Description
Not only one of Colombia’s premier cultural cities (the home to many of its past presidents, intellectuals, and artists), Popayán is also a magnificent base from which to explore the natural and cultural riches of the surrounding area.
Popayán can be easily reached by bus directly from Cali, Bogotá, and Pasto, or you can arrange private transportation through our shuttles page. Once you have arrived, then embark on one of our tours from some great adventure.
All tour packages described below (except San Agustin) are a full day and the price is per person, with a minimum of two persons required and 48 hours minimum advance notice. The guide speaks Spanish with very limited English. San Agustin is a two-day commitment.
Every package includes:
- Pickup from and return to your hotel in Popayán.
- Entrance fees to reserves, parks, and touristic sites.
- Most meals.
Not included:
- Gratuities
- Lodging
Cancellation Policy:
| Sorry, there are no refunds for the tours described in this section once you place your reservation. | ||
| If you are concerned your plans might change, instead of placing a reservation, we recommend you place a request through our contact form that we invoice you directly with a due date of the invoice seven days ahead of your trip, and this will allow you to delay payment until that time. | ||
| City Tour | Coconuco Hot Springs | Silvia | Volcano hike | San Agustin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What's included: Guided tour (in Spanish) around the city of Popayan. | What's included: Pick-up from (and return to) your hotel in Popayan. Admission to: -- Hot Springs complex of Coconuco, including pools, a slide, jacuzzis, thermal hydrotherapy, and a thermal lake. Lunch | What's included: Pick-up from (and return to) your hotel in Popayan. Complimentary indigenous cocktail and a lunch. Guided community tour (in Spanish) to: --MISAK, a reserve populated by the indigenous Guambia people, that includes understanding their history, traditions, and way of life. | What's included: Pick-up from (and return to) your hotel in Popayan. Guided hike (in Spanish) from the park entrance to the crater of the Purace volcano. The hike takes five hours total going up and down. Lunch. | What's included: Two-day package: Day 1: --Pick-up from your hotel in Popayan to your hotel in San Agustin --Breakfast and dinner. --Transportation from (and return to) your hotel in San Agustin to the Archaeological Park. --Entrance fee to the Archaeological Park. Day 2: --Tourist sites visit by jeep, including Obando, the Redeemer monument, the Magdalena reservoir, and two waterfalls. --Return trip to Popayan. Tour provider speaks Spanish |
| What's not included: --Full meals (tasting and sampling are complimentary) --Tips or gratuity | What's not included: --Tips or gratuity | What's not included: --Tips or gratuity | What's not included: --Tips or gratuity | What's not included: --Lunch on day 1 --Meals and snacks on day 2 --Tips or gratuity --Lodging. |
| Price: $44 per person. | Price: $59 per person. | Price: $59 per person. | Price: $69 per person. | Price: $159 per person. |
| Departure from Popayan: 9:00 AM | Departure from Popayan: 9:00 AM (suggested) | Departure from Popayan: 9:00 AM | Departure from Popayan: 9:00 AM | Departure from Popayan: 8:00 AM |
