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Colombia Tours & Holidays

Colombia holidays designed for the curious — Andean peaks, Caribbean shores and the unhurried magic of South America's most exciting emerging destination

  • Best timeDecember–March and July–August (dry seasons)
  • Time zoneColombia Time (COT) — UTC-5
  • CurrencyColombian Peso (COP)
  • LanguageSpanish (official); English in tourist areas
Overview

An introduction to Colombia

Colombia tours offer one of South America's most varied journeys, combining colonial cities, Andean peaks, the world-renowned Coffee Region and an extraordinary range of biodiversity. Recognised as one of the most species-rich countries in the world for birds, butterflies, orchids and endemic wildlife, Colombia is a destination of remarkable contrasts. Bogotá, one of the world's highest major capitals, sits at the heart of a nation shaped equally by colonial history and pre-Hispanic civilisations.


Our small group Colombia holidays travel from the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and colonial Villa de Leyva to the lush Coffee Region, the Cocora Valley, the dramatic Tatacoa Desert, and the UNESCO-listed archaeological park of San Agustín — with the option to extend to Cartagena and Tayrona on the Caribbean coast.

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Colombia

Our journeys

Tours in Colombia

Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.

Why visit

What makes Colombia worth the journey

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A place apart

Unrivalled Biodiversity

Travel through one of the most species-rich countries on the planet for birds, orchids and wildlife

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Authentic Culture

Discover a welcoming nation where colonial heritage meets living pre-Columbian traditions.

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Diverse Landscapes

Move from Andean peaks to Caribbean coast in a single trip, all within one country.

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World-Class Coffee

aste exceptional coffee straight from the highlands where it's grown and processed.

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Highlights

The moments that make Colombia unforgettable

Bogotá & La Candelaria

Explore the colonial heart of Colombia's high-altitude capital, with its world-class museums and vibrant street art.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

Descend into an extraordinary subterranean cathedral carved entirely from rock salt 200m underground.

Villa de Leyva & Popayán

Wander the whitewashed streets of two of South America's best-preserved colonial settlem

Coffee Region

Discover coffee cultivation firsthand in the lush green Zona Cafetera, a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape.

Cocora Valley

Trek through misty cloud forest beneath the world's tallest palm trees, the iconic Quindío wax palms.

Tatacoa Desert

Cross a striking ochre-and-grey badlands landscape with some of South America's best stargazing skies.

San Agustín

Marvel at hundreds of enigmatic pre-Columbian stone figures at one of the Americas' great archaeological sites.

Cartagena & Tayrona

Walk Cartagena's UNESCO-listed walled city and unwind on Tayrona's jungle-backed Caribbean beaches.

Colombia rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.

From the field

When to go

Picking the right season for your trip

Sweet spot: Jul–Aug · Dec–Mar

The best time to visit Colombia is during its two dry seasons — December to March and July to August. Because the country sits close to the equator, temperatures stay stable year-round and altitude affects climate far more than season. Bogotá and the Andean highlands remain cool year-round (10–20°C), the Coffee Region is mild and spring-like (16–24°C), and the Caribbean coast is consistently hot and humid (28–32°C). The Tatacoa Desert is hot and dry throughout the year. December to April is the best time for the Caribbean extension to Cartagena and Tayrona, when humidity is lower and skies are clearer.

From the journal

Stories from the region

Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.

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Voices from the road

What travellers say about us

Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.

This was an imaginative itinerary that began and ended in Bogota. The stand-out was San Agustin, with its incredible archaeology. Their great strength lies in their imaginative and well-planned itineraries.

Cantab

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An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!

Anna

This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!

Grete

My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.

Frank

Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.

Cathy

Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.

Lynn

We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.

Andy

We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.

Jennie

Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.

Debbie

Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.

Alexis

This was an imaginative itinerary that began and ended in Bogota. The stand-out was San Agustin, with its incredible archaeology. Their great strength lies in their imaginative and well-planned itineraries.

Cantab

Colombia

An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!

Anna

This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!

Grete

My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.

Frank

Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.

Cathy

Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.

Lynn

We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.

Andy

We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.

Jennie

Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.

Debbie

Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.

Alexis

Can’t find the right fit?

Every one of our Colombia journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.

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Tailor-made journeys

Didn’t find your perfect Colombia trip?

We’ll build one around you.

Tailor-made Colombia holidays let you go beyond the typical Latin American circuit. We can combine Bogotá's colonial heart, the colonial towns of Villa de Leyva and Popayán, the Coffee Region, the Cocora Valley and the pre-Columbian wonders of San Agustín — with an optional Caribbean extension to Cartagena and Tayrona. Whether your priority is colonial architecture, Andean birding, archaeology or unwinding on the coast, we'll build an itinerary around your pace, interests and travel dates. Private guides, boutique haciendas, internal flights and ground transfers are all organised so you can travel with confidence.

Your dates
Travel when it suits you
Private group
Just you, family or friends
Your pace
Linger longer, skip the rest
Bespoke extras
Private guides, rare access

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Questions, answered

Planning a trip to Colombia?

  • Internal flights connect all major regions quickly. Within cities and the Coffee Region, private vehicles are the most efficient way to travel.


Before you go

Essential information

Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.

Foreign Office travel advice

Before travelling, consult the latest UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia. The FCDO advises against travel to certain border regions and rural departments; our itineraries are designed to avoid these areas. US travellers should check travel.state.gov for current guidance.

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