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11 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

11-Day Hidden Treasures Colombia

This tour will show you the highlights of the beautiful and diverse Colombia in just 11 days. You will see colorful cities, abundant nature, and stunning beaches, which will leave you speechless. Once you set foot in this Latin American country, you will start to experience its rich culture and the ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Culture & History

Meet local people

Visit markets

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Purposeful Travel

Water & Coastline

Culture & Heritage

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Night

End

Highlights

1

Discover the fertile jungle and the exotic beaches of Tayrona Park.

2

Explore the colonial appearance of Cartagena that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

3

Enjoy the pre-Colombian art in contrast with the futuristic high-rise buildings of Bogotá.

4

Medellín is known as one of the most attractive, safest and most innovative cities in Latin America.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place BOGOTA

Today your Hidden Treasures Colombia tour starts. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel located in the historic center of the Andean capital. Rest of the day at leisure to start discovering the atmosphere of Bogotá. (Transfer: 30 min)


  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Casa Deco
Day 2

place BOGOTA

Today, discover the center of Bogota in an original and atypical way. The walking tour of the capital will take you through the most authentic places in the city. In the morning: Walking city tour in the center. You will discover the colonial district of la Candelaria, Bogota’s historical center, and its squares and markets. It is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and understand their way of life. In the afternoon: you will visit the famous Gold Museum and Botero Museum where you will be able to admire the masterpieces of the renowned Colombian painter and sculptor. (Walking tour: 8h)


  • Activity: Sightseeing. Walking.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Casa Deco
Day 3

place BOGOTA - SALENTO

In the morning, transfer from your hotel to Bogotá Airport. Flight: Bogotá – Pereira. Pick up at Pereira Airport and transfer to your hotel: a nice traditional farm, located in the surroundings of Salento. In the afternoon, depart for a visit to a traditional coffee farm near Salento. You will reach the farm walking down from Salento, enjoying the local landscapes of the coffee region. The local farmer will explain the whole process of small-scale coffee production, from ground gathering to the final product. You will be offered a cup of coffee at the end of the tour. The local production is available for sale. Return to Salento and your hotel in Jeep Willys. (Transfers: 30min + 1h – Visit: 1h – Walking: 1h30)


  • Activity: Hiking. Exploring.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Reserva El Cairo Apartamentos
Day 4

place SALENTO - VALLE DEL COCORA

Today, departure by Jeep Willys (typical transportation) to the Cocora Valley. You will follow your guide on a wonderful hike and discover the gorgeous valley. The site offers a surrealistic atmosphere, with the numerous wax palm trees, the national tree of Colombia. Return to Salento at the end of the hike, and lunch in a restaurant offering a beautiful view over the area. In the afternoon, you will go back to Salento, for a little walking tour of the village. (Transport: 1h – Hiking: 3h)


  • Activity: Hiking. Exploring.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Reserva El Cairo Apartamentos
Day 5

place SALENTO - MEDELLIN

Early this morning, transfer from your hotel to Pereira Airport. Flight: Pereira – Medellín. Pick up at Medellín Airport, and transfer to your hotel located in a lively area of the city: El Poblado. Your guide will meet you at the hotel to start visiting the city of Eternal Spring! Be prepared to take one of the nicest tours as if you were a citizen of Medellin. Together, with the guide, you will take public transportation to downtown. You will pass by the Administrative Center La Alpujarra, the train station, and Botero Square. Then, you will take the Metro-cable to go to the Botanical Garden. The tour will end by taking the metro to the central market and the visit of Plaza Mayor and Pies Descalzos Park. Return to your hotel on public transportation. (Transfers: 1h + 15min – Walking tour: 6h)


  • Activity: Sightseeing. Walking.
  • Transport: Bus. Car. Metro Cable.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Diez Hotel
Day 6

place GUATAPE - LA ROCA EL PEÑOL

Today you will discover the wonderful landscape around Guatape: a nice colorful little village, surrounded by a huge and beautiful lagoon. Departure to Guatape. You will visit El Peñol: an immense rock that dominates the Guatape Lagoon and the colonial village. The view is spectacular! This place has been called a natural and environmental heritage of Colombia. You will then go down to the village and visit its colorful streets! Return to your hotel during the afternoon.


  • Activity: Exploring. Sightseeing.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Diez Hotel
Day 7

place MEDELLIN - TAYRONA PARK

In the morning, transfer from your hotel to Medellín Airport. Flight: Medellín – Santa Marta. Pick up at Santa Marta Airport and transfer to the surroundings of Tayrona Park. Arrive at your hotel overlooking the Caribbean Sea. This quiet place has a privileged location between the Piedras River and the sea, at the foot of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach and the beautiful sunset. (Transfers: 45min + 1h30)


  • Activity: Relaxing.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Maloka Barlovento
Day 8

place TAYRONA PARK – ARRECIFES & CABO SAN JUAN

In the morning, transfer from your hotel to the Tayrona Park entrance. The hike in Tayrona Park will take you to a magical place located between mountains, tropical forests, and the sea. You will discover beautiful white sand beaches and ancestral volcanic rocks in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. You start with a hike in the tropical jungle from Cañaveral. Then, you enjoy the exotic beaches of Arrecifes and stop at La Piscina, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Continue to the Cabo San Juan, a wonderful bay of white sand surrounded by volcanic rocks. Free time to have lunch in Tayrona Park and to enjoy the beaches. Afterward, you will go back to the park’s entrance, where a vehicle will take you back to the hotel. (Transport: 30min roundtrip – Hike: 4h)


  • Activity: Exploring. Hiking. Swimming.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Maloka Barlovento
Day 9

place TAYRONA PARK – CARTAGENA

In the morning, transfer to Cartagena. In the afternoon, follow the footsteps of famous pirates and discover the “Pearl of the Caribbean“, a city rich in culture, diversity, exotic, and heritage. This tour throughout the beautiful city of Cartagena will bring you back to colonial times, amidst colorful houses and lively squares. Walking tour in the colonial neighborhoods of San Diego and Santo Domingo. You will pass by: Plaza de los Coches, plaza de la Aduana, parque Bolívar, el Museo del Oro, el Palacio de la Inquisición, plaza de Santa Teresa, plaza de Santo Domingo, las murallas and Las Bóvedas. (Transfers: 4h30 – Walking tour: 4h)


  • Activity: Sightseeing. Walking.
  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals
Day 10

place CARTAGENA FREE DAY

Today you will have a free day in Cartagena to explore on your own.  You can opt for a nice day tour on the Rosario Islands, near Cartagena, to enjoy the Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling, and discover the coral reefs or other water activities (option not included).


  • Activity: Exploring.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Adults: Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals
Day 11

place CARTAGENA - TRANSFER OUT

Today is your last day of the Hidden Treasures Colombia tour and you will have your last moments to enjoy Cartagena and transfer from your hotel to Cartagena Airport, where you will take your international flight. Transfer: 20min.


  • Transport: Car.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Casa Deco
  • Reserva El Cairo Apartamentos
  • Diez Hotel
  • Hotel Maloka Barlovento
  • Hotel Bantu By Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Dinner (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport pick-ups and drop-offs at corresponding airports at your arrival/departure time.
  • Transportation to the places indicated on the itinerary.

Activities expand_less

  • Activities and entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • Local English-speaking professional guides, specialists of each region.
  • Activities and entrance fees as per itinerary.

Extras expand_less

  • 24/7 assistance in English, Dutch and Spanish.

Not Included expand_less

  • International flights.
  • Local flights: Bogota – Pereira / Pereira – Medellín / Medellín – Santa Marta, approx 120-140 USD.
  • Additional entrances not specified in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to National Parks and individual tourism taxexs
  • Personal travel & health insurance.
  • Optional tips for the guide.

About Juan Carlos

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Cycling

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Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Culture & History

Rafting

Kayak & Canoe

Purposeful Travel

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

I’m Juan Carlos. I was born and raised in Ecuador. Graduated in Administration and electromechanics. I am a born traveler, a seeker of new travel experiences. Passionate about tourism in Ecuador and Latin America.

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