{"id":31194,"date":"2017-11-26T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-26T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/16-travel-routes-colombia-along-highlights-and-off-the-beaten-path-great-links\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:00:27","slug":"16-travel-routes-colombia-along-highlights-and-off-the-beaten-path-great-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/16-travel-routes-colombia-along-highlights-and-off-the-beaten-path-great-links\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Travel itineraries Colombia along highlights and off the beaten path"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you going to travel through Colombia and looking for (inspiration for) an itinerary? <strong>Find your itinerary through Colombia here. From 3 to 6 weeks and something for everyone. <\/strong> No more searching, just everything at hand. <strong>In this article, I will give you a summary of the itineraries of several travel bloggers who have been to Colombia as well as two ready-made itineraries off the beaten path.<\/strong> Have no idea how to plan your trip through Colombia? Here you will find the round trip that suits you best! <\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The ideal round trip Colombia does not exist<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Although just about every blog about itineraries through Colombia starts with &#8220;the ideal itinerary through Colombia,&#8221; the real ideal itinerary, of course, depends entirely on what you want.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Many backpackers travel around Colombia at lightning speed without really getting to know a place well, while you may be more into <em>slow travel<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/travel-in-colombia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Want to really get to know the country? Then check out these 6 tips. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">I was particularly surprised that none of the itineraries below visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/discover-barichara-one-of-the-most-beautiful-villages-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Barichara<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>the most beautiful village in Colombia, and that San Gil is only seen as an extreme sports destination. Of course, it depends on what you are looking for, but if you like beautiful colonial villages and scenic hikes, Barichara and the surrounding area is really for you and I would add this destination to your itinerary. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The itineraries below are divided into <strong>highlights Colombia<\/strong> and <strong>highlights combined with off-the-beaten-path destinations<\/strong>. Take advantage of it and find the tour that suits you! <\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Round trip Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Blauw-tayrona-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Travel itineraries Colombia along the highlights<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Below are <strong>15 travel routes along the highlights of Colombia<\/strong> with the occasional foray into a less visited area. It is a summary of what can be found on the Internet about travel itineraries Colombia. In the link to the relevant article, you&#8217;ll find useful opinions and occasionally the costs and more details about the trip. <strong>Are you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/traveling-colombia-as-an-introvert-or-hsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">introverted and traveling through Colombia<\/a>?<\/strong> Then it&#8217;s handy to stay in one place a bit longer and perhaps choose fewer destinations if your travel time is short.  <\/p>\n<h3>What do the Colombia highlights offer?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you still getting your bearings and have no idea where Cartagena is or what to do in Valle de Cocora? <strong>Here is a brief overview of the main highlights and what to do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-bogota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bogot\u00e1 (capital):<\/strong><\/a> city trip, museums, views, Spanish lessons (click the link for 75+ things to see and do in Bogot\u00e1)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/colombia-highlights-villa-de-leyva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Villa de Leyva<\/strong><\/a>: white colonial village, lots of nature and history in the area<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-to-san-gil-colombia-5-times-to-do-and-handy-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>San Gil<\/strong><\/a>: extreme sports such as rafting, abseiling and paragliding, canyon, villages<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/discover-barichara-one-of-the-most-beautiful-villages-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Barichara<\/strong><\/a>: 45 minutes from San Gil, known as most beautiful village of Colombia, walks, colonial village<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/travel-guide-medellin-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Medell\u00edn<\/strong><\/a>: city break, history, going out, views, Spanish lessons<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/travel-guide-jardin-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jard\u00edn<\/a><\/strong>: a beautiful, colourful village just 3.5 hours from Medell\u00edn, surrounded by nature, birds, waterfalls, coffee plantations and much more.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/salento-the-colorful-heart-of-colombias-coffee-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Salento<\/strong><\/a>: colorful village in the middle of the coffee area, coffee tours, hiking, coffee culture<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/valle-de-cocora-hiking-among-the-tallest-palms-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Valle de Cocora<\/strong><\/a>: nature, tallest palms in the world, long walks<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-popayan-the-white-city-of-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Popay\u00e1n<\/strong><\/a>: Colombia&#8217;s white city and the perfect base for exploring southern Colombia&#8217;s Cauca<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-san-agustin-what-to-do-itinerary-practical-tips-and-useful-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>San Agust\u00edn<\/strong><\/a>: Colombia&#8217;s most important archaeological site, history, nature, waterfalls, horseback riding<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/today-is-red-the-tatacoa-desert-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tatacoa Desert<\/strong><\/a>: the extraordinary desert with a red and gray area consisting of beautiful rocks<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/cartagena-colombia-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cartagena<\/strong><\/a>: most beautiful city in Colombia, on the Caribbean coast, colorful, hot, very touristy, Spanish lessons<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/parque-tayrona-a-paradise-on-the-caribbean-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Parque Tayrona<\/strong><\/a>: most famous natural park in Colombia, on the Caribbean coast, hiking, beach, sea<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/palomino-colombia-la-guajira\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Palomino<\/strong><\/a>: beautiful beaches, La Guajira, tubing and indigenous tribes<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/minca-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Minca<\/strong><\/a>: the popular mountain village at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-amazon-colombia-adventurous-journey-to-the-rainforest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a>: discover the impressive biodiversity of Colombia<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/mini-guide-san-andres-colombia-this-you-need-to-know-for-a-great-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>San Andres island<\/strong><\/a>: beach vacation, tropical island<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best time of year for your Colombia itinerary?<\/h3>\n<p>You can visit Colombia all year round. Colombia is the wettest country in the world, so you can have rain anywhere. You have the best chance of dry weather between mid-December and March, and between June and September. But there are also years when it rains a lot during these months. You shouldn&#8217;t come to Colombia for guaranteed sunshine.    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click here to read more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/colombias-climate-15-facts-and-what-is-the-best-time-to-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>climate in Colombia<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click here to read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/best-travel-time-colombia-by-colombian-vacations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>which periods are the busiest due to Colombian holidays<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click here to read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/travel-in-rainy-season-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>traveling to Colombia in the rainy season<\/strong><\/a>: to go or not to go<\/li>\n<li>Read here about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/bogotas-bizarre-climate-what-clothes-to-wear-and-what-to-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bizarre climate in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a> and what clothes to bring to the capital<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Trekking Santa Isabel - Los Nevados Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekking-Santa-Isabel-Los-Nevados-Colombia-26-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itineraries Colombia 5 weeks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearetravellers.nl\/zuidamerika\/colombia\/backpacken-colombia-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>We Are Travellers<\/strong><\/a> did a nice varied round trip through Colombia, also visiting destinations that are often skipped. Ideal if you have a little more time. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 1:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; San Gil &#8211; Villa de Leyva &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Minca &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Punta Gallinas &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Gutap\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Sabine from <a href=\"https:\/\/thesocialbackpacker.wordpress.com\/2017\/11\/15\/routes-through-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Social Backpacker<\/strong><\/a> gives 2 fun tours of Colombia, doable between 3 and 5 weeks. The second one in particular is great for when you are in the country for longer and want to see more than just the standard round trip. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 2<\/span> (3 weeks): Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Villa de Leyva &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#8211; Salento &#8211; Pereira\/Manizales &#8211; Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 3<\/span> (5 weeks): Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Tatacoa Desert &#8211; San Agust\u00edn &#8211; Popayan &#8211; Salento &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Chantal from <a href=\"https:\/\/alleenopreis.net\/backpacken-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Alone on a Trip<\/strong><\/a> traveled alone through Colombia for 5 weeks and she too put her itinerary on paper. Including the days-long hike to Ciudad Perdida. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 4:<\/span> Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Salento &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Minca &#8211; Ciudad Perdida &#8211; Palomino &#8211; Barranquilla &#8211; Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Popay\u00e1n Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Popay\u00e1n-Colombia-9-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itineraries Colombia 4 weeks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Felice from <strong>Backpack Full of Travel <\/strong>(the website is unfortunately offline, but I&#8217;d still like to show the itinerary) gives a pretty comprehensive itinerary where you see a lot of the country. It can be done in 4 weeks, but <strong>6 weeks is more ideal<\/strong> to really enjoy every place you visit to the fullest. <\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\">Itinerary 5 (recommended!):<\/span> Cartagena &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Ciudad Perdida &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Palomino &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Manizales &#8211; Salento &#038; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Cali &#038; San Cipriano &#8211; Popayan &#8211; San Agust\u00edn &#8211; Tatacoa Desert &#8211; Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reisjunk.nl\/colombia\/reisroute-tip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Travel Junk<\/strong><\/a> gives an itinerary you can do in 3 to 4 weeks, ideal if you like sun, sea and beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 6:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Salento &#038; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Minca &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Palomino &#8211; Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The itinerary of <a href=\"https:\/\/ikwilmeerreizen.nl\/wereldplekken\/reisroute-colombia-vier-weken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>I Want to Travel More<\/strong><\/a> highlights a different part of Colombia, namely more the south. This route passes by the interesting destination of San Agust\u00edn and salsa city of Cali. <\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 7:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; San Agust\u00edn &#8211; Cali &#8211; Salento &#038; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Minca &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Palomino<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The writers of <a href=\"https:\/\/hipontrip.nl\/route-3-tot-4-weken-door-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hip on Trip<\/strong><\/a> put together a fun itinerary and were so excited that they have now toured Colombia for the second time. The route below can also be done in just over 3 weeks. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 8:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Villa de Leyva &#8211; Salento &#038; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Manizales &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Parque Tyrona &#8211; Cartagena<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In the book <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.bol.com\/click\/click?p=1&#038;t=url&#038;s=40813&#038;f=TXL&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bol.com%2Fnl%2Fp%2Fbackpack-bestemmingen%2F9200000095348680%2F&#038;name=boek-backpack-bestemmingen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Backpack Destinations<\/strong><\/a> (Dutch) you will find a fun 4-week itinerary that highlights various sides of Colombia. From the interior to the beach, the coolest towns and tips for taking a trip to the San Blas and\/or Casa en el Agua. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 9:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#8211; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; San Gil &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; San Blas \/ Casa en el Agua &#8211; Minca &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Ciudad Perdida &#8211; Tayrona &#8211; Palomino <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Cartagena - Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew-420x237.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew-744x419.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/P1140196-bew-585x330.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itineraries Colombia 3 weeks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The website <a href=\"https:\/\/colombia.nl\/backpacken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Colombia.co.uk<\/strong><\/a> gives two different itineraries through Colombia for backpackers of about 3 weeks. Both routes highlight a separate area. The first route is ideal for beach-lovers; the second goes inland.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 10:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Villa de Leyva &#8211; San Gil &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Parque Tayrona or Ciudad Perdida (they get both mixed up) &#8211; La Guajira &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 11:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; coffee triangle (Eje Cafetero \/ Zona Cafetera) &#8211; Popayan or Buenaventura &#8211; Cali &#8211; Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zuidamerika-expert.nl\/blog\/routes\/route-colombia-3-weken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>South America Expert<\/strong><\/a> travels through Colombia for 3 weeks, or to be more precise: 24 days. Ideal for people who don&#8217;t have too much time but still want to get a picture of the country. If you have even less time, you can easily take out Ciudad Perdida.  <\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 12:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Isla Baru (Playa Blanca) &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Ciudad Perdida &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Salento &#8211; Bogot\u00e1 (to continue to Ecuador)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveldicted.com\/nl\/zuid-amerika\/colombia\/tip-ultieme-reisroute-voor-colombia-in-vier-weken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Traveladdict<\/strong><\/a> gives a 3-week itinerary, with lots of variety in the country. Of course, one day in Bogot\u00e1 because &#8220;you&#8217;ve seen it all&#8221; is far too little to get to know this great city and San Gil is without a doubt also worth a detour if you do not like extreme sports, but otherwise a nice tour of Colombia. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 13:<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Tatacoa Desert &#8211; Salento &#038; Los Nevados &#8211; Cartagena &#038; Islas del Rosario &#8211; Santa Marta &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; San Gil<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Valle de Cocora Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2-420x269.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2-744x477.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0271-featured2-585x375.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px;\">Itineraries Colombia 3 to 4 weeks<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackenzuidamerika.nl\/backpackroutes-zuid-amerika\/backpackroute-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Backpacking South America<\/strong><\/a> provides an interesting itinerary through Colombia, including destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/category\/san-andres-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>San Andres<\/strong><\/a> and Providencia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 14:<\/span> Popayan &#8211; San Agust\u00edn &#8211; Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#8211; Zona Cafetera &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; San Andres &#038; Providencia<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Coffee finca El Ocaso Salento Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Koffie-finca-El-Ocaso-Salento-30-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Unknown travel time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globehopper.nl\/20-mooiste-plekken-colombia-fotos-reistips-reisroute-hoteltips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Globehopper<\/strong><\/a> took a pretty versatile route through Colombia, but over how much time I cannot find. Nor the exact order of the route, but it must have been something like this. They also list what they say are the 20 most beautiful places in Colombia, but they also skip Colombia&#8217;s most beautiful village, Barichara. However, this is really recommended if you want to see a lot of the country.   <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Itinerary 15 (highly recommended!):<\/span> Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Amazon (Leticia) &#8211; Bogot\u00e1 &#8211; Tatacoa Desert &#8211; San Agust\u00edn &#8211; Las Lajas Santuario &#8211; Popayan &#8211; Cali &#8211; Salento &#038; Valle de Cocora &#8211; Medell\u00edn &#038; Guatap\u00e9 &#8211; Cartagena &#8211; San Andres &#8211; Taganga &#8211; Minca &#8211; Ciudad Perdida &#8211; Parque Tayrona &#8211; Palomino<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Usaqu\u00e9n Bogot\u00e1 Colombia Sunday market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Usaqu\u00e9n-Bogot\u00e1-Colombia-16-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Colombia highlights combined with off-the-beaten-path destinations<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you want to see a lot of the country in a short time, encounter a lot of other backpackers and go to parties, than a round trip through the <strong>highlights Colombia<\/strong> is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">However, if you want to <strong>interact more with locals, get to know the country better and travel off the beaten path<\/strong>, there are many other options.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There is often a <strong>fear of going off the beaten path<\/strong>, because is Colombia safe enough for that? Yes, is the answer. It is also very easy to do something different from the top tourist destinations and make the experience in Colombia completely different.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Often the tourists disappear like snow as soon as you go in a different direction from the masses, and you experience the nicest things.<\/strong> But where can you travel to?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/safety-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>How safe is Colombia? Read a honest and current travel advice Colombia here. <\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Itineraries Colombia off the beaten path <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Want to travel in Colombia off the beaten path?  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/tag\/travel-routes-colombia-off-the-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Here you will find two complete itineraries, including lots of information, route map, places of interest and hotels.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">And here are some extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/barichara-off-the-beaten-path\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>driving and walking routes off the beaten path in the Barichara area<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Have fun!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>More Colombia tips &#038; inspiration! Don&#8217;t miss anything? Follow me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blogbesabine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sabine.at.besabine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-31194 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lake Guavio - Colombia off the beaten path\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0920-bew-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Would you really like to tour Colombia by yourself, see the highlights or go more off the beaten path, but would like to have it (partially) arranged? Then look <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besabine.com\/en\/travel-like-a-local-and-discover-the-real-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for a unique experience! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you going to travel through Colombia and looking for (inspiration for) an itinerary? Find your itinerary through Colombia here. From 3 to 6 weeks and something for everyone. 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