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- Day 1 Bogotá Hello and welcome to Colombia. You’ll meet your crew and kick things off with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, with live music and Colombian flavours on the menu. Locations Visited: Bogotá CO.
- Day 2 Bogotá You’ll have a full day to get into Bogotá. We’ll start with an orientation of the city’s highlights, then you’ll have free time to explore at your own pace. Hit the museums, get a feel for the capital’s creative edge and dive intoits layers of history. Locations Visited: Bogotá CO.
- Day 3 Bogotá to Salento Buckle up for a full day of travel as we hop on a private transfer and make our way through the Andes towards Salento. This one’s all about the journey: mountain roads, changing landscapes, and watching the city give way to coffee country. Oh hello, Salento. We’ll roll into this colourful coffee town and settle in for the night. Locations Visited: Bogotá CO, Salento CO.
- Day 4 Salento We can’t leave Salento without a guided tour of a coffee plantation (and yes, there’ll be a tasting too). After that, the rest of the day will be yours to slow things down, soak up the town, and chill however you like. Locations Visited: Salento CO.
- Day 5 Salento via Cocora Valley and Filandia Day trip time. We’ll jump into a classic Willy’s jeep and make our way to Cocora Valley. Home to the world’s tallest wax palms, this place fully earns the hype. We’ll head out on a guided hike through the valley, with towering trees and unreal scenery at every turn. Next up: Filandia, known for its cobblestoned streets and colourful facades. It’s beautifully preserved, easy to wander, and perfect for a slow stroll. Back in Salento, we’ll wrap up our final night with a wander around town and the chance to grab dinner with the crew. Locations Visited: Salento CO, Cocora Valley CO, Filandia CO, Salento CO.
- Day 6 Salento to Medellín Adiós, Salento. Today, we’ll hit the road and make our way to Medellín. Coffee-town calm will be out, city energy will be in. Welcome to the City of Eternal Spring. We’ll kick off with an orientation of the city’s highlights and get our first feel for this bold, ever-evolving place. Think green hills, big pace, and a city that knows how to reinvent itself. Locations Visited: Salento CO, Medellín CO.
- Day 7 Medellín Today, we’ll take on Comuna 13 — a place that’s transformed from a symbol of violence into a global example of social change. Now, its colourful murals, street art, music, and outdoor escalators turn the neighbourhood into a living gallery of hope, resilience, and creativity. After that, the rest of the day will be yours to keep exploring Medellín’s streets and get even deeper into the city’s energy. Locations Visited: Medellín CO.
- Day 8 Medellín via Guatapé Today, we’ll head out to the pretty town of Guatapé, where every street is lined with colourful zócalos (AKA hand-painted images that turn the front of each home into its own little work of art). We’ll check out Piedra del Peñol, a natural lookout with sweeping views over the reservoir and surrounding mountains. Next, we'll hop on a boat cruise across the Guatapé reservoir to see this place from a whole new angle. Expect big views, open water, and a day that’ll fully deliver on the scenery. After a long but seriously stunning day, we’ll head back to Medellín and tuck in for the night. Rest up — tomorrow, we’ll swap the mountains for the Caribbean coast. Locations Visited: Medellín CO, Guatapé CO, Medellín CO.
- Day 9 Medellín to Santa Marta Bye, Medellín. Santa Marta, here we come. Today, we’ll catch a flight north to the Caribbean coast. Welcome to Santa Marta, Colombia’s oldest city and your gateway to the coast. We’ll kick things off with an orientation and get our bearings in a place where colonial history meets sea views and mountain backdrops. Locations Visited: Medellín CO, Santa Marta CO.
- Day 10 Santa Marta Today will be all about slowing things down. You’ll have free time to relax on the beach or explore Santa Marta’s historic centre at your own pace. Expect warm weather, an easygoing coastal feel, and a fully day of pure relaxation. Locations Visited: Santa Marta CO.
- Day 11 Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park Santa Marta, you were a good time — but Tayrona’s calling our name. Today, we’ll trade the city for something way wilder. We’ll check out this UNESCO-recognised slice of paradise, where turquoise bays, jungle trails, and deep-rooted Indigenous heritage all come together. With a Local Guide leading the way, we’ll tick off beaches and lush tracks before settling into our rustic hotel in the heart of nature for dinner. It's remote, raw, and ridiculously good-looking. Locations Visited: Santa Marta CO, Tayrona National Park CO.
- Day 12 Tayrona National Park to Cartagena After our time in Tayrona, we’ll hit the road and make our way to Cartagena for some old-world charm. Welcome to Cartagena. This walled Caribbean city will pull you straight in with its colonial streets, colourful facades, and energy in every square. And the best bit? We’ll have all day tomorrow to get into it. Locations Visited: Tayrona National Park CO, Cartagena CO.
- Day 13 Cartagena We’ll check out Cartagena’s historic centre with a Local Guide, then the afternoon will be yours to explore the plazas, cafes, and artisan shops at your own pace. And no, we’re definitely not leaving Colombia without a salsa lesson — so that's what we'll be doing tonight. Locations Visited: Cartagena CO.
- Day 14 Cartagena You’ll have a free day to spend however you like. But if island time’s calling, you can jump on an optional boat trip to a small island off the coast, with crystal-clear water, snorkelling, ocean swims, pool hangs, and plenty of time to chill with the crew. Locations Visited: Cartagena CO.
- Day 15 Cartagena And just like that, our adventure has come to an end. Say one last goodbye to the crew, the colour, and the captivating country of Colombia. Locations Visited: Cartagena CO.
Name: Best of Colombia
Brand: Contiki
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Bogota
End City: Cartagena
Location Summary: Bogotá, CO
Salento, CO
Cocora Valley, CO
Filandia, CO
Medellín, CO
Guatapé, CO
Santa Marta, CO
Tayrona National Park, CO
Cartagena, CO
Is Youth: This tour is open to those aged 18-35 only
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- Dining Summary - 2 Dinner (D). 14 Breakfast (B). 1 Lunch (L).
- FAQs - Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too..
- Included Experience - Bogotá: Head out with your new crew for a delish welcome dinner. Expect Colombian flavours, live music, and a buzzing atmosphere.. Salento: Head to a working coffee farm for a community-led experience that gets you into the full bean-to-brew story — from growing and processing to roasting and tasting. It’s a proper look at local livelihoods, sustainable production, and the drink this region does best.. Salento: Jump into a private Willy’s Jeep and head for Cocora Valley, where a guided walk will take us through one of Colombia’s most iconic landscapes. With the world’s tallest wax palms towering overhead and a stop in beautifully preserved Filandia, this one’s got big scenery and plenty of charm.. Medellín: Dive into Comuna 13 with a guided tour that brings Medellín’s story of transformation to life through murals, music, escalators, and street-level creativity. Every corner has something to say — and this place says it loud, proud, and in full colour. . Guatapé: Check out colourful Guatapé, where bright zócalos and easy lakeside charm will set the scene. Then we'll take on El Peñol Rock, with a whole lot of steps standing between us and one of Colombia’s biggest show-offs.At the top, the views will fully deliver — think winding water, emerald islands, and a panorama worth every step.. Guatapé: Take to the water on a relaxed boat cruise across the Guatapé Reservoir, with forested hills, little islands, and El Peñol Rock showing off in the distance.It’s an easy way to soak up the scenery while getting the story behind the dam, the old town, and the region around it.. Tayrona National Park: Head into Tayrona National Park with a local guide and hike through one of Colombia’s wildest corners, where jungle trails, Caribbean coastline, and seriously good beaches all show up in one go. Along the way, we’ll pass through tropical forest, spot wildlife, and check out standout stretches like Arrecifes, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan.It’s a proper half-day adventure with beach time built in. Heads up: if the park’s closed, we’ll swap this activity for another local experience.. Cartagena: Hit the streets of Cartagena’s Walled City with a Local Guide and get into the stories behind its colonial plazas, landmark churches, and iconic Torre del Reloj.. Cartagena: Jump into a small-group salsa lesson with a pro instructor and get to grips with the rhythm, the steps, and the moves that make this place tick..
