Luxury Colombia
Family Trips
made for you
Gold education
Explore the Museo del Oro in Bogota
The great outdoors
Hike, bike and more in the Coffee triangle
Cloud forest
Get off the beaten track in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Caribbean life
Stroll cobbled streets and city walls in Cartagena
Set sail
Visit the Rosario Islands to snorkel and swim
Incredible landscapes, small villages and captivating cities
On a family trip to Colombia, unforgettable experiences await all ages. Colombia is a diverse and energetic destination, packed with natural beauty, peppered with pretty small towns and home to a handful of alluring cities. The activities on offer in Colombia match its natural diversity, there’s so much to do. Embark on art, music, culinary and culture excursions, or set off on active adventures of hiking, biking, snorkelling and boating.
In Bogotá a visit to the Paloquemao Fruit Market is a must. Let your guide lead you around the stalls and small restaurants, pointing out the freshest Colombian fruit for you to taste. Watch the bustling flower vendors as they prepare colourful bouquets and then purchase your produce for a cooking experience in a private kitchen.
Your Colombia family trip could also see you travel towards the coast for a luxurious stay in a private villa in the tropical Tayrona National Park, surrounded by lush rainforests and pristine beaches. There’s more coastal fun in the pretty walled city of Cartagena where cobbled streets, narrow lanes, brightly coloured buildings and a fortress lend themselves to curious treasure hunts and history tours with enigmatic guides.
Head to the highlands to wander the cobbled streets of Barichara, an unbelievably charming town where your family can try their hand at pottery or papermaking, a fun and creative way to immerse yourselves in local traditions. In Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you can stay in a remote private home, surrounded by cloud forests where hummingbirds visit regularly and you’ll have total flexibility with your daily activities.
Our passionate travel designers will craft the perfect luxury itinerary for your family, ensuring a balance of adventure, culture and relaxation. We will take care of all the details including accommodation, transfers and daily tours with our expert guides and caring hosts there to help you every step of the way.
Highlights
Wander the cobbled streets of Barichara, stopping off to try your hand at pottery or papermaking
Enjoy a bespoke family stay in a luxury private villa in the tropical paradise of Tayrona National Park
Sail, snorkel and swim around the Rosario Islands and have lunch on a deserted island
Visit the Paloquemao Fruit Market in Bogota to taste delicious fruits and watch the flower vendors
Go on a treasure hunt in Cartagena to discover nautical history (and pirate stories)
Glide silently through the skies on a hot air balloon ride from the Coffee Triangle
Spend time in enigmatic Medellin and go on street art tours in Comuna 13
Experience rural Colombia in the town of Villa de Leyva, whose plaza is one of the largest in all of Latin America
Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
I love Colombia for families, it’s such a great place to create totally bespoke itineraries that can be active but also super laid back. There’s also lots of private villas to choose from which are a great addition to a family itinerary, having a stunning home all to yourself in the cloud forest is a very special experience.
Jennifer Richt
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Colombia
Why book with Jacada?
Family expertise
We offer extensive knowledge and years of expertise in crafting family trips for all generations. Some of our travel designers have first-hand experience of travelling with their own families, providing invaluable tips and advice based on their own travels.
Tailored experiences
To ensure every family member’s passions and wishes are fulfilled, each trip we plan is tailored for families of all ages. Led by trusted guides, activities will captivate your family’s interests, while respecting the landscapes and communities you visit.
Perfect planning
Balancing activity and relaxation is key to a successful family trip. Keeping everyone engaged matters, and so does finding time to unwind. We know how to strike the perfect balance between adventure and downtime, and the best destinations to enjoy both.
Trip Inspiration
Where to go
Cartagena
Vibrant, colourful and brimming with interesting culture and local heritage. Cartagena is the perfect place to get off the beaten track with a specialist art guide or local historian.
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Tayrona Region
A tropical, picture-perfect paradise where you can relax and unwind. Wildlife enthusiasts will love adventuring with their guide as the region is home to more than 100 species of mammals, 200 species of birds and many reptiles.
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Bogotá
So much more than just a stopover capital city, filled with colourful neighbourhoods, museums, art galleries, exceptional fine dining and atmospheric local markets. Let your guide explain the history of this great city as you sip a cup of Colombian coffee.
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The Coffee Triangle
Warm temperatures combined with the fresh air of higher altitudes make this region not only perfect for coffee growing but great for adventure activities. Try hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking and hot air ballooning.
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Medellin
Medellin has come a long way and is a hub for culture and diversity. Meet with a resident from a local communa and let your guide translate their story and passion for this incredible city.
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Barichara
Cobbled streets, charming plazas and pretty churches - Barichara is the real colombia. Hike the Camino Real to the impossibly sweet town of Guane and travel back home in a local tuk tuk for truly authentic experience.
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Villa de Leyva
Despite being a relatively small rural town Villa de Leyva has one of the largest main squares in Latin America, lined with white washed houses and walled gardens hiding colourful sanctuaries.
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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Rising up from the stunning Caribbean coastline is one of the highest coastal mountain ranges in the world, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Magical mists shroud fascinating flower and flora as you can hike to waterfalls and dive underneath the cascading waters.
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Colombian Amazon
One of Colombia’s best kept secrets, the Amazonas region is a place for true adventurers. Navigate the waterways in search of pink dolphins among the water lilies or hike the rainforest for a chance to glimpse to pumas and sloths.
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When to visit
Colombia is a year round destination, there are different seasons and climates but these don’t typically impact travel experiences. The average daily temperature is 27°c (81°F), and the rainy season is from May to October.
Wildlife in the Jungle
July-August
Barranquilla Carnival
February
Dry Season
December-March
Head to the Mountains
December-March and August
Plan your family trip to Colombia
Whatever you want from family your adventure in Colombia, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
We have traveled with Jacada four times; to Patagonia, Tanzania, Colombia and a longer trip to northern South America. Each time we had a wonderful trip and felt very supported throughout. We stayed in world class lodgings in amazing places and had experienced guides. Never once did we wait to be picked up. On the rare occasion that there were…
A perfectly planned trip to celebrate my birthday with my son in Cartagena! Jacada never ceases to amaze me with their attention to detail!
Every detail was to be taken care of and the trip had no hitches. Alll of the hosts, drivers and guides were wonderful.
I spent 9 days traveling solo in Colombia, specifically Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. The trip was planned so thoughtfully and thoroughly, and they took into consideration all of my feedback and interests. From hotels to restaurants, to tours, everything exceeded my expectations. Lily and Berni were great to work with, and always available to discuss the details of the trip,…
Jen Richt designed the trip perfectly for me and my best friend on our first trip to Colombia. She heard us loud and clear and put together an itinerary that was diverse, covered a lot of ground and was exactly what we were looking for. A trip of a lifetime!
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.
