How much does it cost?

From A$11,655 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,360 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is fully escorted, guided by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America throughout.

What countries does this tour visit?

Colombia and Panama, from Bogota to Colon.

What kind of accommodation is included?

Handpicked hotels, described by the operator as chosen for discerning travelers who value comfort and authenticity.

What are the trip's themes?

Vintage rail moments, coffee fincas, colonial cities, and rum, as reflected in the tour's 'Rails, Rum & Coffee' name.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently scheduled, in June 2027.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Colombia & Panama: Rails, Rum & Coffee

Escorted 19-day Colombia and Panama rail tour of rum and coffee

Railway Adventures operates this fully-escorted 19-day tour through Colombia and Panama, with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America accompanying the group throughout. The route runs from Bogota, with its high-Andean charm, to Colon in Panama, taking in Zipaquira, Pereira, Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, Bucaramanga, Barrancabermeja, Puerto Berrio, Medellin, and Panama City along the way, near the jungles and locks of the Panama Canal. The trip is built around vintage rail moments, visits to coffee fincas, and time in colonial cities, with handpicked hotels chosen for comfort and authenticity. The operator describes it as designed for discerning travelers who want to experience Colombia and Panama without compromise on care or quality. It suits travelers interested in Latin American history, coffee, and rum who want a fully escorted, comfort-focused way to cross two countries.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary, a list of named trains, or specific highlights for this tour; confirm the route and rail segments with the operator before booking.
The tour is guided locally by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America rather than Railway Adventures' own staff.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for June 2027, so travel dates are fixed rather than flexible.

Also sold by

The same itinerary is listed on more than one site. Prices and inclusions can differ; compare before booking.

Rail South Americafrom $11,988

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$11,655 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $8,360 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is fully escorted, guided by Rail Mates Tours - Rail South America throughout.
What countries does this tour visit?: Colombia and Panama, from Bogota to Colon.
What kind of accommodation is included?: Handpicked hotels, described by the operator as chosen for discerning travelers who value comfort and authenticity.
What are the trip's themes?: Vintage rail moments, coffee fincas, colonial cities, and rum, as reflected in the tour's 'Rails, Rum & Coffee' name.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently scheduled, in June 2027.