Colombia Road Trip – Rental Car Tour from Bogotá to Medellín

Discover Colombia at your own pace on this 10-day self-drive tour from Bogotá to Medellín. Your route will take you through the spectacular Tatacoa Desert, to the mysterious pre-Columbian statues of San Agustín, and into the famous Coffee Region with its wax palms, some up to 60 metres tall.

Your journey through Colombia begins in the vibrant capital, Bogotá, where you'll visit the world-famous Gold Museum and ascend the city's mountain, Monserrate. From there, you'll drive south in your rental car towards the Tatacoa Desert, Colombia's second-largest arid zone, which captivates with its stark beauty.

A highlight of your Colombia tour is the archaeological park of San Agustín with its enigmatic pre-Columbian statues. Next, you'll head to the colonial gem of Popayán before reaching the world-famous coffee region. Here, you'll wander among the world's tallest wax palms in the Cocora Valley and experience the vibrant bustle of Salento with its traditional colourful houses.

• Day 1-2: Arrival in Bogotá, city tour with Gold Museum and Monserrate
• Day 3: Journey to Neiva, pick-up rental car
• Day 4: Exploring the Tatacoa Desert, Colombia's second-largest dry zone
• Day 5: Continue to San Agustín
• Day 6: Visit to the San Agustín Archaeological Park with pre-Columbian statues
• Day 7: Trip to Popayán, exploring the colonial old town
• Day 8: Continue travel to the coffee region to Armenia
• Day 9: Excursion to the Cocora Valley with wax palms up to 60 metres high and to Salento
• Day 10: Drive to Medellín, return the rental car and depart