Colombia is an emerging destination, enjoying stability and economic prosperity after decades of conflict. Our specialists have been visiting for a number of years now, and they’d encourage you to travel to Colombia before everyone else catches on.
Like South America in miniature, Colombia is a lively medley of Andean cities, Amazon basin, colonial towns and stately haciendas. But, it has its own one-of-a-kind characteristics, too: wax palms rising like ships’ masts in the Zona Cafetera (where you can taste some of the world’s best coffee), a cathedral hollowed out of a salt mine, and San Agustín, a set of pre-Inca ruins that still confound archaeologists. Our specialists can arrange for your vacation to Colombia to take in the urban regeneration projects of Medellín, the splashy buildings of Cartagena — painted as if to match Colombia’s array of tropical fruits — and private island hotels off the Caribbean coast.
Suggested tours for Colombia
These tours give you a starting point for what your vacation to Colombia could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Colombia
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Colombia.
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Minca Tour Minca Tour
Santa MartaMinca Tour
Traveling west from Santa Marta you will head up into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, soon noticing the cool fresh climate as you leave the humid coast behind and wind up into the peaceful countryside.
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Medellín City Tour Medellín City Tour
MedellínMedellín City Tour
Today you will visit the Plazuela San Ignacio and some excellent museums, including the Museo de Antioquia.
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Cartagena City Tour Cartagena City Tour
CartagenaCartagena City Tour
This half day tour takes you to the Castillo de San Félipe de Barajas — the greatest fortress ever built by the Spanish in the colonies. It is an impressive structure erected between 1639 an 1657.
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Why travel with Audley?
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Colombia, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to Colombia, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest US State Department travel advice.
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Our expert guides to traveling in Colombia
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Colombia. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Colombia at its best.
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Where to go in the Amazon: planning your journey into the rainforest Where to go in the Amazon: planning your journey into the rainforest
Where to go in the Amazon: planning your journey into the rainforest
Audley specialist Rebecca shares why she loves the Amazon, but explains that planning a trip there comes with a few caveats. She suggests you ask yourself: what is it I really want to see and do in the rainforest?
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Machu Picchu plus one: tried-and-tested South American combinations Machu Picchu plus one: tried-and-tested South American combinations
Machu Picchu plus one: tried-and-tested South American combinations
Did you know that thanks to ever-improving flight connections, you can easily combine Machu Picchu with other South American destinations such as the Galapagos and Argentina — without the need to extend your trip drastically? Our specialists explain how.
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What to do in Colombia: our highlights guide What to do in Colombia: our highlights guide
What to do in Colombia: our highlights guide
From cultured Cartagena to youthful Medellín, you can witness how Colombia is reinventing itself on a tailor-made Audley trip.
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