Magical Colombia from US$1,597

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Discover the magic of different cities, with their culture, gastronomy, and 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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11Nights

4Destinations

4Accommodation

Visiting

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Days 1, 2, 3, 4

Bogotá

Days 4, 5, 6, 7

Medellín

Days 7, 8, 9, 10

Cartagena de Indias

Days 10, 11, 12

Santa Marta

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 + Monserrate

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the city tour will begin through the historic center of Bogotá also called "La Candelaria", within which the Gold Museum will be visited where you will learn about nearly 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Subsequently, the Mint House and Botero Donation will be visited where works by the master Fernando Botero, a Colombian internationally recognized in different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, are exhibited. The tour will continue with a panoramic tour knowing the Bolívar Square (The Primatial Cathedral, The Casa de Nariño, The Liévano Palace, and The Palace of Justice), to finish, the ascent to Monserrate will be made. In the afternoon return to the Hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, Entrance to the Gold Museum, Mint House and Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate.

Important Note: Gold Museum closed on Mondays and Mint House and Botero Donation closed on Tuesdays.

Day 3. Bogotá - Zipaquirá + Guatavita

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the visit to the Sacred Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá will begin: A complete circuit passing through the so-called "Sabana de Bogotá" and visiting as the first destination the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the main tourist sites in Colombia, classified as the first wonder of Colombia built 180 meters deep in a salt mine. Subsequently, you will depart to the Sacred Guatavita Lagoon, known historically and worldwide for the legend of "El Dorado". In the afternoon return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 10 hours

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transportation, entrance to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, entrance to the Guatavita Lagoon, and typical lunch.

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Medellin

Dia 4. Bogotá - Medellín - Visit to Andrés Carne de Res

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.

Arrival, assistance at José Maria Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the evening, head to Andrés Carne de Res, a restaurant that embarked on a new odyssey, conquering distant lands, but nothing unfamiliar. After 36 years, they return to the roots of the Paisa family, with a new Restaurant, Bar, and Dance Hall, in the city of eternal spring. Duration: 05 hours

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transportation, cover and consumption voucher.

Dia 5. Medellín - City Tour + Comuna 13

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the City Tour + Comuna 13 Tour will begin, visiting the main tourist sites of the city such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional La Playa Avenue, The Sculpture Park, which contains more than 20 sculptures donated by Master Fernando Botero, The Park of Desires and the Atanasio Girardot Sports Unit in addition to the remodeled Convention Center, the old Macarena Bullring. Additionally, the traditional Pueblito Paisa will be visited. Later, you will be transferred to the Poblado area, where you will visit Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Golden Mile, the financial and hotel heart of the city. The visit continues to Comuna 13 of Medellín, touring the Graffiti that highlights the places that have marked history, these murals have been made by different artists from the area, where they reveal the stories that move and inspire hope. The tour ends with a visit to the iconic Electric Stairs of Comuna 13. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 7 Hours

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transportation, entrance to Metro and Metro Cable, and Graffitour (Comuna 13).

Dia 6. Medellín - Peñol and Guatapé

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, start the tour to the municipality of Peñol admiring the diversity of its architecture, getting to know the replica of the original town where you will appreciate a little of the colonial style. Subsequently, we will head to the majestic Peñol Rock, a monolith 220 meters high, the visit will continue to the town of Guatapé famous for the details of the baseboards, drawings, and high relief paintings with which the houses of the town are adorned (this tour is done by moto taxi) and finally, you will visit the reservoirs of Peñol and Guatapé where you can enjoy the contrast between green mountains and water mirrors. In the afternoon return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, transportation, moto taxi ride, typical lunch at a local restaurant.

Not included: Ascent to Peñol Rock, boat tour of Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

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cartagena

Day 7. Medellín - Cartagena - Sunset by the Bay

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to José Maria Córdova International Airport to take a flight (Not included) to the city of Cartagena.

Arrival, assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

In the afternoon, assistance at the hotel for transfer to the pier for a tour of the Bay of Cartagena De Indias to appreciate the sunset. At the end, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 90 minutes

Includes: hotel – pier – hotel transfer, Open Bar of Cuba Libre, rum punch, lemonade, water, and soda.

Not included: Premium drinks and snacks on board (additional charge), pier tax USD 5 per person.

Operating Days: Wednesday to Monday

Day 8. Cartagena - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, panoramic tour in a private air-conditioned transport unit through the residential neighborhoods of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and Manga. Arrival at La Popa Hill, 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. At the end of this visit, return to the hotel via Avenida Santander, where you can see the bulwarks and walls of the historic center; visit the handicraft center Las Bóvedas.

Duration: 4 Hours

Operating Days: Every day

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

Day 9. Cartagena - Isla del Rosario (Island of Enchantment) In private service

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Bodeguita pier to take a speedboat that will take us to the islands of Rosario (approx. 45 min) enjoying during the tour a panoramic view of Cartagena Bay and Bocachica, plus a beautiful landscape with the forts of San Fernando and San José. Coasting the island of Barú, you will reach 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 set 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)

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Santa Marta

Day 10. Cartagena - Santa Marta - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, private ground transfer service (Driver in Spanish) will be provided in the morning from the hotel in Cartagena to the hotel in Santa Marta (Approximate duration 4 hours).

At the agreed time, the city tour will begin, passing through the main avenues and visiting the following places: Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Minor Basilica Cathedral, Gold Museum or Customs House. City tour with a stop at the "Pibe Valderrama" monument where we will have time for taking photos. Stop at the Taganga viewpoint for a panoramic view of the landscape. Return to the hotel. Accommodation. Duration: 4 hours Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the mentioned tourist sites

Day 11. Santa Marta - Tayrona National Natural Park - Cabo San Juan del Guía

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, assistance at the hotel and departure to the Tayrona National Natural Park located 45 minutes from Santa Marta, a sanctuary of nature with fascinating biodiversity, beaches, and indigenous cultures. After passing through the Cañaveral sector, we will start our hike (approximately 1 hour) along the ecological trail until we reach the Arrecifes sector, a brief stop to admire the landscape and take photographs. We continue towards the beaches of Cabo San Juan with the hiking guide (approximately 30 minutes) to enjoy a delicious swim in the sea. Free time for lunch. The return will be on foot along the same trail to the main entrance of the Park. Return to the Hotel. Accommodation Duration: 10 hours Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to Tayrona National Natural Park, and typical regional lunch.

Day 12 Santa Marta - Next destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Simón Bolívar International Airport to catch a flight (not included) to the next destination.

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