Colombia

Colombia in Color: Culture, Coffee and Coast

An 11-day luxury Colombia vacation.

Best time to travel
Year-Round
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Price from
$13200
per person

Colombia in Color is a vivid journey through the country’s cultural heartlands, emerald coffee highlands, and sun-drenched Caribbean coast. This 10-night adventure blends rich history, world-class gastronomy, artisan traditions, and tropical relaxation, revealing Colombia at its warmest and most diverse.

Your trip begins in Bogotá, a cosmopolitan capital framed by the Andes. Explore vibrant markets, hilltop viewpoints, private art collections, and the extraordinary underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. From here, continue into the Coffee Triangle, where mist-covered hills, towering wax palms, small-town charm, and family-run farms offer an intimate look at Colombia’s most iconic export. Hikes, horseback rides, and a sunrise hot-air balloon flight reveal the landscape from every angle.

Finally, you’ll arrive in Cartagena, a jewel of the Caribbean and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander its flower-draped streets, lively plazas, and colonial fortresses before escaping by private speedboat to the turquoise waters of Barú and the Rosario Islands. At Las Islas, treetop bungalows and beachfront cabanas offer a blissful finale to a journey rich in color, culture, and coastal beauty.

As always, this itinerary can be adapted entirely to your interests for a fully bespoke Colombia experience.

Highlights

  • Explore Bogotá’s cultural treasures, from markets and museums to panoramic viewpoints atop Monserrate.
  • Descend into the extraordinary Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, carved 180 meters below ground.
  • Discover the Coffee Triangle’s plantations, traditions, and emerald landscapes with local experts.
  • Float above vast coffee fields on a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, followed by a mountain horseback ride.
  • Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed old town, its fortresses, plazas, and vibrant Caribbean rhythm.
  • Cruise by private speedboat to Barú and the Rosario Islands, savoring tropical beaches and luxury retreats.
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Daily Summary

Colombia in Color: Culture, Coffee and Coast
An 11-day luxury Colombia vacation.
11 Days / 10 Nights
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
Bogota
Arrive in Colombia’s capital and settle into the elegant Four Seasons Casa Medina. Enjoy a smooth airport welcome, check-in assistance, and a relaxing evening in one of Bogotá’s most charming neighborhoods.
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Day 2
Bogotá’s Culture & History
Bogota
Discover Bogotá with visits to Paloquemao Market, Monserrate Hill, the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, and the colonial streets of La Candelaria. Enjoy local flavors and artistic heritage before returning to your hotel.
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Day 3
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Bogota
Venture to Zipaquirá to explore the vast underground Salt Cathedral carved deep within an old mine. Afterward, stop for lunch in the village of Chía before returning to Bogotá for an evening at leisure.
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Day 4
Into the Coffee Triangle
Bogota – The Coffee Triangle
Fly to Pereira and visit a family-run coffee farm to learn every step from seed to cup. Enjoy a countryside lunch before settling into Bio Habitat Hotel, surrounded by forested hills and panoramic mountain views.
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Day 5
Cocora Valley & Salento
The Coffee Triangle
Hike the lush Cocora Valley among towering wax palms, then explore the colorful streets of Salento. Visit artisan workshops and chocolate makers before returning to your eco-retreat for a peaceful evening.
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Day 6
Balloon Flight & Horseback Ride
The Coffee Triangle
Lift off at sunrise for a hot-air balloon flight above rolling coffee fields. Enjoy farm treats before continuing to a traditional hacienda for a scenic horseback ride across Andean landscapes.
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Day 7
Fly to Cartagena
The Coffee Triangle – Cartagena
Travel to Cartagena and explore its UNESCO-listed old town on a private walking tour. Wander cobbled lanes, plazas, churches, and fortifications before dining and enjoying the city’s lively Caribbean energy.
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Day 8
Fortress, Getsemaní & Rum Tasting
Cartagena
Visit San Felipe Fortress, stroll the artistic streets of Getsemaní, and enjoy lunch in a beloved local restaurant. End the afternoon with a private rum-and-cacao tasting inside a historic colonial mansion.
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Day 9
Rosario Islands by Private Boat
Cartagena - Baru
Board a private speedboat to Barú and the Rosario Islands. Swim, snorkel, and relax on secluded beaches before settling into Las Islas, your treetop or beachfront retreat overlooking turquoise Caribbean waters.
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Day 10
Leisure on Barú
Baru
Spend the day unwinding amid white sands, quiet coves, and the comforts of Las Islas. Enjoy beach time, water sports, spa treatments, or relaxed island dining before your final night in paradise.
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Day 11
Departure from Cartagena
Baru - Cartagena - Departure
Return to Cartagena by boat and transfer to the airport for your international flight, with direct connections that make onward travel effortless.
Travel designer

Cécile Fabre

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My name is Cécile Fabre, a Franco-Spanish nomad splitting my time between Peru, Spain, France and Sri Lanka, where my kiddos go to school. I'm obsessed with diving, outdoor exploration, archaeology, and history, all what South America can offer. As a travel designer, I turned my passion into my job 20 years ago! I loved diving in the Galapagos. I also enjoy spending time in the Colca Valley, Ollantaytambo town or wandering Arequipa. When it...
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