GOLD · WALLS · GRAFFITI
Favourites of Colombia
8 days / 7 nights, Three cities, one week, zero filler. This trip hits Colombia's highlights withou
Your trip
Your 8 days in Colombia
Three cities, one week, zero filler. This trip hits Colombia's highlights without dragging you through endless bus rides. Bogota's museums and mountain views, Cartagena's walled city and Caribbean light, Medellin's transformation story and the colourful streets of Comuna 13. It's a solid first look at a country that rewards repeat visits.
At a glance
8 days7 nights
Private tripJust your own party
Easy to ModerateActivity level
Flights includedATOL protected
Flexible datesYou choose when you go
ColombiaOur destination guide
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Trip highlights
Bogotá's Gold Museum
Explore Bogota's La Candelaria district, the Gold Museum has the largest pre-Columbian gold collection on earth
Monserrate
Ride the funicular up Monserrate for a 360-degree view of the Bogota basin at 3,152m
Cartagena
Walk the pastel-coloured streets of Cartagena's UNESCO-listed walled city
San Felipe Castle
Visit San Felipe Castle, the largest Spanish fort ever built in the Americas
Comuna 13, Medellín
Take the guided graffiti tour of Comuna 13 in Medellin and hear the neighbourhood's transformation story
El Peñol, Guatapé
Optional day trip to Guatape to climb El Penol Rock (740 steps, worth every one)
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1Arrive Bogota
Airport transfer and hotel check-in in the Zona Rosa or La Candelaria neighbourhood. Rest and acclimatise, Bogota sits at 2,640m so take it easy. Evening free to find dinner nearby.
Day 2Bogota City Tour
Morning walking tour of La Candelaria, cobblestone streets, street art, the Botero Museum (free entry) and the Gold Museum. After lunch, take the funicular or cable car up to Monserrate church at 3,152m for panoramic views of the city. Back at ground level, browse the Usaquen flea market if it's a Sunday.
Day 3Fly to Cartagena
Morning transfer to the airport for the 90-minute flight to Cartagena. Check in to your hotel inside or near the walled city. Afternoon free to wander, get lost in the narrow streets, find a balcony bar overlooking Plaza de Santo Domingo, and watch the sunset from the old city walls.
Day 4Cartagena City Tour
Guided tour of the walled city: the Clock Tower gate, Plaza de los Coches, San Pedro Claver church and the Palace of the Inquisition. Visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle, an enormous hilltop fortress with tunnel systems you can explore. Afternoon visit to La Popa Convent for the best viewpoint in Cartagena.
Day 5Cartagena Free Day or Optional Excursion
Day at leisure. Spend it at the beach (Bocagrande or Playa Blanca on Isla Baru), take an optional boat trip to the Rosario Islands for snorkelling, or browse the boutiques and galleries of Getsemani neighbourhood.
Day 6Fly to Medellin
Morning flight to Medellin. Check in to your hotel in El Poblado, the city's leafy, walkable neighbourhood packed with restaurants and cafes. Afternoon orientation walk along the Parque Lleras area.
Day 7Medellin City Tour & Comuna 13
Morning city tour covering Plaza Botero (23 oversized bronze sculptures), the metro system, and the botanical garden. Afternoon guided tour of Comuna 13, once the most dangerous neighbourhood in Colombia, now a colourful open-air gallery of street art, hip-hop and community projects. The outdoor escalators built into the hillside are an engineering story in themselves.
Day 8Departure or Optional Guatape
If your flight is in the evening, take the optional day trip to Guatape (about 2 hours east). Climb the 740 steps of El Penol Rock for one of Colombia's most photographed views, a reservoir dotted with tiny green islands. Back to Medellin for airport transfer.
Your price covers
What's included
Flights
Return flights from London, booked with your holiday and ATOL protected
We can also book other airlines, including flights with one stop, to suit your dates and preferences.
Internal flights
Domestic flights included: Bogota to Cartagena and Cartagena to Medellin
Accommodation
7 nights with daily breakfast in well-located hotels
Transport
Airport transfers in Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin
Guides and tours
- Guided city tours in all three cities
- Comuna 13 guided graffiti tour
- English-speaking local guides
Cable car
Monserrate funicular tickets
Entry fees
San Felipe Castle and La Popa entrance fees
Also included
Private tailor-made holiday, just your own party
ATOL protection
Your holiday is ATOL protected (ATOL 10898). You get an ATOL Certificate when you book.
Not included: Lunches and dinners · Optional activities: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Rosario Islands boat trip, Guatape day trip · Travel insurance · Personal expenses and gratuities
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Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The flights from Bogota to Cartagena and from Cartagena to Medellin are included, booked with your holiday.
Bogota sits at 2,640m. Most people feel slightly short of breath on arrival and maybe a mild headache. Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol on day one, and take the first afternoon easy. By day two you'll barely notice.
The areas on this itinerary, La Candelaria, Cartagena's walled city, El Poblado in Medellin, are well-touristed and have visible police presence. Use normal city precautions (don't flash expensive jewellery, use registered taxis or Uber) and you'll be fine. Colombia's tourism numbers have grown every year for the past decade.
Bogota is spring-like year-round (14-19°C), so pack a light jacket. Cartagena and the coast are hot and humid (28-32°C). Medellin is called the "City of Eternal Spring", comfortably warm at 22-28°C. Rain showers can happen anywhere, usually short-lived.
Yes, and most people wish they had. Cartagena has the most to do at a relaxed pace, the walled city, beaches, islands, nightlife and food scene all benefit from an extra day or two. Just let us know and we'll adjust the itinerary.
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