Columbia

Terra Venture expeditions are intentionally small and curated. Submit a short application so we can confirm fit, answer questions, and share the next steps.

What happens after you apply

• 2–3 minute application
• short call & deposit

A point-to-point endurance journey through Colombia, experienced on foot for multiple days. The expedition begins and ends in boutique resorts, framing three days of sustained running or fast trekking across beautiful and demanding terrain.



Two disciplines. One expedition.
‍Each day includes a running route and a trekking route through the same landscape. Mornings and nights are shared, with participants moving through the terrain in their chosen discipline. Forward progress is the point.


Movement is the experience.‍
Each day moves through real terrain under your own power. No out-and-backs. No resets. Progress is earned.


Hard by design. Deeply human by nature.
‍Heat, humidity, elevation, and long days create real physical demand. What balances that effort is Colombia itself. The warmth of the people, the rhythm of daily life, and the openness with which communities welcome those who arrive on foot.


Access through relationships, not tourism.‍
Our local Terra Venture team brings participants into places where they live and work. Meals, stays, and encounters unfold naturally because this is home, not an attraction built for visitors.

Comfort used deliberately.
‍Often as contrast, helping mark the transition into and out of sustained effort. The expedition begins and ends in boutique resorts so participants arrive supported, push deeply through the middle, and recover properly.

Remote, responsibly executed.
‍A professional expedition team leads and supports the journey, with thoughtful route design, deep local knowledge, and Overwatch x Rescue oversight allowing access to genuinely remote terrain without compromising judgment or safety.

This is Colombia experienced through effort.
‍An endurance journey shaped by landscape, movement, and human

What balances that effort is Colombia itself. The warmth of the people, the rhythm of daily life, and the openness.

Quick Facts

Fitness & Experience
This is a demanding expedition designed for experienced runners and strong hikers. You do not need to be elite. You do need to be durable, coachable, and capable of long days on your feet.

Terrain & Conditions
Expect steep climbs, muddy jungle trails, rocky mule paths, river crossings, wooden footbridges, and occasional off-trail travel. Weather is variable, with heat and humidity at lower elevations, cooler nights at higher altitudes, and periods of sun or rain.

Typical Days
Days are built around sustained movement through the terrain, with long hours on foot, scheduled support points, and evenings focused on recovery.

What You Carry
Participants carry only essential daytime items such as layers, nutrition, hydration, and personal safety gear. The support team manages the rest.

Group Size
Group size is intentionally small to maintain safety, cohesion, and meaningful access to remote terrain.




Itinerary Snapshot

Day 1   Arrival in Medellín
Arrive in Medellín and transfer to our boutique host hotel. That evening, meet your fellow participants and expedition crew over a relaxed welcome dinner.

Day 2   Preparation & Orientation
A day to settle in, explore Medellín at your own pace, and prepare for the journey ahead. We gather for a local lunch, review the route, and walk through maps and logistics before a special group dinner.

Day 3    The Expedition Begins
Transfer to the trailhead and begin the expedition. The route moves through ancient trails toward a mountain town in Antioquia. Evening arrival, local lodging, and shared dinner.

Day 4    Sustained Movement
A full day moving deeper through the landscape, passing through jungle valleys, rivers, and remote villages. This stage extends into the evening, with a night arrival at a rural lakeside lodge.

Day 5    Final Push to Guatapé
The final day of movement brings the expedition to its finish on the shores of Guatapé. Arrival at the lake resort, time to recover, and a closing group dinner.

Day 6    Recovery and Decompression Day
A full day to rest and recover at the lake resort. Meals included. Guests with limited schedules may depart early this morning directly for the airport.

Day 7    Departure
For guests staying through the recovery day, an evening transfer to a nearby airport hotel followed by early morning departure.

What’s Included

What’s included  +

• All accommodations during the expedition
• All meals during the expedition
• Professional expedition leadership and local support crew
• Ground transportation during the expedition
• Route design, logistics, and safety oversight

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What’s not included. -

• International flights to and from Colombia
• Travel insurance
• Personal gear and equipment
• Alcohol outside of group meals

Safety & risk management

This expedition travels through remote terrain and demanding conditions. Terra Venture operates with professional expedition leadership, deep local partnerships, and structured safety planning, including communications and emergency response protocols.

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