Things to do in Colombia
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Cartagena Party Boat: Rosario Islands, Barú & Cholón with LunchYou board a certified speedboat in Cartagena and visit five Caribbean stops in one day: the Bocachica Forts, Barú Island, the Rosario Islands, a panoramic view of a historic mansion, and Cholón party island. Lunch and drinks are included, along with sunbeds, a VIP beach service team, and an English-speaking host who manages the music and the pace. The boat returns you to Cartagena by evening, so you don't arrange transport, timing, or meals yourself.Is it for me?Right for anyone spending a day in Cartagena who wants the Caribbean islands, a meal, and music without arranging a private boat or figuring out which island to visit—the five stops and fixed schedule handle all of that, and the VIP service at Cholón means you're not managing your own orders while trying to enjoy the party.
Salsa and graffiti tour in Cali: Street art and music historyThis three-hour shared tour of Cali explores the city's salsa heritage and urban art through ten stops—from Plazoleta Jairo Varela, a plaza dedicated to one of salsa's greatest composers, to Calle del Sabor, where the music and murals tell the story of Caleña culture. A certified guide in Spanish leads the walk, sharing the history of the city's musical identity and the resistance embedded in its street art, and finishes at Cimarrón Salsa Bar where live music plays.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through city streets for three hours, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready to stand and move between stops. This works well if you want to understand Cali's music and art scene through the neighborhoods where they actually live, rather than from a bus window or a single venue.
Santa Marta: Historic Center Bike Tour & Gold MuseumYou pedal through Santa Marta's oldest neighborhoods, stopping at Bolívar Square, the Tayrona Gold Museum, the 1766 cathedral, and the waterfront promenade—all without arranging your own transport or navigation. The bike and water are provided, and a local guide handles the route and the history, leaving you to focus on the ride and the city itself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Santa Marta's colonial architecture, indigenous heritage, and Caribbean waterfront without renting a bike yourself or figuring out which streets are safe to ride—the guide handles navigation and the history, so you just pedal and look around.
Cartagena: La Popa Convent & San Felipe Fort Morning TourYou're driven to four key stops in Cartagena's history: the monastery at the city's highest point, the colonial fortress, the Old Town's narrow streets and plazas, and the dungeons-turned-market. Entry to the convent and fort are included, as is the bilingual guide and transportation. You walk about twenty minutes total through the Old Town, and the whole experience runs a few hours before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cartagena's main historical sites in one morning without arranging transport or buying tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to ask questions and absorb the city's actual history rather than just its postcard version.
Barú Island Tour: Snorkel & Bioluminescent Plankton ExperienceA full-day tour from Cartagena to Barú Island combines snorkeling in the mangroves, time at Playa Blanca's Mambo Beach Club, and a nighttime boat ride to watch bioluminescent plankton light up in the water. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, snorkel gear, a welcome drink and a 30,000-peso lunch voucher are included; the day runs 15 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in central Cartagena and can commit to a full 15-hour day; the bilingual guide works equally well for English and Spanish speakers, and early pickup means you won't need to coordinate your own transport to the island.
Guatape private tour with paragliding and El Peñon climbA private guided tour of Guatape combines paragliding over rainforest and canyon, climbing El Peñón de Guatape's 700 stairs to its summit, and walking the town's painted streets and craft shops with a professional guide. The tour runs 4 to 10 hours depending on which activities you add at checkout; private transportation is included, and guides speak English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book the paragliding option to add a flight experience to your day; choose tour-only to explore the stone and town's streets without it; pick the coffee tour to learn processing methods instead of flying.
Medellin: Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour Non-Touristy FarmsYou’ll head out from Medellin for a private day trip into real working farms near Copacabana—tasting coffee brewed right where it’s grown, hiking through hillsides with your guide, sharing laughs with farmers over homemade lunch, then crafting your own chocolate bar before heading home full (and maybe a little muddy).
Cartagena Jet Ski Rental: 30 & 60 Minute Caribbean RidesYou arrive at the meeting point, get a safety briefing and life jacket, then ride a modern jet ski solo for either 30 or 60 minutes along Cartagena's coastline. The rental includes fuel and bilingual support, with an optional guide if you want one alongside you. Everything is transparent — no hidden fees, no surprises — so you can focus on the ride itself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride solo on your own terms without a guide hovering, and you value transparency — the operator tells you the price and what's in it, so you're not negotiating or discovering charges after you're done.
Horseback Riding & Coffee Farm in Medellin: 11-Mile Mountain RideThis 8-hour private tour combines horseback riding through Medellin's mountain trails with a hands-on visit to a small-scale family coffee farm. You ride 11 miles on docile horses with two guides (one leading, one following), then participate in all nine stages of coffee production—from planting seeds to roasting beans—before tasting the result in four different brewing methods. Hotel pickup, lunch cooked by the farmers, and insurance are included; the tour operates with English or Spanish-speaking guides.Is it for me?The 8-hour commitment and the 11-mile ride ask for a full morning and afternoon, which suits someone with a clear block of time and comfort on a horse at a steady pace. If you're looking for a shorter activity or prefer to stay on foot, a coffee-only farm visit would fit better.
Medellin: Rooftop Bar Crawl with VIP Club Entry & Free ShotsYou’ll start high above Medellín with city views and cocktails before diving into Provenza’s lively bar scene—free empanadas included. Dance across rooftops and slip past club lines with your local guide leading the way. Expect laughter over street food, VIP access at busy clubs, and those hazy moments when Medellín’s nightlife feels endless.
Cartagena Rosario Islands: Private Boat Tour & Cholon Day TripYou’ll board a private boat in Cartagena with a local crew for a day exploring Rosario Islands’ clear waters, lively Cholon beach parties, and quiet moments on Baru Island. Snorkeling gear is ready for coral reefs; music and laughter are guaranteed. You’ll end up sun-warmed and probably still smiling as you return to shore.
Bogota Airport Transfer: Private SUV Pickup & 24hr Bilingual DriverYou’ll step off your flight at El Dorado Airport and spot your name held up by a smiling local driver. Relax in a private SUV with Wi-Fi and bottled water as you’re whisked straight to your hotel or Airbnb in Bogota. With real-time flight tracking and friendly tips from your bilingual guide, you can skip the stress and just settle into Colombia’s capital.
Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Walking Tour FreeYou walk the walled city's main squares and colonial streets with a local guide, then move into Getsemani to see street art and meet locals in their neighborhood. The tour includes Colombian beer and sweets, and you're back by early afternoon with a real sense of how Cartagena actually works. Tips are collected in advance, so there's no awkward moment at the end.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving in Cartagena without a plan and wanting to understand the city's layout and history before exploring on their own. The couple of hours means you're not locked into a full day, and you'll actually know where things are afterward.
Medellín: Highest Zipline Colombia & Waterfall TrekYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to La Ceja to explore the traditional Antioquia culture before heading to the eco-park. Then you zipline 2200 feet across 1000-foot heights, passing five waterfalls mid-air, and trek down to the base of Salto del Buey waterfall for a ferrata climb beside it. Transport, entry, snacks and insurance are covered; the whole day takes several hours and demands good fitness and a weight under 100kg.Is it for me?Book this if you want the adrenaline and the landscape without arranging transport or worrying about safety gear — the fixed itinerary and included insurance let you focus on the zipline and the trek. You'll need solid fitness and comfort with heights, and your weight must be under 100kg for the zipline to work.
Medellin to Antioquia: Mountain Bike Tour with Coffee & LunchYou’ll pedal ancient railway trails through Antioquia’s hills with local guides who know every bend. Stop for strong coffee in a small town, cool off by waterfalls mid-ride with snacks and cold beer, then finish with an authentic Colombian lunch before heading back to Medellin—legs tired but heart full.
Rafting Rio Calderas from Medellín: 3+ hours of whitewaterIntermediate whitewater rafting on Rio Calderas near Medellín takes 8 hours door-to-door, with pickup from your hotel or the operator's office, over 3 hours of class 3/4 whitewater, lunch and swimming on a pristine beach, and return transport to the city. No rafting experience is required, and guides speak English, Spanish or French. Children from age 14 are welcome.Is it for me?The operator picks you up at your hotel or office in Medellín and handles the 2-hour drive to the river, so you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the remote valley—you show up ready to paddle and the day is arranged from there.
Medellín: Private Coffee Farm Tour & Roasting ClassYou spend a half-day on a family coffee farm outside Medellín learning to pick, process, and roast beans, then taste the same coffee prepared three ways to understand how method changes flavor. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, snacks and coffee are included, and the small group size means you're not following a crowd through the steps.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Colombian coffee is actually made without spending half the day in a van or following a crowd through the steps — the private format and small farm setting mean you move at your own pace and can ask questions as they come up.
Laureles Food Tour in Medellín: Local Eats & Hidden SpotsA guided food tour through Medellín's Laureles neighborhood where you taste nine dishes at family-owned restaurants and street stops, walk the Jardín Avenue, and try aguardiente at a local green space. The guide is a Laureles resident who has run this tour for six years and knows the neighborhood's hidden restaurants and cafés that most visitors never find. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes all food and drinks.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour led by a neighborhood resident, so you walk and eat at the guide's pace and stops rather than choosing your own. It suits anyone who wants to taste real Laureles food without researching restaurants themselves, and who's comfortable eating meat-heavy traditional dishes at family-owned spots that cater to locals, not tourists.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavita from BogotáYou're driven from your Bogotá hotel to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, where you walk through tunnels carved from salt and learn how indigenous and colonial history shaped the mine. Then you head to Lake Guatavita to hear the El Dorado legend and stand above the crater lake where the Muisca made sacred offerings. Entry, guide, insurance, and return transport are included; lunch is optional. The whole day takes you out of the city and into two towns most Bogotá visitors miss.Is it for me?Book this if you want to leave Bogotá for a full day without arranging your own transport or worrying about entry fees — the pickup, both tickets, and the guide handle the logistics, and the two-site structure means you see both the cathedral and the lake in one trip instead of planning separate outings.
San Andrés Beach Cart Rental: 8-Hour Island Self-DriveYou pick up a beach cart (gasoline buggy or electric tuk-tuk) at 8am, drive the island's 26 km perimeter at your own pace for eight hours, stop at beaches and restaurants as you choose, and return between 4:30 and 6pm. A digital guide with tourist sites and restaurants is available on request. No driver's license needed for the electric option; gasoline buggies require one. Groups up to six fit comfortably.Is it for me?Right for groups and families who want to explore San Andrés without a fixed schedule or guide — the eight-hour window and self-drive format let you linger at beaches and find restaurants on your own rhythm, which is what makes the whole island accessible in one day without feeling rushed.
