Highlights
- Visit Guatapé, the most colorful town in Colombia
- Explore Medellín and see piranhas and electric eels at Explora Aquarium
- Search for pirate treasure in Cartagena's historic center
- Take a bath in volcanic mud and ride horses on the beach
Brief Itinerary
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Medellín | Medellín |
Day 2 | Explora Park & El Castillo | Medellín |
Day 3 | Flowers, Nature & Villages: Silletas, Guatapé & El Peñol | Medellín |
Day 4 | Transfer to Cartagena, Chocolate Experience | Cartagena |
Day 5 | Barbacoco Pirate Game & Treasure Hunt | Cartagena |
Day 6 | Horseback Ride, Mud Bath & The Pink Sea | Cartagena |
Day 7 | Depart Cartagena |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Medellín

Day 2: Explora Park & El Castillo

Today, you will discover the beautiful city of Medellín. Start with a tour around the city center, where you'll visit the Plaza San Antonio, Botero Square, and the Museum of Antioquia before boarding the iconic MetroCable gondola for panoramic views across the city.
Next, kids of all ages will love Explora Park, an interactive science museum. The museum contains over 300 interactive attractions, as well as a 3D auditorium, planetarium, television studio, and vivarium. It also houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium, Explora Aquarium, which displays nearly 4,000 organisms and 400 of Colombia's most common species including piranhas, electric eels, and a panchromatic kaleidoscope of fish.End your day with a picnic in the beautiful gardens of Museo El Castillo, a Gothic-style castle in Medellín that is now a museum. Its gardens offer plenty of space for kids to run and play, while parents can soak up beautiful views of the city.
Day 3: Flowers, Nature & Villages: Silletas, Guatapé & El Peñol

Continue to the town of Guatapé, known for the fresco-like adornment of its traditional houses, with brightly painted bas-relief depictions of people, animals, and shapes. Kids will love exploring the candy-colored streets as your specialized guide shares stories about the local culture. When you've worked up an appetite, treat the whole family to a typical Colombian lunch along the waterfront. Afterward, you'll have time to explore the lake on a boat ride and let the kids burn off some energy before you return to Medellín.
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Day 4: Transfer to Cartagena & Chocolate Experience

Day 5: Barbacoco Pirate Game & Treasure Hunt

Today you'll join an interactive treasure hunt for a day of fun and adventure throughout the historic center of Cartagena. Inspired by the corsairs who frequented the Caribbean coast on the hunt for Spanish galleons laden with the riches of the New World, Barbacoco's Treasure introduces children to the flavors and history of the city through the fantastic world of pirates.
Following a treasure map and a series of fun tests and challenges along the way, the game is designed for ages five and up, stimulating the imagination, the spirit of adventure, and the capacity for teamwork while exploring a true colonial city that was attacked by real pirates. After a day of solving clues, firing cannons, and fleeing from sharks, the adventure ends with a picnic at sunset, full of kid-friendly local dishes.
Day 6: Horseback Ride, Mud Bath & The Pink Sea

Then it's time to saddle up for an adventure at a small ranch that has been declared a National Heritage Site for its treasured Paso Fino horses. Tracing their roots back to the horses of the Spanish Conquistadors, this gentle breed is known for its smooth, comfortable gaits and high-stepping style. After learning about the horses, each member of the family will be paired with the perfect mount for their abilities and set off to enjoy an unforgettable horseback ride along the beach. After a long day of adventure and fun, return to Cartagena to enjoy your final evening of the trip at your leisure.
Day 7: Depart Cartagena

It is time to say goodbye to Colombia! After enjoying a last breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and driven to the airport to catch your departing flight! Safe travels!
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