14 Days • 13 Nights
Grand Colombia: Andes, Coffee, Amazon & Caribbean
Tour Includes
About the Trip
Trip Highlights
- High-altitude Bogota and its gold museum
- Transformed Medellin and colourful Guatape
- The emerald coffee region
- The wildlife-rich Colombian Amazon
- Colonial Cartagena and island beaches
- Andean culture, coffee, wildlife and coast
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 14-day journey.
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the capital, with a welcome dinner of Colombian cuisine.
A guided tour of Bogota, the Candelaria, the Gold Museum and the funicular up Monserrate.
You fly to Medellin and tour the transformed 'City of Eternal Spring', riding the metrocable to Comuna 13's street art.
A day trip to colourful Guatape and a climb up the towering El Penol rock for sweeping views over the reservoir.
You travel to the coffee region and settle into a coffee-farm hacienda among the green plantations.
A day on a working coffee farm with a tasting, and a visit to the Cocora Valley with its towering wax palms.
A day exploring colourful Salento and the artsy villages of the coffee region.
You fly deep into the Colombian Amazon to Leticia and travel by boat to a jungle lodge, with a first river excursion and caiman spotting.
A full day exploring the Amazon, cruising creeks, walking trails and spotting monkeys, sloths, river dolphins and birds.
You fly north to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, exploring the walled old town by evening.
A guided walking tour of Cartagena's colourful old town, plazas, churches and the San Felipe fortress.
A day trip by boat to the Rosario Islands for swimming, snorkelling and beaches, with a fresh seafood lunch.
A free day to enjoy Cartagena, its Getsemani district, rooftop bars and cuisine, with a farewell dinner.
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight, having journeyed across all of Colombia.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- 13 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner, a coffee-farm lunch and full board at the Amazon lodge
- Airport and internal transfers
- Touring, sightseeing and activities as per itinerary with expert English-speaking guides
- Domestic flights as specified
- National park and attraction entry fees as per itinerary
- Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena tours, a Guatape trip, a coffee-farm and Cocora tour, an Amazon programme and domestic flights
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional excursions and experiences
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa & entry: Most nationalities, including UK, US, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders, do not need a visa for tourism and receive up to 90 days on arrival; a passport valid for at least six months is required. We confirm details for your nationality
- Currency: The currency is the Colombian Peso; cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels, but carry cash for markets, small vendors and the coffee region and coast. We advise on current money matters
- Diverse climates: Colombia sits near the equator, so temperature depends more on altitude than season, Bogota is cool, Medellin is the 'city of eternal spring', and the Caribbean coast is hot year-round; pack for the range in your itinerary
- Best time to visit: Colombia is a year-round destination; the drier months (December to March and July to August) are ideal, though the coffee region and coast are lovely throughout, with occasional rain
- Getting around: Colombia is large and mountainous, so itineraries use domestic flights between regions such as Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin and the coffee region; these are arranged and included where specified
- Safety: Colombia has transformed in recent decades and is a warm, welcoming and increasingly popular destination; we use trusted local guides and drivers and sensible precautions, and most visitors find it friendly, safe and easy in the areas we visit
- Health: A yellow fever vaccination is recommended for the Amazon and some jungle and coastal areas; bring insect repellent and sun protection, and drink bottled water outside the main cities. We advise on current requirements
- Culture & power: Colombians are famously warm and welcoming; a little Spanish goes a long way, and tipping around ten percent is customary. Power is 110V with type A and B plugs, so US travellers need no adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the fourteen-day grand tour?
It is the only way to experience all of Colombia, Andean cities, coffee country, Amazon and Caribbean coast, at a relaxed pace with time to enjoy each. Nothing of the country's remarkable diversity is missed.
Is there a lot of flying?
Colombia is large and mountainous, so the journey relies on several domestic flights to link the far-flung regions efficiently, all arranged and included. Within each region, touring is by vehicle or boat, and we handle every connection.
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary such as a welcome dinner or a coffee-farm lunch. Colombia's food, from fresh Caribbean seafood to hearty Andean fare, is a delight, so most other meals are left free with our recommendations.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes — the domestic flights between regions specified in your itinerary, such as Bogota to Cartagena or the coffee region, are arranged and included, along with all airport and hotel transfers, so your journey is seamless.
Is Colombia safe to visit?
Colombia has transformed in recent decades and is a warm, welcoming and increasingly popular destination. We use trusted local guides and drivers and sensible precautions throughout, and most visitors find the areas we visit friendly, safe and easy.
Do I need a visa for Colombia?
Most nationalities do not need a visa for tourism and receive up to 90 days on arrival with a passport valid for at least six months. We confirm the requirement for your nationality when you book.
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
Colombia is a year-round destination; the drier months (December to March and July to August) are ideal, though the coffee region and coast are lovely throughout. Temperature depends on altitude, so pack for the range in your itinerary.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of city, coast, coffee region and jungle, add the Amazon or Tayrona, change the pace and tailor hotels to your interests and budget.
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