Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia

Colombia Travel Itineraries

129 itineraries · 5 trip lengths · 124 variants — routes scored by distance, days balanced by intensity

Colombia blends art & culture, nature, and walking tours. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, mostly at your own pace. Around 6 must-see landmarks in the mix, and most activities are budget-friendly.

Top attractions include Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) Walk, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Guatapé & El Peñón Rock Day Trip, Comuna 13 Street Art & Escalators, Tayrona National Park, Cocora Valley Wax Palm Hike, La Candelaria Historic District Walk, Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.

📅 Best Time to Visit Colombia

Best months: December–March, July–August

Dry seasons (Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug) are best. Cartagena is hot year-round. Bogotá is cool at altitude. Coffee region pleasant year-round.

Choose Your Colombia Itinerary

5 route options optimized for different trip lengths and travel styles

3 Days — Quick Escape

Bogotá

4+ activities

Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), La Candelaria Historic District Walk, Botero Museum

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5 Days — Classic Tour

Bogotá → Cartagena

8+ activities

Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) Walk, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), La Candelaria Historic District Walk

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7 Days — Classic Tour

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

12+ activities

Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) Walk, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Guatapé & El Peñón Rock Day Trip

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10 Days — Extended Journey

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

17+ activities

Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) Walk, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Guatapé & El Peñón Rock Day Trip

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14 Days — Grand Tour

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

23+ activities

Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada) Walk, Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), Guatapé & El Peñón Rock Day Trip

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Trip Lengths

Pick a length, we'll handle the routing. Every itinerary can be tweaked by style, pace, and budget.

Quick Getaways 2–4 days

Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota
3 Days

Best 3 Days in Colombia

Bogotá

1 cities · 4 activities

Week Trips 5–7 days

Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
5 Days

Best 5 Days in Colombia

Bogotá → Cartagena

2 cities · 8 activities
Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
7 Days

Best 7 Days in Colombia

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

3 cities · 12 activities

Extended Trips 8–10 days

Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia
10 Days

Best 10 Days in Colombia

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

4 cities · 17 activities

Grand Tours 11–28 days

Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia
14 Days

Best 14 Days in Colombia

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

4 cities · 23 activities

By Travel Style

Same cities, different lens. We reshuffle activities so the trip matches what you actually care about.

Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Café del Mar sunset view from Cartagena city walls
Food & Wine

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Food & Wine

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia
History

Best 3 Days in Colombia — History

Bogotá

3 days · 2 trip lengths available
Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Islas del Rosario turquoise Caribbean water Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia
Nature

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Nature

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Islas del Rosario turquoise Caribbean water Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia
Adventure

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Adventure

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena
Solo Travel

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Solo Travel

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota
Solo Female Travel

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Solo Female Travel

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 1 trip lengths available
Art & Culture

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Art & Culture

7 days
Walking Tours

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Walking Tours

7 days

Combined Interests

Two themes, one trip. Activities scored for both interests so nothing feels forced.

Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota
Art & Culture & History

Best 3 Days in Colombia — Art & Culture & History

Bogotá

3 days · 2 trip lengths available
Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
Adventure & Nature

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Adventure & Nature

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available

By Pace

Relaxed means fewer cities and more breathing room. Fast packs in more stops. We re-optimize the route either way.

Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
Relaxed Pace

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Relaxed Pace

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

10 days · 1 trip lengths available
Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena
Fast Pace

Best 14 Days in Colombia — Fast Pace

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento → Santa Marta

14 days · 1 trip lengths available

Skip a Theme

Not your thing? We rebuild the itinerary without activities tagged with that theme.

Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
Without Food & Wine

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Without Food & Wine

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia
Without History

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Without History

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Café del Mar sunset view from Cartagena city walls El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia
Without Art & Culture

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Without Art & Culture

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Café del Mar sunset view from Cartagena city walls
Without Walking Tours

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Without Walking Tours

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 4 trip lengths available
Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia
Without Nature

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Without Nature

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 1 trip lengths available
Plaza Botero bronze sculptures in downtown Medellín Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
Without Adventure

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Without Adventure

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 1 trip lengths available

Travel Rhythm

Slow down or work remotely — the itinerary adapts to your pace of life.

Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia
Slow Travel

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Slow Travel

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available
Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín Plaza Botero bronze sculptures in downtown Medellín
Workcation

Best 7 Days in Colombia — Workcation

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín

7 days · 3 trip lengths available

City Focus

Spend more time in one city — the route rebalances around your base.

El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia
Based in Cartagena

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Based in Cartagena

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 4 cities
Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena
Based in Medellín

Best 10 Days in Colombia — Based in Medellín

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 4 cities
Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia
Based in Bogotá

Best 14 Days in Colombia — Based in Bogotá

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

14 days · 4 cities
Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín
Based in Cartagena

Best 14 Days in Colombia — Based in Cartagena

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

14 days · 4 cities
Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia
Based in Medellín

Best 14 Days in Colombia — Based in Medellín

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

14 days · 4 cities
Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia
Based in Santa Marta

Best 14 Days in Colombia — Based in Santa Marta

Bogotá → Cartagena → Medellín → Salento

14 days · 4 cities

More Options

Different airport, different budget — the route adjusts automatically.

Getsemaní barrio colorful street art Cartagena Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Panoramic view of Cartagena's fortified old city and Caribbean coastline, Colombia
From Cartagena

Best 3 Days in Colombia — from Cartagena

Cartagena

3 days · 1 cities
El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín
From Medellín

Best 3 Days in Colombia — from Medellín

Medellín

3 days · 1 cities
El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín
From Medellín

Best 5 Days in Colombia — from Medellín

Medellín → Bogotá

5 days · 2 cities
Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Cocora Valley towering wax palm trees in mist Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín El Peñón de Guatapé granite rock above reservoir Colombia
From Cartagena

Best 10 Days in Colombia — from Cartagena

Cartagena → Bogotá → Medellín → Salento

10 days · 4 cities
Colorful colonial street with pastel buildings in Cartagena's walled city, Colombia Colorful colonial houses along a cobblestone street in La Candelaria, Bogota Monserrate church and sanctuary on hilltop above Bogota skyline, Colombia Comuna 13 colorful murals and outdoor escalators Medellín
From Medellín

Best 10 Days in Colombia — from Medellín

Medellín → Bogotá → Cartagena → Salento

10 days · 4 cities