Colombia: 8-Day Magic of South America — Bogotá, Medellín & Cartagena
Three cities, three worlds, one incredible country. This compact 8-day tour connects Colombia’s three must-see cities: Bogotá, the high-altitude capital buzzing with culture and cuisine; Medellín, the “City of Eternal Spring” that has transformed from the world’s most dangerous city to one of its most innovative; and Cartagena, the Caribbean jewel of cobblestone streets and sunset walls. Rated 4.8/5 on TourRadar, this is the essential Colombian city circuit at exceptional value — just $1,274 including flights.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Bogotá. Afternoon walking tour of La Candelaria: Plaza Bolívar, Gold Museum, Chorro de Quevedo (the city’s founding site). Evening welcome dinner in Zona G (Bogotá’s gastronomic quarter). Overnight Bogotá.
Day 2: Monserrate cable car at sunrise. Bogotá graffiti tour. Afternoon: Usaquén neighborhood — Sunday flea market with artisan crafts, street performers, and local cuisine. Overnight Bogotá.
Day 3: Fly Bogotá to Medellín. Metrocable ride over the city to Santo Domingo. Afternoon: Botero Plaza and Parque de los Pies Descalzos. Overnight Medellín.
Day 4: Comuna 13 transformation tour — graffiti, escalators, hip-hop performances. Afternoon: Parque Arví ecological reserve. Evening in El Poblado. Overnight Medellín.
Day 5: Guatapé day trip — El Peñol climb, colorful town exploration, reservoir boat ride. Return to Medellín. Overnight Medellín.
Day 6: Fly Medellín to Cartagena. Afternoon: Walled City walking tour — all the plazas, churches, and balconies. Sunset drinks on the city walls at Café del Mar. Overnight Cartagena.
Day 7: Castillo San Felipe fortress. Rosario Islands boat trip — snorkeling and beach club. Farewell dinner in Getsemaní with live salsa. Overnight Cartagena.
Day 8: Morning at leisure in Cartagena. Transfer to airport for departure.
Inclusions
- 7 nights 4-star accommodation, twin share
- Daily breakfast
- Domestic flights: Bogotá–Medellín, Medellín–Cartagena
- All city tours with English-speaking guides
- Monserrate cable car
- Metrocable and Comuna 13 tour
- Rosario Islands boat trip
- Airport transfers
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Price | From $1,274 per person (twin share, discounted from $1,499) |
| Tour Style | City Explorer / Private or Small Group |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.8/5 |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 |
