Pedro del Fuerte is centrally located in Medellín. Located just 10 minutes from Plaza Mayor, this hotel is the perfect location for our group. Students will be split between double or triple rooms based on gender and hotel availability. The hotel has wifi, air conditioning and includes breakfast each morning.
Homestay
This will be the best part of your trip! Staying with a host family immerses you in the language and culture of the destination, and can lead to deep and lasting relationships with your hosts. Initially intimidating but ultimately unforgettable, there’s no better way to begin to truly understand the place you’re visiting.
Safety and Support
EASY FUNDRAISING & PAYMENT
24/7 GLOBAL EMERGENCY LINE
HIGHLY VETTED PARTNERS
EXPERT LEADERSHIP
PRIVATE GROUP GUARANTEE
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM SUPPORT
DEDICATION TO CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICING
I thought all in all it was a great experience and wonderful program!! My daughter speaks about her experience daily. She had a ball!!
April
Parent of Jaylah, traveler on 2017 Program to Costa Rica
Your Adventure Includes
Estimated Airfare
In order to give our travelers the best possible price, we break out airfare from the Program Tuition. We will still handle all booking and ticketing via our flight partner who has access to special fares not available to the general public. Once confirmed, you will be invoiced for the flight roughly 75 days prior to travel.
Program Tuition Excludes: Travel insurance, baggage fees, passport/visa fees, laundry, souvenirs, and activities not listed on itinerary.
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Resource Center
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