On The Go Tours
Our agents are waiting to chat to you...
Are you a Travel Agent or Customer?
Do you have an booking reference?
7-10 Day Colombia Itineraries
4.00
8 Tours
When do you want to go?
2026
I'm flexible
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Colombia in a Week: Cartagena's color & Coffee Country
City highlights, coffee country and Caribbean coast, with guided moments and free time
Colombia packs a remarkable amount into a 7-10 day trip, combining big-city energy, colonial streets, and crisp mountain air in a single, well-balanced break. Many itineraries link Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, so your days shift from museums and markets to cable-car panoramas and warm Caribbean evenings, without feeling constantly on the move. If you want to lean further into nature, some trips include Tayrona National Park, while others take on the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) trek for a more immersive challenge. Trips are often partially guided, with local specialists for the key visits and enough independent time between highlights to keep the experience flexible and personal.
Best 7-10 day itineraries
Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena
PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Take in the highlights of Colombia's three most popular cities on this 8-day group tour, travelling from Bogota to Cartagena via Medellin. Enjoy guided sightseeing in all three destinations, learn how to play the national sport of Tejo and ride a cable car over Medellin. Visit Bogota's Gold Museum, eat your way across Cartagena's Bazurto Market and enjoy a full day at leisure in this colonial gem, or opt for a day trip to the blissful Rosario Islands. See the Inclusions for more information regarding the guiding style of this tour.
Tour Highlights
Bogota - Explore the Colombian capital on a guided tour, visiting the Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar, Carrera Septima and more, plus learn how to play the national sport of Tejo
Medellin - Ride a cable car over the city, visit a local flower farm and take in highlights of the city on a guided tour, including the central Plaza Botero
Cartagena - Join an included city tour, eat your way across the Bazurto Market and spend a full free day at leisure, or join an optional day trip to the Rosario Islands
Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena (Superior)
PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Take in the highlights of Colombia's three most popular cities on this 8-day group tour, travelling from Bogota to Cartagena via Medellin and staying in upgraded 4-5 star accomodation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in all three destinations, learn how to play the national sport of Tejo and ride a cable car over Medellin. Visit Bogota's Gold Museum, eat your way across Cartagena's Bazurto Market and enjoy a full day at leisure in this colonial gem, or opt for a day trip to the blissful Rosario Islands. See the Inclusions for more information regarding the guiding style of this tour.
Tour Highlights
Bogota - Explore the Colombian capital on a guided tour, visiting the Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar, Carrera Septima and more, plus learn how to play the national sport of Tejo
Medellin - Ride a cable car over the city, visit a local flower farm and take in highlights of the city on a guided tour, including the central Plaza Botero
Cartagena - Join an included city tour, eat your way across the Bazurto Market and spend a full free day at leisure, or join an optional day trip to the Rosario Islands
Lost City of Colombia
TREKKING HOLIDAY: Embark on a 5 day trek through lush jungle and local settlements to uncover Colombia's Lost City, overnighting in rustic camps along the way. Climb the 1,200 stone steps which lead to the Ciudad Perdida, a fascinating site made up of stepped terraces carved into the side of a mountain. Top off your stay with some relaxation by the beach in Tayrona National Park.
Tour Highlights
Santa Marta - Enjoy free time at the start of your tour in the first Spanish settlement in South America, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of America’
El Machete River - Take a dip and admire the jungle on this stop on your trek en route to Adan's House
Mutanyi - Interact with the local Koguis people and learn about their traditions en route to Gabriel's House
Buritaca River - Traverse the waters of this river on your trek, spotting areas where treasure hunters were once active
Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) - Explore this ancient archaeological site built by the Tayronas between 500 and 700 AD, making it 800 years older than Peru's Machu Picchu
Tayrona National Park - Enjoy free time in one of Colombia's most stunning national parks with mangrove swamps, green forest, mountain peaks and a spectacular coastline
Caffe Colombia
Take in the highlights of Colombia in 8 captivating days, from the capital city of Bogota through to the charming and colourful colonial city of Cartagena. En route visit unusual and artisan towns of Zipaquira and Raquira, wander around picturesque Villa de Leyva, learn about the production of some of the world's best coffee and appreciate the spectacular beauty of Cocora Valley and much more.
Tour Highlights
Bogota –Enjoy a tour of Colombia’s capital city, taking in Paloquemao’s Market, the colonial quarter of La Candelaria and the prominent Plaza de Bolivar. Also visit the Museo del Oro and Museo de Botero
Zipaquira – Marvel at the spectacular Salt Cathedral and Stations of the Cross, all hewn from the salt mine tunnels under the Halite Mountains
Sutatausa – Admire the excellently preserved paintings in the town’s colonial church, dating back to the 17th century
Raquira – Visit this artist town, famous for its pottery colourful buildings and colony of artisans. Nearby is the Monasterio La Candelaria, the first convent built in Latin America
Villa de Leyva – Explore this colonial town and its beautiful architectural features, from wooden baloncies and arches to heavy wooden and brass laden doors
Filandia – Overlook the city from the Colinda Illuminada view point
Cocora Valley – Sample the local cocktail of canelazo and plant a wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world
Salento – Visit this charming town with its preserved colonial bahareque architecture and streets lined with restaurants, bars and shops
Hacienda Combia – Join a shared tour of this coffee farm, allowing you the opportunity to learn about the elements, conditions and the technical processes needed to go Colombian coffee
Botanical & Butterfly Garden – Stroll through this garden home to over 1500 butterflies and a variety of local flora and bird species
Cartagena – Join a walking tour including stops at the Convento de la Popa, the Castillo de San Felipe and a stroll through the markets of La Bovedas
Food Tour – Join a culinary tour of Cartagena, stopping off at seven authentic food stops to sample the local cuisine
Colombia Luxury Discovery
Begin in Medellín and finish in Cartagena on an eight day journey blending big city energy, coffee country and Caribbean calm. Explore Medellín’s transformation – Botero’s bronzes and street art in Distrito 13 – then escape to Guatapé to climb El Peñol and cruise its reservoir. Fly to the Coffee Region for a farm tour and tasting, a cloud forest walk among towering wax palms, and time in colourful Salento and Filandia. In Cartagena, graze through the old city on a street food tour, then boat to the Rosario Islands for sun drenched downtime. A varied pace, rich flavours and standout views throughout.
Tour Highlights
Medellín - Discover the city’s transformation through Botero sculptures, Comuna 13 street art and the Las Berracas de la 13 social project
Guatapé - Climb El Peñol Rock for panoramic reservoir views before exploring Guatapé’s colourful zócalos and lakeside setting
Coffee Region - Visit El Paraíso Coffee Farm to trace Colombian coffee from seedling to cup with a guided tasting
Cocora Valley - Walk among Colombia’s towering wax palms, plant a palm and explore the heritage towns of Salento and Filandia
Cartagena - Savour the old city’s Caribbean flavours on a guided street food tour through seven local tasting spots
Rosario Islands - Cruise to this protected Caribbean archipelago for warm waters, island leisure and a fresh local fish lunch
Capital to Cartagena
Trace the turbulent history and admire the progress of Colombia as you get acquainted with some of its major cities. Be blown away by Bogota, marvel at Medellin and be captivated by Cartagena as you delve deep into the most fascinating parts of Colombian culture on this 10 day adventure.
Tour Highlights
Bogota – Enjoy a tour of Colombia’s capital city, taking in Paloquemao’s Market, the colonial quarter of La Candelaria and the prominent Plaza de Bolivar. Also visit the Museo del Oro and Museo de Botero
Zipaquira – Marvel at the spectacular Salt Cathedral and Stations of the Cross, all hewn from the salt mine tunnels under the Halite Mountains
Sutatausa – Admire the excellently preserved paintings in the town’s colonial church, dating back to the 17th century
Raquira – Visit this artist town, famous for its pottery colourful buildings and colony of artisans. Nearby is the Monasterio La Candelaria, the first convent built in Latin America
Villa de Leyva – Explore this colonial town and its beautiful architectural features, from wooden baloncies and arches to heavy wooden and brass laden doors
Filandia – Overlook the city from the Colinda Illuminada view point
Cocora Valley – Sample the local cocktail of canelazo and plant a wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world
Salento – Visit this charming town with its preserved colonial bahareque architecture and streets lined with restaurants, bars and shops
Hacienda Combia – Join a shared tour of this coffee farm, allowing you the opportunity to learn about the elements, conditions and the technical processes needed to go Colombian coffee
Botanical & Butterfly Garden – Stroll through this garden home to over 1500 butterflies and a variety of local flora and bird species
Cartagena – Join a walking tour including stops at the Convento de la Popa, the Castillo de San Felipe and a stroll through the markets of La Bovedas
Food Tour – Join a culinary tour of Cartagena, stopping off at seven authentic food stops to sample the local cuisine
Medellin - Stay in this city that is famous for its pleasant weather, it earns the nickname “the City of Eternal Spring”
Bogota to Tayrona
From Bogota - Colombia's capital city, travel north to the spectacular beauty and white sand beaches of Tayrona National Park. Stop off en route at the unusual salt-hewn temple of Zipaquira and artisan town of Raquira, explore colonial Villa de Leyva, discover lush coffee plantations and stunning Cocora Valley, and wander around colourful Cartagena.
Tour Highlights
Bogota –Enjoy a tour of Colombia’s capital city, taking in Paloquemao’s Market, the colonial quarter of La Candelaria and the prominent Plaza de Bolivar. Also visit the Museo del Oro and Museo de Botero
Zipaquira – Marvel at the spectacular Salt Cathedral and Stations of the Cross, all hewn from the salt mine tunnels under the Halite Mountains
Sutatausa – Admire the excellently preserved paintings in the town’s colonial church, dating back to the 17th century
Raquira – Visit this artist town, famous for its pottery colourful buildings and colony of artisans. Nearby is the Monasterio La Candelaria, the first convent built in Latin America
Villa de Leyva – Explore this colonial town and its beautiful architectural features, from wooden baloncies and arches to heavy wooden and brass laden doors
Filandia – Overlook the city from the Colinda Illuminada view point
Cocora Valley – Sample the local cocktail of canelazo and plant a wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world
Salento – Visit this charming town with its preserved colonial bahareque architecture and streets lined with restaurants, bars and shops
Hacienda Combia – Join a shared tour of this coffee farm, allowing you the opportunity to learn about the elements, conditions and the technical processes needed to go Colombian coffee
Botanical & Butterfly Garden – Stroll through this garden home to over 1500 butterflies and a variety of local flora and bird species
Cartagena – Join a walking tour including stops at the Convento de la Popa, the Castillo de San Felipe and a stroll through the markets of La Bovedas
Food Tour – Join a culinary tour of Cartagena, stopping off at seven authentic food stops to sample the local cuisine
Tayrona National Park - Enjoy free time in one of Colombia's most stunning national parks with mangrove swamps, green forest, mountain peaks and a spectacular coastline
Colombia Cultural Experience
Touch down in Bogotá and wrap up in Cartagena on this 10–day Colombia adventure – a mix of Andean flavour and Caribbean downtime. You’ll explore Paloquemao Market and sample top notch coffee before flying to Pasto for the Carnival Museum, artisan mopa–mopa work and a paila ice cream session. Expect to see Las Lajas Sanctuary and the sculpted topiary of Tulcán, then cruise across La Cocha Lagoon to La Corota Island. Continue to Medellín for Guatapé’s colourful lanes, El Peñol views and a transformation tour of Distrito 13. Finish with a Rosario Islands beach day and sunset strolls in Cartagena.
Tour Highlights
Bogotá - Discover the historic centre of Colombia’s Andean capital at leisure
Paloquemao Market - Sample local produce and enjoy a private tasting celebrating Colombia’s coffee-growing traditions
Pasto - Visit Nariño Square, the carnival museum and mopa-mopa varnish workshops in Colombia’s Surprise City
Las Lajas Shrine - Admire the Gothic basilica perched dramatically above the Guáitara River canyon
La Cocha Lagoon - Sail to La Corota Island, Colombia’s smallest national park, on a volcanic crater lake
Guatapé - Climb El Peñol for sweeping views over the reservoir before exploring the village’s colourful frescoed houses
Medellín - Explore Plaza Botero, Comuna 13 street art and community projects showcasing the city’s social transformation
Rosario Islands - Relax on Caribbean beaches and enjoy freshly prepared local fish in Colombia’s protected underwater national park
Travel with confidence
Real reviews from our travelers
Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena - 8 daysPARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Take in the highlights of Colombia's three most popular cities on this 8-day group tour, travelling from Bogota to Cartagena via Medellin. Enjoy guided sightseeing in all three destinations, learn how to play the national sport of Tejo and ride a cable car over Medellin. Visit Bogota's Gold Museum, eat your way across Cartagena's Bazurto Market and enjoy a full day at leisure in this colonial gem, or opt for a day trip to the blissful Rosario Islands. See the Inclusions for more information regarding the guiding style of this tour.Worldwide Touring8I think the guides made the trip - very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and flexible. It was the country, its history, its present, and rather positive about its future that was the heart of experience. Discovering the Fernando Botero collection - his own works and his collection was another highlight We were not thrilled by the seemingly disconnected and delayed attention to our requests for information about the trip, preparation for it, and communications during the trip. There were 6 of us on this tour - which we only found out the first day. And together we pieced enough about various info
Colombia 7-10 day itineraries at a glance
Trip and guiding style
Trips in Colombia are often partially guided, with local English-speaking guides for key sights, plus practical support with transfers and transport so the journey runs smoothly. Choose between group or private trips, which makes it straightforward to match the travel style to your budget and preferences.
Accommodation
Accommodation varies by itinerary and may include 4 star hotels, 4-5 star hotels, 5 star hotels, and basic camps on treks (hammocks or beds with mosquito nets). If a listed property is unavailable, an alternative of a similar standard may be used to maintain overall trip quality.
Trip pacing
The pace is usually medium, which fits a 7-10 day Colombia itinerary that blends guided visits with genuine free time. Expect a few early starts for markets, longer drives, or internal travel, balanced by time for food experiences, evening strolls, and unhurried nights.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see in Colombia in 7 to 10 days?
A week or so suits two or three of Colombia's highlights. Routes commonly link Bogota, Medellin and the Caribbean city of Cartagena. It is enough for the capital, the city of eternal spring and the coast.
Is 7 to 10 days enough for Colombia?
A week to 10 days suits a focused trip across two or three regions. Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena fit well. The coffee zone or a full loop would push toward the longer bands.
Are 7 to 10 day Colombia tours guided?
They run as partially guided trips, as group tours and private tours. A guide covers the main cities. The format keeps the route organized.
How active is a 7 to 10 day Colombia tour?
The activity level ranges from easy to fairly demanding depending on the route. City sightseeing is the main focus, with some more active options. The pace is steady.
How big are the groups on a 7 to 10 day Colombia tour?
Group size varies by trip, with some departures taking larger numbers. Private options run for your own party. Routes center on Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena.
