Colombia

Colombia family holidays

Colombia is arguably South America’s most colourful, vibrant, and fun-loving country. Our Colombia family holidays can combine the Andes mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and both the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, with a wealth of exciting child-friendly adventures.

Bathers on beach at Tayrona National Park, Colombia with kids activity

Colombia’s spectacular scenery is legendary, not least the coastline at Tayrona National Park

Explore the historical Candelaria district in lively Bogota and take a Graffiti tour through the once-infamous Comuna 13 in Medellin. Drink in the scenery – and coffee – of the Zona Cafetera or Coffee Zone. Spot giant anteaters, anacondas, and sloths on a wildlife safari in Los Llanos. Challenge the kids with the tough but rewarding Lost City Trail. And always, always end your Colombian family holiday watching the sunset over the exquisite Caribbean beaches of Cartagena!

Pretty streets of Cartagena, Colombia family holidays

Cartagena is, without doubt, one of the prettiest colonial cities in South America

Why take the kids to Colombia?

Colombia is now an enticingly family-friendly destination. Former seedy cartel hotspots have been transformed into safe and welcoming neighbourhoods where you can sample the deliciously sweet coconut cocadas in front of a giant street mural.

Traditional family-run haciendas allow children to roam freely in their grounds, exploring the coffee (and cacao) plantations and ‘cool off’ in thermal pools. Recent history combines with ancient ‘lost cities’, hummingbirds flutter around open-air dining rooms, and short internal flights replace arduous stomach-churning road journeys.

Our top activities on Colombia family holidays include:

Chilling out on an idyllic Caribbean island
Gorging on street food in Bogota
Climbing El Penon rock
Exploring the colourful colonial towns of Villa de Leyva, Guatape & Salento
Visiting the fincas and the wax palm trees of the Coffee Zone
Spotting armadillo, crocodile, and howler monkeys in Los Llanos
Hiking between beaches in Tayrona National Park
Watching the sunset from beautiful Cartagena

Hike in the Cocora Valley, go horse riding, learn about coffee farming, and zip-line in Colombia’s Coffee Zone

Guaranteed family-friendly fun

Nature rules the roost here, and any Colombia family holiday will involve some incredible wildlife experiences. This is true whether you’re on a 4WD safari in Hato La Aurora Reserve, whale-watching from the Pacific coastal town of Nuqui, river tubing in the Sierra Nevada mountains, heading deep into the remote Amazon by riverboat, or diving the reefs of the Caribbean. See our Colombia with Kids Top 10 feature for more inspiration and photos.

Who doesn’t love a country where you can ride in a Willy Jeep and see a ‘fat Mona Lisa’ hanging in the country’s most prestigious art gallery? Where you can hike and horse-ride beneath snow-capped peaks one day, then kayak or snorkel the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean the next. Or perhaps best of all, where the legend of El Dorado began. Colombia family holidays are guaranteed to put smiles on faces and a Calypso hop to your steps. Bienvenida!

Come and experience the exuberance of one of Latin America’s most up-and-coming nations on a family holiday to Colombia.

Family in Colombia, selection of the best holiday destinations for families

Enjoy a wealth of exciting family-friendly activities at Guatape

Family holiday itineraries to Colombia

All of our Colombia family holidays are bespoke, which means that they are tailor-made for your own specific family, taking into account the ages of your children, your interests, your budget and so on. However, to give you an idea of what you could do on a family holiday in Colombia, have a look at our sample itineraries, Best of Colombia and Colombia Off the Beaten Track.

Also, check out some of the places that you might like to include on a Colombia family holiday, and if you need further inspiration, have a look at our gallery. See our handy When to go to Colombia chart to find out more about the weather. Or simply get in touch and we’ll be delighted to advise you on the best Colombia family holidays for you and your family.