Top Colombia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

Immerse yourself in Colombia's natural landscapes and distinct flavors on a private day tour of the Cocora Valley. First, relax, as private transportation takes you from your Salento accommodation to Los Nevados National Natural Park. Then, follow your guide on a scenic hike through Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. Next, visit a coffee farm to learn about the coffee-making process, from picking the cherries to grinding the beans.

Escape metropolitan Medellin in favor of the colorful town of Guatape on a full-day tour. Upon arrival, ascend the 742 steps leading to the summit of the magnificent Peñol Rock for panoramic views. Then, explore the colorful streets of Guatape and the famous "zocalos" as well as an exclusive boat tour of the lake. Finally, interact with llamas in their natural environment at a local farm.

Get your bearings in Bogota and visit the hilltop area of Monserrate (if option selected) without worrying about making a wrong turn when you go with your own private guide. After visiting Monserrate by cable car or funicular, head over to the Candelaria neighborhood to check out highlights such as the Botero Museum (closed Tuesdays) and the Gold Museum.

With its illuminated salt sculptures, the subterranean Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is one of the most interesting attractions in Colombia, but getting there from Bogotá can be time-consuming if you don’t have a car. This small-group tour makes getting there a breeze, with round-trip transfers from your hotel and plenty of free time to explore the cathedral and its surrounding town.

Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

Hiking through Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains can be difficult to plan without prior knowledge of the terrain. Join a local guide on a 4-day hike to the Lost City, with the route, transportation, accommodation, and other logistics taken care of. As you hike, learn about the history and culture of the area, and recharge with simple but comfortable overnights stays in camps with showers and meals provided.

Totumo Mud Volcano is a one-of-a-kind attraction home to mineral-infused mud that’s reputed to have healing properties. Avoid the hassle of public transport and the expense of taxis on a stress-free trip to the volcano, which includes snacks and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll have ample time to soak in the mud bath and, opt for massage if you'd like.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

Visit Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in just one day—without the expense of private taxis—on this group tour from Bogotá. Meet your driver at your hotel and head out to the lagoon to learn about ancient history and beliefs. Then, visit Zipaquira to descend into its masterpiece Salt Cathedral, full of sculptures and illuminated chambers, before returning to your departure point.

Learn about the coffee production process from bean to cup on this half-day tour. Enjoy the scenery as you ride from Medellin to the countryside, then sample delicious Colombian coffee as you discover the production stages including planting, de-pulping, fermenting, roasting, and grinding. Tour the coffee farm and try picking some of the beans yourself.

Enjoy exemplary comfort and convenience with a private transfer between your hotel or cruise terminal and Cartagena Airport (CTG). Whether you’ve just arrived in the city or your Cartagena visit is coming to a close, this swift and secure service enables you to avoid the stress of long taxi lines and cramped public transportation. Simply provide your travel information, and a chauffeur will meet you at your desired pickup point and take you on the next leg of your adventure.

Explore the historic La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá and learn all about Colombia on this shared walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide as they lead you through this part of the city known for its many museums, past landmarks including the Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument and the Colón Theater. Familiarize yourself with the city on this tour so you can quickly find your way back to the museums that most interest you.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Spend a day exploring the Minca area with this guided, small-group tour from Santa Marta. You'll visit a waterfall that's considered sacred by local Indigenous people, learn about bamboo building, and spend time at coffee and cocoa farms. You'll even get the chance to make your own cacao bar.

Immerse yourself in Bogota's culinary scene with a guided tour through the city's most historic neighborhood: La Candelaria. Over the course of around three hours, a guide will take you to some of the best spots in the area to sample tasty treats, from arepas and obelas to chocolate and coffee.

Charter Dock at 9:30 AM. Ask for boat SONATA. We depart at 10:00 AM — we cannot wait past 9:50 AM. Sonata is a magnificent 58ft cutter-rigged ketch, built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, with a capacity of 26 guests. The Journey We'll motor upwind toward Bahía Concha in Tayrona National Park, passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, and Aguja Island. Once anchored, our auxiliary boat will shuttle you ashore — or simply swim in! At the Beach Snorkeling, SUP boarding, and sunbathing. On Board Lunch and one drink per person will be served approximately 1 hour after arrival. Return At 3:30 PM, everyone boards for the sail back (wind permitting). We arrive 4:30-5:00 pm Weather & Park Closures If maritime authorities restrict access to Tayrona, we'll visit nearby bays. No refund in this case. If all navigation is restricted: Full refund. Tayrona Park closes Feb 1–15 | Jun 1–15 | Oct 19–Nov 2. During these dates, we visit nearby bays instead NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS ALLOWED IN MARINA

Enjoy a private tour of Guatape from Medellin. Tour the colorful streets of this colonial town and climb the Rock of Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding area. Cross the reservoir on a boat tour and listen to commentary that delves deep into the history of the area. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, travel insurance, and transport.

While most food tours take place on foot, this culinary adventure transports you through Medellin in a brightly colored *rumbero* vehicle for a more exciting experience. Cover more neighborhoods in less time as you travel on four wheels, and stop for street food snacks that showcase the city’s food scene.

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

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.

If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Palenque, the first free African town in the Americas, joining a local guide is essential. Visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the area's distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.

This is not the typical Comuna 13 - Graffiti tour, we decided to add a visit to a vibrant, colorful, cultural and diverse "MARKETPLACE" to our experience, in Colombia "Marketplaces" refers to traditional marketplaces where farmers and locals buy and sell a wide variety of fresh fruits, plants, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts and other goods. These markets are not only places to shop but also vibrant hubs of cultural, social and economic activity, where we can experience the city's real culture and atmosphere, we'll immerse into the daily life of Medellín residents nicknamed "Paisas", and really understand their colective background and culture. And of course! we'll have the opportunity to try some delicious exotic fruits surrounded by friendly locals, life and traditions!! So, if you're planning to visit Comuna 13, why not make the most of it and visit another unique highlight and discover two completely different and fascinating worlds right beside each other?

A tale of two Cartagenas in one culinary experience: Street food and street art of Getsemaní, then proper sit-down stops inside the Walled City for Fusion Caribbean cuisine; 10+ dishes & drinks feast. Led by an expert Sherpa, your journey begins in the colorful, bohemian streets of Getsemaní, where street art tells stories of resistance and reinvention. From there, we cross into the Ciudad Amurallada (Walled City), the heart of the Caribbean, finishing inside the ancient walls. You'll sit down at two standout local restaurants for curated tastings of signature Cartagenero dishes and new Caribbean Fusion cuisine. Between them, taste exotic fruits from the iconic Palenqueras, the must-try arepa de huevo, a sweet stop at the historic Portal de los Dulces. It's not just a food tour. It's the Sherpa Way: woven with the history, culture, and street art that make Cartagena one of Latin America's most vibrant food destinations.

Cartagena is a culinary melting pot with influences from the Caribbean, Africa, indigenous communities, and even China. Uncover the history and flavors of this city, without getting overwhelmed, on this small-group tasting tour through the city center. Walk through the bustling streets and sample a variety of snacks as you learn about the history of each dish as well as the city.