Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena - 8 days

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PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Take in the highlights of Colombia's three most popular cities on this 8-day group tour, travelling from Bogota to Cartagena via Medellin. Enjoy guided sightseeing in all three destinations, learn how to play the national sport of Tejo and ride a cable car over Medellin. Visit Bogota's Gold Museum, eat your way across Cartagena's Bazurt...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bogota - Explore the Colombian capital on a guided tour, visiting the Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar, Carrera Septima and more, plus learn how to play the national sport of Tejo
    • Medellin - Ride a cable car over the city, visit a local flower farm and take in highlights of the city on a guided tour, including the central Plaza Botero
    • Cartagena - Join an included city tour, eat your way across the Bazurto Market and spend a full free day at leisure, or join an optional day trip to the Rosario Islands

What's this trip about?

    PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Take in the highlights of Colombia's three most popular cities on this 8-day group tour, travelling from Bogota to Cartagena via Medellin. Enjoy guided sightseeing in all three destinations, learn how to play the national sport of Tejo and ride a cable car over Medellin. Visit Bogota's Gold Museum, eat your way across Cartagena's Bazurto Market and enjoy a full day at leisure in this colonial gem, or opt for a day trip to the blissful Rosario Islands. See the Inclusions for more information regarding the guiding style of this tour.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBogota
End CityCartagena

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bogota
  • Cartagena

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 12

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts
    • 7 nights 4-5 star hotels (upgrade available)
    • Guided sightseeing in Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena as per the itinerary with local, English-speaking guides
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 8
    • All transfers and transportation in private vehicles
    • 2 economy class flights from Bogota - Medellin & Medellin - Cartagena
    • Private city tour in Bogota with Gold Museum & Botero Museum
    • Tejo experience, including two beers per person
    • Private city tour in Medellin & visit to Flower Farm
    • Private city tour in Cartagena & visit to the Bazurto Market
    • Note: This tour is operated by a trusted local partner and you will join travellers who booked through different operators, not solely On The Go Tours
    • Tour Style: On this tour you will enjoy sightseeing at all included sights with expert local guides as per the itinerary, and all of your travel arrangements are included. You will travel without a tour guide between destinations and will not have a guide staying with you at your hotel.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Bogota

Welcome to Colombia. On arrival at Bogota's El Dorado International Airport, you will be collected and transferred to our hotel in the city. Your first evening in Colombia is yours to head out and explore.

Day : 2 Bogota

Today begins with a guided tour of Bogota, starting at the grand Plaza de Bolívar, surrounded by key government buildings and the Palace of Justice. From here, we wander through the colonial streets to the Botero Museum, showcasing a fantastic collection of Fernando B...

Day : 3 Medellin

Bogota - Medellin. Say farewell to Bogota as we check out and transfer to the airport for our included flight to Medellin (flight time approx 1 hour). On arrival, a transfer will take you to the hotel. The rest of today is at leisure. Alternatively, you may wish t...

Day : 4 Medellin

Today's excursion begins with a visit to a traditional flower farm in Santa Elena. Flowers are deeply intertwined with Medellin’s identity, celebrated annually during the renowned Flower Festival in August. We’ll begin by travelling to the picturesque village of Santa...

Day : 5 Cartagena

Medellin - Cartagena. After breakfast and check out, we head to the airport for our included flight to Cartagena (flight time approx 1 hour 10 minutes). On arrival, you will be transferred to our hotel in the city. The rest of the day is free for you to head out and b...

Day : 6 Cartagena

Today, we embark on a half-day tour of Cartagena, starting with a visit to La Popa Monastery. The monastery is perched on the city’s highest point at 140 metres, offering panoramic views of Cartagena and its surroundings. Next, we visit the imposing San Felipe de B...

Day : 7 Cartagena

Today is yours to further explore Cartagena at your own pace, or, relax at nearby Playa de Bocagrande. You may also wish to join an optional day trip to the Rosario Islands (minimum two participants are required for this experience to operate). Around 08:30, we dep...

Day : 8 Cartagena

Our tour comes to an end today after breakfast and hotel check out. An included transfer is provided to Cartagena's Rafael Nunez International Airport.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $725
Price per day$91
Last Updated: 3/25/2025

All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 2 persons booked on the tour. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Child pricing is applicable to travellers aged 11 and under.

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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

    • International flights and visas
    • Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
    • Optional activities

Accommodation

4-5 star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum / maximum age. Child pricing for those up to 11.
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