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12 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

Exploring Colombia with the Amazon Rainforest

This itinerary is the perfect introduction to Colombia, its culture and the abundant nature the country offers. This trip includes the Capital city, the beautiful colonial Cartagena, the unique Coffee region, and the Amazon rainforest, as well as indigenous communities along the way. Visit Bogota, ... Read More

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Travel with Purpose

Food & Drink

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Highlights

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Learn about the history of Colombia and visit the main highlights

2

Immerse in the coffee culture and meet the locals involved

3

Walk inside Cartagena's walled city, named as one of the world's UNESCO heritage sites

4

Take a cruise down the Amazon River to search for pink dolphins

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Bogotá Airport Transfer

Welcome to Colombia! Airport transfer to your hotel in Bogotá. Bogotá is the capital and largest city in Colombia. A melting pot of people from around the country, it is diverse and multicultural, with a blend of modern and colonial architecture. The predominant colors in Bogotá are the green of the city’s many parks and the eastern mountains overlooking the sanctuaries of Monserrate and Guadalupe, and the rich red of its many brick buildings.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 2

place Bogota City Tour

Full Day Private City Tour - Start by exploring Paloquemao Fruit Market and get to know the real Bogota. Later you’ll be transported further back in time as you enter the famous Gold Museum (Museo de Oro). You will continue to the neighbourhood of the Candelaria, home to some of Bogota’s most famous universities and the city’s most popular walking streets. As you make your way along a beautiful canal and old restaurants in the city centre, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles as you come to Plaza Bolívar, the civic heart of the country. Finish your tour as you take the cable car up to the famous viewpoint of Monserrate, which features some of the finest views of Bogotá.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 3

place Flight to Pereira

Today you say goodbye to Bogota and continue your journey to the Coffee Region! Airport transfer and flight to Pereira. Your driver and bilingual guide will pick you up from the Airport in Pereira and take you to your Boutique Hotel. Welcome to the magnificent Coffee Region! The coffee region is where the majority of the famous Colombian coffee is produced. This region is not only blessed with perfect weather conditions to grow the best quality coffee but also with a great variety of options to visit and to stay at. As you probably know, Colombia produces some of the best coffee in the world, and it is the only country where all of the coffee is still carefully selected and picked by hand. This personal touch and care given by farmers is what makes Colombian coffee special and unique. At the coffee region, you can experience stunning walks and hikes, do a private tour down the river with a canoe and a stop for lunch, see the tallest palm trees in the world, and eat delicious and fresh food with local ingredients all produced in the region. This is an area that cannot be missed! Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at its origin, while visiting one of the most beautiful regions in the world.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 4

place Cocora Valley, Salento, and Coffee Farm Tour

Breakfast at your Hotel. Cocora Valley, Salento, and Coffee Farm Private Tour - Visit the beautiful Cocora valley with an excellent bilingual guide and see the tallest palm trees in the world. You will then spend some time in the coffee towns of Salento, where they have amazing views for you to delight in. Enjoy the atmosphere of Salento and experience life in a coffee town! You will then immerse yourself into the delightful world of high-end coffee by visiting a traditional Coffee farm where you will learn about the production process of Coffee, and what happens from the coffee bean to the coffee we drink in a cup. Your private local driver will then take you back to your hotel, and you will get the afternoon and evening to rest and relax! You will have private transportation and a bilingual guide with you all day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 5

place Flight to Cartagena and Cooking Class

Today you say goodbye to the Coffee Region, and will travel to Cartagena, the jewel of the Caribbean! Breakfast at your Hotel. Private transfer from your Hotel to the Airport and flight to Cartagena. Airport transfer. Welcome to Cartagena! A colonial jewel bathed in sunshine, culture, gastronomy, and dancing; Cartagena de Indias is one of the world’s most romantic cities. With its magical sunsets, intricate architecture, and mouth-watering cuisine, it's the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience authentic Colombian culture. Take an afternoon stroll around the city to get your bearings and lose yourself in its historic streets. And enjoy a Private cooking local class, where you will learn to prepare local Colombian flavors and learn Colombian recipes that you can take back home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Day 6

place Trip to Islas del Rosario

Day pass to the islands, Islas del Rosario, to spend the day at a beautiful beach and sea. You will be departing from Cartagena in the morning at 9:00 am, and returning to Cartagena with a shared boat transfer at 3:30 pm. As in other cities, we will plan all your restaurant reservations and recommend amazing restaurants and places for sunset drinks and after dinner drinks! Cartagena has a great nightlife and an extensive variety of very good restaurants and culinary experiences.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Day 7

place Cartagena City Tour

Breakfast at your Hotel. Private Half-Day City Tour - A private bilingual guide (one of the best local guides in the city!) will pick you up in the morning directly from your Hotel for a four-hour tour; make sure you bring comfortable shoes, water, hats, and sunscreen. You start from your Hotel, then continue to the neighborhood of Manga to see the beautiful republican style houses and the fort of Pastelillo. The next stop is La Popa Monastery, where you can appreciate the best views of Cartagena de Indias. From there you go to the fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the largest piece of architecture that shows the strength and power that the Spaniards had in Latin America. Your next stop will be the Walled City, where you will see the Bóvedas, another example of military architecture and fascinating history. We recommend it to get a better understanding of the city, and you will have fun, learn a lot, and enjoy it!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Day 8

place Flight to Bogotá

Today you will be traveling from Cartagena back to Bogota! Breakfast at your Hotel. Airport Transfer for your flight to Bogotá. We will arrange a private transfer for you. Your driver and guide will pick you up from the Airport in Bogota and take you to your hotel nearby the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 9

place Flight to Leticia Amazon Jungle

Today you continue your journey to the Amazon! Airport Transfer for your flight to Leticia. We will arrange a private two-hour boat transfer for you in Leticia, and your local bilingual guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name and will take you down the Amazon River to your hotel. Welcome to the Amazon jungle, a magical and mystical world that covers nearly one third of Colombia's landscape! You'll stay in an upscale, eco-friendly guesthouse dedicated to the conservation of the rainforest and local communities. While this means there will be some restrictions for guests, such as limited hours for electricity, it's all part of the natural Amazon experience. Additionally, you'll be staying in a Treehouse where you can take in amazing views of the Amazon from the top of the trees! After you arrive to the hotel, check in and enjoy your first lunch in the jungle. Relax in the rainforest tonight as you enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel prepared with local ingredients and customs. Take a night-time walk with a local guide to soak in the sounds of the Amazon after dark. The jungle at night is very different and more animals can be seen. Activities in the Amazon can vary based on weather and availability.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Calanoa
Day 10

place Visit to Tikuna indigenous community

Visit to Tikuna indigenous community - In the morning, visit a Tikuna indigenous community. There you can see how the people live and build their whole lives around the water and the jungle, in permanent interaction with the rainforest. Walk through the reserve to Matamata Gorge and potential return on canoe - In the afternoon after lunch, walk through the reserve to Matamata Gorge, bordering the Amacayacu Natural Park, where a canoe picks you up to return to Calanoa by water (if the water level allows it).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Calanoa
Day 11

place Activities in the Amazon

Walk on the island of Mocagua - In the morning, walk on the island of Mocagua, considered part of the Amacayacu National Park, with unique species of flora and fauna. In high waters, the route is done by canoe. Boat ride to see pink dolphins and the sunset from the river - In the afternoon, depart by boat to the Peruvian margin in search of pink dolphins and to enjoy the sunset from the Amazon, always different and with all the colors of the universe. Artisanal Fishing (optional) - In the afternoon, unwind with a delightful artisanal fishing experience in the reserve. This is an optional activity and subject to availability.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Calanoa
Day 12

place Flight to Bogotá

Today you will be traveling from The Amazon back to Bogota, and then back home! Breakfast at your Hotel. Airport Transfer for your flight to Bogota.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • 4* Hotel
  • Hotel Boutique Sazagua
  • Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
  • Calanoa

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  • Breakfast (11)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)

About Margoth

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Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Wellness retreat

Detox

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

I was born in Colombia, I graduated from McGill University in Canada, and I have worked in the tourism and hospitality industry in Colombia and abroad, and I am therefore extremely passionate to be part of my country's tourism resurgence.

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