Classic Colombia
This ten-day trip lets you experience the highlights of this beautiful Latin American country. Spend time in Bogota, learning about its history and culture in museums and the historic centre, and the coastal city of Cartagena, where flowers tumble down brightly painted buildings and salsa beats drift through the air. You’ll also enjoy a luxury stay in Tayrona National Park, a patchwork of white sandy beaches, turquoise sea and lush green interior.
Trip highlights
- Experience city life in Paloquemao market, the largest in Bogotá
- Ride the cable car to Monserrate Sanctuary for unrivalled views over Bogotá
- Enjoy a private river safari on Don Diego River in Tayrona National Park
- Meet the Katanzama Indigenous community in the Tayrona Region
- Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO historic centre on a private walking tour
- Learn to Salsa with professional dancers in Cartagena
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–4
Three nights in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá
Colombia’s capital is as recognisable and enjoyable as any other in this continent. Bogotá is packed with beautiful architecture, charming historical districts and museums recounting ancient to modern treasures and times. There are also sophisticated restaurants, great bars and markets – including Paloquemao, a lively hub where locals come to stock up from the colourful piles of tropical fruit and fresh flowers.
Where you could stay
The best of Bogotá
Outside explorations
Uncover history
City life
Bogotá’s highlights
Gain a deeper insight of Colombia’s capital city with an expert guide. Explore the cobbled streets of the historic centre, La Candelaria, full of colonial buildings, plazas and cathedrals, visit the Botero Museum to admire Fernando Botero’s iconic voluptuous figures and take a cable car to Monserrate Sanctuary at 3,152 meters to enjoy unrivalled views over the city.
National Museum of Colombia
The National Museum is one of the oldest in Latin America, originally built as a prison in 1823. Today it exhibits Colombia’s art, history and culture with a collection of over 20,000 invaluable pieces. Permanent collections range from archaeology and ethnography samples dating 10,000 years BC, to Spanish colonisation pieces and Afro-Colombian art.
Paloquemao market
Early in the morning you will experience the excitement of the largest market of Bogota. Discover Paloquemao and its vast and colourful array of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Meet friendly vendors, learn about traditional cuisine and enjoy tasting exotic fruits from Colombia’s most remote regions.
Days 4–7
Two nights in the heart of the Tayrona Region
Tayrona National Park is one of the prettiest stretches of coastline in Latin America, where lush tropical rainforest meets golden sandy beaches and the blue waters of the Caribbean. It makes for a perfect combination of relaxation and exploration in an area which is home to more than 100 species of mammal, 200 species of bird and many reptiles. Time here is for relaxing and enjoying the picturesque views, scuba diving, snorkelling and exploring the nature of the park.
Where you could stay
Kasamar
Don Diego river safari
Take a private transfer to the Don Diego river. After a 15 minute trek up a lush mountain, you will arrive at the river bank from where you will float down a crystalline river all the way down to the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for exotic birds, howler monkeys and small caymans which are harmless and very shy.
Katanzama Indigenous community
Your driver will take you to the outskirts of the Indigenous Katanzama community, where you will walk approximately a kilometre to find the town used by Arhuaco families as a place of transit when moving around the Sierra Nevada. These families have successfully preserved their cultural traditions and in a meaningful cultural exchange, you will learn about their traditions, beliefs and connection with nature first hand.
Days 7–10
Three nights in Colombia’s enchanting Caribbean city
Colombia’s coastal city of Cartagena is steeped in history and diverse culture; it boasts impressive ramparts, forts and bastions as well as plenty of Spanish-style architecture. This is a city made for exploring: wind your way through the historic centre passing carts laden with juicy fruit and vendors selling coconut candies under the shade of the arches that ring the plazas. There are also fortifications to explore, museums to discover and rooftops from where you can watch the world go by.
Where you could stay
Casa Pestagua
The best of Cartagena
To wander
Sip and Enjoy
The dancer
A history and culture experience
Walk the winding streets of Cartagena’s historic centre with a local historian who will recount the fascinating stories behind the plazas, cathedrals and colourful houses that characterise El Centro and Getsemani. Taste fresh fruits and traditional snacks along the way.
Delicious rum tasting
Enjoy a tasting experience in which your local rum expert will guide you through how rum is processed and aged, in order to recognise its unique characteristics.
An exclusive salsa class
Put on your dancing shoes and learn how to dance salsa with professional dancers who will teach you their best moves to dance the night away.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
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,…
