Colombia Adventures

Colombia offers Caribbean coastlines, lush mountain landscapes and vibrant cultural cities, with the best regions to explore including Bogotá, Cartagena, the Coffee Region, Tayrona National Park and the Lost City of Teyuna.

Bogotá & the Altiplano: Colombia’s capital Bogotá sits high on the Andean plateau where travellers explore the colonial streets of La Candelaria, visit Bolívar Square and discover the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Cartagena & Caribbean Coast: Cartagena’s colourful colonial districts and Caribbean coastline invite exploration through cobblestone streets, historic churches and centuries-old fortresses in one of South America’s most atmospheric cities.

Coffee Region Highlands: Colombia’s lush coffee-growing hills combine scenic landscapes with traditional villages and plantation culture in the heart of the country’s coffee industry.

Tayrona National Park: Rainforest-covered mountains meet the Caribbean Sea in Tayrona National Park where coastal trails pass through tropical forest to secluded beaches.

Lost City of Teyuna (Ciudad Perdida): Deep in the Sierra Nevada mountains, a spectacular four-day jungle trek climbs ancient stone steps to the Lost City of Teyuna, remarkable archaeological ruins still sacred to indigenous communities.

The best time to travel to Colombia for hiking, trekking, kayaking and adventure touring is usually during the drier months December–March and July–August, when rainfall is lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring forests, coastlines and national parks.

Colombia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience a dry season and a wetter season which influence outdoor travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Colombia is -5 hours behind GMT/UTC

Spanish (official)

Colombian Peso

US dollars are the best currency to change in Colombia.

Credit cards and ATM’s are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Colombia is 110 Volts, at 60 hertz. The most common pin type is A. (2 flat prong).

A visa is exempt for passport holders from the following countries visiting Colombia for short term tourism purposes:-

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

If you are travelling via any other countries en-route to Colombia please ask your reservations consultant/travel agent about any other necessary visa requirements.

All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.