How many days do you need in Bogotá, Cartagena & the Rosario Islands?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Bogotá, Cartagena, and the Rosario Islands combined
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Medellín, Zona Cafetera, and Salento
How Many Days to Spend in Bogotá
How Many Days to Spend in Cartagena
Recommended Itineraries for Bogotá, Cartagena & the Rosario Islands
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Explore | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Guided City & Food Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Hike Forests & Waterfalls in Chicaque Natural Park Forest | Bogotá |
| Day 4 | Hike in Chingaza Natural National Park | Bogotá |
| Day 5 | Fly to Cartagena, Explore | Cartagena |
| Day 6 | Guided City Walking Tour | Cartagena |
| Day 7 | Ferry to Isla Barú, Gateway to the Rosario Islands | Isla Barú |
| Day 8 | Free Day in the Rosario Islands | Isla Barú |
| Day 9 | Return to Cartagena, Depart |
This tour of Colombia starts in the bustling capital of Bogotá, where you'll explore its trendy neighborhoods and culinary scene before hiking through the nearby nature reserves of Chicaque and Chingaza. Make your way to the coastal city of Cartagena for walking tours of its walled Old Town, then head to the Rosario Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Relax along the white-sand beaches, try your luck with sports such as snorkeling and kayaking, tour mangrove farms, and view the bioluminescent plankton at night. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Medellín
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Explore | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Guided City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Fly to Medellín, Dinner at OCI.med | Medellín |
| Day 4 | Guided City Tour of Medellín | Medellín |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to a Coffee Finca | Medellín |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Guatapé, Hike El Peñón | Medellín |
| Day 7 | Fly to Cartagena, Sunset Drinks at Café del Mar | Cartagena |
| Day 8 | Half-Day Guided City Tour, Dinner at Alma | Cartagena |
| Day 9 | Morning Cooking Class, Afternoon Rum Tasting | Cartagena |
| Day 10 | Ferry to Isla Barú, Gateway to the Rosario Islands | Isla Barú |
| Day 11 | Free Day in the Rosario Islands | Isla Barú |
| Day 12 | Return to Cartagena, Depart |
Hike around a coffee farm, take a cooking class in Cartagena, and dine in the finest restaurants of Bogotá and Medellín—these are just a few of the gourmet experiences you can look forward to on this 12-day tour around Colombia. Featuring stops in the country's most popular destinations, plus off-the-beaten-path places like the idyllic island of Isla Barú, this trip offers an appealing mix of cultural sightseeing, outdoor activities, and culinary adventures. Read more
How to travel between Bogotá, Cartagena & the Rosario Islands
Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and Cartagena, the country's most visited city, are 659 miles (1,061 km) apart, but there are two popular transit options to choose from. Read more
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