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10 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

COLOMBIAN HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy the highlights of Colombia on a 10 day adventure. This trip includes all the major cities, the gorgeous coffee region and a Caribbean island at the end! This is the perfect trip for first-timers that want to visit the most famous spots.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Rural home stays

Yoga

Snorkeling/Diving

Detox

Meditation

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Wellness retreat

Visit markets

Psychedelic Ceremonies

Culture & History

Meet local people

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Purposeful Travel

Water & Coastline

Culture & Heritage

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Bogotá - The Capital!

2

The Coffee Region

3

Medellín, El Peñol & Guatapé

4

Cartagena & The Rosario Islands

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival to Colombia:

Your flight arrives in Bogotá/Colombia. Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel in the colonial district of La Candelaria. Evening to relax. Please note that we can recommend/reserve the best restaurants & entertainment in the city

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Hotel de la Opera
Day 2

place City Tour Bogotá

Breakfast in the hotel. You will be picked up at your hotel for a city tour in the morning. You can explore the city of Bogotá (visit Monserrate, see sights of the historic center and visit the Botero & Gold Museum) - English speaking guide. Lunch (typical Colombian cuisine). After lunch options (not included): » Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira - Visit an underground Catholic church, built inside a salt mine 200m underground. » Lake Guatavita – A short drive outside Bogota, this is a sacred lake. The Muisca people used to throw in gold as an offering to the gods. Many people have tried to find this gold but with no success. The area has trails and many birds. The nearby town of Guatavita can be visited. Dinner in Andrés Carne de Res in Chía (not included). This restaurant is famous for excellent food, cocktails and dancing/entertainment. (Alternatively, a different high quality restaurant/venue can be organized at the travelers' request).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Hotel de la Opera
Day 3

place From the Andes to the Coffee Region - Flight to Manizales

Breakfast in the hotel in Bogotá. Pickup and transfer to the Airport. Flight Bogotá – Manizales. Pickup at Airport and Transfer to Coffee Farmhouse Hacienda Venecia. Evening to relax in a beautiful coffee farm with a nice drink.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm Experience
Day 4

place A real coffee lover’s experience

Breakfast at Venecia Farmhouse. » Coffee-Tour: At the hacienda, you will learn more about the process of making coffee as part of a coffee tour. Learn how the coffee beans from the surrounding coffee plantations make it into your cup. Rest of the day is all leisure. Either you enjoy the tranquility at the farmhouse swimming pool, or you can explore the beautiful greenery in your surroundings.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm Experience
Day 5

place Medellín – The city of the Eternal Spring awaits you today – Salamina village & the National Tree

Breakfast at Venecia Farmhouse. Today we continue our journey to Medellín, which is also known as the city of the Eternal Spring. This is due to its year-round pleasant climate. The journey takes about 6 hours. On our way, we make a stop in the village of Salmina. We visit a jaw-dropping viewpoint and get so see the famous wax palm trees, before we continue our journey to Medellín, crossing a beautiful coffee landscape. Check-in at the hotel. The hotel is located near Parque Lleras. There you will find countless restaurants and bars to end the day comfortably.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 6

place Medellín City Tour

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to airport by private transport. Flight to Medellin. Transfer Medellin airport – hotel. Hotel Pick-Up and City Tour of Medellin (with Metro Cable) - English speaking guide. Evening at your leisure. At night, option for (not included): » Tango Tour (Tango Bar, Restaurant with show) » Party Tour (typical restaurant with plenty of drinks, fun and dancing)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 7

place Day Trip El Peñol & Guatapé

Breakfast in the hotel. Pick up at the hotel and visit the Piedra del Peñol rock with stunning lake views – English speaking guide. » Lunch. Visit the colorful village of Guatapé on the edge of the reservoir. Arrival in Medellin in the evening and free time to explore.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
Day 8

place Flight to the Caribbean to Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast in the hotel. Pick up at the hotel and transfer to Medellín Airport. Flight Medellín - Cartagena de Indias. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the walled, colonial town of Cartagena de Indias. After lunch, enjoy an incredible city tour (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas / Historic Colonial City Center and other areas of Cartagena) - English speaking guide. In the evening, visit the 'Café del Mar', a beautiful bar located on the city walls, overlooking the sea (not included). There are countless high-standard restaurants in the old town to have dinner. We are available 24/7 to help organize.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Day 9

place Welcome to Paradise! The Rosario Islands await you - Day Trip to Rosario Islands

Breakfast at the hotel in Cartagena. Boat trip (45 -60 minutes) to the Rosario Islands. Free time. Enjoy the beaches and the crystal blue waters. This is total paradise and a place that you will never forget. Have lunch. Return by boat and private transport to hotel in Cartagena. There are countless high-standard restaurants in the old town to have dinner. We are available 24/7 to help organize. Option (not included) for a Party Bus Tour like no other (the famous Chiva Buses with live music).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid Range: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Day 10

place Today your Colombian adventure comes to an end – Transfer to Airport of Cartagena

Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out hotel. Private transport to the airport of Cartagena. End of your Colombia adventure with us - International flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hacienda Venecia Coffee Farm Experience
  • Hotel de la Opera
  • Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia
  • Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transport as described in the program.

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed in the program.

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips.
  • Other meals not listed in the program.
  • Other excursions not listed in the program.
  • Flights.

About Brendan

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Expertise: 

Rural home stays

Yoga

Kayak & Canoe

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Meditation

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Wellness retreat

Visit markets

Psychedelic Ceremonies

Culture & History

Meet local people

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Purposeful Travel

Water & Coastline

Culture & Heritage

I was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland but fell in love with Colombia and moved here 10 years ago. I am truly passionate about this amazing place. I know what foreigners expect when they come here in terms of service and that's what we provide.

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