The 8 Best Private Car Days in Colombia

1.Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Book a private ride between José María Córdova International Airport and your Medellín hotel for $50 per group of up to four. Your driver confirms details by message, meets you at Door 5 on the second-floor departures level, and handles the roughly 40-minute trip.

“Driver was not at baggage claim with a sign. Driver was delayed and another driver had to come get us. Had to walk to the other side of the terminal for a pick up.”

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2.Private Cartagena Airport Arrival: Effortless Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet your bilingual driver after customs at Rafael Núñez International Airport and ride directly to your Cartagena hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Drivers such as Renzo, Angelica, Katerine, and Michael have earned praise for waiting through delays, helping with bags, and sharing useful city tips.

“I was a little bit late as the Customs line up was really long, however my ride was there waiting for me. My driver brought his son with him who was able to tell me about the city and Colombian life in English. Thank you so much for a quick and safe ride!”

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3.Private Bogota Airport – Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Travel privately from El Dorado International Airport to your Bogotá hotel with a named driver, luggage help, and basic bilingual support. Expect about an hour in traffic, a sign at arrivals, WhatsApp coordination, and direct hotel drop-off. English help is limited.

“Our driver Andres was prompt and very professional. He safely delivered us to our destination on time. I highly recommend this service.”

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4.Entrance to the AVIARY with TRANSFER INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 70 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

Travel from Cartagena to Colombia’s National Aviary for a guided visit, bird show, and spacious bird habitats, then spend four hours at Playa Blanca in Barú. English and Spanish assistance, entrance, hotel-area pickup, and round-trip transport are included. Lunch is optional.

“la amabilidad de Sandra y el conductor. excelente servicio.”

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5.BOAT TRANSFER + JOHNNY CAY

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Take a Spanish-guided speedboat from Muelle de la Policía to Johnny Cay in about 15 minutes. You get roughly four hours for beach time, clear water, food, and island walks. Bring ID, swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, and reef shoes. Lunch and the 15,000 COP coral tax cost extra.

“La actividad salió tarde y los capitanes de barco iban navegando muy rápido, dando tumbos al barco, sin importar mucho el confort de los pasajeros ni su seguridad. La tripulación exigió al capitán que aminorara la velocidad pero él comentó que no se podía. No repetiríamos la actividad con esta empresa, aunque el cayo es precioso.”

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6.Transfer by Boat + Natural Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · from $23

Take a short Spanish-guided boat ride from Muelle de la Policía or Muelle Portofino to San Andrés Natural Aquarium. Spend a half-day snorkeling among fish and starfish in clear seven-color water, with mangroves and white sand nearby. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and patience for dock changes.

“Apart from the place which would be beautiful but is overcrowded and poorly managed (boats and boats unloading people) the transfer was really badly organized. We booked a departure pier and then they wrote to us to go to another-we had to pay another 5,000 cops each that was not anticipated. At the desk we found no one, on the phone no indication-after 20 minutes of searching we found an attendant who told us to wait to leave and he would call us...after 1 hour from the reservation we finally left. They unloaded us without telling us they needed coral shoes...so bought those too. At return time, which they had…”

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7.Volcano of Totumo with Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $38

Travel from Cartagena to Totumo Volcano for a 20-minute mud bath, guided background, and a possible beachside stop. Transport, entry, water or beer, and a bilingual guide are included, while massages, photos, and lagoon cleaning cost extra. Confirm the guide’s language before booking.

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8.Marinka Waterfalls 4×4 Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $109

Ride from Santa Marta to Minca, then take a 4x4 along mountain tracks to Marinka Waterfalls. A Spanish-speaking driver-guide handles the route, while you get time for swimming, giant hammocks, photos, and included lunch. Hotel pickup is offered in central Santa Marta and Rodadero.

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