Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
You'll land in Bogotá and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in, take some time to settle and get used to the altitude and the feel of Colombia's capital city. It's a good day just to rest and acclimatize a bit.
Landmarks Bogotá 
- Day 2
Bogotá
Head up to Cerro de Monserrate for views across the city and the surrounding Andes mountains. You can hike, take the cable car, or use the funicular to get to the top. Afterward, wander through La Candelaria, the colorful colonial neighborhood with street art and pastel-colored buildings throughout.
Included Activities
- Visit to Cerro de Monserrate with panoramic views of Bogotá and the Andes
Optional Activities
- Hike up Cerro de Monserrate
- Cable car ride down from Cerro de Monserrate
- Funicular ride up or down Cerro de Monserrate (payable on site)
Landmarks Cerro de Monserrate La Candelaria - Day 3
Bogotá
Start at Simón Bolívar Park for a relaxed morning, biking on the wide paths or paddling around the lake. Later, head to the Usaquén district to browse shops and boutiques. End the day at La Puerta Falsa restaurant to try traditional Colombian food and get a real taste of local culture.
- Meals
- Lunch (Colombian lunch at La Puerta Falsa restaurant - tamales, hot chocolate and traditional Colombian dishes)
Included Activities
- Lunch at La Puerta Falsa restaurant with Colombian dishes including tamales and hot chocolate
Optional Activities
- Bike rental in Simón Bolívar Park (payable on site)
- Paddling across the lake in Simón Bolívar Park (payable locally)
- Shopping and exploring Usaquén district
Landmarks Simón Bolívar Park Usaquén La Puerta Falsa - Day 4
Bogotá to Medellín
Fly from Bogotá to Medellín, known as the city of eternal spring. After you arrive and settle into your accommodation, you'll explore this innovative city with its modern buildings, stylish bars, street art, and green spaces throughout.
Landmarks Medellín 
- Day 5
Medellín
Spend the day in Comuna 13 checking out the famous outdoor escalators and colorful street murals while you meet local performers. From there, take the cable car to Santo Domingo and walk down into the green forests of Parque Arví for some time in nature.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Comuna 13 with street art murals and escalators
- Cable car ride to Santo Domingo
- Visit to Parque Arví
Landmarks Comuna 13 Santo Domingo Parque Arví - Day 6
Medellín to Guatapé
Take a day trip to Guatapé, the most colorful small town in Colombia. You'll see the vibrant painted house facades and decorative panels, then boat across the lake to see the unusual rock formations. Climb the 650 steps up Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the whole area.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Guatapé with colorful houses and zócalos
- Boat trip through Guatapés lake district
- Hike to Piedra del Peñol rock (650 steps)
Landmarks Guatapé Guatapés Lake Piedra del Peñol 
- Day 7
Medellín
Walk around El Poblado, Medellín's trendiest neighborhood, along palm-lined streets through green parks and stylish cafés. Check out concept stores and grab some of the best coffee in the city while talking with locals who are generally pretty friendly.
Optional Activities
- Explore El Poblado's concept stores and boutiques
- Coffee tasting at local cafés
- Stroll through palm-tree-lined streets and parks
Landmarks El Poblado - Day 8
Medellín to Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast and check into your accommodation. Explore the old town with its historic palaces and pastel-colored houses, and see the horse-drawn carriages. Try Caribbean food including fresh fish, patacones, and ceviche.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cartagena old town with historic architecture
Landmarks Cartagena old town 
- Day 9
Cartagena
Visit Castillo San Felipe, one of Colombia's cool fortresses with great views over Cartagena. Walk through the old town's colorful colonial buildings and plazas. Later, head to the beach for a swim at La Boquila, Bocagrande, or Playa Marbella to cool off in the Caribbean.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Castillo San Felipe fortress
Optional Activities
- Beach time at La Boquila, Bocagrande, or Playa Marbella
- Swimming in the Caribbean Sea
Landmarks Castillo San Felipe La Boquila Bocagrande Playa Marbella - Day 10
Cartagena to Barú Island
Take a day trip to Barú island for snorkeling in the turquoise Caribbean waters where you'll see colorful fish and mangrove forests. Then relax on Playa Blanca's soft sand and have a local lunch with authentic Caribbean dishes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local lunch at Playa Blanca with Caribbean cuisine)
Included Activities
- Full-day tour to Barú island with boat trip
- Snorkeling in Caribbean waters
- Mangrove forest tour by boat
- Time at Playa Blanca beach
- Local lunch
Landmarks Barú Island Playa Blanca 
- Day 11
Cartagena
Spend a leisurely day in Cartagena noticing the courtyards, hidden shops, and the local energy around every corner. Try street food like empanadas and arepas from vendors. Watch the sunset from the city wall overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Optional Activities
- Explore hidden courtyards and local shops
- Street food tasting (empanadas, arepas, fresh juices)
- Sunset viewing from city wall
Landmarks Cartagena city wall - Day 12
Cartagena to Panama City
Fly from Cartagena to Panama City and transfer to your accommodation. Explore the vibrant capital, checking out the colorful alleys in Casco Viejo or walking past the impressive modern skyscrapers that define the skyline.
Landmarks Panama City Casco Viejo 
- Day 13
Panama City
Visit the Panama Canal at the Miraflores locks visitor center to watch ships pass through. Head to Pacific Lookout for views of the Panama City skyline. Then stroll through Casco Viejo's colonial streets and buildings, stopping at local cafés for coffee.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Casco Viejo with colonial architecture and cathedral
Optional Activities
- Panama Canal visitor center at Miraflores locks (payable on site)
- Pacific Lookout panoramic views
- Coffee at local cafés in Casco Viejo
- Photo with Panama hat
Landmarks Panama Canal Miraflores locks Pacific Lookout Casco Viejo Cathedral - Day 14
Panama City
Walk along the Cinta Costera coastal path with its green parks and views of the 22 skyscrapers that form the city skyline. After that, head into Parque Natural Metropolitano, a tropical rainforest surrounded by the city, where you might see toucans, coatis, or sloths.
Included Activities
- Visit to Parque Natural Metropolitano (tropical rainforest)
Optional Activities
- Walk along Cinta Costera coastal path
- Hike to Cerro Cedro for panoramic skyline views
- Wildlife spotting (toucans, coatis, sloths)
Landmarks Cinta Costera Parque Natural Metropolitano Cerro Cedro - Day 15
Panama City
Choose your own adventure today. Take a speedboat to Isla Taboga for turquoise waters and Caribbean feel, or explore Lago Gatún, part of the Panama Canal, with jungle scenery and wildlife tours where you'll possibly spot monkeys, iguanas, or colorful birds.
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Isla Taboga by speedboat (payable locally)
- Playa Restinga beach at Isla Taboga
- Day trip to Lago Gatún (payable on site)
- Boat tour on Lago Gatún with wildlife spotting
- Island exploration on Lago Gatún
Landmarks Isla Taboga Playa Restinga Lago Gatún - Day 16
Panama City Departure
Take one final walk along the city's promenade to see the skyline before heading to the airport. It's a good time to take in the views and reflect on your time in Panama City before your flight.
Optional Activities
- Final walk along the promenade
- Skyline viewing
- Day 17
Return Home
You'll arrive back home after your time in Colombia and Panama. Get some rest and start planning how you'll tell everyone about everything you saw and did on this trip.
