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Colombia

Classic Colombia

Bogota → Santa Marta 16 days Up to 16

About this trip

Sixteen days across Colombia, moving through national parks, beach towns, coffee country and cities rather than settling in one spot. This is a full, ground-level look at a country that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Expect a mix of natural landscapes and local life: village communities, coastal seafood in Cartagena, and the coffee-growing region around Calarcá all feature. It's a fully guided group trip, so the logistics are handled and you can focus on being in the places.

Good for anyone who wants a broad introduction to Colombia rather than a single-region deep dive, with an easy overall pace despite the amount of ground covered.

What you'll do

  • Eat fresh seafood on the beaches of Cartagena
  • Visit the coffee region around Calarcá
  • Explore Colombia's national parks
  • Spend time in village communities away from the main cities
  • Take in a mix of Colombian cities over the two weeks
Good to know
  • Easy-paced despite covering a lot of ground over 16 days
  • Fully guided small-group format throughout
  • Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you're flexible with itineraries and have a good guide. Think twice if you need constant structure or dislike tipping multiple local guides.

  • Itinerary pacing is uneven: some stops too brief to organize activities, others have excessive free time with little to do.
  • Multiple local guides plus CEO means significant unexpected tipping costs throughout the 16 days.
  • Northern Colombia's National Park closures aren't always communicated upfront; replacements like water tubing don't fill a full day.
  • Guide quality is the real make-or-break factor; excellent CEOs genuinely enrich the trip and elevate the group dynamic.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,345 less all-in
Caribbean Colombia Express
4.3from £9598 days
The trade-off: 8 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,240, about 54% below the priciest month (Mar).

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Getting there

Bogota
One-way · arrive 30 Oct 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Bogota · 30 Oct31 Oct

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