How long is the Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days?

This Colombia Nature Tour lasts 9 days and 8 nights. It begins in Medellín in the interior and ends on the warm Caribbean coast around Cartagena and Barú.

What highlights await me on the Medellín Guatapé Tour?

On the Medellín Guatapé Tour, you will climb the 200-metre-high rock on the Guatapé Piedra del Peñol Tour, explore the colourful village and take a boat trip on the reservoir. Before that, on the Medellín Flower Villages Tour, you’ll discover the Silletas culture in Santa Elena.

How challenging is the Tayrona beach hike?

The Tayrona beach hike is rated Trek Level 1 and covers around 14 km. You’ll walk for about eight hours to Cabo San Juan del Guía. The Cabo San Juan Tayrona hike is suitable for travellers with a normal level of fitness.

What will I experience on the Colombia Caribbean coast?

Your Colombia Caribbean Coast Tour takes you on the Cartagena colonial city tour with its 400-year-old walls, on the La Boquilla mangrove tour in a traditional canoe, and finally to Barú’s Caribbean beach in Colombia with its peaceful bungalow beaches.

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Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days - Caribbean & Culture

The Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days takes you from lively Medellín to the warm Caribbean coast. You start with the Medellín Guatapé Tour, climb the Piedra del Peñol rock and discover the flower villages of Santa Elena.

How long? 9 Days

Price € 4,819 / Person

The Journey

Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days - Premium Experience

The Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days begins in Medellín, the city of eternal spring. As a Colombia Premium Nature Tour 9 Days, the route combines vibrant cities, lush mountains and tropical coastlines. You will experience the Silletas culture in Santa Elena, glide by cable car over the city’s colourful districts and stand atop the rock of Guatapé. Then it’s off to the Caribbean: This Colombia Caribbean Adventure takes you through Tayrona National Park and on to the Cartagena colonial city tour with its ancient walls. Your journey becomes a blend of nature, history and the sea.

Palm trees silhouetted on a sandy beach at sunset with gentle waves

A colorful colonial building in Cartagena with blue balconies and arched doorways

A twin spired brick cathedral overlooking a plaza with pigeons and visitors

Aerial view of the Guatape reservoir dotted with green islands and inlets

A large paella dish with shrimp, mussels, clams and lime wedges held by a server

Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days - Caribbean & Culture

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Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Medellín & the Silletas

Medellín & the Silletas

On the Medellín Flower Villages Tour, you’ll visit the fincas of Santa Elena, discover the traditional Silletas culture and glide by cable car over the city’s colourful districts down to Plaza Botero.

02 Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol

Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol

The Guatapé Piedra del Peñol Tour takes you up 740 steps to the 200-metre-high monolith. At the top, you’ll enjoy views of a maze of green mountains and blue lakes, then stroll through the colourful village.

03 Tayrona National Park

Tayrona National Park

On the Tayrona beach hike, you’ll follow shady jungle trails between massive rocks to Cabo San Juan del Guía. Among palm trees and the Caribbean, you can swim in the sea, snorkel or relax on the white sand.

04 Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena de Indias

The Cartagena colonial city tour leads you through the UNESCO-protected old town. You’ll walk along the 11-kilometre-long city walls, through the Getsemaní district and past colourful façades from four centuries.

05 Mangroves & Barú Beaches

Mangroves & Barú Beaches

On the La Boquilla mangrove tour, you’ll glide by traditional canoe through narrow mangrove tunnels and spot a variety of birds. Afterwards, relax on the peaceful bungalow beaches of Barú island in the Caribbean.

Colombia

Colombia brings together nine days of green mountains, jungle and Caribbean coastline on this Colombia Nature Tour. From Medellín via Guatapé to Tayrona, Cartagena and Barú, you will experience cities, nature and white beaches in one of South America's most diverse countries.

Days 1-9

Medellín, start of the Colombia Nature Tour 9 days

Your Colombia Nature Tour 9 days begins at José María Córdova Airport in Medellín. Our driver will take you to Hotel Elcielo, where you will stay in a double room with breakfast included. Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, sits in a green valley filled with modern cable cars and high-rises. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get ready for the days ahead.

Medellín, Silletas & Flower Villages Tour

Your first full day of the Medellín Guatapé Tour starts with the Medellín Flower Villages Tour: you will travel to Santa Elena, visit a traditional flower farm and discover the Silletas culture. Afterwards, glide down into the valley by cable car, stop in Santo Domingo and explore the city on a tour of Plaza Botero with its rounded statues by artist Fernando Botero. Overnight at Hotel Elcielo with breakfast.

Guatapé, Piedra del Peñol Tour & Boat Trip

Today your premium Colombia Nature Tour takes on an active twist. On the Guatapé Piedra del Peñol Tour, you will climb more than 740 steps up the 200-metre-high monolith for sweeping views of green mountains and blue lakes. Afterwards, stroll through Guatapé's colourful streets and finish the day with a boat trip on the reservoir. Return to Medellín, overnight at Hotel Elcielo with breakfast.

Flight to Santa Marta, gateway to Tayrona NP

Now the coastal part of your Colombia Caribbean Adventure begins. A transfer takes you to Medellín Airport, from where you fly to Santa Marta (23 kg luggage included). At the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, you will check in to Hotel Watapuy Experience Tayrona in a Deluxe Cabaña with breakfast. The afternoon is free for your first moments by the sea.

Tayrona National Park, beach hike

The highlight of your Colombia Caribbean Coast trip: the Tayrona beach hike. From the Cañaveral sector, you will follow about 14 km of shady jungle trails between giant granite boulders, past Arrecifes beach and the natural pool to Cabo San Juan del Guía. Here you can snorkel, swim in the Caribbean or simply relax on the sand. The hike takes around eight hours (Trek Level 1). Overnight at Hotel Watapuy with breakfast.

Questions about the tour itinerary?

Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.

Cartagena, colonial city & old town tour

In the morning, a ground transfer takes you in about five hours from Tayrona National Park to Cartagena. Your Cartagena Colonial City tour starts with a walk through the UNESCO-listed old town: stroll along the 11 km city walls, past the Clock Tower, across Simón Bolívar and San Pedro Claver squares and into the lively Getsemaní district. Overnight at Hotel Bantú in a Superior Room with breakfast.

Tourists in wooden canoes poled through a mangrove tunnel by local guides — La Boquilla Mangrove Tour & journey to Barú

La Boquilla Mangrove Tour & journey to Barú

In the fishing village of La Boquilla, you will experience the La Boquilla Mangrove Tour: glide through narrow mangrove tunnels in a traditional canoe, spot native and migratory birds and learn about the delicate lagoon ecosystem. Afterwards, a transfer takes you in about 1.5 hours to Barú Island, where you will stay at Hotel Las Islas in a bungalow with whirlpool and breakfast.

A cobblestone street lined with brightly painted buildings and mural panels — Barú, free Caribbean beach day

Barú, free Caribbean beach day

Today is all about relaxing on Barú's Caribbean beach in Colombia. The day is yours to do as you please: stretch out on the white sand, swim in the turquoise water or unwind in your bungalow's whirlpool. If you wish, you can book optional water sports activities. Overnight at Hotel Las Islas in a bungalow room with whirlpool and breakfast included.

A thatched roof bedroom with a canopy bed and a garden view through open doors — Barú, Cartagena & departure

Barú, Cartagena & departure

To round off your Colombia Active Caribbean Coast Tour, a ground transfer takes you in about 1.5 hours from Barú back to Cartagena. The final price includes a donation of 5 USD per person to the Chaska social project, which funds a free music school for children in San Agustín. Afterwards, it's time to say farewell to Colombia, taking home plenty of new memories.

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Thomas M.

The group dynamics during the Premium Colombia nature trip were balanced, as the maximum number of participants at six allowed for individual exchange. Especial...

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Die Gruppendynamik während der Premium Kolumbien Naturreise war ausgewogen, da die maximale Teilnehmerzahl von sechs Personen einen individuellen Austausch ermöglicht hat. Insbesondere im Tayrona-Nationalpark wurden die individuellen Tempoabstimmungen geschätzt, was den gemeinsamen Erkundungen zugutekam.

Sebastian H.

The support from the guides during the Premium Colombia Nature Tour was understandable and structured. In particular, the tours in Medellín and the visit to the...

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Die Betreuung durch die Guides während der Premium Kolumbien Naturreise war nachvollziehbar und strukturiert. Insbesondere die Touren in Medellín und der Besuch der Silletera Blumendörfer boten eine informative Perspektive auf die lokale Kultur. Die kleine Gruppengröße von maximal 6 Personen erleichterte die persönliche Ansprache und Unterstützung.

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Price Options

Per person (in double room) € 4,819

Additional Options

Single room upgrade per person / Person € 1,419

Trip includes

Private transfers with Spanish-speaking drivers
Private excursions with multilingual tour guide (some only in Spanish, some only for transfers)
Accommodation in single rooms or private bungalows including breakfast, plus lunch on days 2 and 3
Domestic flight Medellín - Santa Marta (MDE - SMR) including 23 kg checked baggage
Entrance fees at all visited sites
National park fees, including Tayrona National Park
Local taxes
City taxes
Donation to the social music school project in San Agustín
Travel security certificate (insolvency insurance according to BGB §651r) - mandatory for all OVERCROSS trips

International flights & airport fees
Optional extra activities
All services not expressly listed as included

FAQS

How long is the Colombia Nature Tour 9 Days?

This Colombia Nature Tour lasts 9 days and 8 nights. It begins in Medellín in the interior and ends on the warm Caribbean coast around Cartagena and Barú.
What highlights await me on the Medellín Guatapé Tour?

On the Medellín Guatapé Tour, you will climb the 200-metre-high rock on the Guatapé Piedra del Peñol Tour, explore the colourful village and take a boat trip on the reservoir. Before that, on the Medellín Flower Villages Tour, you’ll discover the Silletas culture in Santa Elena.
How challenging is the Tayrona beach hike?

The Tayrona beach hike is rated Trek Level 1 and covers around 14 km. You’ll walk for about eight hours to Cabo San Juan del Guía. The Cabo San Juan Tayrona hike is suitable for travellers with a normal level of fitness.
What will I experience on the Colombia Caribbean coast?

Your Colombia Caribbean Coast Tour takes you on the Cartagena colonial city tour with its 400-year-old walls, on the La Boquilla mangrove tour in a traditional canoe, and finally to Barú’s Caribbean beach in Colombia with its peaceful bungalow beaches.

OVERCROSS note on itinerary

The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
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