How many days do you need in Bogotá, Medellín & Zona Cafetera?
- Most travelers spend 7-9 days in Bogotá, Medellín, and Zona Cafetera combined
- With 10 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Cartagena and Tayrona National Park
How Many Days to Spend in Bogotá
How Many Days to Spend in Medellín
How Many Days to Spend in Colombia's Coffee Region
Recommended Itineraries for Bogotá, Medellín & Zona Cafetera
Recommended Itinerary for 1 Week
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Medellín, Explore | Medellín |
| Day 2 | Medellín City Tour | Medellín |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Salento | Salento |
| Day 4 | Hiking in Valle de Cocora | Salento |
| Day 5 | Walking Tour of Salento | Salento |
| Day 6 | Fly to Bogotá, Optional City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 7 | Depart Bogotá |
On this fast-paced seven-day tour, you'll experience two of Latin America's most exciting cities, stay overnight on a working finca (coffee farm), and hike the Andean foothills. The trip starts in Medellín, the scenic metropolis fast on the rise after a turbulent past. You'll then head into the heart of Colombia's coffee triangle, exploring charming Salento and touring a working finca. You'll also hike the green mountains in Valle de Cocora before finishing the trip to Colombia's sophisticated urban capital. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
10-Day Itinerary Including Cartagena
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Explore | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Half-Day Guided City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Fly to Zona Cafetera, Overnight at a Coffee Finca | Salento |
| Day 4 | Hike in the Cocora Valley, Explore Salento | Salento |
| Day 5 | Driving Tour of Zona Cafetera | Salento |
| Day 6 | Fly to Medellín, Guided City Tour | Medellín |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Guatapé & Hike El Peñón de Guatapé | Medellín |
| Day 8 | Fly to Cartagena, Explore | Cartagena |
| Day 9 | Half-Day La Boquilla Fishing Trip | Cartagena |
| Day 10 | Depart Cartagena |
Check off three memorable cities on this whirlwind 10-day tour, starting with Bogotá's Spanish colonial sites and buzzing nightlife. You'll then fly to the heart of Colombia's Zona Cafetera for an overnight at a coffee farm, where you'll hike the green mountains of Valle de Cocora, dotted with towering palm trees. From here, head to Medellín—a city with outdoor art and spring-like weather—before ending on the Caribbean coast, where you'll explore the romantic streets of Cartagena's Old Town. Read more
2-Week Itinerary Including Cartagena & Tayrona National Park
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Optional City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Bogotá City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Salento, Overnight at a Coffee Farm | Salento |
| Day 4 | Hike in Valle de Cocora | Salento |
| Day 5 | Tour Salento & Coffee Farms | Salento |
| Day 6 | Fly to Medellín, Explore | Medellín |
| Day 7 | Medellín City Tour & Metrocable Rides | Medellín |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Guatapé & Hike El Peñón de Guatapé | Medellín |
| Day 9 | Transfer to Tayrona National Park | Tayrona National Park |
| Day 10 | Tour Tayrona National Park | Tayrona National Park |
| Day 11 | Optional Guided Walking Tour | Cartagena |
| Day 12 | Free Day in Cartagena | Cartagena |
| Day 13 | Day Trip to the Rosario Islands | Cartagena |
| Day 14 | Depart Cartagena |
From the buzzing nightlife of Bogotá to the up-and-coming neighborhoods of Medellín and the romance of Cartagena's Old Town, this well-rounded journey covers Colombia's best urban highlights. Yet it breaks it up with outdoorsy adventures along the way. Starting in the capital, the two-week adventure is ideal for travelers who want to experience culture and historical sights but are also enticed by hiking in coffee fields, exploring a rainforest on the Caribbean Coast, and relaxing on white-sand beaches. Read more
How to travel between Bogotá, Medellín & Zona Cafetera
How to get from Bogotá to Medellín
The distance between two of Colombia's largest cities, Bogotá and Medellín, is 260 miles (419 km). The easiest way to make the trip is to fly, which takes about an hour. Going by car is also an option—the route takes significantly longer (over 10 hours), but this is a great way to see the hilly, scenic countryside, and there are a few noteworthy stops you can make along the way. Private transfers are recommended over self-driving, though it can be an expensive option at this distance. Read more
How to get from Bogotá to Pereira
The distance between Bogotá and Pereira in Colombia's Zona Cafetera is about 200 miles (325 km). The easiest way to make the trip is to fly, which takes about one hour via a direct flight. Driving overland takes at least nine hours with no stops, and private transfers are recommended over self-driving the mountain roads (though it can be an expensive option at this distance). Going by bus is also a possibility, though a less convenient one. Read more
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