COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular 1-day tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Medellín to Guatapé and Pablo Escobar’s La Manuela by themed bus and boat. Optional Peñol climb and adrenaline tours.
“Noami was an amazing host, we had a great time on tour!”
Hike in Minca’s jungle from Santa Marta, learn real coffee and cocoa, swim in river pools, then enjoy lunch with mountain views.
“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”
Guided day trip from Neiva or Villavieja to Tatacoa Desert with lunch, river boat ride, oases swim, and stargazing.
“Our trip to the Tatacoa desert was amazing. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and was very patient and flexible, allowing us to decide how much time we spent at each place and taking lots of photos for us. We were very glad we went with a guide as it would be extremely difficult if…”
Private 9-hour day trip from Cartagena to Barú and Rosario Islands with mangrove boat tour, snorkeling, and homemade meals.
“Luis and Corina were such lovely people and amazing tour guides! This is a perfect tour for families and for people who prefer learning and experiencing more from the locals. Luis chose a perfect island for us to relax and brought us some fresh ceviches with drinks. The breakfast and lunch were absolutely delicious too.…”
Cartagena to Barú Island and Playa Tranquila day trip with hotel pickup, traditional lunch, beach time, and scenic views. 8 hours.
“The beach we visited was truly beautiful and definitely the highlight of this trip. Unfortunately, the overall tour experience didn’t match the expectations set in the description. Our guide didn’t speak any English and there was very little interaction or explanation throughout the day, which made the experience feel disconnected. The food was also minimal,…”
Medellín adrenaline day: 1400m zipline, 150m dream hammocks, and a hike to the base of El Salto del Buey waterfall, with pickup.
“The tour met our high expectations. We had a fantastic day. Our guide did an amazing job guiding us through the activities and made sure we were comfortable and felt safe during the whole trip. We never felt any rush and we did the tour in our own pace. He even went the extra mile…”
Playa Blanca day trip from Cartagena: panoramic ride past Manga and Mamonal, Barú beach time, plus typical lunch, fruit, and drinks.
“The staff was on time for pick up, very informative and polite. The provided cooked lunch was prepared well and was delicious. It's definitely worth the money.”
Private Jardin coffee day trip from Medellín with hotel pickup, farm learning and tastings, a cable car ride, and time in charming Jardín.
“What a memorable fantastic day! We can’t recommend this private day trip to Jardín enough. Daniel was thoroughly entertaining, a passionate story teller, he kept us thoroughly entertained and engaged for almost 10-hours. We travelled way up into the Andes to a charming coffee plantation where we learned all about coffee but also bees! We…”
Medellín to Guatapé and El Peñol in one long day: guided town stroll, zócalos, a reservoir boat ride, and a big 740-step rock climb.
“Todo muy bien”
Small-group Bogotá highlights with Monserrate skip-the-line, Museo del Oro, La Candelaria walking, markets, and Plaza Bolívar.
“We spend a great tour and a great guide with Lina. Thanks for made us feel great!”
