Multi-day Tours and Trips from Bogotá

Venture into the various corners of Columbia and get a true taste of this vibrant country on multi-day trips from Bogotá. You can reach dense jungles, glacial mountain peaks, colonial time capsules and pre-historic treasures beyond your wildest dreams.

A perfect base for exploring Colombia because of its central location, Bogotá is surrounded by high-altitude mountains and is built around a charming colonial-era city center.

Take advantage of these curated tours to make the most of your time in South America without having to worry about nitty-gritty details.

2-day trips from Bogota: Tatacoa Desert and Villa de Leyva

The Tatacoa Desert is just one more of the jaw-dropping landscapes that make Columbia’s landscapes some of the most diverse in the world. Karst red sandy rocks create an other-worldly plane as far as the eye can see, juxtaposed by lush mountains shooting up from the horizon in the distance.

You will visit the fascinating paleontology museum in Villavieja to see pre-historic treasures from the desert before exploring the arid landscape for yourself. In the heart of the desert is a serene pool where weary travelers come to wash off the dust and take a break from the desert heat.

At night, the Tatacoa Desert is covered in a blanket of stars flickering in a stunning display. These 2-day trips from Bogota give you time to unplug and reconnect to the bare bones of the earth.

One of the most popular time capsules to visit in Colombia is Villa de Leyva. Most of the town’s architecture dates back to the early colonial years in the 17th century but the town also has an impressive Paleontology Research Center that holds fossils from 100 million years ago.

It is this unique blend of pre-historic and colonial history that makes a visit to Villa de Leyva one of the best multi-day trips from Bogota. Stroll through the cobbled Plaza Mayor to admire the impeccably preserved architecture that lends so much character to the town.

Seek out Lady of the Rosary Church to see the flamboyant baroque touches from the 1600s and tour Casa Museo to learn about the many captivating aspects of Antonio Narino’s life.

Villa de Leyva is emblematic of Colombia’s troubled colonial past and captivates hearts and minds with its precious setting high in the mountains northwest of Bogota.

3-day trips from Bogota: El Cocuy National Park and San Agustín

With the lush rainforests and arid desert landscapes that Colombia offers, one easily forgets that there are snowy mountain peaks to conquer too.

Adrenalin-inducing 3-day trips from Bogota will take you to El Cocuy National park in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes. The park has 18 snow-covered peaks including Pan de Azúcar with a summit above 5,100 meters.

The drama and sheer vastness of the park’s landscapes are worthy of a thousand visits so make your visit count with an adventure-filled tour that takes you right to the edge of a glacier.

Venture into the deep south of Colombia to visit the Macizo Colombiano Area, widely regarded as one of the most valuable archeological locations on the continent.

You will fall asleep on a bus just beyond the borders of Bogota and be transported back in time to San Agustín where a pre-Columbian legacy still holds strong. The biggest attraction in the town is the Archaeological Park of San Agustín which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

Walk among ancient statues and structures that are steeped in myth and mystery. The town is also surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes and forests rich in diversity and life. Head down south on a multi-day tour from Bogota to see how nature and ancient history stay relevant in modern-day Colombia.

4-day trips from Bogota: Caño Cristales River

Hidden between the foothills of the Andes and the vast expanse of Colombian jungle is a river so magical you have to see it to believe it. The "Liquid Rainbow River" is one of Colombia’s best-kept secrets and has only been open to tourists in recent years.

Take an exciting 4-day trip from Bogotá to venture deep into the jungle to see the vibrancy of Caño Cristales. The river is in Serrania de la Macarena National Park and you can only reach it by boat, followed by a scenic hike.

On the way to the river, you will spot all manner of exotic animals and there are plenty of spots for swimming and scenic rests. This natural spectacle changes every day as water and sunlight conditions differ so you are guaranteed a one-of-a-kind experience upon your visit.