Colombia & Panama Tour | Rails, Rum & Coffee

Trip Synopsis

Experience Colombia and Panama beyond the usual tourist route on a carefully designed 21-day small-group journey. Travel from Medellín through the coffee-growing landscapes of Antioquia, ride unusual railways through the Magdalena River Valley and across Bogotá’s high plateau, and discover the colonial atmosphere of Cartagena. In Panama, continue aboard the historic Panama Canal Railway, make a partial transit of the Panama Canal, explore the cloud forests and coffee country of Boquete, and journey by canoe to an Emberá community on the Chagres River.

Combining authentic rail travel, culture, coffee, rum and remarkable landscapes, this is a journey for travelers who enjoy discovering places with character. Request our detailed itinerary for the complete day-by-day program, hotels and included experiences.

Summary of the Trip

Medellín & Antioquia – Explore Medellín, Guatapé and El Peñol, then discover Colombia’s coffee and flower-growing traditions in the surrounding countryside.

Magdalena River Valley by Rail – Experience one of Colombia’s most unusual railway journeys through a region rarely visited by international travelers.

Bogotá & Tren de la Sabana – Discover Colombia’s capital and travel by historic train to Zipaquirá and its remarkable underground Salt Cathedral.

Cartagena & Caribbean Colombia – Walk the colonial streets of Cartagena and Getsemaní, enjoy Caribbean flavors and discover Colombia’s rum traditions.

Panama Canal & Rainforest – Ride the historic Panama Canal Railway, visit the canal locks and experience a partial transit of the legendary Panama Canal.

Boquete Highlands – Explore cloud forest landscapes and discover Panamanian coffee and rum in the cool mountain setting of western Panama.

Emberá Community & Panama City – Journey by canoe along the Chagres River to an Emberá community before concluding the tour in historic and modern Panama City.

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Rates & Travel Dates

Upcoming travel date:

Jan 10

Jan 30, 2027

Tour length:

21 Days / 20 Nights

Maximum travellers:

16

Other planned departure dates:

2027 Departures Dates:
10–30 January & 18 July-7 August

Tour Length: 21 Days / 20 Nights
Price: USD 11,988 per person, based on double occupancy
Single Room Supplement: USD 780

Deposit: USD 1,000 per person

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Price Includes:

Carefully selected hotels and lodges

Daily breakfast and selected meals

Internal flights and included rail journeys

Private transfers and transportation

Included sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees

Panama Canal, coffee, rum and Emberá experiences

Local guides and Rail South America Tour Leader

Checked baggage on included flights

Local taxes and service charges

Price Excludes:

International flights to Colombia and from Panama

Travel and medical insurance

Meals and beverages not specified as included

Optional excursions and activities

Gratuities for guides, drivers and service staff

Visa or passport expenses, if applicable

Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar and souvenirs

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Colombia & Panama: Rails, Rum & Coffee

Trip Synopsis

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