Listed below are organised tours for Northern Trail provided by some of the leading tour companies in the industry. Choose the route of interest from the list below and browse the available options. For further details and to book your tour, click "details & booking" to visit the tour company website.

Quito - Rio (2)

Quito - Caracas (1)

Caracas - Manaus (0)

Caracas - Rio (0)

Quito - Manaus (1)

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Caracas - Quito (reverse)

This route along the north-western tip of South America allows for exploration of northern Ecuador and western Venezuela, in addition to an in depth look at the emerging destination of Colombia, including its vibrant capital Bogota, historical towns like Cartagena and its many beautiful national parks. See full tour highlights




Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences. Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character. Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction. Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget.

Popular with 18-30-somethings. Yolo trips are built for those who want to take on the planet in a fun and affordable way with a small group of like-minded travellers. Skip the oversized tour bus and truly connect with your destination. Hit the highlights without giving up the freedom to mix it up according to your own tastes.

Cartagena to Quito on a Shoestring

19 days       from  £1699 excl. flights*
Tour Map of Cartagena to Quito on a Shoestring

Colombia is an underrated country for travellers, but with our safe, social, and budget-friendly group trips, we want to change that. After all, there’s so much culture and beauty to this region that it would be a shame to let it go unexplored – plus you can say you got here before everyone else. Over two and a half weeks, you’ll go from Colombia to Ecuador, hiking to the Lost City of Teyuna, relaxing on warm beaches, and checking out Medellín and Bogotá. With two flights included, you’re sure to find something you love in this hidden gem of a country.

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