Family Fun in Beautiful Colombia
Colombia is a great destination for a family adventure with beautiful countryside, colourful cities and some of the friendliest people in Latin America. This 11-day trip is the perfect blend of hands-on activities, interactive tours and quality time together. Your adventure starts in the capital, Bogotá, then on to the Coffee Triangle, Cartagena and Palomino on the outskirts of Tayrona National Park
Trip highlights
- Tour the top graffiti spots in Bogotá and create your own mural
- Hop on a bamboo raft to float down La Vieja River
- Board a speedboat to the Islas del Rosario archipelago
- Explore the ramparts, forts and bastions of historic Cartagena
- Go tubing along the Don Diego River
- Be introduced to the Tungueka Indigenous community
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 1–3
Two nights in capital Bogotá
Your adventure starts in the capital, Bogota. The city is often people’s first taste of Colombia and while it is a useful springboard for exploring the rest of the country, it is also a great place in its own right. It’s big and it’s busy but it is packed with cool restaurants and brilliant galleries and museums. Be sure to stroll around the pretty La Candelaria district, filled with colourful buildings and home to the historic Plaza de Bolívar, with the Palace of Justice and the Cathedral of Bogotá.
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For the foodie
For the artist
A visit to Paloquemao market and cooking class
Spend the morning in the vibrant food market with your host chef, carefully selecting your fresh, local ingredients – a complete feast for the senses. Following the market, you will head to a closed-door restaurant and turn the Colombian produce into some of the most deliciously creative dishes in your private cooking class with top chef. Enjoy good company, great music and of course, superb food.
A graffiti workshop in Bogotá
Together with your expert art guide, you’ll meet a local graffiti artist and enjoy a tour of the top graffiti spots in town, as this progressive art form continues to gain recognition. You will also visit the city’s top galleries and get insider access to Botero’s life and work. End the experience by creating your very own graffiti mural at one of Bogota’s best galleries.
Days 3–6
Three nights in the UNESCO Coffee Triangle
Spend your days kayaking, hiking, horse riding and cycling, taking in the lush, tranquil and typically pastoral surrounds of Colombia’s UNESCO protected Coffee Triangle. The landscape is one of vibrant rolling hills from which enormous wax palm trees soar towards the sky, but scattered across this blanket of green are also charming towns, such as Salento whose streets are lined with colourful houses.
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On the water
Cocoa lovers
In the saddle
Hacienda Bambusa: Bamboo rafting down La Vieja River
The ‘balsaje’ is a favourite activity enjoyed by locals, where friends and family relax on a bamboo raft that floats down La Vieja River. Guests of Hacienda Bambusa can hop on your own bamboo raft as you make your way downstream and enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding the river. Make a stop on the way at a shaded beach where your host will prepare a delicious picnic.
Hacienda Bambusa: Enjoy a chocolate masterclass
Guests at Hacienda Bambusa will meet the hotel’s chef, head out to the plantation and pick some organic cacao seeds. Experience the step-by-step method of obtaining and drying the cocao seeds, grinding the seeds and preparing a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Best enjoyed with fresh Colombian cheese or arepas!
Hacienda Bambusa: Horse riding
Guests at Hacienda Bambusa will walk through the plantations to the river where your horse trek begins. Enjoy the stunning scenery as you ride along the Quindio River, passing pineable and banana plantations on the way. Afterwards, enjoy a well-earned snack and refreshing drink before driving back to the hacienda.
Days 6–9
Three nights in Colombia’s charming coastal 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.
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Pirate adventure
Exotic birds
Rugged islands
A tour of Cartegena's nautical history
Set off on an expedition throug Cartagena’s historic sites in search of hidden treats and treasures. Throughout this adventure, the whole family can learn about Cartagena’s fascinating history of Spanish colonisers and pirates, while recounting the stories of iconic fortresses, plazas and colonial mansions found along the way.
Visit the Baru Island Aviary
Today you will visit the aviary on Baru island, one of South America’s largest. Colombia has the largest bird diversity in the world, and at the aviary there are more than 1,200 species. Have fun spotting toucans, flamingos, macaws, humming birds and more.
A boat trip to the Islas del Rosario
Board a speedboat to the Islas del Rosario archipelago, less than an hour’s journey from the Cartagena docks. These rugged islands are blessed with clear blue waters, colourful coral reefs and diverse marine life. Spend the day cruising between the islands, swimming, and snorkelling.
Days 9–11
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.
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Cultural exchange
Tubing on the Don Diego River
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.
Visit the Tungueka Indigenous community
Today you will drive to the outskirts of the Indigenous Tungeka community, where you will hike 2.2km to find the town used by Kogui families as a place of transit when transporting crops. Tungueka translates as ‘wall’, meaning these Kogui families have successfully preserved their cultural traditions through minimal contact with outside civilisation. In a unique cultural exchange, you will learn about their traditional culture, beliefs and connection with nature first hand, which requires significant humility and respect.
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,…
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.
