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10 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

PRIVATE Classic Colombia´s Highlights & Coffee Region

Start in Bogota and end in Cartagena! With the Adventure tour PRIVATE 10 Days Classic Colombia´s Highlights & Coffee Region, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Bogota, Colombia and 4 other destinations in Colombia. PRIVATE 10 Days Classic Colombia´s Highlights & Coffee Region include... 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

El Dorado International Airport Luis Carlos Galán Sarmiento

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Isla del Rosario

2

Bogota highligths

3

Pereira Coffee Region

4

Cartagena de Indias

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Bogota Airport, Arrival

Upon arrival at the local airport, an English-speaking host and driver will meet you and will accompany you to the hotel. Approximate transfer time is 15 minutes. Important: Official check-in is at 3:00 PM. We will request an early check-in but this cannot be guaranteed in advance. If your rooms are not yet ready upon arrival, you can store your luggage with the front desk. Overnight @ Sofitel Victoria Regia

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia
Day 2

place Bogota, City Tour

Today you will have a walking tour through the winding streets of La Candelaria and surrounding neighbourhoods with your local expert, who will offer fascinating stories behind the cobblestone streets, houses, plazas and cathedrals of this neighbourhood. Passing by government buildings, the iconic Plaza Bolivar, and city centre's impactful street art, get insight into Colombia’s difficult past and the recent political and economic revival as told through the stories of the murals. Also a visit to Gold Museum, the home of the world’s largest collection of pre-Columbian gold. With a local expert, uncover the meaning of the extraordinary pieces recovered from archaeological sites throughout Colombia and their significance in cultural traditions of ancient and existing indigenous tribes. NOTE: Please wear comfortable shoes! Museum is closed on Mondays Overnight @ Sofitel Victoria Regia Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia
Day 3

place Bogota, Departure - Flight to Pereira, Coffee Region

In and around Pereira Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Bogota's El Dorado International Airport. Approximate transfer time is 1 hour. Flight Bogota to Pereira Upon arrival at Pereira airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Approximate transfer time is 20 minutes. Official check-in is at 3:00 PM. We will request an early check-in but this cannot be guaranteed in advance. If your rooms are not yet ready upon arrival, you can store your luggage with the front desk. Spend your afternoon at leisure. In house experiences, such as cooking classes, fruit or cacao tasting, as well as workshops can be book directly with the Hacienda (subject to availability). Overnight @ Hacienda Sazagua

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 4

place Pereira - Valle del Cocora - Pereira

Full Day to Cocora Valley Departure from the hotel and drive 2 hours, and just 15-minutes past the town of Salento, lies Valle del Cocora, home of the striking 60-meter (200 ft.!) wax palm trees which have been classified as the tallest in the world and a protected species. This type of palm tree grows only in this particular region and was recognized as the official tree of Colombia. Take a leisurely walk up the valley and find panoramic views, or just relax down below while admiring the breathtaking landscape. Spend the afternoon exploring Salento, a quaint colonial town in the heart of the coffee region. This colourful town is one of the many pueblos that are part of the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia, a UNESCO world heritage site. Along with your local Host, explore the picturesque streets replete with multi-coloured houses, and witness the life and culture of the Andean countryside. " Enjoy a traditional picnic lunch in Aguas Claras, a natural reserve near Salento. Overnight @ Hacienda Sazagua

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 5

place Pereira

Full-Day excursion to discover the Secrets of Coffee. Drive 1 hour to a traditional coffee plantation, where a local family will open the doors to their breathtaking hacienda. Walk along the property as a family member explains the intricate process of harvesting and producing premium quality coffee. Enjoy the lush landscapes, exotic flowers and stunning birds that inhabit this area. After visiting the fields, have a traditional lunch with the owners of the farm. Then, let the experts guide you through a one-of-a-kind tasting session to learn about the coffee’s aroma and fragrance, how to differentiate between good and bad coffee, and how to prepare a perfectly balanced cup of coffee. Overnight @ Hacienda Sazagua

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 6

place Transfer to Pereira Airport - Flight to Cartagena de Indias

Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Pereira Airport. Approximate transfer time is 30 minutes. Flight Pereira to Cartagena. Upon arrival at cartagena Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Approximate transfer time is 15 minutes. Official check-in is at 3:00 PM. We will request an early check-in but this cannot be guaranteed in advance. If your rooms are not yet ready upon arrival, you can store your luggage with the front desk. Overnight @ Bastion Luxury

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Bastión Luxury Hotel
Day 7

place Sightseeing Cartagena de Indias

Morning walking tour accompany by a local expert guide. Wander the streets of Cartagena’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside a fascinating expert who will provide in-depth historical context and captivating stories of the city's people and culture. NOTE: Don't forget your comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen! During the afternoon, meet your guide at the hotel lobby. Enjoy a unique tasting experience, in which an expert will guide you through how different rums are processed and aged, in order to recognise its unique characteristics. (for pasdrengers over 18 years old) Overnight @ Bastion Luxury

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Bastión Luxury Hotel
Day 8

place Cartagena de Indias

Today you will enjoy the local life & street art of Getseman. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and explore the colourful streets of Getsemani neighbourhood, one of the areas of Cartagena's historic centre, where the local way of life still remain preserved. Learn about local traditions, curious stories about its people, and spot some of the vibrant street art that reflect the social resistance and culture of this neighbourhood. NOTE: Don't forget your comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen! Late afternoon, meet your host at the hotel lobby. Do not forget to put on your dancing shoes and learn how to dance salsa with professional dancers who will teach you their best moves to dance the night away! Overnight @ Bastion Luxury

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Bastión Luxury Hotel
Day 9

place Excursion by boat to Islas del Rosario

Morning private transfer to Cartagena’s dock where your boat will be waiting. Aboard a speedboat (size depending on how many people), and depart towards the Islas del Rosario archipelago, located 50-minutes from Cartagena. These rugged islands are blessed with clear blue waters, colourful coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Spend the day cruising between island and snorkelling at your rythm. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking host who will look after you for the day. Please request our speedboat and yacht options to upgrade to a bigger boat, and our Snacks and Drinks menu to find your selection of wines, beers, liquors, and snacks when you board the boat. (Please bring cash with you as some Island restaurants don't accept CC.) You can enjoy lunch (NOT INCLUDED) at one of the restaurants located in the islands and start your return to Cartagena at 3:00 pm to avoid the high tides. Pleas inform us your preference between a fun young lively beachclub with great food and amazin grinks or a chilled back lounge beach, more private with new dishes everyweek and a large variety of drinks to relax and enjoy a nice nab by the beah. Overnight @ Bastion Luxury

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Bastión Luxury Hotel
Day 10

place Transfer to Cartagena Airport, Departure

Meet your English-speaking guide and driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez International Airport. Approximate transfer time is 15 minutes. END OF OUR SERVICES

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia
  • Hotel Boutique Sazagua
  • Bastión Luxury Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Private Transfers with driver & bilingual guide
  • Private boat with crew for excursion to island del Rosario.

Activities expand_less

  • Rum Tasting
  • 2 Dance Teachers

Extras expand_less

  • Bilingual Guide is included in all tours
  • Snorkeling equipment

Not Included expand_less

  • There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us.
  • Alcoholic beverages, bottled water (sealed), fizzy/soft drinks

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My name is Marilda and my love of travel developed with my passion for languages and culture. After thoroughly exploring Chile, a land of contrasts, I fell in love with the scenery, pristine lands, people and local traditions.

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