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Treasures of Southern Colombia

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

11 Days / 10 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An off-the-beaten-path route into Colombia's south — the Tatacoa Desert, San Agustín's pre-Columbian statues, and colonial Popayán — before finishing on the Coffee Triangle and Cartagena. This tour is entirely within Colombia, running from Bogotá south through the Tatacoa Desert, San Agustín, and Popayán before heading north to the Coffee Triangle and Cartagena.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at El Dorado International Airport (BOG), Bogotá, with a private transfer to your hotel.

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Day 1 — Bogota: Arrival in Colombia

Airport pickup and hotel transfer, with the evening free.

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Day 2 — Bogota: Free Day

A full day to explore independently, with suggestions like the Gold Museum and Botero Museum.

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Day 3 — Bogota to Neiva: Hiking the Tatacoa Desert

A domestic flight to Neiva, then hiking through Colombia's second-largest desert.

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Day 4 — Neiva to San Agustin: Coffee Farm Discoveries

A drive along the Río Magdalena with a stop at a traditional coffee plantation.

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Day 5 — San Agustin: Explore Colombian Megalithic Art

A visit to the Archaeological Park's 300-plus pre-Columbian statues, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Day 6 — San Agustin to Popayan: Colombia's Colonial Heart

Travel to Popayán, with an afternoon tour of its Baroque churches and colonial architecture.

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Day 7 — Popayan to Pereira: Finca Visit En-Route

A stop at a finca to learn about buffalo cheese production before arriving in the Coffee Triangle.

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Day 8 — Pereira: Exploring the Charms of Cocora

A walk through cloud forest to see the wax palms, plus a visit to Salento and Filandia.

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Day 9 — Pereira to Cartagena: The Streets of Cartagena

A domestic flight to the Caribbean coast and a walking tour of the historical center.

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Day 10 — Cartagena: Free Day

Optional activities including La Boquilla fishing village or a Rosario Islands excursion.

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Day 11 — Cartagena: Morning Market & Departure

An early visit to Bazurto Market before your afternoon airport transfer.

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Departure

The trip ends in Cartagena with a transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological park with the largest collection of pre-Columbian megalithic sculptures in South America, dating back over a thousand years.
It's a dry tropical forest technically, but with striking red-and-grey badlands terrain that looks and feels like a desert.
Yes — San Agustín, Popayán, and the Tatacoa Desert see far fewer international visitors than Cartagena or Medellín, which is the draw here.
Two domestic flights (Bogotá-Neiva and Pereira-Cartagena), with private road transfers for the rest.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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