
A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour
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Is A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour worth booking?
A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour is a 120-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $1232 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 120 hours
- From
- $1232 per person
If you are short on time or if you wish to make a brief stop in Colombia, this tour will take you to two of the country's essential destinations. You will start in Medellin. You will spend one day discovering Comuna 13 a
What you get
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
- Accommodation for 4 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
About this experience
If you are short on time or if you wish to make a brief stop in Colombia, this tour will take you to two of the country's essential destinations. You will start in Medellin. You will spend one day discovering Comuna 13 and Medellin’s downtown. On the second day you will explore its surroundings by going to Guatape and its breathtaking Rock of El Peñol. You will fly to Cartagena on the third day to enjoy the two other days in the Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and on the last day you will relax in a small island near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals. • Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena. • Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other. • Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
What's included
Included
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
- Accommodation for 4 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
- Tour with a local guide per destination
Not included
- Dinners
- Arrival and departure International tickets are at the traveler's expense.
- Additional nights as well as other facilities acquired outside the itinerary of Gran Colombia Tours.
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
5-star Hotel
5-star Hotel Pickup included
3-star Hotel
3-star Hotel Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gran Colombia Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
- Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
- You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
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Good to know
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1232 to $2620
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours, who run 78 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.0 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.
How much does A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1232 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 120 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.
Is A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 120-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 120-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Medellín?
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On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery, Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Medellín?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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