Travel and transport agencies Colombia

Low cost airlinesubsidiary of Ryanair, Viva Air operates on the same model, with its advantages (especially fares) and disadvantages (customer service, baggage weight limitations, etc.). Viva Air serves many national (and some international) destinations, with interesting connections between intermediate cities, for example between Pereira and Santa Marta, or between Armenia and San Andrés, or between Pasto and Cartagena. Remember to print your tickets in advance, otherwise you will be charged extra

The main Colombian airline. International and national flights to more than 20 destinations in all regions of the country. Avianca made its first flight (between Barranquilla and Puerto Berrio) in 1920, over a century ago! It is the oldest company in operation on the continent and the second in the world. Website in Spanish and English, and there are Avianca agencies in all major cities. Fares are said to be a little more expensive than other companies, but the service is good.

This massive mode of transportation offers more than 130 km of dedicated lanes for large articulated buses. It is a fast and convenient way to get around. Used by 2.3 million passengers a day, it is unfortunately completely saturated during rush hour. TransMilenio serves a large part of the metropolis, with 150 stations located approximately every 500 meters. Despite the network maps in the stations, the system is complicated to understand, but the agents or applications (TransMi App, Moovit, etc.) will help you (lines, connections, travel times).

Frequent connections with Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, with most companies. San Andrés with Avianca, Latam, Viva, Wingo. Bucaramanga with Easyfly, Pereira with Viva, etc. Internationally, connections with Panama, Montreal, Toronto and several US cities. Also Paris with Air France Klm (1 stopover). The airport is in the north of the city, 15 minutes from the center. A cab stand at the airport will give you a ticket with the fare indicated for your destination.

Anapia Voyages, based in Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, was created by Sylvia, a Peruvian living in France for more than thirty years. The richness of its programs, with a focus on culture and nature, is based on the experience of its employees. What's the best thing about Anapia Voyages? The handmade approach, which starts with an attentive listening of your desires and the precise follow-up of your trip, the mixture of unavoidable sites and improbable places; in short, a customized travel diary guided by your desires! The destinations have been tested by our team of specialists.

Medellín's main airport hosts national and international flights (Madrid, Miami, Quito, Lima, Panama...). The airport is 28 km from Medellín in the town of Río Negro.

Reach Medellín by bus from the airport. Buses leave every 20 minutes from 3:30 to 22:00 (with luggage compartment). Get off like most people at the San Diego shopping mall stop, then take a yellow taxi (reelers with a "personal autorizado" t-shirt are waiting on the spot to catch you a taxi, small parts welcome). Bus fare: $10,000. Count on around $8-10,000 to reach El Poblado, Laureles or the centre by taxi. Count between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half by car in total, depending on traffic conditions.

By taxi from the airport to your hotel, it takes about 1 hour, $75,000 (fixed rate in 2019). By collective taxi (white), count $18,500 per person (departure when the taxi has 4 passengers on board). If you are in a hurry, you pay for the seats of the missing passengers.

To reach the airport from Medellín, same options. Individual taxi ($75,000, plan a minimum of 1 hour from El Poblado). Option two, take a taxi or Uber to the San Diego San Diego Shopping Center gas station (around $7-9,000). The airport's collective taxis are waiting ($16,000 per person, the taxi leaves with 4 passengers on board. If you are in a hurry, you can pay for the missing places).

By bus: departure next to Hotel Nutibara in the centre, or at the San Diego shopping centre stop a little above the petrol station (the bus can be full depending on the time of day). It takes about 50 min-1 hour from San Diego, $10,000. Plan well in advance during rush hours.

The Terminal de Cruceros Cartagena de Indias is the main port to receive cruise ships calling in Colombia. It receives about 30 lines representing 97% of the passengers that arrive by sea in Colombia. The port is located 3.2 km from the historic center. The cruise ship industry brings to the city an average of more than 60 million dollars per year. On site, stores selling clothes, emeralds, local crafts, etc.

A true creator of tailor-made trips, Terres Lointaines is a recognized specialist in long-haul flights to more than 30 destinations, including Malaysia. You will be seduced by its competitive prices and its transparency. Thanks to a rigorous selection of local partners and a wide choice of accommodation of small capacity and charm, Terres Lointaines offers quality trips and off the beaten track. The circuits can be extended infinitely to suit all desires and budgets.

Accompanied and advised by one of these passionate experts, true specialists in travel in France and abroad, you will build together the "trip of your dreams" and discover secret addresses and off-the-beaten-track experiences during tailor-made itineraries. Your consultant will welcome you in the agency's "Travel Space": a cosy lounge with a large screen projection of the essential stages of your future trip, to meet your expectations, and even beyond, and create a truly authentic tailor-made trip!

Just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, Images du Monde's team of specialists will welcome you by appointment in our Espace Voyage. Your advisor will create a tailor-made trip to suit your needs: immersion in Mayan civilization with your French-speaking guide, original itineraries to discover colonial cities and their secrets, ecolodges or design hotels for exceptional seaside holidays, unusual cultural tours for an authentic discovery of this multifaceted destination. Possible extension to Belize and Guatemala.

Adeo... latin for "I'm going towards". To other places, other countries, but above all to others.

La Balaguère is an agency specialized in walking and cycling trips. It offers trips with or without a guide, for families or small groups, for all levels, from beginners to experienced walkers. She takes you to the end of the world, but also (and especially!) in the Gers. Her stay "Between culture and gastronomy, happiness is in the Gers" mixes 3 hours of walking daily and visits of cultural and patrimonial sites : Flaran Abbey and Valence-sur-Baïse, Auch, Larressingle and Condom, Gondrin and the hills of Armagnac.

What does Makila mean? Well, it is the name of the traditional stick of the Basque shepherds, in other words their indispensable companion on the road. If Sylvie Pons, the director of Makila, chose this name, it's so that her agency can become your travel companion, advancing with you step by step, the one you can rely on in complete confidence. Specializing in tailor-made itineraries and off the beaten track, Makila Voyages offers you a whole range of trips in East Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean, Asia, Latin America and North America

Climats du Monde offers a wide range of tours, and can also help you tailor a trip to suit your desires and budget. Themed tours to suit every taste. Request a free online quote. A passionate, professional team is on hand to answer your questions and help you create a trip that's 100% your own. The "Orchids" and "Unusual Thailand" tours will let you discover the mysteries of Bangkok for a week or 10 days.

This community-based tourism agency proposes the discovery of this region with its extraordinary landscapes, with its dose of adventure due to the isolation and the climate, while paying special attention to the people who live there. Paola Forero and her team take travelers on off-the-beaten-track tours, to meet the Wayúu and other Amerindian communities, in their cosmogonies, rituals, traditions, but also by explaining the social and environmental impact of mining activities (coal, gas, salt...).

Monde Authentique allows you to build your own trip, according to your desires and your budget, a trip that looks like you, that meets the least of your requirements, that comes as close as possible to your imagination. The team of creators also offers you ideas to enhance your trip, examples of discovery tours, but also a selection of accommodations to design your itinerary together. Monde Authentique is designed for travelers with a deep knowledge of travel and a taste for new experiences.

Privilèges Voyages is a travel agency located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. With more than 30 years of expertise, it offers tailor-made trips all over the world. The Privilèges Voyages team emphasizes refinement and luxury, and is committed to creating unforgettable experiences for its customers. The agency offers ultra-personalized service at every stage of the trip, with a dedicated advisor to accompany customers before, during and after their journey. Privilèges Voyages is also a partner of major hotel chains, offering exclusive benefits to its customers. In addition to travel booking, the agency offers a range of complementary services such as visa handling, online seat reservation and check-in, organization of private excursions and exclusive tours, and much more. Privilèges Voyages is registered with the "Atout France" tourism development agency and has financial guarantees.

Terre et Nature Voyages is a specialized agency for all lovers of the sea. Led by a team of enthusiasts, the agency uses its expertise to offer unique stays. Whether kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing or diving, this tour operator scours the oceans for the best spots. Terre et Nature Voyages offers adventure, discovery and culture. Trekking, hiking, dog sledding, canoeing, sailing, mountain biking, trail running, multi-sport raids, cruises... all await you! Several emotionally-charged stays.

Stéphane - Frenchman living in South America for 12 years -, his Peruvian wife Roxana and their Bolivian team invite you to discover authentic Bolivia with unique trips far from the tourist trails. From Lake Titicaca to the Amazon, passing through the Jesuit missions, colonial cities, the Salar of Uyuni and South-Lípez and pushing as far as Chile, Andes Authentiques Tours takes care of everything in order to create the exceptional trip that suits you for a unique and unforgettable discovery of Bolivia, a magnificent country still little known. Possibility of combined Bolivia-Peru stays. From tailor-made trips to small group trips, Andes Authentiques Tours offers you both classic and unique quality tours. Andes Authentiques Tours also has an office in France in Paris

Founded in 2012 by Olivier Catrou in Grenoble, TraceDirecte is an agency specializing in customized, immersive travel. From Grenoble, the Éclaireur service advises and accompanies travelers throughout their trip. From the four corners of the globe, local advisors share their knowledge, their network, their tips and even their friends to design customized trips that are totally in their image! Their philosophy? To offer unique immersions in local cultures, discovering unexpected places and meeting singular personalities, for an experience far removed from preconceptions.

This agency is also present in Santa Marta and is specialized in adventure tours in the Guajira Peninsula. On board of good 4x4, the professional guides will make you discover this region with spectacular landscapes, between Caribbean sea and arid desert. Breathtaking sites but which are deserved, between sandy tracks, dust, heat... A unique adventure in Wayúu country, in the best security conditions. A reliable and well-tried agency, which will make you live intense moments with guides in love with the destination.

Founded in Zurich in 1906 by Alfred Kuoni, the Swiss company has always been known for its high standards of quality in travel. From this long history, Kuoni has developed an incomparable know-how that allows it to anticipate new trends and the desires of its customers. Independent since 2013, Kuoni France is the leading specialist in escorted tours, Indian Ocean holidays and cruises, and is a key reference in the world of luxury travel.

Surtrek Tour Operator is a socially and environmentally responsible company specializing in "à la carte" individual and group travel. Thanks to the experience and passion of its tour designers, this Quito-based tour operator can fulfill your every wish, in the Andes, the Galapagos and the rest of Latin America: trekking, hiking, cruises, diving, Andinism, Amazonia, cultural visits..

Medellín is a dynamic and lively Colombian city with many tourist attractions. To explore the city and its surroundings, renting a car can be an excellent option. Hertz, a well-known car rental company, has 15 branches throughout Colombia, including one in Medellín. Whether you want to visit the city's historic districts, discover its museums and art galleries, or explore the beautiful natural landscapes of the surrounding area, a rental car will give you the freedom and flexibility you need to make the most of your stay. Hertz offers a wide range of vehicles to suit all needs and budgets.

Note that there are also local airlines such as Aerolíneas in Antioquia or ADA (Medellín) or TAC (Cali). The latter (see www.taccolombia.com) ensures regular journeys from Cali to Buenaventura, Guapi, El Charco, Tumaco, and Pasto… As well as from Medellin to Quibdó, Bahia Solano, Capurganá and Turbo… flights are also provided since Bogotá.

BOGOTÁ is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with many tourist attractions. To get to Bogotá, Delta Airlines offers flights from Paris-Orly. Flights are available all year round and offer connections to other destinations in the United States. Once in Bogotá, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities. The city is packed with museums, such as the Gold Museum and the National Museum, showcasing Colombian history and culture. Architecture buffs can admire La Candelaria, Bogotá's historic district, with its cobbled streets and colonial buildings. For nature lovers, the Chingaza National Natural Park offers magnificent landscapes of mountains and lakes. Travellers can also visit Mount Monserrate, which offers panoramic views over the city. Bogotá also boasts a lively nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants and clubs. Visitors can sample traditional Colombian cuisine, including arepa and bandeja paisa. The city also offers plenty of shopping opportunities, with modern malls and local markets. It is advisable to check specific opening times before planning a visit.

8A-49, Suite 719, World Trade Center Torre B, Bogota, COLOMBIA. Air Canada is Canada's largest full-service airline, providing passenger services to more than 190 destinations worldwide. Together with its regional partners Air Canada Express and Air Canada rouge, the airline carries more than 38 million passengers every year. Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, offers many tourist attractions, including the Bogotá Gold Museum, the Botero Museum and Bolivar Square.

This tour operator specializing in Latin America - Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia - offers group and individual tours, with or without guide, by land or sea (cruises). The 13-day "Dream of Patagonia" tour takes in the essentials of the region: the Valdes Peninsula, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia...

This agency specializes in exceptional trips, and more particularly in the most beautiful diving destinations. The team is made up of passionate divers who have already visited the proposed spots themselves. With them, you can explore the wilds of Asia, tour India by motorcycle or simply relax in a luxury hotel in the Maldives. The team is made up of travel consultants who specialize in certain destinations, and give sound advice on safety, region by region.

Fernando welcomes you to his small oficina, located inside Armenia airport. A pioneer in the car rental sector, this Armenia native has some 15 vehicles at his disposal, from small city cars to well-equipped 4x4s. Accommodating and chatty, he'll share his favorite addresses with you and offer to pick up the vehicle at a time and place that suits you back in Armenia. The vehicles are recent, very well maintained and comfortable. Remember to adapt your choice according to the routes you plan to take.

A complete immersion in the Colombian culture awaits you. The agency has the particularity of working with passionate individuals who propose unique and authentic activities off the traditional beaten track, an innovative offer of experiences to share that allows you to be closer to the local culture.It also offers you the possibility of booking key excursions such as Ciudad Perdida, Tayrona Park, La Guajira, Nueva Venecia - Ciénaga Grande, Minca, diving, fishing, hiking or biking ...

Founded in 2003 by three enthusiasts of the desert landscapes of southern Africa, African Tselana has now become Tselana Travel and offers a wide range of destinations on all continents for travel away from the usual tourist circuits. Tselana Travel combines your desires (adventure, unusual, romantic, family, desert, honeymoon, diving, zen, safari ...) with its extensive knowledge of destinations to offer a custom trip incomparable placed under the sign of luxury and refinement.

This agency, founded by Chloé and Arthur, specializes in South America and more particularly Argentina, a country that both of them know very well; one lived for several months in Peru and Colombia before settling for part of the year in Buenos Aires, and the other completed her studies in Argentina. Their knowledge of the field, they decided to use it to develop high quality homestays, seeking to provide travellers with an immersion experience with a strong focus on local and authentic culture.

We warmly recommend the Manrique excursion orchestrated by Tom, a French expatriate who has fallen madly in love with Medellín. After a cable car ride up to the Mirador Santa Domingo, experience a unique immersion in Commune 3, its open-air museum and its "Constelaciones" project. A new jewel in the crown of tourism, this district promises moving encounters and the chance to learn more about the city's social history. An experience where art, culture and gastronomy intertwine to create unforgettable memories.

The name of the blog speaks for itself. Sebastien, a multi-faceted Swiss entrepreneur who fell in love with his adopted city of Cali, shares his experiences and views on life in Colombia. Advice on expatriating, investing, buying a house, starting a business... Colombians, always very enthusiastic, have their own rules, their own codes in the business world. Sébastien helps us to understand them, without any language, to avoid making the basic mistakes of any foreign entrepreneur arriving in Colombia.

Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales (SATENA) is a company owned by the Colombian State. It serves airports in the most remote areas of the country. In addition to passengers, it transports goods and packages. Due to the size of the aircraft, the weight of luggage is often limited in the hold (15 kg) as well as in the cabin (5 kg). Departures and arrivals in Bogotá take place at Terminal 2 (Puente Aero). Note that it is sometimes complicated to buy tickets from abroad, installing a VPN sometimes makes things easier.

This Colombian company is interesting to go to cities not served by the big companies, like Avianca and Latam. Easyfly, with a fleet of small planes, is regularly increasing the number of its routes and now covers a good part of the country, with also interesting direct connections between intermediate cities, to avoid going through Bogotá every time. Luggage weight is limited to 15 kg in the hold and 5 kg in the cabin. Please note: departures and arrivals in Bogotá take place at Terminal 2 (Puente Aero).

This low cost subsidiary of the Panamanian company Copa Airlines is especially interesting for its fares to international destinations from Bogotá, Medellín, Cali or Cartagena (Panama City, San José, Mexico City, Punta Cana, Curacao, Cancún, Guayaquil, Havana, Caracas, Santo Domingo?) Domestic flights are mainly between the largest cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena) but also with Santa Marta or San Andrés. The weight of luggage is limited to 10 kg in the hold and 6 kg in the cabin.

A very complete blog about settling and living in Colombia. Valuable advice for investing, expatriating, undertaking and simply living in Colombia. The blog is full of practical information about obtaining a visa, setting up a company, etc. Doniphane, its author, also tells about his travel experiences and some funny anecdotes about Colombian habits and customs, to be known to avoid the famous French-Colombian cultural shocks. An interesting approach for those who wish to settle in or simply visit Colombia.

This French-speaking agency set up by the dynamic Adrien is specialized in motorcycle tours from one to several days in Colombia but mainly around Santa Marta (Minca, Paso del Mango, etc.) and in the Guajira peninsula. Tailor-made expeditions for small groups or individuals, with bilingual guide, gas, accommodation, food. Also simple rental of bikes, scooters and motorcycles, with medical insurance included. Packages are offered with other activities, such as diving, horseback riding, or surfing.

"La Tierra de Zocay is a sustainable tourism association. Through its various projects and initiatives, such as collaborating with local communities, raising visitors' awareness of environmental protection and promoting educational tourism focused on conservation, this network offers tourists an enriching and authentic experience. The guides are obviously sensitive to the natural wealth of their region, and even make sure to train the village's children, a true generational relay.

One of the only options to connect to the island.

This tiny airport, still under construction, is the main point of connection between the Choco Pacifico and the rest of the country. In reality, it's an airfield linking Bahía Solano to Medellin. Charter flights (mainly with Pacifica) leave every day. The flight itself is a great experience: with three or four passengers, it's almost like an excursion overlooking the jungle and the Pacific!

Vacances Bleues offers discovery holidays, rental residences and hotel stays in France and all over the world. Also children's clubs, family stays, balneotherapy and sports activities.

Once you've arrived in San Agustín, the only way to get around is by cab. We were delighted to meet Camilo, an incredibly kind man who is always on hand to assist you as your cab driver and help you discover the city of San Agustín and the surrounding area: the archaeological park, the Obando museum, Estrecho del Río Magdalena, the various waterfalls, the panoramic sites: la Chaquira, la Muralla, Chenguilo, el Mohan, mirador el sol... and who can also take you to the Pitalito airport. We recommend it!

Haciendo amigos despertando conciencias ("making friends by awakening consciences") is the slogan of this small and very professional local agency, which mainly offers excursions in the Páramo de Ocetá, with experienced local guides (in Spanish only) and respect for nature. Besides hiking, many activities are offered, such as rock climbing, mountain biking and cultural visits of the city (balloon factories, colonial monuments, etc.). Prices are very reasonable.

Turcol is one of the pioneers of the Ciudad Minca adventure and the experience is there. The guides (campesinos or Wiwa) are well trained and know the Sierra as their pocket. The team at the office is attentive to questions raised and responsive by email. Logistics and organization are convincing and there is a real compromise with social and environmental responsibilities. A good agency.

A tour operator known for its seriousness and the quality of its excursions throughout the coffee region. Tatiana Serna, her dynamic and passionate manager, is taking care of her clients. She and her team offer medium and high mountain excursions in Los Nevados National Park, including the Santa Isabel trek of one or two days, and crossings to Pereira and the Tolima of four or five days. Beyond the discovery of the high mountains, Destinos y Rutas de Colombia offers day tours in the middle of the green coffee valleys, with the discovery of traditional coffee fincas, the visit of the pretty village of Salamina and Samaria, this magnificent wax palm forest. The agency also offers thematic outings of Manizales, to discover all the secrets of the "city of open doors".

This agency specialized in Andeanism has excellent guides, such as Juan Diego Giraldo, Olga Grajales, or Anna María Giraldo, who was one of the first three Colombian women to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 2007. In addition to trekking and hiking in Los Nevados National Park, Kumanday specializes in mountain bike excursions, such as a 2,000-meter descent from the Nevado del Ruiz, or the crossing of the Eje Cafetero. Also expeditions in the rest of Colombia.

You can be sure of an exceptional experience with Flavien, a dedicated French tour guide whose passion for Colombia guarantees a memorable stay! On comprehensive and informative tours of Mompox and the surrounding area, Flavien passes on his knowledge of the region's history and culture. From straw weavers and birdwatching to filigree workshops and goat cheese making, Flavien works hand-in-hand with the local community to organize his excursions. Not to be missed!