Colombia Highlights Holiday
15 days from £4350 pp
Our Colombia highlights holiday has it all. tick off the must-see places and greatest sights on your tailor-made Colombia trip. We keep the pace slow enough to enjoy each area fully, with your private guide. Discover the vibrant cities of Bogota, Medellin and Cartegena; soaking up the sounds colours and cuisines along the way. Explore the rich coffee region and breathtaking Tayrona National Park. stay in hand-picked boutique hotels and engage with local cultures along the way. Our best highlights of Colombia holiday.
Detailed Colombia Itinerary
Day 1-3: Bogota
Travel from London to Colombia. Our Colombia highlights holiday begins in Bogota, the vibrant capital city. With your private guide discover the must-sees; see the old town Colonial architecture, fascinating museums, and experience a birds eye view of the city on a cable car ride. Learn history of Colombia’s challenging past on a unique and immersive street art tour; an initiative created by those affected by past troubles who have turned their lives around to create something positive. A perfect introduction into this amazing country.
Day 4-6: Coffee Region
A chance to try some of Colombia’s famous coffee and discover more about the growing process. Explore the private coffee estate of the Valencia family, learning the bean to cup journey and tasting some of the freshest coffee on earth. Soak up the incredibly beautiful scenery and landscapes of the area. Be amazed by Solento; a charming Andean town with rich green landscapes and rolling hills. The gateway to the Corocora Valley offers so much; jump on bikes, go hiking with your guide, and try your hand at some traditional Andean artisan hobbies such as basket weaving.
Day 7-9: Medellin
The iconic Medellin is known as the city of eternal Spring, due to the year round lovely climate. Medellin has stood up proudly to its troubled past, rising from the ashes to become a beacon of positive change and cultural progress. With your guide you’re your time to discover Communa 13, to fully understand the important social changes the area has undergone. Stretch your legs out of the city to see Guatape and El Penol, the famous rock which you can have a go at climbing. Discover small enchanting nearby villages and get a real feel and flavour for this beautifully diverse region.
Day 10-12: Tayrona National Park
Ready to get away from cities and into nature? Tayrona National Park is an incredible addition to our Colombia holidays. The park is rich in wildlife, as well as mangrove swamps, cloud forests, thorny scrubland and is teeming with archaeological remains. Your time here can be as active or as relaxed as you prefer. Hike through the forests, look out for rare birdlife, go snorkeling or simply take it easy on a white sand beach. A perfect way to continue your Colombia highlights tour.
Day 13-15: Cartagena
Cartegena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America, and a perfect place to end your Colombia holiday. Soak up the unique mix of old world charm and Caribbean Coast, with influences from Arabic, Spanish, Romanesque and Moorish. Have a few days here at a relaxed pace to stroll around on foot, take a guided city tour and if you are feeling more active head out on a foodie bike ride. Be sure to try some delicious local bites and a enjoy a rooftop cocktail at sunset. Finish your Colombia trip on a high. Want to spend longer in Colombia but unsure what to do? Take a look at our best things to do in Colombia.
When to Go
Includes
- All accommodation
- Excursions
- Transport
- Private guides
Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa cost
- Tips
Why Book With Travel Differently
Passionate and experienced
- Our destination experts have travelled extensively
- We test the lodges, stay in the hotels, experience the hikes, see the wildlife and sample the food
- We are passionate about where we recommend, and only make suggestions that offer ethical practices
- If we don’t know it, we don’t suggest it
Ethical and Authentic
- We work with owner run, ethical and Eco-focused accommodation
- Our tours and experiences are authentic, unique and immersive
- We suggest routes and experiences away from tourist masses
- Our local guides and drivers are highly trained, paid fairly and treated with respect
Tailor-made and Personal
- No two bespoke-holidays are the same. Your trip is unique.
- Dedicated support and service from the initial planning, to the end of your holiday
- 24/7 local whattsap contact and continuous assistance during your time away
- 5* Guest reviews that highlight the dedication to our service and standards
Need More Inspiration?
Want to combine multi-countries, take less flights, or include a hike in Patagonia? Thinking of a longer sabbatical holiday, or staying in some luxury yurts? It’s all possible; all our holidays are tailor-made with a focus on responsible travel. Take a look at more ideas below, and contact our experts.
