Colombia

An insider secret for so many years, Colombia’s hidden gems are now being discovered by more and more international travellers who fall in love with its spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and lively culture.

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From the major metropoles of Bogotá, Medellín and Cali, to smaller cities like Cartagena, Santa Cruz de Mompox, Villa de Leyva, Santa Fé de Antioquia and Barichara that offer a glimpse into the country’s colonial past, not to mention the majestic landscapes in between, Colombia has something for everyone.

Thanks to its unique equatorial location, Colombia is one of the most diverse destinations on earth.

It is home to two mountain ranges – the Andes and Sierra Nevada, has Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, paradise beaches, rolling plains, national parks, deserts and jungles – including the mythical Amazon Rainforest and verdant panoramas of the Coffee Triangle, punctuated by rare waxed palm forests.

Colombians are renowned for their friendly hospitality and warm welcome to travellers who are invited to discover each region’s artesenias (handicrafts), music, dance and traditional cuisine. Colombians are incredibly proud of their heritage, celebrating throughout the year with events such as the Barranquilla Carnival or World Salsa Festival in Cali.

With so much on offer, it is clear to see how Colombia has so quickly established itself as a must-visit holiday destination – and why there is no better time to discover it for yourself!

Create your own tour!

We are 100% flexible and can adapt each tour to suit you

From short city or beach breaks to longer stays, we would be delighted to share our local knowledge with you and curate the perfect holiday that combines Colombia's best-known attractions with lesser known treasures that are slightly more off the beaten track. Here are a few sample tour itineraries to get you inspired.

Itineraries

Discover Colombia

14 nights
Tour Highlights

Bogotá

Coffee Region

Medellín

Caribbean Coast & Tayrona National Park

Cartagena

Colombia: From the Andes to the Amazon

9 nights
Tour Highlights

Bogotá

Zipaquirá

Amazon Rainforest

Coffee Region

Classic Colombia

9 nights
Tour Highlights

Bogotá

San Agustín

Tatacoa Desert

Coffee Region

Colombia at a glance

Language

Spanish

Time Difference

GMT – 6 hours

Currency

Colombian Peso (COP)

Flight duration

London – Bogotá: 10 hours

Read

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

Short Walks from Bogotá: Journeys in the new Colombia by Tom Feiling

Listen

Yo me llamo cumbia by Toto La Momposina

Internacionales by Bomba Estéreo

Salsa & Choke by ChocQuibTown

Eat

Mangosteen and Guanabana fruit

Arepa de Huevo

Ajiaco

Bandeja Paisa

Drink

Jugo de Guayaba Agria

Coffee

Agua de Panela

Why choose Soliman Travel?

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We are still owner-managed and retain a friendly, personalised, hands-on approach.

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Holidays designed completely to your vision, interests and budget.

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Special perks: extra baggage allowance; longer deposit times; flexible booking conditions; loyalty card.