What to do and see in Colombia, Colombia: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

August 13, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Coordinates: 4°N 72°W / 4°N 72°W / 4; -72
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1. Salt Cathedral Day Trip

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We offer the oportunity to visit this beautiful place without time limits. Meet the first colombian wonder and enjoy every step down the mine. You are the owner of your time so you'll decide how long will take you the walk through the mine, if you're not hurry, we either.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, English or spanish speaking guide, Personal disinfection kit.

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Tips (optional)

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler

Had a private day tour to Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral from Bogota. Everything was well organised from pick up from the hotel till drop off. Andrea was an excellent guide. Helped with the translation at Guatavita and waited patiently for me while I visited the Salt Cathedral. Also helped me take pics. Had a great time chatting with her during the trip. Highly recommended.

2. Ecotour to waterfall of 225ft (everything included)

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This tour is exclusive and easy accessible from Cali. By taking this tour you contribute directly to the Biodiverse Development Foundation which stimulates local socio economic development and conserves biodiversity.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Private transportation

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3. Motorcycle Rental

Minca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia Tovar Extreme Adventure
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Rent of motorcycles in excellent condition, includes, helmets, insurance of the motorcycle and medical insurance for greater security

Inclusions: Helmet, insurance

Exclusions: Parking Fees

Reviewed By bonustrack310

The stories regarding the Magic of the sierra nevada and its surroundings make you understand why this place is so unique. Inhabitants of minca are friendly. Lots of wisdom ar every corner there.

4. Coffee Tour

Jardin Cultural Center
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Experience coffee from it´s seed, the roots of it´s history and the key factors and processes that Colombian farmers have culturally implemented to reach high quality and the smoothest coffee in the world. not just that, guided by professional taster and barista, taste 4 cups of specialty premium organic coffee from the farm and the premium coffee factory.

Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Insurance , Special gift

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By willy d

My wife and I went to the flower tour and it was sensational to visit the flower farm and see the farmer making a silleta. Lucas the guide was really nice explaining all the history and culture of silleteros parade. I really recommend this tour as a must do in Medellin.

5. Scooter 125cc motorcycle rental in Medellin

Moto Ride Medellin, Cra. 71a ##5-76, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Moto Ride Medellin
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When booking your rental, you will have your Scooter in your accommodation ready at the requested time so you can start your tour of Medellin. We will also pick you up at the same place the next day for your maximum comfort.

Inclusions: Use of the 125cc Scooter

Exclusions: Gasoline

Reviewed By jfw1956

I rented two motorbikes for a trip from Medellin to Guatape. The motorbikes were in great shape - my Enduro was brand new! Ruben was a pleasure to deal with. I will be renting from Motorent Medellin exclusively in the future. Highly recommended!

6. Motorcycle rental Pulsar NS 200 in Medellin

Moto Ride Medellin, Cra. 71a ##5-76, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Moto Ride Medellin
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We offer the most economical scooter and motorcycle rental service in Medellín. We deliver and pick up the motorcycle at your accommodation so you don't have to travel. We include with the motorcycle rental: - 2 helmets - Support for cell phone. - Boot for rear to store your belongings. - Guaya to secure motorcycle helmets without having to load them. - SOAT mandatory insurance. - Reflective garment (mandatory from 6 pm-6am). - Unlimited mileage. - Safety brake disc lock. Availability for longer rentals and tours.

Inclusions: Use of the motorcycle for 24 hours, Route Advice

Exclusions: Gasoline

Reviewed By George H

Ruben was really helpful and made hiring a bike really easy. Gave us tips for best places to go, what to do and what not to do on the colombian roads. He had a great choice of bikes at good prices. Very friendly and spoke very good English, which was a big help for someone with beginners level Spanish! Would definitely recommend motorent to anyone in the Laureles area or anywhere near. Many thanks

7. Discover el peñol & Navega Guatape - Private tours

Experiences Tours Medellin
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Live one of the best experiences in Colombia on an exclusive 8-hour tour, which begins at your place of residence in Medellín, where you will be picked up by an experienced bilingual local guide (Spanish and English) who will tell you some of the most representative stories of the country and the history of the dam of Guatapé, while traveling in a comfortable car with air conditioning and music of your choice, starting a 2-hour journey through one of the most typical roads of Antioquia, where you can experience some of local culture and customs, enjoy a spectacular landscape until you reach the "replica" of the town of Peñol that is submerged in one of the most beautiful dams in Colombia.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wifi - Chargers for Smarphone, Bottled water, Boat ride, Entrance to the house museum, Stone tickets, Bean casserole + drink

Exclusions: Food consumed during the journey Medellin - Guatape is not included, Souvenirs

Reviewed By DE_Foodie_19971

The Graffiti tour was good, but there is still much transformation, education and assistance this community needs. Although this is the most visited South American attraction poverty still surrounds and suppresses the residents. They are in need of new roofs, clean streets and healthy venues. I would suggest a turnstile be installed and monies collected to go directly to the residents. The children should be in school and a health center formed. Motor cars/bikes should be restricted from the walkways with pedestrians access only. This is a job for “Jimmy Carter” and Habitat for Humanity with a little Obama for good measure. Protect the Arts, Artist and the murals. I left sad and defeated. I want to have hope for this change, but now it is only a bandaid.

8. Scuba Diving and Training

Cl. 57a #11817, Armenia, Quindío, Colombia La Vida Submarina
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Our location and availability to both the carribean and pacific oceans gives us access to the best ! We provide well maintained up to date equipment. All our equipment is maintained with upmost care in mind.

Inclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment

Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Gratuities

9. SHARED Tour to the Laguna de Guatavita and Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

Parque El Virrey, Cl. 88, Bogotá, Colombia Colombia Tours and Travel
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In our shared tour you will meet 2 fabulous places, one symbol of the legend of El Dorado and the other the first wonder of Colombia. From the agreed point in Bogotá you will be transferred to the magical Laguna de Guatavita located in Sesquilé. Where accompanied by the native guide, you will walk learning about its history and importance to reach the viewpoint where you will contemplate the lagoon and exotic landscapes. Then, we will arrive at Zipaquirá, a municipality declared historical and cultural heritage for its architecture and for keeping the history of our ancestors, where we will stop at a typical restaurant in the region and you can have lunch and then contemplate the colonial beauty of the municipality through its historic center . Finally, in the Salt Cathedral you will live a unique experience, descending 180 meters underground through tunnels with stops representing stations of the Viacrucis you will reach the only underground temple in the world and second most impressive place of worship on the planet.

Inclusions: Income to the Laguna de Guatavita and Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá., Private transport service to and from the meeting point in Bogotá, Bilingual guide during the tour (Spanish - English) and audio guide within the Cathedral of Sal., All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

Reviewed By musingsofanewyorker

Juan Carlos met my mother and me at The Grace Hotel in Chapinero on time at 8:30am. He was very patient with us despite our tardiness. We then met our designated driver Jiménez (uncertain of her name but she was great too). We departed Bogotá at 8:45am. He told us that the drive to Lake Guatavita would be ~2 hours. As planned, we made a stop at the town Sesquile around 10:00am for a quick picture with the town’s sign and bathroom break. He was very kind to pay for my coffee at the bodega to allow us to use the bathroom. Then, onwards to the Lake Guatavita! There was a road closure for the main road to the lake, so we were forced to take a detour route which was mostly an unpaved road with no signs or cell/data service. This detour took us through an unexpected scenic route that resembled the Swiss Alps with endless rolling green hills, delicate wildflowers abound, mountain goats and cows freely grazing, and not a person in sight. We, including Jiménez and Juan Carlos, were pleasantly surprised and saw the positive side of the slight delay. We arrived at Lake Guatavita around 11am and the entry to the park reserve was included in the tour. We joined the group tour led by a park ranger. Since the tour was in Spanish, Juan Carlos gave us synopses in English. He was very knowledgeable of the legend and history of the area. The hike up to the lake from the entrance isn’t challenging (mostly stairs). There were plenty of spots to take pictures. We made a brief stop at the town Guatavita. After our pleasant experience at Guatavita, we decided to extend our tour with Juan Carlos by adding a trip to the Salt Cathedral. He and the driver were very flexible. The driver asked for an additional $120.000 COP. Juan Carlos arranged for our tickets to be pre-purchased so we paid $59.000 COP for each ticket that included an audio tour. They recommended having lunch at a restaurant near the salt cathedral. Truthfully, it was not a great experience. The waiter was very suspicious when handling the bill and payment. The salt cathedral was an interesting and unique experience, but we were rushed on time as we had only 1 hour and 45 minutes for the attraction. We departed around 6pm and were dropped off at our hotel. The highlight of this private tour was Juan Carlos and the lake. Although Juan Carlos was not completely fluent, his English was more proficient than most local people we’ve encountered in Bogotá which was extremely refreshing and helpful. It made this part of our trip to Colombia the least stressful, since my Spanish is only conversational. Thank you!

10. Cartagena to Rosario Islands Luxury Private boat

Todomar CHL MARINA SAS, 364, San Martín #15, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Journey & Travel Colombia
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Enjoy taking this speedboat for a spin around Cartagena's Caribbean islands with up to 8 friends. Perfect for big groups that want to let rip in Cartagena's Rosario Islands, this beauty is 29 ft of floating fun.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, 12 Aguila or Andina beers, 12 bottles

Exclusions: Use of SCUBA equipment, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private transportation

Reviewed By edgardod905

Great experience had a wonderful time. They picked me up and dropped me back off. Boat was great staff was excellent and friendly amazing people can’t wait to book with them again. Highly recommend for anyone

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