Colombia · 1-DAY TOURS
The 7 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
See Guatapé’s colorful streets, climb Peñol Rock, cruise to Hacienda La Manuela, and add ATV or jet ski fun on a full-day trip from Medellín.
“We had a great day with Cesar and Alex, they were very kind, told us a lot and it was a day full of activities.”
Explore Minca from Santa Marta with coffee, cocoa, waterfalls, lunch, jungle hikes, bilingual guides, and a refreshing river swim.
“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”
Explore Colombia’s Tatacoa Desert from Neiva with desert hikes, Villavieja, a Magdalena River boat ride, lunch, sunset, and stargazing.
“Amazing ! Natan is an excellent guide and I had one of my best day in Colombia in the desert !”
Review of a private Cartagena day trip to Barú, Rosario Islands, mangroves, snorkeling, local meals, beaches, and village life.
“The trip is a delightful way to experience both the country outside of Cartagena and the Rosario islands. Be warned you have some lovely time on the beach and in the water snorkeling but it is not nearly enough! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife (including fish), history of the area, and flexible to what we want. We ate local meals in a local home and had a place to wash off afterwards. Conditions at the home that serves as a base are primitive but authentic and sanitary. Great communication to make sure our questions were answered before the trip.”
Review of Cartagena’s $26 Barú day trip, with Playa Tranquila, lunch, transport, extra costs, beach conditions, and practical booking advice.
“Tudo aconteceu como descrito no anúncio. Porém não tem muita comunicação, não falam qual bar/barraca vc vai poderá ficar, ficamos na primeira que não tinha uma vista bonita e estava cheia de motos aquáticas e barco em frente, perguntamos se podíamos mudar mais lá pro final e mudamos. A comida estava muito boa, tinham 3 opções, escolhermos peixe e frango e estava bom. A aqua da praia onde nos deixam não é tão azul como nas fotos, o lado esquerdo perto dos hotéis tem águas mais claras e pode ir tirar fotos, de resto foi tudo dentro do previsto e pelo preço valeu a pena”
Review of Cartagena’s Playa Blanca day trip, with beach time, local lunch, transport details, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide was amazing! He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He even helped us confirm and locate our pick up point for a different excursion that we planned for the following day with another company! Definitely recommend going!”
Review of Medellín’s Dream Hammocks tour, with Colombia’s longest zipline, El Salto del Buey waterfall, hiking, and private transfers.
“Santiago was an amazing guide and we had such an amazing day”
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