Colombia private tour: Bogotá to Cartagena

A private transfer from El Dorado International Airport brings you to your hotel in Bogotá, offering a comfortable start to your Colombia private tour. Your local driver assists with luggage and ensures a smooth arrival as you begin your Colombia travel experience.

Upon arrival, our team welcomes you at the hotel, helps with check-in, and shares personalized recommendations, including local dining options and curated experiences designed around your interests.

Enjoy a private morning with a Spanish-speaking driver and an English-speaking guide, beginning at Paloquemao Market, where you taste exotic fruits, sample local snacks, and meet the vendors who bring the market to life. This immersive introduction is a signature element of a magnificent Colombia trip.

Continue to La Candelaria and Plaza de Bolívar to admire the area’s colonial architecture, before ascending Monserrate Hill for panoramic views over the city.

Conclude with visits to the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum, showcasing remarkable pre-Columbian gold pieces and Fernando Botero’s donated works.

Your journey continues with a private transfer to El Dorado Airport for your flight to Armenia, an effortless step in your Colombia private tour designed around comfort and flexibility.

Upon arrival in Quindío, your private driver takes you to a traditional coffee finca in Santa Rosa de Cabal for an exclusive coffee experience. Accompanied by a local expert, explore the plantations and learn each stage of coffee production from planting and hand picking to drying and roasting.

Conclude the visit by roasting your own beans in a traditional kitchen and enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee while overlooking the lush hills of the Coffee Region.

Discover Filandia, one of the best places to visit in Colombia, exploring Plaza de Bolívar, its colonial streets, and traditional fondas where you can sample local liquor, before taking in sweeping views over the Coffee Triangle from Quindío’s viewpoint.

Continue to the Valle del Cocora to see its towering wax palms, enjoy a welcoming cup of canelazo, and walk through the misty forest while learning about local conservation efforts.

Take part in the Ritual de la Palma by planting a young palm, a meaningful experience along an Andes and Caribbean trip. End the day in Salento, founded in 1842, where colorful bahareque houses line Calle Real, home to lively restaurants, bars, and artisan shops.

A private transfer from your hotel in Quindío takes you to the airport as your Colombia private tour continues toward the Caribbean coast. Your driver assists with luggage and ensures a smooth departure from the Coffee Region.

Upon arrival in Cartagena, you are welcomed by the local team and escorted to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, explore the vibrant neighborhood of Getsemaní, wandering through lively plazas and colorful streets filled with Caribbean music, street art, and local culture.

Enjoy a private city tour of Cartagena as part of your thoughtfully curated Colombia itinerary, beginning at the Convent of La Popa for sweeping views over the city. Continue to the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas to explore its historic tunnels, then visit Las Bóvedas artisan markets and the Iglesia y Convento de San Pedro de Claver, including its cloister and museum.

In the evening, indulge in a rum and chocolate tasting at El Arsenal with an English-speaking sommelier, featuring a welcome cocktail, Colombian rums aged from 4 to 27 years paired with fine local chocolates.

Learn about distillation traditions while enjoying light bites created by Chef Dau, bringing the day to an elegant close.

Enjoy a final stroll through Cartagena’s walled city, taking in its charm one last time before departure.

A private transfer with a friendly guide will take you from your hotel to Cartagena Airport at a time tailored to your schedule, ensuring a smooth and relaxed end to your Colombia private tour.