Luxury Colombia Tour: Bogota, Coffee & Cartagena

Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá, Check-in at Four Seasons Casa Medina

You land at El Dorado International Airport. You are met and taken to Four Seasons Bogotá, the Bogotá city tour base for the first part of your journey. This is a historic building from 1946 in the Zona G neighborhood, known for its restaurants. Inside: wooden beams, carved furniture, fireplaces, and the feel of a private city mansion.
Bogotá does not try to impress you immediately. It is a high-altitude capital at 2,600 meters, where cool mornings quickly give way to bright sunshine and clouds move constantly above the eastern Andes. The city is loved for its density and character: the colonial streets of La Candelaria Bogotá lead into neighborhoods with galleries, cocktail bars, and restaurants serving modern Colombian food.
The best time to visit the Colombia coffee region and the whole country is from December to March: fewer rains and clearer mountain views.

Day 2: Bogotá, Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda, Botero Museum and Monserrate

Breakfast at the hotel. An English-speaking guide, private transport, and pre-arranged skip-the-line entry accompany you through the day in Bogota - the capital of Colombia.
The excursion begins in La Candelaria, the old neighborhood with narrow streets, dark wooden balconies, and red-roofed houses.
The first big stop is the Gold Museum Bogotá. Inside: thousands of ornaments, ritual objects, and figures made by pre-Columbian peoples. The dim halls, the reflection of metal, and the complex patterns create an almost theatrical experience.
Then Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Museum Bogotá, where paintings, drawings, and sculptures by Fernando Botero are on display alongside colonial courtyards. The excursion continues at Plaza Bolivar: the Cathedral, the Narino House (Colombia's presidency), the Lievano Palace (Bogotá's city hall), and the Palace of Justice.
The day ends with a ride up on the Monserrate cable car. From the top you can see exactly how the city stretches along the Andean plateau. A view that stays with you.

Note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays. Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Museum are closed on Tuesdays.

If you are fascinated by pre-Columbian history and high-altitude cities, you can extend your journey with our luxury Peru tour featuring Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.

Day 3: Bogotá, Guatavita Lake (El Dorado Legend) and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral

A full excursion day of about 9 hours. Private tour to Guatavita Lake and Zipaquira.
The drive to Guatavita takes about 2 hours. First a walk through the center of the small town, then out to the sacred lake. The El Dorado legend Lake Guatavita starts right here: this is believed to be the birthplace of one of the most famous myths in South America. Walking the indigenous trails, you might even find a few grains of gold.
Your guide recommends a good restaurant for lunch (not included).
In the afternoon: a 2-hour drive to Zipaquira. A walk through the main square and its charming streets, then a visit to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. It sits 180 meters underground: cool air, dark tunnels, softly lit niches, and salt in the walls all around you. Then back to Bogotá (about 1.5 hours).

Note: The lake is closed on Mondays.

Day 4: Flight to Pereira, Cocora Valley and Coffee Farm Tour

After breakfast: transfer to El Dorado Airport and a flight to Pereira. On arrival at Matecana Airport, you set off for Salento and the Cocora Valley Colombia.
Welcome to the heart of the coffee farm tour Colombia experience. The coffee triangle is famous for its finest coffee varieties and a rare mix of nature, small colonial towns, and private farms. You are welcomed with a traditional canelazoa warm spiced drink, then an eco-guide leads you through the Cocora nature reserve.
The main sight here is the Cocora Valley Colombia with its wax palms Cocora Valley, the tallest palm trees in the world. You also plant palm seedlings and learn about local traditions.
In the afternoon: a walk through Salento town tour with its colonial streets, craft workshops, and viewpoints.

Optional: ecological horseback riding, walks to special spots in the valley, a typical lunch in the valley (not included), or a barista show at Café Jesús Martín in Salento.

Coffee Farm El Ocaso*

In the afternoon: a visit to coffee farm El Ocaso, sitting at around 1,500 meters in the Central Andes of Colombia. The road passes through green slopes, coffee bushes, and humid mountain forest.
A local expert shows you how coffee grows in the volcanic soils of the region, how the berries are picked by hand, and why the best varieties still use selective processing. Then you visit a traditional farmhouse where coffee beans are roasted over a wood fire in the kitchen, and you sit down to a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
The route passes several viewpoints looking over the hills and plantations. You see the drying of the beans, the processing plant, and you taste freshly brewed coffee. The tour ends with a coffee lemonade at the farmhouse. Transfer to hotel. Stay at Visus Hotel Boutique and Spa.

Day 5: Adventure Day, Hot Air Balloon, Canopy and Flight to Cartagena

Departure around 5 in the morning. You take a hot air balloon Colombia ride over the waking coffee valley. From above: coffee plantations, eucalyptus trees, narrow dirt roads, and small farms scattered across the Andean slopes. The mist rises slowly between the green hills. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the entire journey.
After the flight: a second breakfast (not included), then a canopy zip line coffee region tour through the top level of the tropical forest. The route passes under the treetops on suspended platforms and zip lines over the green slopes.
Then a horseback ride through the coffee valley. The trail runs alongside plantations, bamboo groves, and small farms, with views over the green folds of the Andes from the higher stretches.
Transfer to the airport and a flight to Cartagena. Transfer to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena.

For another exceptional coffee and nature experience, explore our luxury Costa Rica tour with cloud forests and active volcanoes.

Day 6: Cartagena, VIP City Tour of the Old Town and San Felipe Fortress

Breakfast at the hotel. The Cartagena luxury travel experience begins. What to see in Cartagena in 2 days? Colonial squares, old monasteries, and the vibrant Getsemani neighborhood.
You pass through the neighborhoods of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and Manga, then climb to La Popa hill for views over the harbor, the red rooftops, and the old port. Here sits the 17th-century monastery of Santa Cruz with its beautiful image of the Virgin of Candelaria.
Then the San Felipe fortress Cartagena, the largest Spanish defensive structure in the Americas. The route continues along the bastions and walls of the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You also visit the Getsemani neighborhood and Las Bovedas, the Vaults. Once used to store ammunition, today they are one of the best places to buy souvenirs: small jewelry, hammocks, and paintings. The excursion ends along Avenida Santander, with views over the bastions and city walls.

Day 7: Luxury Beach Day on Baru Island

After breakfast: transfer to Marina Santa Cruz pier. A speedboat takes you from Pegasos pier across Cartagena Bay and through Bocachicas, past the old Spanish forts of San Fernando and San Jose. The city slowly disappears behind you, the water becomes brighter, and the Rosario Islands Colombia appear on the horizon: an archipelago of clear Caribbean water and coral lagoons.
You arrive at Baru Island Colombia, where you are welcomed with a cocktail and settled into a bungalow with a private pool at Las Islas hotel.
This is where the real beach holiday in Colombia begins: white sand, warm sea, wooden piers, and the slow rhythm of the Caribbean islands. Nearby is Colombia's national underwater park, the largest protected marine area in the country, with corals, tropical fish, and mangrove channels. Kayaking and diving are both available: in the coastal waters you can see corals, sponges, shellfish, and many kinds of exotic fish.

To experience more colonial charm and Caribbean beaches, take a look at our luxury Panama tour with Casco Antiguo and the San Blas Islands.

Day 8: Rosario Islands – Luxury Boat, Snorkeling & Beach Club on Barú Island

The days on Baru move slowly. Just the sea, boats by wooden piers, and the warm Caribbean wind. After the Andes and the colonial cities, this part of the VIP Colombia tour 10 days changes the entire rhythm of the journey. Mornings begin with the sound of waves and light coming through palm trees to the bungalow terraces.
The beaches here look different from the mainland: white sand, mangrove channels, low-lying islands, and coral patches close to the shore. This is exactly what people come to the Rosario Islands Colombia and Baru Island Colombia for: clear water, calm lagoons, and the constant feeling of open sea.
During the day you can go diving, kayak through the mangroves, or walk around the island. Or visit the Encantada lagoon, hidden among the mangroves and known for its calm, emerald water. Or simply spend the day by the water, listening to the palms and the surf.

If you prefer a more extensive beach escape with cultural highlights, consider our luxury Argentina tour combining Buenos Aires, Patagonia, and Iguazu Falls.

Day 10: Cartagena – Transfer to Airport & Departure

In the morning: a boat transfer to Cartagena and then to the airport. Your Colombia vacation package comes to an end.
In these ten days you have seen Colombia from many sides. High-altitude Bogotá with its cool Andean air, the colonial streets of Cartagena Old Town, coffee valleys with their misty mornings, and quiet Caribbean islands. Each region has its own personality.
This is why more and more travelers choose a 10 day Colombia itinerary like this one for 2026 and 2027. They do not just want to see new places. They want to feel the character of a country through its landscapes, climates, cities, and nature.
After this journey, you take home the cool air of Monserrate, the smell of roasting coffee in the Andes, and the sound of Caribbean water by the piers of Baru. May those memories stay with you for a long time.

REVIEW №1- Татьяна

Аня и Саша, отзыв от клиентов Чечиных!
отзыв от клиента: бооольше всего понравилось на водопадах, в Буэнос-Айресе и Эль-Калафате.
Еще Рио - хотя там было пасмурно и может быть это чуть смазало краски, но это Рио же!
БА чистый и интересный - пишут, в отличии от Рио))
Патагония зимой прозрачный и от белого до синего лед, чистый безумно понравилось!
Не зашла Амазонка - наигранные гиды, нет животных. Видимо, нужно ехать глубже уже.
Не зашел Сан-Паулу.
Ну вот вроде бы все))
Вам спасибо за все орг моменты, понравилось работать, вернемся как будут запросы еще.

Tatiana Leina
Head of Latin America Department

REVIEW №2- Ирина Эрнандес Фернандес

Уважаемые коллеги, Елена, Аня, Саша, добрый день! От имени туристов выражаем вам огромную благодарность за организацию их тура. Что особенно туристы отмечают: высокий уровень организации трансферов, ответственность и внимательность гидов, их поддержка чувствовалась 24/7, их профессионализм в плане организации и проведения экскурсий. Очень просим выразить благодарность принимающей стороне, особенно хочется выделить Татьяну (Ушуайа), Павел (Буэнос Айрес), Тьяго (Игуасу), Элеонора (Рио-де-Жанейро). Благодарим Вас за подбор отелей по маршруту!

REVIEW №3- Sana Mehta

Dear Team
Greetings of the day....!!

The clients have returned and they are extremely satisfied with the services provided by Ada Tours in Rio Brazil. The guide and driver were excellent and very very informative.
Thank you so much for your hospitality and services.

Thanks and regards,
Sana Mehta

REVIEW №4- Jaison Axis Tours

Dear Mr. Lucas and Ms. Anna,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to both of you for the excellent support and coordination throughout my travel. Thank you for carefully planning the itinerary, selecting the best attractions, arranging knowledgeable tour guides, and ensuring that everything went smoothly without any delays or missed activities.

REVIEW №5- Jayesh S Rahalkar

Thank you very much for all the fantastic arrangements!
We really enjoyed the trip!
Looking forward for more such holidays!

REVIEW №6- Jyoti

Thank you for all the arrangements , we enjoyed the trip!

REVIEW №7- Shailesh

Thank you for the excellently arranged tour -we are very happy -all arrangements were excellent-
Thank you Farzana,Roni, Ada Tours

REVIEW №8- Gina Curacao

Hi, Ada a good week for you all.
Thanks a million to make my clients dream come true.
He also send it to me but i will also give him a call later on.
As soon as I have more clientS i will nor doubt to contact you.

Thanks again and a blessed week for all off you.

REVIEW №9- Kok

Buenas noches Viera. Antes que me comiense la semana de trabajo quisiera agradecerle por un tremendo tour que tume por Pero. Su paquete de tours fue muy personalisado para mis expectativas. Cada dia de la itinerario se cumplio como decrito. No tengo palabras para agradecer a todos los quías y taxístas que se me han asignado. Todos hicieron un buen trabajo y siempre a la hora indicada. Para una persona viajando solo eso trae tranquilidad. Los lugares que he visidado eran todos muy impresionantes. Con Cusco y los tours correspondientes los mas destacados. Me quede muy impresionado de la cultura Inca y la visita al Machu Picchu era una experiencia espiritual elevadora. El viaje de Arequipa a Nasca de 10 horas por bus era agotador. Llegue dormido a Nasca y me tuvieron que departar. Comprendo que para poder ver a el condor y también volar sobra el desierto de Nasca este viaje fue la mejor opción.
Los hoteles fueron perfectos. Mi favorita fue lq Britania Crystal Miraflores. Yo le daría 4.5 *. Yo recomendaria este tour a qualquiera que quira hacer el tour como yo lo hice. Espero que con las conecciones aerias directas proramadas entre Curacao i Lima ( comensando el fin de año) y con el nuevo aeropuerto international en Cusco en algunos años el turismo desde Curacao sea mas grande.
Una vez mas mil gracias por su atención personal para realizar mi sueno.
Mandare este mensaje también para Gina, mi contacto de A1 Travel para que sepa ella también que bien me la pase. Vere si puedo dar comentarios en TripAdvisor. ❤️

REVIEW №10- Marina Ryzhuk

Pavel, good afternoon!
My name is Marina Ryzhuk. A few weeks ago, our VIP group from St. Petersburg visited Rio with you. I believe you remember them well.
I’d like to thank you for your excellent work with our rather demanding guests. After the trip, they spoke very highly of your services. Our particularly important gentlemen especially appreciated your personal approach — you managed to find a special way to connect with them.
Through your tours, they were able to truly feel the city, which is absolutely priceless on such trips.
Thank you!

REVIEW №11- Eduard and Larisa

Dasha, good afternoon! The clients came back very satisfied. Absolutely thrilled with both the country and the service of Ada Tours.
A HUGE THANK YOU to you and Anya!!!!
Clients:
Eduard & Larisa
January 24 – February 2

REVIEW №12- Chubar

Anna, thank you very much on behalf of our tourists, the Chubar family, who visited in February.
They praised your excellent and well-organized work and were very pleased!
They said everything was as precise as with the Germans :)

REVIEW №13- Mikhail and Elena Leksikov

Good afternoon, we were in Rio de Janeiro March 15–17, 2020. Not for long, but it was very full of experiences.
The driver who met us at the airport, to our joy, spoke English and even a little Russian. He pointed out where we could walk and eat.
The next day we met Eleonora, a GUIDE and a Person with a capital P. We were lucky to visit Corcovado and see Brazil’s main symbol. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to Sugarloaf Mountain due to the coronavirus quarantine.
Instead of the canceled excursion, Eleonora gave us an impromptu city tour. She tells stories in an interesting way, knows a lot, but doesn’t overwhelm with facts, shows where the best photo spots are, and even took pictures herself. Thanks to her, we managed to get coffee and souvenirs—it turned out not so easy to find what we wanted.
She was very caring and concerned for us—even after we went to Búzios, she kept checking how we were, suggesting where to go and what to see and buy.

A very close-knit, friendly team, always ready to help.

REVIEW №14- Nikita, Saga Tour Operator

Good afternoon, Alexandra!
Thank you very much for the organization and support.
The tourist was very happy and said everything was top-notch :)
Paraty is definitely a place to recommend—it leaves no one indifferent. Porto Real is probably in the best spot on that coast.

Thank you!
Wishing you success in everything!

REVIEW №15- Natalia

Good morning, Anya! Thank you for organizing the tour for the Efimov family, for your human touch and for always being available 24/7 to help—this is priceless! The tourists are very happy, especially with the Amazon—they said two days was too little))) Wishing you grateful clients and prosperity in your business! Always in touch!
Natalia, Venera Tour

REVIEW №16- Nassir and Sholpan

Alexandra!
Our clients have returned, very satisfied.
They left a special review about the guide in Quito:
In Quito, we had a wonderful guide named David.
During our three-day visit to Quito, your guide David was with us. He made our stay in Quito rich, interesting, and unforgettable. Not only does he know a lot about the city, the country, and its nature, he is also a truly interesting person himself. Our three days were filled with conversations about everything. Our knowledge of Ecuador is now practically encyclopedic—we learned so much. And the most important part was that it all happened through engaging discussions.
We’d like to highlight his punctuality, his thoughtfulness, and his attention to detail. His advice on restaurants and places to walk during our free time was invaluable. We’ve met many guides—this is the 103rd country we’ve visited. We don’t always get so lucky with a guide, but David was exceptional. Thank you to him and to all of you!!!

THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT ORGANIZATION.

REVIEW №17- Elena and Evgeny

Good afternoon! The excursion was wonderful! A special thanks to the guide! What an amazing man—we haven’t seen someone treat an excursion with such responsibility in a long time. It was simply a great pleasure to talk to such a smart, educated, and interesting person! He did everything and even more! Many thanks!!!

REVIEW №18- Dima and Ira

Hello! Here we are, back in snowy Russia after hot South America. So many emotions and impressions!
Pavel, HUGE THANKS for the amazing introduction to Rio! You are a true professional who loves your work and your country! We need more people like you—interesting and inspiring!
We hope to come back to Brazil and see you again.
And if fate ever brings you to Rostov-on-Don, I’d be happy to show you the city and/or help in any way I can.

REVIEW №19- Elena

Anna, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for taking care of our group. I’m very grateful to you for your quick response to all additional requests and wishes.
Please also thank the guide and driver who worked with the group.

REVIEW №20- Yulia

Good afternoon! We absolutely loved everything, the guide was adorable, the city was stunning, and yesterday’s show was a hit with everyone—even the kids! Everything was awesome!

REVIEW №21- Anna, Korona Travel

Good afternoon, Anya.
Many thanks for organizing the tour. Everyone really enjoyed it. The local team did a great job, responding to every request very quickly.
We were left with very pleasant impressions of the trip. Thanks again.

REVIEW №22- Sona, Map Travel (Armenia)

Hello dear Anya!
Thank you for the group – everyone was very happy and impressed. Even the most difficult ones :))))
Thanks,
Sona

REVIEW №23- Olga Karlsson

Anya, thank you so much for our group and all the work you’ve done!
We came back very happy – the hotels were good, transfers and assistance were of the highest level, everything precise and on time. Thank you!
In Rio, at the hotel, we were greeted with champagne!!! ????
The coordinators also sent us photos of the cars and staff who met us, which made it easy to find our way around. The buses were large, new, comfortable, clean, and always stocked with bottled water in the fridge.
Our escorts checked us in for the domestic flights and stayed with us right up until passport control!
Thank you for organizing the trip at such a high level!

REVIEW №24- Elena Yolife

Hello Anna!
Thank you so much for your work!
The tourists are happy!!!
We’ve come a long way together!

REVIEW №25- Alexandra Bulert

Good afternoon, Anna!
I have returned home after my trip through Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.
Thank you to you and your company for organizing the tour!!! Everything was wonderful!!!

REVIEW №26- Svetlana

Annushka! Thank you!
You really are amazing, and throughout the many years of our cooperation you’ve proven yourselves to be a very reliable partner with interesting, exciting, and insightful tours, and a professional team! I would award you and your company with a big SEAL OF QUALITY! From the heart, honestly! And Anyuta is simply the best of the best…!!!

REVIEW №27- Bodotravel

Hello Vita! On behalf of Bodotravel, I want to thank you for the wonderful tour with our group in January. The tourists were delighted with you and your work, and Natalia, the tour leader, was also very happy with everything. I’m glad we worked together! I hope you will also accompany our next groups.
Bodotravel!

REVIEW №28- Regina Savina

Good afternoon,
The agency wrote that the tourists returned happy – thank you for your work!
I would like to express my great gratitude for your efforts! The tourists have already come back and are very satisfied with the organization!!! It was also a great pleasure working with you – everything was clear, efficient, and to the point! Thank you once again!
Sincerely,
Regina Savina

REVIEW №29- Anastasia Badi

Dear colleagues, good afternoon!
I want to thank you for handling our group – a large and challenging one, with a very intense program – which you managed to organize and host at the highest level. Tremendous work – thank you so much, ladies!
Months of preparation, countless changes and additions – I know what it all cost us – but everything turned out perfectly. Thank you for your attention and patience.
For many tourists in the group – despite the number of countries they’ve already visited, practically the whole world – this trip became the best of them all!
That says a lot, and it was so nice to hear. I want to share this gratitude and pride in a job so well done with you!!!!

REVIEW №30- Alexandra Voitsekhovskaya

Hello, Anna!
My husband and I traveled around Brazil from April 24 to May 8.
We thank you for organizing the program.
We especially want to highlight the punctuality and attentiveness of the guides and drivers, as well as your quick responses to all the changes we requested. Thanks to you and your company, we have extraordinary impressions of Brazil.
If you need detailed feedback on the tour and hotels, just let me know. Thank you!

REVIEW №31- Vladislav Mikhalev

Good afternoon! We wanted to thank you for the wonderful guide Anna in Bogotá. We were very, very pleased with the excursion!

REVIEW №32- Marina

I want to thank you for the wonderful days we spent in Rio!
Pavel created an unforgettable program for us! I will definitely recommend him to my friends! He showed us Rio in all its glory!
I already want to come back again! I’m endlessly grateful to him! You have wonderful, warm-hearted staff! Thank you!

REVIEW №33- Adam M.

A poem dedicated to the Ada Tours guide!
In Rio, where sunlight meets golden skies,
Our guide Paulo greets us with kind, warm eyes.
He knows the whole city, where secrets lie deep,
And welcomes each guest with joy that’s sincere.
“Come on,” he says, “to Corcovado,
Christ calls you up to heaven’s shadow.
Then on to the beach, where waves beat the shore,
Copacabana invites us once more.”

Paulo will show us where samba resides,
Where Brazil’s true heartbeat endlessly thrives.
In favelas he sees not poverty, but life,
Where sparks of hope conquer struggle and strife.

With a smile, he leads us along every way,
Paulo’s our friend, our golden pathway.
A Brazilian guide, a master of wonder,
With him, Rio feels closer to heaven’s splendor.

This poem is from me, for you.
Author: Adam M.

REVIEW №34- Regina Savina

Hello!
We did it.
My clients came back very happy.
Special thanks to Alexandra from the local team – she was always there to help with any request.
The experience was incredible, they’re delighted.
Thank you, and Happy New Year in advance.
Sincerely,
Regina Savina
Tourism Manager, WEB

REVIEW №35- Ekaterina Dumbravanu

Good afternoon, Alexandra.
I want to thank you for organizing our vacation.
Our guides were simply outstanding – top class.
Pavel knows so much about Brazil and Rio in particular. He’s very easy to talk to, communicates effortlessly with people, is always learning something new, and gladly shares his knowledge. An excellent guide and a wonderful person.
And Tiago – we spent two days with him. He’s amazing. Even after 18 years of work, he hasn’t lost the ability to genuinely admire the beauty of the waterfalls. He still takes photos like it’s the first time.
With your guides, it’s never boring! Thank you once again!!!