Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
You'll land at El Dorado International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Bogotá. From there, your time is flexible—whether you want to wander around the city or just settle in and rest after your flight is entirely up to you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bogotá at your own pace
- Day 2
Bogotá City Tour
Start your day at the colorful Paloquemao market to see local vendors and daily life. Next, take the cable car up to Monserrate for views over the city, then head to Plaza de Bolívar and the La Candelaria historic district to walk around the colonial architecture. After that, check out the Botero Museum and the Iglesia de San Francisco, finishing the day at the Gold Museum where you'll see over 30,000 pre-Columbian artifacts on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquemao market
- Cable car ascent to Monserrate with Fast Pass Ticket
- Visit Plaza de Bolívar
- Explore La Candelaria historic district
- Visit Botero Museum
- Visit Iglesia de San Francisco
- Visit Gold Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Guadalupe mountain (alternative to Monserrate)
- Visit La Calera viewpoint
- Visit Torre Colpatria viewpoint (196 metres high, open weekends and holidays only)
Landmarks Paloquemao Market Monserrate Plaza de Bolívar La Candelaria Botero Museum Iglesia de San Francisco Gold Museum - Day 3
Bogotá to Villavieja
Following breakfast, you'll fly from Bogotá to Neiva, then transfer to Villavieja for a guided tour of the Tatacoa Desert. You'll hike through subtropical dry forests on two trails—the Cuzco path with its ochre colors and Los Hoyos with grey landscapes—and see distinctive rock formations like the Cathedrals, the Tower, the Wishing Tree, and the Labyrinths along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Tatacoa Desert
- Hike Cuzco trail
- Hike Los Hoyos trail
Optional Activities
- Visit local observatory for stargazing
Landmarks Tatacoa Desert - Day 4
Villavieja to San Agustín
After breakfast, transfer to San Agustín, a town notable for its archaeological importance and pre-Columbian artifacts. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore this charming southern Colombian town surrounded by lush forests, waterfalls, and the Magdalena River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore San Agustín at your own pace
- Visit waterfalls
- Explore the Magdalena River area
Landmarks San Agustín Archaeological Sites 
- Day 5
San Agustín Archaeological Tour
Spend your morning at the Archaeological Park of San Agustín checking out ancient stone figures and tombs, with the on-site museum offering context about the people who built them. In the afternoon, you'll visit the archaeological sites of El Tablon and La Chaquira by horseback, which gives a different feel than walking and shows you more terrain in less time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Park of San Agustín with museum
- Explore park trails on foot
- Horseback riding tour of El Tablon
- Horseback riding tour of La Chaquira
Landmarks Archaeological Park of San Agustín El Tablon Archaeological Site La Chaquira Archaeological Site - Day 6
San Agustín to Popayán
After breakfast, drive about 5 hours from San Agustín to Popayán, known as the 'White City of Colombia' because of its distinctive white-painted buildings. When you arrive, take a 3-hour walking tour through the historic centre to see one of South America's best-preserved colonial areas and learn about local traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Popayán historic centre
Landmarks Popayán Historic Centre 
- Day 7
Popayán to Pereira
You'll travel roughly 7 hours through Colombia's coffee region on your way to Pereira. Once there, you can spend the rest of the day however you like—either explore the city on your own or simply relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Pereira at your own pace
- Day 8
Cocora Valley and Salento Day Trip
Head out for a day trip to Cocora Valley where wax palms reach up to 60 metres high and create dramatic landscapes perfect for nature photography. Later, visit the colorful town of Salento with its traditional architecture, walking the cobblestone streets and trying locally grown coffee at a café in the main square before picking up hand-crafted souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Cocora Valley and wax palms
- Visit Salento town
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Cocora Valley
- Horseback riding in Cocora Valley
Landmarks Cocora Valley Salento 
- Day 9
Coffee Plantation Tour and Travel to Medellín
Following breakfast, visit Finca Del Café for a coffee experience (about 3 hours) in the UNESCO World Heritage Coffee Cultural Landscape. You'll learn how coffee goes from seed to cup, including traditional farming methods and a tasting. Afterward, continue your journey to Medellín, which takes approximately 5 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee experience at Finca Del Café
- Learn entire coffee process from seed to tasting
- Coffee tasting (two variations)
Landmarks Finca Del Café 
- Day 10
Medellín City Tour
Explore Medellín's transformation from a city with a troubled past to a model of innovation and urban renewal. Using the metro and cable car, you'll reach Comuna 13 neighborhood and ride the electric escalators that symbolize the city's revitalization efforts. Later, head to Berrio Park and Botero Plaza in the city centre to see Fernando Botero's iconic bronze sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Comuna 13 neighborhood
- Ride electric escalators
- Visit Berrio Park
- Visit Botero Plaza
Landmarks Comuna 13 Berrio Park Botero Plaza - Day 11
Medellín to Palomino
Fly from Medellín to Santa Marta in the morning, then transfer to Palomino (about 2 hours). The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle into this beautiful coastal area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Palomino at your own pace
- Relax on the coast
- Day 12
Palomino or Tayrona National Park Day Trip
You can spend a relaxed day in Palomino enjoying the coastal region, or opt for a full-day tour of Tayrona National Park (about 9 hours total). The park option includes driving along the Caribbean coast to El Zaino entrance, walks to Cañaveral Beach, a one-hour forest hike to Arrecife Beach, and visits to Arenillas, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan where you can swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day tour to Tayrona National Park
- Visit Cañaveral Beach
- Hike through tropical forest to Arrecife Beach
- Visit Arenillas Beach
- Visit La Piscina Beach
- Visit Cabo San Juan Beach
- Swimming at beaches
Landmarks Tayrona National Park - Day 13
Palomino to Cartagena
You'll have a 6-hour drive from Palomino to Cartagena. In the afternoon, start by visiting La Popa Monastery positioned 140 metres above the city for views and history. Then check out the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas fortress built from coral stone to learn about its 17th and 18th century role defending against pirates. Wrap up with a leisurely 2-hour walk through Cartagena's historic centre seeing charming squares, churches, and winding colonial streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit La Popa Monastery
- Visit Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas with one-hour guided tour
- Walking tour of historic centre
Landmarks La Popa Monastery Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Cartagena Historic Centre 
- Day 14
Cartagena or Islas del Rosario Day Trip
Spend your day exploring Cartagena's walled city with its colorful streets, visiting the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, or relaxing at Bocagrande beaches. Alternatively, join an optional tour to the Islas del Rosario where you'll take a speedboat to San Pedro de Majagua island. You'll get a welcome fruit cocktail, lunch of coconut rice and fish, and afternoon time for snorkeling or beach relaxation before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch of coconut rice and fish (included on optional Islas del Rosario tour only))
Optional Activities
- Explore Walled City streets
- Visit Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
- Relax on Bocagrande beaches
- Day tour to Islas del Rosario
- Visit San Pedro de Majagua island
- Swimming at Islas del Rosario
- Snorkeling at Islas del Rosario
Landmarks Islas del Rosario San Pedro de Majagua - Day 15
Departure from Cartagena
After breakfast, you'll be transferred from your hotel to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
