About this trip
Colombia is a country of contrasts, and this two-week trip is built around exactly that: colonial cities, coffee country, Caribbean coast and the transformed streets of Medellin, all in one journey.
You move between Bogota's high-altitude history, the Andean foothills around Salento, and Medellin's modern reinvention, with small traditional villages along the way giving a sense of the country beyond the big cities.
It's a fully guided group trip with a moderate pace, suited to travellers who want a broad, culturally rich introduction to Colombia rather than time settled in one place.
What you'll do
- Explore Bogota's pre-Colombian Gold Museum and the historic La Candelaria district
- Wander the cobbled streets of Salento in the Andean foothills
- Spot hummingbirds among the giant wax palms near Salento
- Learn how Medellin has reshaped its identity since the Escobar era
- Travel through Colombia's coffee region
- Visit the Caribbean coast
- A group trip with a set itinerary and fully guided throughout
- Covers a lot of ground — coast, coffee region and Andean cities — so expect regular travel days
- Suits travellers who want variety and culture over a slow-paced single-base holiday
Worth it if you want a genuinely broad Colombia overview with excellent guides and diverse experiences. Think twice if you need deep dives into single regions.
- Guides Gustavo and Elcy consistently praised as exceptional troubleshooters with real people skills and humour.
- Specific highlights genuinely varied: Cartagena's colonial streets, Cocora Valley's wax palms, Hacienda Combia's peace, Bogota's gold museum visited twice.
- Pace felt rushed for some; Palomino and Tayrona Park needed more time, suggesting 14 days stretches thin across regions.
- Food quality stood out, but trip emphasises breadth of experiences over deep exploration of any single area.
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Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £3,110, about 41% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Bogota · 16 Oct – 17 Oct
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