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Best of Colombia
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Length
15 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Bogota (Colombia)
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Ends in
Cartagena (Colombia)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 16, 2027 to DEC 4, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,827.20
Overview
Get ready to experience Colombia in full colour. You'll go from the high-energy streets of Bogotá to the coffee-town charm of Salento and the creative comeback of Medellín to the Caribbean coastlines of Santa Marta, Tayrona, and Cartagena. Expect mountain roads, wax palms, street art, salsa, jungle trails, island time, and an epic crew to share it all with.
Visited During Tour
Bogota (Colombia) | Cartagena (Colombia) | Cocora Valley (Colombia) | Filandia (Colombia) | Guatape | Medellin (Colombia) | Salento (Italy) | Santa Marta (Colombia) | Tayrona National Park
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Best of Colombia tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 810-2619
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1Bogotá
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.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Viajero Bogotá (or similar) -
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2Bogotá
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Bogotá (or similar) -
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3Bogotá 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Salento (or similar) -
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4Salento
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Salento (or similar) -
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5Salento 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Salento (or similar) -
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6Salento 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Medellín (or similar) -
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7Medellín
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Medellín (or similar) -
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8Medellín 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Viajero Medellín (or similar) -
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9Medellín 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Santa Marta (or similar) -
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10Santa 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.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Santa Marta (or similar) -
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11Santa 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel La Casablanca Tayrona (or similar) -
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12Tayrona 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Cartagena (or similar) -
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13Cartagena
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Cartagena (or similar) -
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14Cartagena
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Viajero Cartagena (or similar) -
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15Cartagena
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Best of Colombia tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Bogota at 4:00pm and ends in Cartagena at 10:00am. Please join your trip at the start accommodation outlined in your trip documents. Hotels are subject to change. Check your travel documents for How To Get There & Kick-Start Meeting information.* TRANSFERS: Contiki does not offer transfers unless stated otherwise.* PASSPORT: Passport details are required for all Latin America trips. The clients name as it appears on their passport, date of birth, gender, passport number, expiry date with 6 months validity, and nationality is required.* VISAS: Visas may be required for this trip. It is the client's responsibility to obtain the necessary documentation.*VACCINES: Yellow Fever vaccination required as we visit Tayrona National Park. * GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier Impact Travel and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.* INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 suitcase per guest (maximum of 44lbs/20Kg) and 1 piece of hand luggage per guest 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm). Refer to trip documents for any exceptions.*EXCEPTIONS: Tayrona National Park is often closed during the follow periords for ecological restoration, although exact dates may vary. February 1-15, June 1-15, and October 19-November 2. If Tayrona NP is closed on our date the activity will be substituted for something else of equal value.
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