Ivey Grad Trip

Ivey Grad Trip: 20 Days

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You've been working your ass off to get that MBA so now you should travel/adventure/party your ass off in a couple of the most amazing/inspiring/beautiful countries on earth!

Starting off in Caribbean Cartagena, Colombia we will get all those travel jollies pumpin' by exploring this impeccably preserved colonial city situated on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea.  Then we'll start to get some elevation by heading up to the Andes Mountains and taking in the beautiful natural wonders of Guatapé and the cool af urban life in Medellìn.  Narcos lovers will get a kick out of the history of this part.

Next, we take it even higher up to the former capital of the Incan Empire - Cusco, Peru which is an epic experience on its own but it is the jumping-off point for the crown jewel of the trip - Machu Pichu!  We'll have our hearts and minds inspired by the massiveness of the history and culture, our bellies will be full of Peruvian cuisine and our heads will hurt from the bad decisions resulting from those pisco sours.

This trip will be custom-built for your group.  We'll have our Spanish-speaking "trip concierge" along for the good times to make sure that you get exactly what you want out of this trip.  Nobody in your group wants to be the one making sure the bus is on time, making sure you get a good price on activities or finding a pharmacy for that rash.  Josh is your guy and he's practically local.

This is going to be the perfect trip to blow off all that steam coming from studies and pandemic stress.  

Itinerary

  • Day 1-4   (Cartagena)

    Fly into Cartagena.

    Amazing coastal city on the Caribbean Sea with Spanish colonial architecture, lots to do and see along with a bumpin’ nightlife. There’s no place like it.

    We stay in the walled part of the city and make sure to walk around and catch the sunset over the ocean before we start our night. Check out some cool roof top pools, world-class SCUBA diving, a boat ride to our own beach for a BBQ, and more.

    Don't forget about Cartagena's famous nightlife and shopping! We finish the trip off with a fun trip around the city on a Colombian Chiva bus (picture a school bus that has been pimped out to be the ultimate fiesta bus). Cartegena is sure to blow your mind!

  • Day 5-8   (Guatapé)

    Fly from Cartagena to Medellin and transfer to Guatapé

    Arrive during the day. It's time to have your mind blown with some of the world's best views and indulge in the colourful community and sites of Guatapé.

    A smaller town on a lake with La Piedra Del Peñol for a fun afternoon hike up to the top, lots of activities in surrounding mountains and lakes (for example: rock climbing, paragliding, wakeboarding, booze cruise)

  • Day 9-10   (Medellín)

    We will spend two nights in this jungle city and get settled into the Colombian lifestyle. Prepare to get hit with some amazing culture, history, and nightlife! We will take a private bus to Guatapé on the last day.

    Crazy cool city situated in the Andes Mountains. Lots of unique city things to do like bike tours, graffiti tours, football games (maybe) not to mention the Pablo Escobar history. Of course, the night life here is incredible.

  • Day 11-14   (Cusco)

    Three full days to explore Cusco with an introductory walking tour of the area. Downtime and ability to explore more of the Sacred Valley and do some adrenaline fuelled activities or hike up to Rainbow Mountain.

    The former capital of the Incan Empire is also the jumping off point for Machu Pichu. Lots of fun things to do like wandering the tiny streets, going to the planetarium, acquainting yourself with Incan and Peruvian culture and of course indulge in the legendary Peruvian cuisine.

  • Day 15-16   (Machu Picchu)

    Take private bus then an executive glass rooftop train through the Andes to Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu town. Sunrise hike up Machu Picchu!

    Summit Machu Picchu mountain then explore the ruins of Machu Picchu site all with our hand-picked guides for a unique experience.

  • Day 17   (Cusco)

    Take the train back to Cusco. Stay one night in Cusco

  • Day 18-20   (Lima)

    Take private transfer to airport and flight to Lima. Enjoy these last moments with your group while exploring Lima together, taking in breathtaking parks & views (including the "Cat park"), spanish architecture, delicious food and drinks!  There's even a beach and some waves if the weather permits!

Please note: The above itinerary is subject to change. A confirmed Free & Easy trip itinerary with exact routing will be provided at least 30 days prior to trip departure.

IMPORTANT: If you are doing a combo trip and booking your own flights, please contact us to confirm the start and end point of your trip.

What's included?

  • The Free & Easy Commitment

    We strive to ensure everyone who wants to travel has the opportunity to have the most epic experience ever. Free & Easy delivers awe-inspiring travel experiences and creates lifelong connections between incredible people + incredible places.

    See below for more details about what else is included in this amazing adventure.

  • Included Experiences: Ivey Grad Trip
    • NEW for 2022! All Free & Easy travelers will have access to our industry leading app to help manage your trip. This provides pre-trip planning advice, itinerary management, activity suggestions for free time, maps, chat support and more!
    • Cartagena City and Fortress walking tour
    • Enjoy beverages and the sunset on the old city walls of Cartagena 
    • Experience the tranquility of Colombia's beaches, wild life, and city cultures
    • Medellin City tour
    • Culture and graffiti tour of Medellin including District 13
    • Explore Cusco, the oldest city in South America
    • Entrance and professionally guided tour of Machu Picchu! (and time to explore at your own leisure)
    • Additional entrance to a Machu Pichu hike and viewpoint
    • Pisco Wine Tour and Tasting
       
  • Accommodation: Ivey Grad Trip

    All accommodations - We send our trip planners to each of our destinations so they can do on the ground, research. Checking for the best location, comfort and vibe that we can get for our budget while also supporting local businesses.
    In the case of this trip, our local guide will be sussing out the coolest, unique places for a group of friends like yourselves.

  • Transportation: Ivey Grad Trip

    All transport - This trip will find us taking private A/C vans, A/C bus, train to Machu Pichu town and 3 flights.

  • Leaders: Ivey Grad Trip

    1 group leader - Our staff is consistently ranked as the #1 reason that people loved their trips. We meet most of our leaders while traveling with them so we can see in person if they are fun yet responsible, cool yet down to earth, professional yet laid back. This creates that perfect mix which makes our "tours" feel like a group of friends.

  • Optional Experiences: Ivey Grad Trip

    These experiences are at an added cost and are all options for you on your trip!  You can be as active or as relaxed as you like!

    • Mountain Biking
    • Scuba Wreck Dive
    • Waterfall hike
    • Food and Exotic fruits tour
    • Horseback riding
    • Paintballing
    • Surfing (depending on weather)  
    • Paragliding
    • Handgliding 
    • SUP boarding and kayaking
    • Fortress tours
    • Snorkeling
    • Chiva party bus tour of Cartagena
    • Spa day
    • Sky Diving 
    • Resort and roof top pool lounging  
    • Salsa lessons
    • Shopping inside the walled city
    • Cusco Foodie Scene
    • Rainbow Mountain
    • Incan hot stone Massages
    • White water rafting
    • Paragliding in Lima
    • Bungy jumping
    • Cooking Classes
    • Explore the Peruvian Craft Beer scene
    • Mountain biking
    • Coca Leaf Reading
    • City Ruin Tour
    • Artisinal Chocolate Lessons
    • Atv tour/Zipline
    • Salt Flat Tour


    And so much more! If you're interested in something that isn't on the list just ask us, if it's possible we will find you some options.  We are here to try and help you find your ideal trip!
     

  • Not Included
    • All meals and drinks (except those mentioned above)
    • Activities outside of the ones listed above (optional activities are not included)
    • Any Visa or Visa fees

    Find out how much spending money you will need here.

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