Things to do in Colombia
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Cocora Valley & Coffee Farm Tour from Salento: Hike and tasteAn 8-hour guided tour in Salento combines hiking through Cocora Valley—a UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape—with hands-on time at a coffee farm where you pick cherries, plant seedlings, and taste freshly roasted Colombian coffee. The guide explains the valley's environmental significance and walks you through every stage of coffee production. Pickup and valley entry are included; you choose your departure city at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move through the landscape instead of just looking at it—the hike and the farm work give you a physical sense of what coffee farming actually is, not just a story about it. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you're not arranging the day yourself; the guide handles the timing and the details.
San Andrés Island: Tourist Train Tour & 6 StopsYou ride an open-air train around San Andrés with a native guide, stopping at five to six spots including a swimming site, photo points, and the Blowhole if conditions allow. Entry fees to individual sites and a typical drink are separate; the tour itself includes the train, driver, and island circuit. The whole experience is half a day, and you leave with photos and no logistics headache.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main spots on San Andrés without renting a car or navigating entry fees and timing yourself—the fixed route and native guide handle all of that, and the open-air train is the only way to feel the island while you're moving through it.
Bogotá: La Chorrera & Chiflón Waterfalls Private HikeYou’ll hike through cloud forests outside Bogotá with a local guide, feel the spray of El Chiflón and La Chorrera waterfalls (Colombia’s tallest), and share stories over a homemade lunch if you choose that option. Expect muddy boots, steep trails, and moments where all you hear is water and wind—plus plenty of real conversation along the way.
Cartagena: Street Food Tour Walled City & Getsemani WalkYou’ll walk Cartagena’s Old Town and Getsemani with a local guide, tasting street foods like arepa de huevo, carimañola, shrimp cocktail, and coconut sweets. Hear stories behind every bite as you wander plazas and colorful alleys. Expect laughter, sticky fingers, maybe even new friends—and memories that linger long after your last taste.
Cartagena Food Tour: 10+ Dishes, Street Food & Walled CityA 3.5-hour food tour of Cartagena led by an expert guide through Getsemaní's street food scene and the Ciudad Amurallada's colonial plazas, tasting 10+ dishes and drinks that trace 500 years of Caribbean Colombian cuisine. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the route covers both neighborhoods on foot, ending at Portal de los Dulces for handmade sweets.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste both neighborhoods' food cultures in one outing: you'll start with street food and street art in Getsemaní, then move to sit-down restaurant tastings inside the Walled City.
Bogotá: Monserrate Walking Tour with Tickets & Local FoodYou’ll ride up Monserrate Hill by funicular or cable car, walk with a local guide who shares stories behind Bogotá’s skyline and Catholic traditions, step inside the famous basilica, try Colombian snacks, and toss your own lucky coin into the wishing well. Expect moments of quiet awe—and maybe laughter—high above the city.
Bogota: Private City Walk with Local Friend & Flexible StopsYou’ll wander Bogota’s historic streets with a local friend who knows every shortcut and snack stand—sampling exotic fruits at a bustling market, hearing stories behind vivid graffiti art, and pausing for impromptu tastes or conversations along the way. Expect laughter, flexibility, and that feeling of seeing a city through new eyes.
Paragliding in Chicamocha Canyon, San Gil: 20-25 minute flightParagliding in the Chicamocha canyon near San Gil is a 20 to 25 minute tandem flight with a certified pilot, departing from Palo Blanco village and reaching altitudes of 500 to 2,400 meters above the takeoff slope. Round-trip transport from San Gil, medical insurance, a certified pilot, water and professional photos at takeoff and landing are included. The activity runs from 9 am to noon based on weather, with return to San Gil around 1:30 pm.Is it for me?Fly the strongest thermals in Chicamocha Canyon with everything arranged—transport, certified equipment, and a pilot who knows every updraft.
First-Time Scuba Diving in San Andres: Beginner’s Guided DiveYou’ll get your first taste of scuba diving in San Andres—no experience needed—with hands-on guidance from a local instructor. Learn key skills in the pool before heading out for a real ocean dive where you’ll float weightless among colorful fish and coral. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater or just want to try something new on vacation, this is your chance.
Rosario Islands: 3 Island Tour with Lunch & CocktailsYou’ll start from Cartagena by speedboat for a day trip through Rosario Islands—Pao Pao’s welcome cocktail under mangroves, lunch on Islabela with three choices, and lazy hours at Bora Bora’s beach club. With a bilingual guide sharing stories along the way, you’ll catch small moments: birds overhead, music drifting on salt air, toes buried in warm sand.
Cartagena: Street Food Tour with Local Tastings & HistoryYou’ll taste your way through Cartagena’s historic neighborhoods with a local guide — from egg-filled arepas at Donde Magola to tropical fruits in La Matuna and sweet treats at Portal de los Dulces. Expect laughter over Costeñita beer, hands sticky from coconut candies, and stories behind every bite. Come hungry; you’ll leave full of flavor and small moments you’ll remember later.
4-Day Lost City Trek Colombia: Climb 1,200 Stone StepsYou hike four days from Santa Marta through the Sierra Nevada jungle, sleeping in camps and passing through Kogui settlements, to reach Ciudad Perdida, an 800-year-old Tayrona city hidden in the mountains. The climb to the ruins involves 1,200 stone steps, and you spend a full morning exploring the terraced platforms before descending and returning to Santa Marta by evening on day four.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to reach an ancient city on foot and have the logistics handled — the camps, meals, and transport are all arranged. Plan for four full days of walking and climbing; the physical demand is what makes reaching a place this remote and preserved actually possible.
Medellín Horseback Riding: 3-Hour Mountain Tour & CoffeeYou ride for three hours through the Caldas mountains near Medellín with a guide who speaks your language and knows the local stories. Transport from the meeting point, all safety equipment, traditional drinks, and a bag of Colombian coffee are included in the price. The pace suits beginners and experienced riders alike, and you return by air-conditioned vehicle at the end of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full morning or afternoon on horseback without arranging your own transport or worrying about pace — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the stories, and the included pickup means you just show up ready to ride.
Colombia Andes: Family Farm Horseback Ride & BreakfastYou’ll drink fresh Colombian coffee with a local family, help feed calves and milk cows, then ride gentle horses across private mountain trails. Expect laughter over a traditional breakfast, hands-on moments with animals, and time to just soak in those wild Andes views—a day that feels more like visiting old friends than any ordinary tour.
Cartagena: Bazurto Market & Cooking Class with LunchYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to Bazurto Market for an hour of tropical fruit tasting and ingredient shopping, then taken to a local home where you cook one of seven dishes — stuffed fish, shrimp, soup, or vegetarian options — with wine and music included. Lunch is what you prepared. Transport, guide, water, snacks and all beverages are included; the whole day runs from pickup to dropoff.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat something you made yourself and understand where it came from, without spending the morning figuring out markets or recipes on your own — the guide and the fixed itinerary handle both.
San Andrés: Helmet Diving & Poseidon Statue UnderwaterYou descend in a weighted helmet and walk the seafloor for 25 minutes, breathing normally the whole time. You'll see the Poseidon statue, feed fish by hand, and get photos from your instructor. No diving certification or swimming ability needed. Confirm your time slot on arrival, and plan to be at West View twenty minutes before your scheduled hour.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk on the seafloor and see marine life up close without the learning curve of scuba certification or the physical demand of snorkeling—the helmet and instructor handle everything, leaving you free to feed fish and stand in front of a bronze god thirty feet down.
Guatape & El Peñol Rock: Private Day Trip from MedellinYou’ll climb El Peñol Rock for wild views over Guatape’s lakes, stroll painted streets with your guide sharing local stories, and relax by the water with lunch at your own pace. Expect hotel pickup in Medellin, all entrance fees included, plus real moments that stick with you long after you’ve left those colorful walls behind.
Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Luggage HelpYou arrive at Cartagena de Indias airport, find your name on a sign at the exit, and get driven to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with luggage help included. No shared rides, no waiting for other passengers, no haggling over price — just a straightforward transfer that gets you to your room without the usual airport friction.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Cartagena and want to skip the airport taxi scramble — a driver with your name waiting at arrivals means you go straight to your hotel without negotiating a fare or sharing the ride with strangers.
Bogotá: Private Layover City Tour with Monserrate & ChocolateYou’ll dive straight into Bogotá’s pulse—from riding the cable car up Monserrate for sweeping city views to wandering La Candelaria’s painted streets and tasting rich Afro-Colombian chocolate at Plaza de la Concordia. With an expert local guide and seamless airport pickup, you’ll feel both looked after and free to explore—enough time to feel Bogotá’s rhythm before your next flight.
Bogotá: Monserrate & Candelaria Private Tour with PickupYou’ll ride Bogotá’s funicular up Monserrate for sweeping city views (and maybe an empanada), then wander Candelaria’s colorful streets with a local guide who shares real stories along the way. Includes hotel pickup, entry tickets, and plenty of time to soak in both silence and street life—leaving you with more than just photos.
