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Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
A Colonial History
Days 4 - 7
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Days 8 - 12
Final Days of Relaxation
Urban Revival
Highlights of Your Journey
Begin in Bogotá, where Monserrate’s panoramic views, La Candelaria’s colonial streets, and the Gold Museum reveal the capital’s Andean roots and pre-Columbian legends like El Dorado.
Step into history at Villa de Leyva, a perfectly preserved colonial town whose vast cobbled plaza and nearby fossil sites tell stories from both Spanish and ancient geological eras.
Discover Medellín’s urban revival, from the Metrocable and Comuna 13’s street art to Botero’s sculptures and the vibrant cafés of El Poblado, followed by colorful Guatapé and its iconic El Peñol rock.
Experience Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, staying in a traditional finca among emerald hills, with scenic hikes through the Cocora Valley’s towering wax palms near Salento’s brightly painted balconies.
Conclude in Caribbean Cartagena, exploring 16th-century walls and fortresses, tasting coastal ceviche, and relaxing on the Rosario Islands' coral reefs and Playa Blanca’s white sands.
Days 1 - 3
From Bogotá's 2,640-meter altitude and colonial heart to Villa de Leyva's perfectly preserved plaza, your opening days reveal Colombia's Andean heritage and pre-Columbian treasures.
Day one begins with the Monserrate cable car ascent, offering views over a capital founded in 1538, before exploring La Candelaria's colonial streets where independence movements once stirred. Sample arepas, the corn-based staple that has sustained Colombians for centuries, while discovering vibrant street art that transformed the city's image. Your second day delves into the Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts including pieces from the Muisca people who inspired the El Dorado legend, followed by the Botero Museum celebrating Colombia's most famous artist. Day three takes you to Villa de Leyva, founded in 1572, where the massive cobblestone Plaza Mayor remains one of South America's largest and most perfectly preserved colonial squares, surrounded by fossil discoveries that tell stories from when this region lay beneath ancient seas.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven move from the innovative urban transformation of Medellín to the emerald coffee hills where Colombia's most famous export grows.
Your fourth day features the flight to Medellín and a ride on the Metrocable system that revolutionized urban transport while providing access to Comuna 13, a neighborhood that transformed from conflict zone to street art showcase through innovative social programs. Day five explores Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia, celebrating the sculptor whose voluptuous forms grace parks worldwide, before enjoying El Poblado's trendy cafés. The sixth day brings an excursion to Guatapé, where you'll climb the 740-step El Peñol rock and explore the lakeside town famous for its colorful zócalos (decorative friezes). Day seven marks your journey into Colombia's Coffee Triangle, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape where coffee cultivation began in the early 1900s, settling into a traditional finca as the sun sets over emerald hills.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days journey from the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley to Cartagena's 16th-century fortifications and Caribbean island escapes.
Day eight takes you through Salento's colorful streets and into Cocora Valley, home to Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, which can grow up to 60 meters tall and live for 200 years. The ninth day brings your transition to Caribbean Cartagena, founded in 1533, where you'll walk along fortifications built to protect Spanish treasure fleets from pirates like Francis Drake who attacked in 1586. Day ten explores the walled Old City, a UNESCO site since 1984, and the Castillo San Felipe, South America's greatest fortress, before savoring fresh ceviche influenced by both Spanish and indigenous Zenú traditions. Your eleventh day features island hopping to the Rosario Islands, a coral archipelago national park established in 1977, where crystalline waters offer perfect snorkeling and seafood lunches. The twelfth day provides final relaxation at Playa Blanca or exploration of Getsemaní, the formerly working-class neighborhood now pulsing with art and music.
Day 1
From Bogotá's 2,640-meter altitude and colonial heart to Villa de Leyva's perfectly preserved plaza, your opening days reveal Colombia's Andean heritage and pre-Columbian treasures.
Day one begins with the Monserrate cable car ascent, offering views over a capital founded in 1538, before exploring La Candelaria's colonial streets where independence movements once stirred. Sample arepas, the corn-based staple that has sustained Colombians for centuries, while discovering vibrant street art that transformed the city's image. Your second day delves into the Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts including pieces from the Muisca people who inspired the El Dorado legend, followed by the Botero Museum celebrating Colombia's most famous artist. Day three takes you to Villa de Leyva, founded in 1572, where the massive cobblestone Plaza Mayor remains one of South America's largest and most perfectly preserved colonial squares, surrounded by fossil discoveries that tell stories from when this region lay beneath ancient seas.
Days 2 - 4
Days four through seven move from the innovative urban transformation of Medellín to the emerald coffee hills where Colombia's most famous export grows.
Your fourth day features the flight to Medellín and a ride on the Metrocable system that revolutionized urban transport while providing access to Comuna 13, a neighborhood that transformed from conflict zone to street art showcase through innovative social programs. Day five explores Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia, celebrating the sculptor whose voluptuous forms grace parks worldwide, before enjoying El Poblado's trendy cafés. The sixth day brings an excursion to Guatapé, where you'll climb the 740-step El Peñol rock and explore the lakeside town famous for its colorful zócalos (decorative friezes). Day seven marks your journey into Colombia's Coffee Triangle, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape where coffee cultivation began in the early 1900s, settling into a traditional finca as the sun sets over emerald hills.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days journey from the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley to Cartagena's 16th-century fortifications and Caribbean island escapes.
Day eight takes you through Salento's colorful streets and into Cocora Valley, home to Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, which can grow up to 60 meters tall and live for 200 years. The ninth day brings your transition to Caribbean Cartagena, founded in 1533, where you'll walk along fortifications built to protect Spanish treasure fleets from pirates like Francis Drake who attacked in 1586. Day ten explores the walled Old City, a UNESCO site since 1984, and the Castillo San Felipe, South America's greatest fortress, before savoring fresh ceviche influenced by both Spanish and indigenous Zenú traditions. Your eleventh day features island hopping to the Rosario Islands, a coral archipelago national park established in 1977, where crystalline waters offer perfect snorkeling and seafood lunches. The twelfth day provides final relaxation at Playa Blanca or exploration of Getsemaní, the formerly working-class neighborhood now pulsing with art and music.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven move from the innovative urban transformation of Medellín to the emerald coffee hills where Colombia's most famous export grows.
Your fourth day features the flight to Medellín and a ride on the Metrocable system that revolutionized urban transport while providing access to Comuna 13, a neighborhood that transformed from conflict zone to street art showcase through innovative social programs. Day five explores Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia, celebrating the sculptor whose voluptuous forms grace parks worldwide, before enjoying El Poblado's trendy cafés. The sixth day brings an excursion to Guatapé, where you'll climb the 740-step El Peñol rock and explore the lakeside town famous for its colorful zócalos (decorative friezes). Day seven marks your journey into Colombia's Coffee Triangle, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape where coffee cultivation began in the early 1900s, settling into a traditional finca as the sun sets over emerald hills.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days journey from the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley to Cartagena's 16th-century fortifications and Caribbean island escapes.
Day eight takes you through Salento's colorful streets and into Cocora Valley, home to Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, which can grow up to 60 meters tall and live for 200 years. The ninth day brings your transition to Caribbean Cartagena, founded in 1533, where you'll walk along fortifications built to protect Spanish treasure fleets from pirates like Francis Drake who attacked in 1586. Day ten explores the walled Old City, a UNESCO site since 1984, and the Castillo San Felipe, South America's greatest fortress, before savoring fresh ceviche influenced by both Spanish and indigenous Zenú traditions. Your eleventh day features island hopping to the Rosario Islands, a coral archipelago national park established in 1977, where crystalline waters offer perfect snorkeling and seafood lunches. The twelfth day provides final relaxation at Playa Blanca or exploration of Getsemaní, the formerly working-class neighborhood now pulsing with art and music.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Bogotá - Medellín - Guatapé - Cartagena
Days 1 - 3
A Colonial History
Days 4 - 7
Urban Revival
Days 8 - 12
Final Days of Relaxation
Trip Highlights
Begin in Bogotá, where Monserrate’s panoramic views, La Candelaria’s colonial streets, and the Gold Museum reveal the capital’s Andean roots and pre-Columbian legends like El Dorado.
Step into history at Villa de Leyva, a perfectly preserved colonial town whose vast cobbled plaza and nearby fossil sites tell stories from both Spanish and ancient geological eras.
Discover Medellín’s urban revival, from the Metrocable and Comuna 13’s street art to Botero’s sculptures and the vibrant cafés of El Poblado, followed by colorful Guatapé and its iconic El Peñol rock.
Experience Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, staying in a traditional finca among emerald hills, with scenic hikes through the Cocora Valley’s towering wax palms near Salento’s brightly painted balconies.
Conclude in Caribbean Cartagena, exploring 16th-century walls and fortresses, tasting coastal ceviche, and relaxing on the Rosario Islands' coral reefs and Playa Blanca’s white sands.
Days 1 - 3
From Bogotá's 2,640-meter altitude and colonial heart to Villa de Leyva's perfectly preserved plaza, your opening days reveal Colombia's Andean heritage and pre-Columbian treasures.
Day one begins with the Monserrate cable car ascent, offering views over a capital founded in 1538, before exploring La Candelaria's colonial streets where independence movements once stirred. Sample arepas, the corn-based staple that has sustained Colombians for centuries, while discovering vibrant street art that transformed the city's image. Your second day delves into the Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts including pieces from the Muisca people who inspired the El Dorado legend, followed by the Botero Museum celebrating Colombia's most famous artist. Day three takes you to Villa de Leyva, founded in 1572, where the massive cobblestone Plaza Mayor remains one of South America's largest and most perfectly preserved colonial squares, surrounded by fossil discoveries that tell stories from when this region lay beneath ancient seas.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days venture into Colombia's legendary Coffee Triangle, where family farms produce beans that have defined the nation's agricultural identity since the early 1900s.
Day five travels to Salento in the Coffee Triangle, where traditional bahareque architecture with bright colors reflects paisa culture, before touring working coffee farms where families have cultivated arabica beans on volcanic slopes for over a century. Your sixth day hikes through Cocora Valley, where towering wax palms - Colombia's national tree reaching up to 60 meters - create surreal landscapes that represent one of the world's tallest palm species, concluding your Colombian adventure amid cloud forests that epitomize the country's extraordinary biodiversity.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four journey from capital city museums to Medellín's urban transformation, showcasing Colombia's cultural renaissance and coffee heritage.
Day two begins at Bogotá's Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts from cultures like the Muisca, who inspired El Dorado legends that drew Spanish conquistadors to these highlands. The Cerro Monserrate cable car ascends to 3,152 meters for panoramic views over Colombia's sprawling capital of 8 million residents.
Your third day travels to Medellín, where Comuna 13's transformation from one of the world's most dangerous neighborhoods in the 1990s to a vibrant cultural district demonstrates Colombia's remarkable urban renewal through art, education, and innovation. The outdoor escalators installed in 2011 connect hillside communities to city center opportunities. Day four explores Plaza Botero, where 23 bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero celebrate Colombia's most famous artist, then visits Pueblito Paisa, a replica traditional Antioquian town showcasing regional architecture and customs.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days venture into Colombia's legendary Coffee Triangle, where family farms produce beans that have defined the nation's agricultural identity since the early 1900s.
Day five travels to Salento in the Coffee Triangle, where traditional bahareque architecture with bright colors reflects paisa culture, before touring working coffee farms where families have cultivated arabica beans on volcanic slopes for over a century. Your sixth day hikes through Cocora Valley, where towering wax palms - Colombia's national tree reaching up to 60 meters - create surreal landscapes that represent one of the world's tallest palm species, concluding your Colombian adventure amid cloud forests that epitomize the country's extraordinary biodiversity.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through seven move from the innovative urban transformation of Medellín to the emerald coffee hills where Colombia's most famous export grows.
Your fourth day features the flight to Medellín and a ride on the Metrocable system that revolutionized urban transport while providing access to Comuna 13, a neighborhood that transformed from conflict zone to street art showcase through innovative social programs. Day five explores Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia, celebrating the sculptor whose voluptuous forms grace parks worldwide, before enjoying El Poblado's trendy cafés. The sixth day brings an excursion to Guatapé, where you'll climb the 740-step El Peñol rock and explore the lakeside town famous for its colorful zócalos (decorative friezes). Day seven marks your journey into Colombia's Coffee Triangle, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape where coffee cultivation began in the early 1900s, settling into a traditional finca as the sun sets over emerald hills.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days journey from the towering wax palms of Cocora Valley to Cartagena's 16th-century fortifications and Caribbean island escapes.
Day eight takes you through Salento's colorful streets and into Cocora Valley, home to Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, which can grow up to 60 meters tall and live for 200 years. The ninth day brings your transition to Caribbean Cartagena, founded in 1533, where you'll walk along fortifications built to protect Spanish treasure fleets from pirates like Francis Drake who attacked in 1586. Day ten explores the walled Old City, a UNESCO site since 1984, and the Castillo San Felipe, South America's greatest fortress, before savoring fresh ceviche influenced by both Spanish and indigenous Zenú traditions. Your eleventh day features island hopping to the Rosario Islands, a coral archipelago national park established in 1977, where crystalline waters offer perfect snorkeling and seafood lunches. The twelfth day provides final relaxation at Playa Blanca or exploration of Getsemaní, the formerly working-class neighborhood now pulsing with art and music.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Bogotá - Medellín - Guatapé - Cartagena
Days 1 - 3
A Colonial History
Days 4 - 7
Urban Revival
Days 8 - 12
Final Days of Relaxation
Trip Highlights
Begin in Bogotá, where Monserrate’s panoramic views, La Candelaria’s colonial streets, and the Gold Museum reveal the capital’s Andean roots and pre-Columbian legends like El Dorado.
Step into history at Villa de Leyva, a perfectly preserved colonial town whose vast cobbled plaza and nearby fossil sites tell stories from both Spanish and ancient geological eras.
Discover Medellín’s urban revival, from the Metrocable and Comuna 13’s street art to Botero’s sculptures and the vibrant cafés of El Poblado, followed by colorful Guatapé and its iconic El Peñol rock.
Experience Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, staying in a traditional finca among emerald hills, with scenic hikes through the Cocora Valley’s towering wax palms near Salento’s brightly painted balconies.
Conclude in Caribbean Cartagena, exploring 16th-century walls and fortresses, tasting coastal ceviche, and relaxing on the Rosario Islands' coral reefs and Playa Blanca’s white sands.
Days 1 - 3
From Bogotá's 2,640-meter altitude and colonial heart to Villa de Leyva's perfectly preserved plaza, your opening days reveal Colombia's Andean heritage and pre-Columbian treasures.
Day one begins with the Monserrate cable car ascent, offering views over a capital founded in 1538, before exploring La Candelaria's colonial streets where independence movements once stirred. Sample arepas, the corn-based staple that has sustained Colombians for centuries, while discovering vibrant street art that transformed the city's image. Your second day delves into the Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts including pieces from the Muisca people who inspired the El Dorado legend, followed by the Botero Museum celebrating Colombia's most famous artist. Day three takes you to Villa de Leyva, founded in 1572, where the massive cobblestone Plaza Mayor remains one of South America's largest and most perfectly preserved colonial squares, surrounded by fossil discoveries that tell stories from when this region lay beneath ancient seas.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four journey from capital city museums to Medellín's urban transformation, showcasing Colombia's cultural renaissance and coffee heritage.
Day two begins at Bogotá's Gold Museum, housing the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts from cultures like the Muisca, who inspired El Dorado legends that drew Spanish conquistadors to these highlands. The Cerro Monserrate cable car ascends to 3,152 meters for panoramic views over Colombia's sprawling capital of 8 million residents.
Your third day travels to Medellín, where Comuna 13's transformation from one of the world's most dangerous neighborhoods in the 1990s to a vibrant cultural district demonstrates Colombia's remarkable urban renewal through art, education, and innovation. The outdoor escalators installed in 2011 connect hillside communities to city center opportunities. Day four explores Plaza Botero, where 23 bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero celebrate Colombia's most famous artist, then visits Pueblito Paisa, a replica traditional Antioquian town showcasing regional architecture and customs.
Best Luxury Hotels in Colombia: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Cannúa
Marinilla, Colombia
Cannúa is a luxury ecolodge tucked into the cloud-forested mountains of Antioquia, Colombia, near Marinilla. It has 18 rooms, including six cabanas and two junior suites, all built using compressed‑earth bricks made on-site, in keeping with its strong eco‑architecture ethos.
The lodge is deeply rooted in permaculture, with its own organic gardens and food forests that supply the restaurant. Guests can enjoy farm-to-table Colombian cuisine, and there are guided experiences like hiking pre‑Hispanic trails, birdwatching, paragliding, and coffee or chocolate tastings. Wellness is integrated through a spa, plus relaxing, nature‑immersive cabins with large windows overlooking the valley.
W Bogota
Bogota, Colombia
W Bogotá is a bold, design-led luxury hotel located in the upscale Usaquén/Santa Barbara area of Bogotá. It has 168 rooms, including 33 suites and an “Extreme WOW” suite inspired by Colombia’s El Dorado legend. The hotel’s design draws heavily on the myth of El Dorado; gold, emerald hues, and abstract mosaics echo in its décor.
Dining is celebrated in its Market Kitchen, a farm‑to‑table restaurant focused on Colombian fruits and vegetables, while the W Lounge pulses with live music and graffiti-style art. Wellness is a highlight: the AWAY® Spa features a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms, and four treatment rooms, with treatments using botanical ingredients inspired by Colombian traditions. There’s also a 24‑hour FIT gym overlooking the city skyline.
Casa Pestagua
Cartagena, Colombia
Casa Pestagua is a luxurious boutique hotel located in Cartagena’s UNESCO-protected Walled City, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion once belonging to the Count of Pestagua. The hotel has 11 spacious suites and 5 deluxe rooms, each individually designed to reflect the colonial architecture — with high ceilings, frescoed walls, antiques and Moorish-style arches.
Gastronomically, guests dine at AniMare, a restaurant set in lush internal gardens under Moorish-inspired arches, offering a blend of ancestral Caribbean and Pacific Colombian cuisine. For wellness, there’s a small spa offering massages and facials, and all guests receive a complimentary 15-minute foot massage on arrival. The property also features a courtyard pool shaded by big tropical trees, a rooftop with a hot tub and elegant event spaces.
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena is a luxury hotel set in a beautifully restored colonial convent in Cartagena, Colombia. The hotel combines French elegance with Colombian charm, offering guests an exceptional blend of history and modern comfort. With stunning views of the Caribbean sea and the city’s historic walls, Sofitel Santa Clara features opulent rooms and elegant dining options.
Guests can relax by the pool, indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the spa, or explore the cobblestone streets of the nearby Old Town. This iconic hotel provides a sophisticated retreat in the heart of Cartagena, perfect for luxury seekers.
Las Islas
Barú, Colombia
Las Islas, located on the tranquil beaches of Barú, Colombia, is an exclusive eco-luxury resort set amidst pristine nature. Accessible by boat, the resort offers secluded beachfront villas with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Each villa features open, airy designs with traditional materials that seamlessly blend with the surrounding environment.
Guests can unwind at the spa, dine on fresh local seafood, or enjoy water activities such as snorkeling and kayaking. Las Islas offers a perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, and sustainability, making it an ideal escape for those seeking a tranquil paradise in Colombia.
Hotel Casa Medina
Bogotá, Colombia
Hotel Casa Medina, A Four Seasons Hotel, located in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia, offers an elegant and intimate retreat blending colonial architecture with contemporary luxury. The hotel features beautifully designed rooms with warm, traditional interiors, offering guests a comfortable and sophisticated ambiance.
With its close proximity to the city’s top attractions, guests can easily explore Bogotá’s rich history and vibrant culture. The hotel also offers gourmet dining, personalized services, and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Hotel Casa Medina is the perfect choice for travelers seeking both luxury and the charm of Colombia’s capital.
