Colombia for Families: Nature, Culture, and Adventure for Lasting Memories

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Discover Colombia through a journey designed to immerse you in its rich natural and cultural diversity. This tour will take you from the historical treasures of Bogotá to the lush jungles of the Amazon, through the stunning landscapes of the Coffee Triangle, the beautiful beaches of Cartagena, and the grandeur of Tayrona National Park. You'll explore indige...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bogotá: City tour (La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, Gold & Botero Museum), Usaquén market, Torre Colpatria viewpoint, Tejo game
    • Amazonas: Visit Leticia & Tabatinga, explore Mocagua community, Maikuchiga primate foundation, Cacao Island, Puerto Nariño, Tarapoto Lakes (pink dolphins)
    • Salento & Coffee Region: Botanical & Butterfly Garden, Cocora Valley, Salento & Filandia cultural tour
    • Cartagena: Historic center & Getsemaní walking tour, street food experience, coconut workshop in La Boquilla, sunset bullerengue ceremony
    • Rosario Islands: Beach day at Islabela with snorkeling and relaxation
    • Tayrona Region: Don Diego River float, visit to Taironaka Natural Reserve, free time in nature

What's this trip about?

    Discover Colombia through a journey designed to immerse you in its rich natural and cultural diversity. This tour will take you from the historical treasures of Bogotá to the lush jungles of the Amazon, through the stunning landscapes of the Coffee Triangle, the beautiful beaches of Cartagena, and the grandeur of Tayrona National Park. You'll explore indigenous communities, navigate through jungle rivers, walk among towering wax palms, and unwind on Caribbean beaches. Ideal for families, this program offers enriching experiences that promote learning, bonding, and a deeper connection with Colombia’s biodiversity and traditions. Perfect for those seeking authentic adventures and cultural discoveries, it provides an opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories together.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBogotá
End CitySanta Marta

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bogota
  • Cartagena
  • Leticia
  • Rosario Islands
  • Salento
  • Santa Marta

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Private transfers spanish-speaking airport/hotel/airport
    • Local bilingual guides
    • Entrance fees to the described sites
    • Accommodation with breakfast at the listed hotels and inns or similar category
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Accident insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá
Transfer in from Bogotá airport to selected hotel with guide.

Hotel BH Bicentenario - Standard Room: Lodging at BH Bicentenario hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: transfer in with guide, lodging, breakfast

Day 2: Bogotá
Bogotá's essential city tour: 
On this half-day tour, you will explore Bogotá's historical center in the charming La Candelaria neighborhood, taking in its iconic landmarks. Your journey begins at Plaza de Bolívar, the city's heart, home to the national and local...
Day 3: Bogotá
Transfer out from selected hotel to Bogotá airport.

Amazonas: World Above World Below. 4-day excursion.
The jungle reveals its secrets, as long as we have questions. This triple frontier experience from Leticia takes us to discover the Parrot Park, Amazoni...
Day 4: San Martín de Amacayacu
Day 2: Leticia - Mocagua
Breakfast. Transfer to the dock to take the shared boat to Mocagua, overlapping area of the National Natural Park Amacayacu, on the Amazon River in a journey of approximately 1h30 minutes.

Arrival and installation in the Ecohotel L...
Day 5: San Martín de Amacayacu
Day 3: Mocagua - Cacao Island - Puerto Nariño - Lakes of Tarapoto
Breakfast. Departure to Cacao Island located in Peru, in front of Puerto Nariño in approximately 2 kilometres in a straight line across the Amazon River.

Cacao Island has internal lakes wher...
Day 6: San Martín de Amacayacu - Bogotá
Day 4: Mocagua - Leticia
Breakfast.
Departure to Leticia by public boat.

According to the flight schedule, transfer to the airport or you can do activities in Leticia, such as visiting the ethnographic museum of Leticia (at no additional cost) or visiti...
Day 7: Bogotá - Pereira - Salento
Transfer out from selected hotel to Bogotá airport.

Ground transfer from Pereira to Salento. Approximate length: 1 hour: At the appointed time, our representative will meet you for the transfer from Pereira to Salento. The approximate length of this service p...
Day 8: Salento
Tour Salento & Filandia: The Cultural Landscape of Coffee is as rich as its infinite contrasts, and this experience shows it. In the morning, we walk under the highest wax palms on the planet in the Cocora Valley, ascending the mountain to get to know the myster...
Day 9: Salento - Pereira - Cartagena
Transfer out from selected hotel to Pereira airport

Transfer in from Cartagena airport to selected hotel with guide: At the appointed time, our guide will meet you for the transfer in from Cartagena airport to the selected hotel.

Hotel Armeria Real - S...
Day 10: Cartagena
Historical and Gastronomic Walk through the Historic Center of Cartagena: Explore the colorful streets of Cartagena on a walking tour of the walled city, accompanied by your personal guide, who will tell you about Cartagena's past and present as you visit monuments ...
Day 11: Cartagena
Coconut workshop in Cartagena:
Craft your own souvenir and support a good purpose.

Coconuts are not only used for drinks but also to create accessories or decoration.

The project DAMARTES (Damas y Madres del Arte – ‘Women and Mothers of Art’) began ...
Day 12: Cartagena
Beach day in the Rosario Islands - Islabela: The Rosario Islands are located about 40 km south of Cartagena and are a favorite destination for those looking to enjoy a white sandy beach and calm waters in the best Caribbean style. 

We will pick you up at your...
Day 13: Cartagena - Tayrona National Park
High-Quality Shared Transportation Service on the Cartagena - Palomino Route: This door-to-door service connects your accommodations in Palomino, Santa Marta, and Cartagena with your final destinations.
The transportation is operated with the same vehicle and dri...
Day 14: Tayrona National Park
Full-day tour to Taironaka Natural Reserve and Don Diego River: Surrounded by lush vegetation, temperate climate, and abundant wildlife, this destination is located 57 kilometers from the city of Santa Marta, along the Troncal del Caribe, near the basins of the Don ...
Day 15: Tayrona National Park
Day at leisure.

Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona - Standard Double Room: Accommodation in Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona in Standard double room, breakfast included.

Included: lodging, breakfast.

Day 16: Santa Marta
Transfer out from selected hotel to Santa Marta airport

Included: transfer out

Contribution to our social proyects: One of our goals has been to support social projects for our community through tourism revenues. Although the pandemic delayed it a bit,...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,780
Price per day$361
Last Updated: 2/28/2025

Rates per person in double room

In double room For 1 person : | 5 780 USD | *does not include sup. single
For 2 persons : | 3 714 USD |  per person | total | 7 428 USD
For 3 persons : | 3 324 USD |  per person | total | 9 972 USD
For 4 persons : | 2 950 USD |  per person | total | 11 800 USD
For 5 persons : | 2 762 USD |  per person | total | 13 810 USD
For 6 persons : | 2 682 USD |  per person | total | 16 092 USD
For 7 persons : | 2 660 USD |  per person | total | 18 620 USD
For 8 persons : | 2 580 USD |  per person | total | 20 640 USD
  • Sup. single room: 784 USD

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Chaska Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • All Flights
    • Meals and expenses not specified
    • Tips
    • Travel insurance
    • Bilingual transfers
    • Permanent guide
    • City-tax in the Amazon (approx. 12 USD)

Accommodation

Standard / Mid Range - Lodigng in the Amazon can be quite basic!

Transportation & Flights

23kg luggage per person included for transfers (extra fee when travelling with more luggage). Child seats upon request and for an additional fee.,
Guides
Activities: English-speaking guides Transfers: Spanish-speaking drivers
Requirements
,Sup. single room: 784 USD
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
15x Breakfast, 3x dinner, 4x lunch

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Babies under 2 years only pay small fees (for child seats, taxes, etc.) - participation is more or less free of charge for them, when travelling with parents.
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