Fantastic Colombia from US$3,051

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Discover the fantasy of the different cities, with their culture, gastronomy, and their main tourist sites.

General Conditions:

For triple accommodation (TPL), three beds are NOT guaranteed; the accommodation is subject to the capacity and availability of the hotels in the rooms.
Tour services provided in private service with a professional tour guide.
Reserved and unused services will not be refunded.
Rates are tax-exempt for foreign passengers.
In the event that the planned hotels are unavailable, services will be confirmed in a hotel of similar category.

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14Nights

5Destinations

6Planned accommodations

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2 Adults

Nights 14

This idea includes

Destinations 5

Accommodations 6

Bogota

Day 1. Bogotá

Arrival in the city of Bogotá, assistance at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Day 2. Bogotá - City Tour + Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the city tour will begin through the historic center of Bogotá, also known as "La Candelaria", where you will visit the Gold Museum, home to about 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Then, you will visit the Mint House and Botero Donation, where works by the renowned Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited, known internationally for his different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. The tour will end with a panoramic tour, visiting the landmarks of Bolívar Square (The Primate Cathedral, Nariño's House, Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice).

Later, Departure to the town of Zipaquirá, located 50 km from Bogotá, traveling north of the city through the region known as the Bogotá Savanna.

Upon arrival, visit the Salt Cathedral, built inside a salt mine at a depth of 180 meters, considered one of Colombia’s most important wonders and a remarkable work of engineering and religious art.

Return to the hotel.

Duration: 10 hours Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the Gold Museum, Mint House, and Botero Donation, entrance to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, and typical regional lunch. Important Note: Gold Museum closed on Mondays and Mint House and Botero Donation closed on Tuesdays.

Medellin

Day 3. Bogotá - Medellín - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (Not Included) to the city of Medellín (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am). Upon arrival, assistance at José Maria Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel for the respective check-in. Accommodation.

At the scheduled time, pick-up will take place in the hotel lobby to begin the tour. We will visit the main tourist attractions of Medellín, such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional Avenida La Playa, The Park of Sculptures, with works by Botero, the Parque de los Deseos, Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, La Macarena Convention Center, and the traditional Pueblito Paisa.

Afterwards, we will tour El Poblado, including Parque del Poblado, Parque Lleras, and the Golden Mile. The visit continues to Comuna 13, exploring graffiti that tell stories of transformation and hope, culminating at the iconic Electric Escalators.

At the end of the tour, return to the hotel. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 7 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and Metrocable ticket, visit to Comuna 13 (Graffiti Tour), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 4. Medellín - Peñol and Guatapé

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time to begin the tour. We will visit the town of El Peñol, including a replica of the original village and the impressive Peñol Rock, a 220-meter-high monolith.

Afterwards, we will tour Guatapé by moto-taxi to admire its colorful zócalos and architectural details. The tour concludes with a visit to the El Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, enjoying the contrast between mountains and water.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, transportation, moto taxi tour, typical lunch in a local restaurant. Does not include: Peñol Rock climb, boat tour of Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

Pereira

Day 5. Medellín - Pereira

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to José Maria Córdova International Airport to catch a flight (Not Included) to the city of Pereira. Arrival, assistance at Matecaña International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation

Day 6. Pereira - Visit to Salento and Cocora Valley

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the place of origin by a Spanish-speaking guide. Private transfer to the Cocora Valley with a welcome cocktail. Walking tour to admire the Wax Palm, the flight of the Condor (if lucky), and the planting of seedlings alongside an eco-guide.

Afterwards, visit to Salento for a walking tour through its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the Cocora Viewpoint.

Return to the place of origin. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: Approx. 07 hours.

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide with environmental interpretation, Wax Palm ritual, Canelazo tasting, lunch, and medical assistance card.

Day 7. Pereira - Interactive Experience at a Coffee Farm

Breakfast at the hotel. Spanish-speaking assistance and private transfer to Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda. At the Coffee Farm, a guided tour takes place through specialty coffee plantations, explaining the process from planting to pulping.

The beans are roasted in a traditional kitchen, offering an authentic experience. The tour includes viewpoints to enjoy the landscape and coffee tasting. A visit to the drying process and the processing area follows, ending at the main house with coffee lemonade.

Transfer back to the place of origin or connection with another tourist activity as agreed. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, interactive coffee process, assistance by expert staff at the coffee estate, lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Duration: Approx. 5 hours.

Santa Marta

Day 8. Pereira - Santa Marta - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Matecaña International Airport to catch a flight (Not Included) to the city of Santa Marta (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am). Arrival, assistance at Simón Bolivar International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to begin the tour. We will explore Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, on a journey full of history, culture, and Caribbean landscapes.

We will visit its main attractions, including the Historic Center and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

Discover the magic of this Caribbean gem!

Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 4 Hours

Includes:Hotel–airport transfer in the city of Pereira, airport–hotel transfer in the city of Santa Marta, private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Day 09. Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1 - Adán's Cabin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time, transfer from the Santa Marta hotel to the starting point, where we will take a 4x4 transport to Mamey. Lunch (Included) in the village. We will start our day 1 of camping by hiking for 4 hours until we reach camp Adán or Alfredo where we will spend the night. Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 10. Camp 1 - Mutanzi - Camp 3

Breakfast. Departure from Adan or Alfredo camp, a 2-hour hike to the indigenous village of Mutanzi. A 40-minute hike to camp #2 Mumake, where you can enjoy a delicious hot lunch (Included). The hike continues for approximately 4 hours until we reach camp #3 of Mamo Romualdo (Paraiso Teyuna). Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 11. Camp 3 - Ciudad Perdida - Camp 2

Breakfast. Early departure from Paraiso Teyuna camp, and we will begin the hike to reach Ciudad Perdida at first light. Upon arrival, there will be a guided tour of approximately 2 hours to explore the archaeological, ethnological, and historical area. We will have free time to enjoy this place and absorb the energy of the site. Return to Paraiso Teyuna camp. Lunch (Included). After a little rest, we continue the 4-hour hike to Mumake camp. Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 12. Camp 2 - Mamey - Santa Marta

Breakfast. Early departure from Mumake camp (Approximately 7 hours) until we reach Mamey, where we will have lunch (Included). Transfer by 4X4 trucks to Santa Marta. Accommodation.

cartagena

Day 13. Santa Marta - Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, private ground transfer (Driver in Spanish), which will take place in the morning from the Santa Marta hotel to the Cartagena hotel (Approximately 4 Hours).

In the afternoon, at the scheduled time, panoramic tour begins in a private transport unit equipped with air conditioning through the residential neighborhoods of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and Manga. Arrival at the top of La Popa, where you will have a complete view of the city, guided tour of the convent and church. Then, visit the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the most important military engineering work of Spain in America which protected the city from pirate attacks. After this visit, return to the hotel via Avenida Santander where you can appreciate the bulwarks and walls of the historic center; visit the artisan center Las Bóvedas. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 Hours

Operation Days: Every day

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transportation, Entrance to the mentioned places.

Day 14. Cartagena - Isla del Rosario (Island of Enchantment) in shared service

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Bodeguita pier to board a speedboat that will take us to the Rosario Islands (approx. 45 min), enjoying during the journey a panoramic view of the Bay of Cartagena and Bocachica, additionally a beautiful landscape with the forts of San Fernando and San José. Along the coast of Barú Island, we will arrive at the base island in the Rosario Islands to enjoy its crystal-clear waters. Free time to enjoy the sea and the facilities. In the afternoon, return to Cartagena. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 Hours.

Operating Days: Every day

Includes: Tour of the group of Islands, hotel - pier - hotel transfer, typical Caribbean lunch

Not Included: Departure and Coralia taxes (USD 10 per person), entrance to the Oceanarium (USD 10 per person).

Cartagena - Next Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Rafael Nuñez International Airport to catch a flight (Not included) to the next destination.

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