For general information about tourism in Colombia visit the Portal of the Ministry of Tourism www.colombia.travel 

How to book a Colombia trip with us?

For you ideal Colombia trip follow this steps to make your reservation:

• Confirm the offer by e-mail and send us the completed registration form with the scanned passport copies of all participants.
• You will receive a confirmation with a payment summary.
• You transfer the reported deposit amount to our account in Germany.
• We confirm the payment
• You get max. 35 days before the beginning of the journey to send documentation incl. Vouchers, tickets, packing list & notes.
• Last payment max. 30 days prior to departure

See more payment options below in the following question.

How to make the payment?

Three ways to pay:

Confidence is certainly an important point when booking a long-distance trip, which we are aware. Our customers and the official tourist office in Colombia "Proexport" with headquarters in Frankfurt  will gladly provide information about us. When asked about a Certificate of Security, we point out that we can not exhibit these as non-European tour operators. We are prepared, however, and offer three options for paying your trip:

• Directly above us, i.d.R. 20-30% deposit and final payment until 30 days before departure. All payments in EUR are make on our account in Germany.
• Small surcharge on our Germany-based partner agency Solecu Tours GmbH. You get a Certificate of Security.
• Payment in arrears through the worldwide network operators Trottermundo, transfers on account in Austria. You pay a small fee max. 7 days after you have finished your Colombia trip.

What are the migrations conditions for Colombia ?

EU citizens must show a passport valid for 6 months in order to get a passport stamp for 30 , 60 or 90 days . The same applies to citizens of Australia, New Zealand , Japan and most countries in the Americas .

When is the optimal time to travel to Colombia?

A detailed article on this topic can be found in our blog.

Due to the location on the equator, the weather in Colombia during the year has minor fluctuations in temperature. The temperature varies depending on the height above sea level. There are rainy and dry seasons, these periods are also region-dependent. In the mountains and on the coast the months of April, May and September to November are the rainiest, in the Amazon region, from October to May. Nevertheless, also in this rainy season almost every day the sun appears at least once, so you can travel the country in the whole year.

Which vaccinations do I need for Colombia?

No vaccinations are required. The only exception is when you are going to visit  the Amazon region, a yellow fever vaccination is required. Current information can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

How far in advance should I book?

Basically the sooner the better. You need to make sure you have your spot, for example, in a group trip these groups are limited to 12 people, on the other hand, you the trip planning, amon other things, depends on the availability of local services.

How is the security situation in Colombia?

The security situation in Colombia has improved dramatically in recent years. The bad image of the 80s and 90s no longer represents the present. Today, the country is considered as a safe destination and is even presented by prestigious media like the New York Times as one of the top destinations. The places where tours take place are very safe. Violent acts occur only in certain, mostly remote parts of the country. All in all, a trip to Colombia under the security aspect is no different from a trip to other countries in Latin America. Additional information can be found at the Foreign Office.

Are international flights in tours on i show you Colombia SAS Included?

Our offers mostly contain no international flights. However, we can, if desired, we can book an international flight for you.

Cash in Colombia?

The currency in Colombia is the Colombian peso (€ 1 = 3000 pesos). By debit card and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard) you can get money easily in a ATM. Credit cards are accepted in all major cities, hotels, shops and restaurants. Nevertheless, the change of some Euros or US dollars is recommended for all cases. These can be exchanged on site in exchange offices or banks

Behavior

Apart from the usual rules of politeness, there is no specific code of conduct. Everyday clothing is usually enough, in particular social occasions as well as in fine restaurants you should dress appropriately. Smoking in restaurants is prohibited in almost all reastaurants.