Top Colombia Day Trips - page 4

This is a tour that combines the experience of high mountains (4450 meters) with impressive volcanic-Andean landscapes and thermalism, allowing the visitor to discover 2 very interesting attractions of Manizales such as the Nevado del Ruiz and the Termales del Otoño.

Discover sites significant to the life and times of Pablo Escobar on a private tour that covers the cemetery where he’s buried, the rooftop on which he was assassinated, and the neighborhoods that were affected most by his reign. This private tour comes with the undivided attention of your private guide.

Santa Rosa de Cabal is renowned for its natural thermal waters, and the hot springs are popular with both locals and travelers. With this sightseeing package, travel straight to the springs by private vehicle, avoiding the hassle of public transport and admiring the UNESCO–listed Coffee Cultural Landscape along the way. On arrival, enjoy free time to hike to the waterfalls and soak in the mineral-rich hot springs independently.

Discover the wonderful world of coffee and learn how the elixir is made during this coffee farm experience near Bogota. Join a small group and set out for the town of Choachi, just outside of Bogota, where the farm is located. Learn about the daily life of a coffee farmer as well as the coffee manufacturing process.

Combine two of Colombia's passions—coffee and horses—on a single private tour. As you get to know these two practices, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and the ability to explore at your own pace. Witness the coffee production steps from plant to cup, as well as saddling up for a ride through the scenic countryside on horseback.

Visit a Colombian coffee farm and spend time at the Marinka Waterfalls with this private tour from the Santa Marta area. You'll spend time at Finca La Victoria, one of the oldest coffee farms in the country, where you'll learn all about coffee production and get to taste some brew yourself. You'll then continue to Minca, where you'll hike or take a 4x4 ride up to Marinka Waterfalls, perfect for swimming.

Discover Cali’s fertile countryside on a private day trip to Hacienda El Paraiso sugar cane farm—the ideal choice if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Letting someone else drive means you can soak up the scenery, while taking a private tour allows you to explore the hacienda at your own pace.

Swap Cali’s urban bustle for the tranquil scenery of San Cipriano on a private day trip that includes river tubing and a ride on la brujita (the little witch)—a motorized bike on rails, which is the only way to access the rural town of San Cipriano. Plus, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide.

Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and folklore that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. Private transit from Bogotá solves transportation logistics, making it easier for you to get out of the city to enjoy a guided hike, beautiful vistas, and traditional lunch, included, if the option is selected. Plus, value pricing makes this an ideal Bogotá day trip.

Many scenic islands can be explored from Cartagena, Colombia but few offer beaches and a historic fort. Combine a boat adventure, a guided tour of one of the oldest Spanish-built forts, and time to relax on San Fernando Beach and beach club including a traditional lunch during this tour to Tierra Bomba Island.

Explore the rivers and waterfalls of the Farallones de Cali National Park with a professional guide by your side with this small-group tour. Best of all, everything is included, with round-trip transportation, guide services, entry fees, and lunch built into the price of the tour.

Learn about coffee in one of the world's finest coffee-producing countries with this educational experience. You'll head out to a coffee farm near Bogota to learn all about the coffee-making process, from farm to cup. At the end of your experience, you'll get plenty of time to sample locally produced coffee.

Trekking through the jungle to Colombia's Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) can be challenging for even experienced hikers. Journey in confidence on this small group guided tour (limited to 12 people) that takes you on an adventure—hiking for four days across varied terrain and through striking scenery—to a 9th-century indigenous archaeological site. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

Escape the city and experience two of Colombia’s top attractions on a private tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita from Bogota. Descend to the otherworldly Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral; enjoy a Colombian lunch in Zipaquirá, known as the City of Salt; and discover the legend of El Dorado during a visit to Lake Guatavita, a crater lake famed for its vivid green color. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a day trip out of Cartagena and leave the planning and driving to your guide on this excursion to Playa Blanca beach on Baru Island. Travel comfortably on an air-conditioned bus and spend the day soaking up the sun on the white-sand beach and swimming in crystal-clear water. Afterward, explore the neighboring fishing villages and residential areas before returning to Cartagena.

Visit Retiro, Guatapé, El Peñol, and the Tekendamita Waterfall—all in just one day—on this private, guided tour from Medellin. You'll have lots of time to see local architecture and take in fantastic views as you travel from place to place. As an added bonus, you'll have the chance to stop at a local snack shop for some empanadas or cheesy bread served up with coffee.

Immerse yourself in Colombia’s world-famous coffee industry during this private tour of Hacienda Coloma. Discover every stage of the coffee-making process, from growing to harvesting to roasting and brewing, finishing with a freshly-brewed taste of the hacienda’s own beans. A Colombian lunch, plus a stop at the nursery gardens of San Miguel are also included.

Just beyond the limits of Medellín, Andean culture remains largely untouched in the towns of El Retiro, Llanogrande, and San Antonio de Pereira. A private 6-hour tour lets you make the most of your time exploring the Colombian countryside, including comfortable private transportation and a fully narrated and customizable tour that hits the region’s highlights, like the El Retiro waterfall. Upgrade and extend your tour to discover colourful Guatape and El Penol Rock, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding emerald lakes.

Get a sense for the top attractions in Cartagena during this 4-hour shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Explore the unique Moorish and Republican architecture of the city’s Manga Island, take in gorgeous views from the hilltop Monastery of La Popa and check out historic San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also enjoy an hour-long walking tour of Cartagena’s atmospheric old city and do some souvenir shopping at Las Bovedas. Your excursion also includes round-trip port transport, a professional guide, and light refreshments.

Absorb panoramic views from the top of El Peńon de Guatapé mountain—one of Antioquia’s top attractions—on a private sightseeing tour that also includes a visit to Parque Principal de Guatapé, one of the most colorful towns in the country. Relish the freedom to tailor your itinerary, and enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore.

The National Aviary of Colombia is home to around 2,000 birds representing nearly 200 species including condors, flamingos, emus, owls, storks, and much more. Located on Baru Island near the city of Cartagena, the aviary includes walking trails and dozens of exhibition areas where birds can easily be observed. Bird lovers and nature lovers on this half-day private tour from Cartagena have the chance to explore the aviary and enjoy a typical lunch.

Explore the unique town of San Basilio de Palenque, an area settled by escaped slaves who created a settlement where they could be free. Learn about the history of the Cartagenian people and in particular, the people who formed and grew San Basilio de Palenque. Try authentic local food and hear stories from local people about the history and culture of Colombia.

Our tour begins in the morning at the pick-up point (place defined by the traveler) from there we leave for our coffee farm an hour drive from Medellín where we stay for approximately one hour and where we will learn about the entire process of cultivation and production of this traditional drink step by step. After enjoying a cup of the best and freshest coffee, we continue our journey to the Piedra del Peñol, a 200-meter-high monolith where travelers can enjoy one of the best views of Colombia. Upon returning from the top of the stone we continue the journey to the town of Guatapé where, accompanied by a bilingual guide, travelers will be able to walk and get to know this beautiful place full of color and colonial streets to finish in a restaurant in front of the lake where travelers can enjoy the best of local gastronomy. You will always be accompanied by a bilingual guide for any kind of assistance.

If you are looking for a tourist destination in Colombia that combines natural beauty, rich history and culture, Guatavita is the perfect place for you. The Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient sacred place of the Muisca culture, is an invaluable treasure that you cannot miss. In addition to being the source of inspiration for the legend of El Dorado, the lagoon is an impressive mirror of water surrounded by exuberant vegetation that will captivate your senses. In Guatavita, you can also enjoy its charming historic center, its cobbled streets and its delicious cuisine. Discover with us why Guatavita is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colombia. You and your companions will have private transportation, income to all the places offered and so you will not have to worry about anything, we will do everything so that you live the best experience.