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Colombia Private Tours
Private Tours To Coffee Region, Volcanoes, Medellín & Guatapé
Experience the best Colombia private tours through coffee towns, snow-capped volcanoes, Medellín and Guatapé. Private guide, safe travel, unforgettable landscapes.
A 5-Day Colombia Private Tour for Travelers Who Want More Than a Checklist
Colombia isn’t just a country — it’s an experience layered with landscapes, stories, and surprising beauty.
This private Colombia tour takes you from misty coffee valleys to volcanic highlands, from heritage towns to modern Medellín, and onward into the postcard-perfect colors of Guatapé.
No mass tours.
No rushed stops.
No uncertainty.
Only curated travel, executed professionally.
Why Choose Our Colombia Private Tours
These itineraries aren’t designed for crowds.
They’re designed for people who value comfort, access, and experiences that actually feel personal.
What You Get
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✅ Private bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
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✅ Air-conditioned 4×4 transport for the entire route
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✅ Hand-selected hotels for location and comfort
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✅ All route planning, logistics, and entry fees handled
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✅ Medical insurance included
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✅ No shared transportation. No strangers. Just your group.
This is how Colombia should be traveled.
“Is Colombia Safe?” Yes! And Here’s Why Our Tours Work Fine
If Colombia’s reputation gives you concern, we understand. But the places we travel to on our tours tell a different story.
Salento. Manizales. Jardín. Medellín. Guatapé.
These are some of the most traveled to and safest parts of Colombia, with established tourism infrastructure and strong local regulation. You tour with your own personal ground transportation just like any local, you will not stand out as a tourist, and with you will always be one of our profesional, local team members. Our guides know every route and destination perfectly.
No tour buses.
No guesswork.
No big tour groups.
You experience Colombia confidently, exclusively and comfortably.
Your 5-Day Colombia Itinerary
Day 1: Pereira → Salento & Cocora Valley
You’ll be picked up directly at Pereira Airport. One hour later, you arrive in Salento — a colorful coffee town surrounded by emerald hills.
After exploring the cobblestone streets, you continue into the Cócora Valley, walking among the tallest palm trees on Earth. The air is fresh. The valley is quiet. The views are unforgettable.
Overnight in Salento.
Day 2: Salento → Los Nevados National Park → Manizales
Today takes you high into the Andes.
With your guide, you explore Los Nevados National Park, a dramatic volcanic landscape rising toward 4,500 meters (14,760 ft). Expect open horizons, glacial valleys, and wildlife sightings depending on the season.
You do not hike to the snow line — this is a scenic and guided experience.
Overnight in Manizales.
Day 3: Manizales → Jericó → Jardín
This is the day Colombia becomes personal. Early morning three hour drive from Manizales to the traditional town of Jericó, birthplace of Colombia’s first saint, Santa Madre Laura de Jesús.
In Jericó, you experience authentic life in a traditional Colombian mountain town. The views from the town’s edge perched up high on a massive vertical wall overlooking the quilted river valley bellow is breathtaking. Visit the cathedral, explore artisan shops, and enjoy lunch locally.
Then continue with a two hour drive into Jardín — one of Colombia’s most beautiful heritage towns. The pace slows. The scenery softens. You’ll see why travelers never forget this place.
Overnight in Jardín.
Day 4: Jardín → Medellín
Your morning is optional and customizable:
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Horseback riding in the countryside
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Short trekking routes
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Coffee farm visit
Afterward, you head to Medellín, to Colombia’s most redesigned city, 2.5 hour drive.
Explore historic plazas, cable cars, street culture, or the café scene in Provenza (El Poblado). You choose what pace fits your travel style.
Overnight in Medellín.
Day 5: Medellín → Guatapé & El Peñol Rock → Airport or Hotel Drop-off
Your final day is full color and wide skies with a 1 hour 45-minute drive from Medellín to the world famous town of Guatapé.
In Guatapé, climb El Peñol Rock if you wish for panoramic views across hundreds of islands scattered across the reservoir. Walk village streets painted in bold relief art. Enjoy lunch lakeside.
Optional experiences with Guatapé:
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Speedboat ride
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Jet ski
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Wakeboard
- Paragliding
- Canyoning
We’ll then drop you at your Medellín hotel or directly at the airport.
- ✅ Is paragliding safe? Follow the link to our blog post for a tounge-in-cheek opinion.
What’s Included:
✔ Private bilingual driver/guide
✔ 4×4 SUV transportation
✔ Hotel accommodation (4 nights)
✔ Daily breakfast
✔ All entrance fees
✔ Medical insurance
All our Colombia itineraries begin or end in Medellín, explore our full collection of Medellín private tours here.
Not included:
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Lunches and dinners
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Alcoholic beverages
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Optional water activities in Guatapé
Meals are enjoyed at hand-picked local restaurants where you order à la carte.
Who These Colombia Private Tours Are Perfect For
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Couples who want culture and nature without chaos
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Families seeking nature and adventure
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Professionals who value comfort and privacy
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Travelers who don’t want “group tours”
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Guests who want Colombia safely, deeply, and beautifully
Are You Ready to Experience Colombia the Right Way?
This is not a tour you “take.”
It’s a journey you feel long after you return home.
Cost per person this itinerary starts at $1,600 USD.
Tour can start in Pereira and end in Medellin, or vice versa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colombia safe for this tour?
Yes. All regions included are well-established travel destinations and you are accompanied at all times.
Is this suitable for older travelers?
Absolutely. The itinerary can be softened or intensified depending on preferences.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes. Add nights, activities, or destinations.
Is travel insurance included?
Yes. Medical insurance is included for daily activities.
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About The Weather in Colombia
In Colombia we don’t have seasons such as winter, fall, summer, and spring because we’re too close to the equator. But what we do have is rainy seasons and dry seasons, two of each, taking turns during the year, so basically half of the year the forecast will say rain every day … but don’t let this fool you! Read our blog post Don’t Believe The Weather Forecast in Colombia for a better understanding.
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