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11-Day Colors of Colombia: Cultural Hidden Treasures

11 Days

Colombia

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Tour Summary

This tour will show you the highlights of the beautiful and diverse Colombia in just 11 days. You will see colorful cities, abundant nature, and stunning beaches, which will leave you speechless. Once you set foot in this Latin American country, you will start to experience its rich culture and the warmth of its friendly people. Enjoy one of the most biodiverse countries in the world as you discover the hidden treasures of Colombia.

Highlights

Tayrona National Park
Discover the fertile jungle and the exotic beaches of Tayrona Park.
Cartagena
Explore the colonial appearance of this city that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Guatapé
A nice colorful little village, surrounded by a huge and beautiful lagoon.
Cocora Valley
Immerse in the surrealistic atmosphere of the valley, and the national tree of Colombia.

Reviews

    
 
 
       
   Scott B 
 14/09/2025
 
 
    One of Our Best Family Trips Ever!
We had the best family trip to Colombia with Rebecca Adventure Travel! Everything was so well organized, from the airport pickup and welcome packages to amazing tours of the Cartagena and the Rosario Islands. The food, music, and cultural experiences made it unforgettable for us, and the team’s hospitality made us feel completely at ease. Every part of the trip felt intentional and meaningful, not just touristy. Highly recommend for families!
  
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   PlanaheadHelp 
 04/04/2025
 
 
    A Memorable Trip
Rebecca Adventure Tours created a wonderful, extended, personalized travel adventure for us in Colombia. We were looked after from start to finish with excellent guides and drivers. Our accommodations were varied and unique, and our itinerary was an excellent mix of activities both culturally and in Colombia's amazing nature. We hope to use this company again to travel in South America. Thank you Rebecca Team!
  
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  Tripadvisor rating score: 4.9 of 5, 
based on 588 reviews

Prices

Prices, based on number of guests, start at:

1 Guest	USD 8,385 p.p.
2 - 3 guests	USD 4,860 p.p.
4 guests	USD 4,109 p.p.

Gallery

Large bronze reclining figure sculpture by Fernando Botero outdoors in Botero Plaza on a Medellin Colombia sculpture tour

Voluptuous bronze reclining statue by Fernando Botero in Botero Plaza on a Medellin Colombia sculpture tour

Colorful hillside houses glowing in golden sunlight during a Bogota tour in the mountain neighborhood of Colombia

Vibrant colorful houses clinging to the Andean hillside in a neighborhood during a Bogota tour

Wild caiman swimming softly through murky jungle waters during a Colombia Highlights tour in Tayrona National Park

Wild caiman swimming quietly through murky river waters on a Colombia Highlights tour in Tayrona

Curious capuchin monkey perched on a tree branch during a Tayrona National Park expedition in Colombia jungle habitat

A curious capuchin monkey perched in lush jungle foliage during a Tayrona National Park expedition

Panoramic view of clay tile rooftops and church tower in Salento surrounded by green hills in Colombia coffee region

Scenic high-angle view of clay tile rooftops and lush green hills in colorful Salento

Woman turning drying coffee beans on raised beds with a rake at a local Colombia Coffee farm in the Coffee Triangle

A local artisan carefully rakes coffee beans on raised drying beds at a Colombia Coffee farm

Misty green mountain hills and tall wax palms in Cocora Valley during an adventurous latin america expedition in Colombia

Misty mountain landscapes and tall wax palms in Cocora Valley on a Latin America expedition

Aerial view of vibrant turquoise island channels and lush green peninsulas at Guatape reservoir in Antioquia Colombia

Aerial view of vibrant turquoise lake channels and green peninsulas at Guatape reservoir

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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DAY 1: Bogota Transfer In
Today, your Hidden Treasures Colombia tour starts. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel located in the historic center of the Andean capital. Rest of the day at leisure to start discovering the atmosphere of Bogotá. (Transfer: 30 min)
- Transport:Car.
- Accommodation:Casa Deco or similar.
DAY 2: Bogota City Tour
Today, discover the center of Bogota in an original and atypical way. The walking tour of the capital will take you through the most authentic places in the city. In the morning: Walking city tour in the center. You will discover the colonial district of la Candelaria, Bogota’s historical center, and its squares and markets. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and understand their way of life. In the afternoon: you will visit the famous Gold Museum and Botero Museum where you will be able to admire the masterpieces of the renowned Colombian painter and sculptor. (Walking tour: 8h)
- Activity:Sightseeing. Walking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Casa Deco or similar.
DAY 3: Bogota – Salento
In the morning, transfer from your hotel to Bogotá Airport. Flight: Bogotá – Pereira. Pick up at Pereira Airport and transfer to your hotel: a nice traditional farm, located in the surroundings of Salento. In the afternoon, depart for a visit to a traditional coffee farm near Salento. You will reach the farm by walking down from Salento, enjoying the local landscapes of the coffee region. The local farmer will explain the whole process of small-scale coffee production, from ground gathering to the final product. You will be offered a cup of coffee at the end of the tour. The local production is available for sale. Return to Salento and your hotel in a Jeep Willys. (Transfers: 30min 1h – Visit: 1h – Walking: 1h30)
- Activity:Hiking. Exploring.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:EcoHotel La Cabaña or similar.
DAY 4: Salento – Valle Del Cocora
Today, departure by Jeep Willys (typical transportation) to the Cocora Valley. You will follow your guide on a wonderful hike and discover the gorgeous valley. The site offers a surrealistic atmosphere, with the numerous wax palm trees, the national tree of Colombia. Return to Salento at the end of the hike, and lunch in a restaurant offering a beautiful view over the area. In the afternoon, you will go back to Salento, for a little walking tour of the village. (Transport: 1h – Hiking: 3h)
- Activity:Hiking. Exploring.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast. Lunch.
- Accommodation:EcoHotel La Cabaña or similar.
DAY 5: Salento – Medellin
Early this morning, transfer from your hotel to Pereira Airport. Flight: Pereira – Medellín. Pick up at Medellín Airport, and transfer to your hotel located in a lively area of the city: El Poblado. Your guide will meet you at the hotel to start visiting the city of Eternal Spring! Be prepared to take one of the nicest tours as if you were a citizen of Medellin. Together, with the guide, you will take public transportation to downtown. You will pass by the Administrative Center La Alpujarra, the train station, and Botero Square. Then, you will take the Metro-cable to go to the Botanical Garden. The tour will end by taking the metro to the central market and the visit of Plaza Mayor and Pies Descalzos Park. Return to your hotel on public transportation. (Transfers: 1h 15min – Walking tour: 6h)
- Activity:Sightseeing. Walking.
- Transport:Bus. Car. Metro Cable.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Diez hotel or similar.
DAY 6: Guatape – La Roca El Peñol
Today you will discover the wonderful landscape around Guatape: a nice colorful little village, surrounded by a huge and beautiful lagoon. Departure to Guatape. You will visit El Peñol: an immense rock that dominates the Guatape Lagoon and the colonial village. The view is spectacular! This place has been called a natural and environmental heritage of Colombia. You will then go down to the village and visit its colorful streets! Return to your hotel during the afternoon.
- Activity:Exploring. Sightseeing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast, Lunch.
- Accommodation:Diez hotel or similar.
DAY 7: Medellin – Tayrona Park
In the morning, transfer from your hotel to Medellín Airport. Flight: Medellín – Santa Marta. Pick up at Santa Marta Airport and transfer to the surroundings of Tayrona Park. Arrive at your hotel overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This quiet place has a privileged location between the Piedras River and the sea, at the foot of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach and the beautiful sunset. (Transfers: 45min 1h30)
- Activity:Relaxing.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Maloka Barlovento or similar.
DAY 8: Tayrona Park – Arrecifes & Cabo San Juan
In the morning, transfer from your hotel to the Tayrona Park entrance. The hike in Tayrona Park will take you to a magical place located between mountains, tropical forests, and the sea. You will discover beautiful white sand beaches and ancestral volcanic rocks in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. You start with a hike in the tropical jungle from Cañaveral. Then, you enjoy the exotic beaches of Arrecifes and stop at La Piscina, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Continue to the Cabo San Juan, a wonderful bay of white sand surrounded by volcanic rocks. Free time to have lunch in Tayrona Park and to enjoy the beaches. Afterward, you will go back to the park’s entrance, where a vehicle will take you back to the hotel. (Transport: 30min roundtrip – Hike: 4h)
- Activity:Exploring. Hiking. Swimming.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Maloka Barlovento or similar.
DAY 9: Tayrona Park – Cartagena
In the morning, transfer to Cartagena. In the afternoon, follow the footsteps of famous pirates and discover the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, a city rich in culture, diversity, exotic, and heritage. This tour throughout the beautiful city of Cartagena will bring you back to colonial times, amidst colorful houses and lively squares. Walking tour in the colonial neighborhoods of San Diego and Santo Domingo. You will pass by: Plaza de los Coches, plaza de la Aduana, parque Bolívar, el Museo del Oro, el Palacio de la Inquisición, plaza de Santa Teresa, plaza de Santo Domingo, las murallas and Las Bóvedas. (Transfers: 4h30 – Walking tour: 4h)
- Activity:Sightseeing. Walking.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Bantu hotel or similar.
DAY 10: Cartagena
Today you will have a free day in Cartagena to explore on your own. You can opt for a nice day tour on the Rosario Islands, near Cartagena, to enjoy the Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling, and discover the coral reefs or other water activities (option not included).
- Activity:Exploring.
- Meal:Breakfast.
- Accommodation:Bantu hotel or similar.
DAY 11: Cartagena – Transfer Out
Today is your last day of the Hidden Treasures Colombia tour and you will have your last moments to enjoy Cartagena and transfer from your hotel to Cartagena Airport, where you will take your international flight. Transfer: 20min.
- Transport:Car.
- Meal:Breakfast.

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Inclusions

Meals as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in a double or triple room.
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs at corresponding airports at your arrival/departure time.
Transportation to the places indicated on the itinerary.
Local English-speaking professional guides, specialists of each region.
Activities and entrance fees as per itinerary.
24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.

Exclusions

International flights.
Local flights: Bogota – Pereira / Pereira – Medellín / Medellín – Santa Marta, approximately 120 – 140 USD per flight.
Food & drinks that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional entrances not specified in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to National Parks and individual tourism taxes (airports of San Andres, Nuqui, Bahia Solano, La Macarena, and pier of Cartagena).
Personal travel & health insurance.
Optional tips for the guide.

Accommodations

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

📍 Tayrona Park

Maloka Barlovento

Stunning eco-lodge perched between the ocean and river on the edge of Tayrona Park.

Ocean views
Eco friendly
River access

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

📍 Pereira

Reserva el Cairo

Historic eco-lodge set in a 19th-century coffee hacienda surrounded by nature.

Historic lodge
Nature trails
Eco friendly

Modern exterior facade of Diez Hotel with national flags flying under a blue sky in El Poblado Medellín Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

📍 Cartagena

DIEZ Hotel Categoría Colombia

Eco-themed upscale hotel in El Poblado blending Colombian culture with modern luxury.

City views
Rooftop spa
Prime location

★ ★ ★ ★

📍 Bogota

Hotel Casa Deco

Art Deco boutique hotel in La Candelaria featuring panoramic roof terrace views.

Art Deco
Historic center
Rooftop terrace

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

📍 Cartagena

Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique

Charming colonial boutique hotel in Cartagena's Old Town with rooftop pool and Caribbean dining.

Rooftop pool
Colonial charm
Wellness spa

Additional Information

To enter Colombia, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended departure from the country.
Prices are subject to seasonal surcharges during Christmas, New Year’s, and Semana Santa.
For children under the age of 12, there is a 10% discount.
For families or groups, please contact us for prices.
Please, note that departure dates are subject to change due to availability.
Tayrona Park Closure dates due to conservation and maintenance activities: 1 – 15 February 2025, 1 -15 June 2025, and 19 October to 2 November 2025.
Tap water in Colombia might contain bacteria and should not be consumed, not even for brushing your teeth. Bottled or purified water is always recommended.
Essential items to bring include comfortable and lightweight clothing (with a jacket as a precaution), water, sunblock, sunglasses, and your passport.
Complimentary transportation, including pick-up and drop-off at your chosen Quito hotel, is provided. However, an additional USD 40 round-trip fee is applicable for hotels outside the Quito Urban Zone (valleys, airport), payable directly to the driver.
Keep in mind that the weather at 13,000 ft (4,000 m) can change suddenly from sunny to cold with stormy winds and wet snow.
The hotels mentioned in the itinerary are preferred hotels, if the described hotel is not available we reserve another hotel of the same level.
Since you will ride on steep mountain trails where oxygen is limited, it is our safety recommendation that the rider weighs 220 lbs (100 kg) or less.
Vaccines: It is mandatory to be vaccinated against yellow fever if you are traveling to tropical rainforest areas (Amazon, Los Llanos, and Pacific Coast). It has to be administered at least 3 weeks before the trip.
Anti-Malaria Treatment: It is advised to take it if you will stay for long periods in these regions.
Zika: Special attention for pregnant women, consult your doctor.
Inform yourself about food safety when traveling to tropical countries. Take the necessary precautions to avoid food poisoning (always wash your hands before eating, don’t eat street food, only eat peeled fruits, etc.).
It is mandatory to have valid travel and medical insurance. Please inform us of any known medical conditions you have.
Rebecca Adventure Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary without prior notice due to weather conditions, availability, National Park regulations or notifications, and unforeseeable circumstances.

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11-Day Colors of Colombia: Cultural Hidden Treasures

Tour Summary

Highlights

Reviews

Prices

Gallery

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Bogota Transfer In

DAY 2: Bogota City Tour

DAY 3: Bogota – Salento

DAY 4: Salento – Valle Del Cocora

DAY 5: Salento – Medellin

DAY 6: Guatape – La Roca El Peñol

DAY 7: Medellin – Tayrona Park

DAY 8: Tayrona Park – Arrecifes & Cabo San Juan

DAY 9: Tayrona Park – Cartagena

DAY 10: Cartagena

DAY 11: Cartagena – Transfer Out

Map

Inclusions

Exclusions