Colombia Close-Up: Coffee, Culture & Coastlines

Tour from Bogotá (BOG) to Cartagena (CTG), Colombia

Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL

Day 1

ARRIVAL

Touch down in Bogotá, perched at 2,640m in the Andes. Straight off the plane, your guide whisks you away to your boutique hotel at the city’s heart. Take it easy today – sip a strong café tinto, wander leafy parks, or just soak in the red-brick skyline and catch your breath.

Day 1 - 4

Hotel Salvio Curio Collection by Hilton (Bogotá)

Modern comfort meets mountain air in Bogotá’s chic north. Spacious suites with skyline views make it easy to relax, while cafés, parks and murals are just a stroll away – your city launchpad with a view.

Day 2

Bogotá City Tour (La Candelaria, Museums, Monserrate)

Step into Bogotá’s colourful heart on a guided walk through cobbled streets, murals and colonial corners. Explore the Gold and Botero Museums, then ride the cable car to Monserrate for sweeping city views.

Day 3

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour

Go 180 meters underground into a surreal cathedral carved from salt. Wander glowing tunnels and sacred spaces, guided by a local who brings the cathedral’s history and magic to life.

Day 4 - 7

Hotel Selvario 36 (Medellín)

Boutique meets boho in leafy El Poblado. Rooftop cocktails, wellness vibes and luxe touches make it the perfect spot to recharge between city streets, cable cars and colourful barrios.

Day 5

El Peñol Excursion

Conquer the 220m-high El Peñol for breathtaking views over Guatapé, with a lakeside lunch as your reward.

Guatapé Reservoir Cruise

Cruise Guatapé’s shimmering waters, where emerald hills, colourful islands and hidden coves make every turn feel like a postcard.

Day 6

Medellín Transformation Tour

Ride the Metrocable over hillside barrios, meet locals who lived the story and follow street art that maps the city’s phoenix-like transformation. Expect music, murals and snack stops along the way.

Day 7 - 11

Hotel Nacar Curio Collection by Hilton (Cartagena)

Colonial charm with a modern gloss. Lounge by the pool, toast the sunset from the rooftop terrace and step out to wander the walled city – where every street corner hums with colour and rhythm.

Day 8

Cartagena City Tour

Step through Cartagena’s history with an expert local guide – colonial forts, churches and the walled city’s narrow streets come alive with stories and Caribbean charm.

Day 9

Rosario Islands Boat Trip

Swap cobblestones for turquoise waters. Snorkel coral reefs, laze on white-sand beaches and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on Majagua Island – a full-day escape from city life.