Day Trips in Colombia

Have you ever heard about El Dorado Legend? It is one the most famous and important legends in Colombia related to gold. And guess what? It is for real and it happened right here! Walk through time and space all the way up to the Guatavita Lagoon at the top of the mountain and enjoy the breathtaking views and the Andean landscape while you learn about the ancient indigenous communites that used to live there and their traditions, such as throwing gold in the water. Yeah, no kidding! Visit the Guatavita town and enjoy its colonial architecture and the biggest prehispanic goldsmith museum in the world right in Bogota downtown.

Appreciating Medellín's award-winning landscape can be difficult on a self-led tour. Explore the city's original use of space on a tour of innovative landmarks including the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Parque Biblioteca España, and Arví Park, benefiting from insights provided by your guide. Avoid hidden costs with access to public transport, entrance fees, and refreshment included as per itinerary.

See city and country in a single day on a private 9-hour tour of Medellín and the surrounding coffee region of the Andes mountains. Tour the city with a guide before traveling 5,819 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level to the town of Jardín, stopping to visit a coffee farm and photograph the landscape along the way. Power through your day with coffee tastings and refreshments before getting dropped off back at your hotel or another location of your choosing.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, you'll arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

Experience both the cultural treasures and natural splendor of Medellin on a private full-day sightseeing tour of Medellin and Jardin. From your personal guide, you'll receive an interesting introduction to Medellin as you travel to important monuments such as Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero - a square replete with sculptures by revered Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Then, cruise past verdant coffee plantations and see spectacular views of the Andes mountains before you arrive in Jardin, a charming city surrounded by greenery. Throughout this private tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Maximize your time in the city on a sightseeing tour of Medellín's most iconic landmarks, including Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, and Parque Lleras. Explore the city's highland terrain with ease, benefiting from round-trip transfer from your hotel. Travel by private vehicle to zip between dispersed locations, while still enjoying time to explore attractions on a tour designed for independent travelers.

Savor the world-famous coffee of Colombia, and learn about how it's grown and made, on this 6-hour day trip to an authentic coffee plantation outside Bogotá. Head to the town of Fusagasugá, site of the Hacienda Coloma Coffee Plantation, with your guide, where you'll get a first-hand look at the coffee-making process, sample the latest roasts and learn about the history of coffee. Your coffee tour also includes roundtrip transportation from your Bogotá hotel, lunch and all entrance fees.

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca on this day trip in Cartagena. The popular tourist attraction boasts 138 species of birds, including the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, the Pink Flamingos, and the Crown Crane. Following that, head to Playa Blanca where you'll enjoy lunch and some relaxation on the sand.

Make the most of your time in Medellín with a full-day tour of the city's iconic sights and local markets. Choose a flexible tour that can be customized to your needs for plenty of time to see the places that interest you most. Learn about local culture and cuisine, and get a glimpse of daily life in the 'City of Eternal Springtime.' Pause for lunch at a local restaurant, then browse market stalls that overflow with tropical fruits, traditional foods and handicrafts. Great overview of the city for first-time visitors.

Enjoy the best view of Bogota from Guadalupe Hill. If you are passionate about hiking, this tour is exactly waht you need, where you will have the chance to visit the closest paramo to the city, El Verjón, located just 30 minutes away from the city. Walk through one of the royal roads that used to connect Bogota and the Eastern Plains by the 18th century. Enjoy an ecological walk through the Matarredonda Park, where you will see the characteristic fauna and flora of the paramo. Learn the importance of the Frailejones.

Enjoy an ecological walk through the Natural Park La Chorrera. If you are passionate about hiking, this tour is exactly waht you need. You will have the chance to visit the highest waterfall in Colombia, La Chorrera.

Prepare for a day of fun activities and chilling during this 7-hour day trip to the gorgeous Rosario Islands. Travel by speedboat to a premium beach resort situated amidst this treasure trove of tropical islands. Snorkel and kayak in the crystal-clear waters near the property, or simply sit back and catch some rays on the white-sand beach. A tasty lunch of fish, coconut rice and fried plantains will keep you fueled up for fun. Access to the resort's facilities and equipment, plus boat transport and hotel pickup from select areas, is also covered.

Discover a stunning landscape at the foot of Los Nevados on a full-day tour to Cocora Valley, a coffee farm and Salento. Follow trails through soaring wax palms, and listen for the sounds of tropical birds and wildlife as you hike into a mountainside cloud forest. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then follow the coffee production process from plant to cup on a local farm. Explore brightly painted architecture and a historic town square in the picture-perfect colonial town of Salento before returning to Pereira.

Immerse yourself in Colombia's world-famous coffee industry during this 6-hour private tour of Hacienda Coloma. Discover every stage of the coffee-making process, from growing to harvesting to roasting and brewing, finishing with a freshly-brewed taste of the hacienda's own beans. A Colombian lunch, plus a stop at the nursery gardens of San Miguel are also included.

Enjoy some fun in the sun during this 8-hour excursion from Cartagena to the lovely Playa Blanca beach on Baru Island. Journey an hour outside of the city to reach this paradise of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, spending the day sunbathing, swimming and relaxing amidst the magnificent tropical scenery. You'll also enjoy an included lunch of Colombian specialties, tropical fruit and water, a professional tour guide and transport via an air-conditioned coach.

Spend an afternoon snorkeling and sussing out local wildlife on a full-day trip from Santa Marta to Crystal Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park. Keep an eye out for monkeys, deer, and more than 300 bird species in the 37,000-acre (15,000-hectare) park—home to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains—then set off for a snorkeling adventure in the turquoise waters of Colombia's Caribbean coast. Look for dolphins and turtles, or simply sit back and enjoy Crystal Beach's white sands and spectacular views. 

Enhance your experience of prosperous Colombian city, Medellin, on a full-day sightseeing tour including lunch. Alongside a guide, you'll visit landmarks like Pueblito Paisa - a replica of a quaint Colombian village in the heart of the city - and admire sculptures by iconic artist, Fernando Botero, in Plaza Botero. After a traditional Colombian lunch, you'll board the metro and ascend to dizzying heights in a cable car while gaining fascinating insight into the alternative face of Medellin. Round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel is included.

Explore the Salt Mine of Nemocón on this day trip from Bogota. Located in Nemocón, a small town north of the city, it's a complex of tunnels that reaches more than 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) in length and 263 feet (80 meters) deep. There, take a guided tour and learn about the history of the mine and about the historical significance of salt production.

Experience the great outdoors near Medellin on a full-day active tour that combines ziplining, an ATV tour, and horseback riding. The 10-hour tour deliver showcases the natural wonders of Colombia and includes lunch, transport by private vehicle, guide, and use of all necessary equipment.

Walk through the beautiful landscape of the paramo and its incredible water factories, which are an area of great biodiversity that hold about 2000 species of plants. It also has a great variety of birds, amphibians, reptiles and some vunerables species like the spectacled bear, paramo tapir, the puma, the andean condor, the jaguar, among others. Enjoy the splendor of nature in Chinganza while you learn about its ecological, historical and cultural importance. You will not be disappointed!