Festive Season in Colombia: Ideas Ready to Sell

You Survived Summer and Peak Season. WhereNext?

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Barichara’s town square.

Itineraries and Places Handpicked by Our Team

In Colombia, it’s summer all year round. Trade the winter blues for tropical vibes. To make year-end sales easier, our team handpicked the places we’d go right now: quick-to-package experiences we’ll tailor to your brand and your guests.

Now that our Peru office is live, we’re weaving Colombia + Peru journeys together. Peru Country Manager, Fiorella Freyre, shares one from her personal bucket list below. Perfect as an add-on or in a multi-country package.

If something sparks, reply with dates and a guest profile. We’ll shape it fast and beautifully. Your guests will thank you.

Where Our Colombian Team Would Go This Holiday Season

Angelika’s pick — Coffee Country | Wax palms, small towns, hidden valleys

Angie says: “This is the place I call home and where I’m raising my family. Come see why I fell in love with it.”

Highlights: Slow-travel base at Casa Malva near Pijao. Private hikes to wax palm forests, family-owned coffee farm visits, hands-on cacao and chocolate sessions, biking and horseback days, classic Jeep Willys routes, and dawn birding with a naturalist.

Best for: Couples and families who want multi-activity days, small-town culture, and easy downtime.

Why now: Escape the crowds of Medellín and Cartagena. Angelika lives here and opens doors to her favorite hidden places and people. Spring-like weather during the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Quick facts: Elevation around 1,400–1,800 m (4,500–6,000 ft) with 18–24 °C (65–75 ℉) days. Private guide and driver. Multi-sport options tailored by level. Some of Colombia’s best birdwatching in a cloud forest. Access via Armenia or Pereira with short transfers.

Leidy’s pick — Barichara | Climate, heritage, and small-town gastronomy

Leidy says: “Barichara is the coolest small town in all of Colombia.”

Highlights: Slow-travel base with colonial walking routes, the Camino Real to Guane, atelier time at the Handmade Paper Workshop, golden-hour viewpoints, and tables at two of Colombia's best restaurants, Milana and Elvia.

Best for: Multi-gen groups and culture-curious travelers who want history, calm streets, and world-class dining.

Why now: Spring-like weather year-round around 18–24 °C (65–75 ℉), a beautifully preserved Heritage Town with a strong safety reputation, and new regional flights that make access easier than ever.

Quick facts: Altitude ~1,300 m (4,300 ft) with warm days and cool nights; historic center protected since 1978; surrounded by some of the country’s best mountain biking routes, combining adventure with colonial landscapes; fly via Bucaramanga or San Gil and continue by private transfer. See our recent site inspection story HERE.

Gregg’s pick — Finca Gualiva | Celebrate like a local in our private nature reserve

Gregg says: “After 20 years of traveling the world, I’ve built my own personal retreat, and now, your guests are invited.”

Highlights: Private stay at our company-owned Finca Gualiva, ranked in Airbnb’s top 1% worldwide. The house cook and butler curate a private menu. New Year’s dinner with live music, dancing, and an educational biodiversity experience.

Best for: A single family or close friends who want an intimate celebration with real local flavor in an all-yours setting.

Quick facts: One booking available. Former coffee farm, renovated in early 2025, turned private nature reserve. Private transfers.

Karen’s pick — San Agustín | Megaliths, river origins, and ancient history

Karen says: “I send my friends to San Agustín and they come back stunned. They had no idea Colombia hid an ancient world like this.”

Highlights: Guided day through San Agustín Archaeological Park with forested trails linking ceremonial mounds and hundreds of stone guardians. Add the Magdalena River’s narrowest gorge at El Estrecho and canyon viewpoints. Optional horseback or birding segment to rural hamlets and waterfalls.

Best for: Curious families and history lovers who want under-the-radar discovery.

Why now: One of the most ancient pre-Hispanic sites in the Americas, still blissfully uncrowded. This is the birthplace region of the Magdalena River.

Quick facts: Private guide and driver; 6–8 hours with gentle walking; includes Fuente de Lavapatas and nearby Alto de los Ídolos in Isnos; access via Pitalito airport with a short overland transfer.

PERU IS NOW IN PLAY — Fiorella’s pick Las Casitas a Belmond Hotel in Colca Canyon | Unique, beautiful, and family-friendly

Fiorella says: “After several solo inspections, this is next on my bucket list to bring my own family.”

Highlights: A restful base at Las Casitas hotel with guided canyon lookouts, small villages, gentle trails, and time to truly slow down.

Best for: Families with kids, multi-gen groups, or couples who want big landscapes, warm hospitality, luxury and easy pacing.

Quick facts: Family-friendly property; private guiding and transfers; flexible pacing; ideal 2–3 nights; access via Arequipa with a scenic overland drive.

Featured Itinerary: Classic New Year’s in Colombia — 12 Days
Curated by our Product Manager, Jhowan Quiroga

Route: Cartagena (3n) → Medellín (3n) → Coffee Region (3n) → Bogotá (2n)

Highlights:

- Cartagena: walled-city walk; rum & chocolate; private Rosario Islands day.

- Medellín: street-art “constellations”; Holiday Lights.

- Guatapé: helicopter + lake cruise.

- Coffee Region: Pijao with wax palms & community; Legacy on Horseback or classic Jeep Willy.

- Bogotá: La Candelaria & Gold Museum; emerald workshop; New Year’s Eve celebration; Breaking Borders experience.

Included: expert guiding, door-to-door logistics, characterful stays with a sense of place, and 24/7 WhatsApp support for your guests.

Ideal timing: Dec 21–Jan 1 (flexible).

Sales support: proposal & cost breakdown in 48 hours.

What Happens Next?

• Get in touch with dates, group size, guest profile, and must-haves.

• Receive a white-label proposal (itinerary + pricing breakdowns) within 48 hours.

• Together, we'll fine-tune the itineraries, and once your guests are on the ground, we'll support them 24/7 (via WhatsApp - English and German speaking).