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The coffee triangle & Caribbean beaches
Colombia in 12 Days, 10 Nights in Destination
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An in depth discovery of Colombia by the hand of a local guide! From Medellin and Bogota, to the beautiful landscapes of coffee plantations and the tropical atmosphere of the beaches of Cartagena.
Trip Highlights
- Bogota
- Cartagena de Indias
- Islas del Rosario
- Medellín
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until July 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + £ 270
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From £ 2,099
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Accommodation: 10 Nights
Day 1 to 3
Estelar Suites Jones
Location
Bogotá
Category
Nights
2
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Hotel Andes Plaza
Itinerary
The adventure begins in the capital, Bogota, and continues with a taste of the best coffees in Armenia. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Quindio and the small colonial villages in the surrounding area, before flying to Medellin. Finally, head to the colorful Cartagena de Indias, with a day in the Rosario islands, to soak up its tropical vibe.
Ready to experience the colorful culture of Colombia? Head to your departure airport to catch your flight*. Touch down in Bogota, the sprawling, high-altitude capital, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bogota.
*If your inbound or outbound flight departs in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Estelar Suites Jones or similar
1004 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a panoramic tour of the historic center of Bogota, full of colonial style architecture. Visit the Banco de la República art museum, home to the largest Botero collection.
Continue to Plaza de Bolivar, admire the Palacio de San Carlos and Casa de Nariño, enter the Gold Museum, and ascend the Cerro de Monserrate to enjoy one of the most privileged views of the city. The afternoon is free to enjoy the city's lively atmosphere. Make sure you try a delicious cup of the famous Santa Fe chocolate! Overnight in Bogota.
Please note: the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, the Botero Museum on Tuesdays and there is no ascent to Cerro Monserrate on Sundays- you’ll visit the Casa Quinta de Bolivar Museum instead.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Estelar Suites Jones or similar
1004 Reviews
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Activities
City Tour Bogota with visit to Monserrate
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Armenia, at the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region. Known for its lush landscapes and fertile valleys where coffee plantations thrive. Take advantage of the day to savor the authentic taste of Colombian coffee through our optional excursion to Hacienda Combia*. Overnight in Armenia.
*Optional excursion to Hacienda de Café Combia: enjoy a welcome drink before touring the different rooms. Learn about coffee production through an interactive exhibition and visit the place where the pulping, fermentation and drying processes take place. Finally, enjoy a wonderful selection of specialty coffees.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hacienda Combia or similar
565 Reviews
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Activities
Combia Inspiration Coffee Experience
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning head towards the colorful city of Filandia for a guided tour. Stroll through its classic colonial streets, visit the main park, the parish María Inmaculada and the street known as ‘the street where time stood still’.
Next, ascend to the Quindío viewpoint, from where we can appreciate a beautiful panoramic view of coffee plantations. Continue towards the incredible Cocora Valley, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
Upon arrival toast with a welcome traditional "canelazo" cocktail and begin the hike through the cloud forest to appreciate its striking biodiversity. Return via the wax palm eco trail, the tallest in the world and national flagship tree.
Enjoy free time for lunch (not included) and finish the tour in Salento, where you’ll take a short walk to see the Bolivar Square, the Royal Street, craft workshops and Cocora viewpoint. Return and overnight stay in Armenia.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hacienda Combia or similar
565 Reviews
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Activities
Filandia, Valle del Cocora and Salento
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to fly to Medellin, known as "the city of eternal spring" for its pleasant climate all year round. Arrive in the hillside city and take a private transfer to the hotel, catching sight of the captivating skyline along the way. Overnight stay in Medellin.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Café Hotel by Lars or similar
28 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a guided tour of Medellin. Visit the Casa Museo de la Memoria, take the cable car up to the neighborhoods of La Sierra and Comuna 13, two urban areas that were once epicenters of illicit activity, but are now touristic areas thanks to social transformation.
Discover how artists have helped drive the progress of these neighborhoods through music and graffiti. The rest of the day is free for you to continue exploring the city at your own pace. Overnight stay in Medellín.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Café Hotel by Lars or similar
28 Reviews
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Activities
Social and urban transformation in Comuna 13
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, the day is yours to explore at your leisure. Why not take a walk around El Poblado neighborhood and eat at one of its upmarket restaurants. We recommend disconnecting surrounded by nature by heading on our optional excursion to Guatapé*. Overnight stay in Medellín.
*Optional excursion to Peñón de Guatapé: begin walking through Marinilla, a town full of colonial architecture and famous for the production of musical instruments, before arriving at the well-known rock. Climb the Peñol to admire the incredible views. End with a relaxing one-hour walk along the reservoir. Lunch included.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Café Hotel by Lars or similar
28 Reviews
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Activities
Peñol & Guatapé Excursion
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cartagena de Indias. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Cartagena sits on the Caribbean coast and is one of the main ports in Colombia. It is increasingly up-and-coming, has a plethora of bars and restaurants and is home to colorful streets and leafy plazas, perfect for exploring! Overnight stay in Cartagena.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Cartagena Plaza or similar
5372 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off on an enchanting boat trip to the Rosario islands. Self-transfer to the port to catch your shared speedboat. During the journey appreciate the beautiful Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica, where the San Fernando and San José forts are located.
After your arrival, spend the day enjoying the beach, soaking up the sunshine, swimming and snorkeling in the wonderfully mild waters. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch (included). If you wish, opt to visit the San Martín de Pajares Aquarium (entrance fee not included).
At the indicated time, return to the mainland and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to continue enjoying the wonderful tropical atmosphere of the city. Overnight in Cartagena de Indias.
Please note: the San Martín de Pajares Aquarium is closed on Mondays and sometimes Tuesdays.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Cartagena Plaza or similar
5372 Reviews
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Activities
City Tour Cartagena to San Pedro de Majagua (Rosario Islands)
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy your last day at leisure purchasing some last minute souvenirs and enjoying the local food and atmosphere. To make the most of the trip and get to know this colorful city in depth, we recommend our optional panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias*. Overnight stay in Cartagena.
*Optional panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias: start with a walk through the main neighborhoods of the city: Bocagrande, Castillogrande and Manga, to the Castle of San Felipe (entrance included). Continue to the Church of San Pedro Claver and finish with a walk among the wonderful walled city to encounter the charm of its squares, narrow streets and colorful balconies decorated with flowers.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Hotel Cartagena Plaza or similar
5372 Reviews
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Activities
Tour of Cartagena
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly it's time to bid farewell to Colombia. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Arrive in the UK/Ireland with fond memories of Colombia's warm culture and the unforgettable experiences you shared with your travel companions.
Included activities
Available Activities
The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.
- International flights: UK/Ireland - Cartagena - UK/Ireland.
- Internal flights: Bogotá - Armenia, Armenia - Medellín, Medellín - Cartagena. *more information
- 10 nights accommodation in Charm & Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 10 breakfast and 1 lunch.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary with an English/Spanish speaking guide.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- ATOL Protection.
Not included
Entrances, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your departure date. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
If your destination is in the USA or Canada, or if your selected flights to a different destination have connections in the USA or Canada, it is mandatory to have an ESTA (for USA) or an eTA (for Canada) before travelling.
ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
eTA: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta.html
Entry requirements
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Colombia.
Visa
British nationals can enter Colombia for up to 90 days as a visitor without a visa.
Currency
Colombian Peso.
Language
Spanish.
Electricity
110 V, 60 Hz.
Health
Please consult your doctor regarding the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria prophylaxis. Travellers over 60 years must consult their doctor as the Yellow Fever vaccine can have serious side effects.
Time zone
GMT - 05:00.
Tourist Office website
http://www.colombia.co/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +44 20 8068 3176 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
Bebés: 0-2 años.
Niños: 3-10 años.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
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