8 days in Colombia Itinerary

Nestled between rising hills in a narrow valley, Medellin serves as an energetic melting pot of people from all socio-economic classes.

Medellin is known for sightseeing, parks, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, see Off-Road Tours, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanico de Medellin.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Medellin day trip website.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Medellin is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Medellin is minus 9 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in August; daily highs in Medellin reach 33°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to fly to Bogota.

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): look for gifts at Bta Capital and then admire the masterpieces at Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monserrate and then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bogota trip website.

Fly from Medellin to Bogota in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, Bogota is a bit cooler than Medellin - with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can fly to Cartagena.

The site of the continent's first Spanish colony, Cartagena retains much of its colonial flavor thanks to a World Heritage-listed old town, encircled by old walls and protected by imposing fortresses.

On the 16th (Mon), examine the collection at Choco Museo, then steep yourself in history at Walled City of Cartagena, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa, make a trip to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, and then don't miss a visit to Plaza de La Trinidad.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Cartagena road trip app.

Getting from Bogota to Cartagena by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Bogota in August, expect Cartagena to be warmer, temps between 38°C and 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.