The activities on this trip are all designed to be accessible, with no previous experience required. The most strenuous activity will be the hike to Ciudad Antigua, due to the humid conditions and rough terrain underfoot, as well as a steep elevation gain. Cycling near Minca will be on rough unpaved surfaces using mountain bikes, but with no technical sections or significant elevation gains. Should you prefer to opt out of any of the activities then this will be possible. You need to be able to swim to participate in the snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

The bikes used for the cycling activity are manufactured by a brand called GW. These front suspension mountain bikes are set up with gearing and tyres which are ideal for the terrain, and come with 29 inch rims. There are a range of frame sizes to accommodate different heights.

Helmets are included (and it's obligatory to use them), and a safety briefing takes place before you cycle. We cannot guarantee that the quality of the locally provided helmets will be of the same standards as those required in the UK – you may, therefore, wish to bring your own.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service.

You'll have access to safe drinking water at each accommodation, and your host will also carry water giving you plenty of opportunity to top up water bottles and stay hydrated throughout the day. Tap water in rural destinations should be purified or boiled before drinking – your guide will be able to provide destination-specific advice. You may wish to read our guide to water filters here.

Santa Marta and the Sierra Nevada region has a tropical rainforest climate, characterised by warm temperatures year-round and occasional heavy rainfall, with little variation throughout the year. There is high humidity, and temperatures typically range from the mid-20s to low-30s°C.

No, as you won't be returning to a hotel in Santa Marta (unless you have booked an extra post-trip night) it isn't possible to leave any excess luggage anywhere.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

No. You'll need to have a larger bag suitable for all your belongings which will be transported for you, and then a small daypack to carry personal items during each day. When hiking to Ciudad Antigua on Day 4, you'll have support mules to carry your main luggage, so you will just need to carry a daypack.

The sailing trip is weather dependent, therefore it is possible that conditions outside of the host's control (namely, rough seas) mean that it has to be cancelled on health and safety grounds. In such a scenario, the host would endeavour to either replace the activity with something appropriate or rearrange the running order of the itinerary.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

If you wish to change the currency you pay in, head to the bottom of the page.

All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're in good company. Our adventures are typically made up of a mix of solo travellers and small groups of two or three friends who simply love adventure, pushing themselves and meeting awesome like-minded people. See here for more info about our lovely bunch of Much Better Adventurers.

Want to book a private trip? Just tap ‘Private Group’ in the dates and prices tab.

Your trip is led by carefully curated local hosts and expert guides. See here for more info about the guides we work with.