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8 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

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Visit and original destination that combines culture, nature and authenticity.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Amaze yourself with the artistic side of Bogotá

2

Discover the real taste of coffee

3

Indulge yourself at Rosario Islands

4

Taste the flavors of Cartagena

Itinerary

Mid-Range: 3* Hotels expand_more

Day 1

place Welcome to Colombia!

Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Welcome to Bogotá! Located at 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) in the Andes, it is the cultural, economic, and political center of Colombia. With 8 million of inhabitants, Bogotá is a dynamic and modern metropole with numerous attractions, cultural events, and a thriving nightlife. The historic district can be found at La Candelaria, a pleasant quarter of cafés, churches, and museums.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: Hotel Casa Deco
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel de la Opera
Day 2

place Discovering Bogotá's treasures

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have a whole day to explore some of the most attractive places of Bogotá. Visit Bogotá’s largest food market: Paloquemao! This typical market serves as the supplier for most of the city's the best restaurants, being a real labyrinth of odors and flavors. Continue exploring La Candelaria, the heart of the historical center and first neighborhood of the city. This is a lovely historic quarter full of churches, renowned museums, and cafés. In the afternoon, visit the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays) to see the world's largest collection of pre- Columbian gold objects. Next stop is the Botero Museum (closed on Tuesdays) where, paintings and sculptures of Colombia's most celebrated artist are exhibited with a private collection of Picasso and Braque. Optional: Graffiti workshop with a local artist. Share his passion and do your own graffiti to take away! Optional: Empanadas workshop. Make a typical Colombian dish accompanied by a young Colombian chef (closed on weekends and holidays).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: Hotel Casa Deco
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel de la Opera
Day 3

place Onto the Coffee Triangle!

In the morning you will be transferred to Bogotá airport to catch your flight to Pereira. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a traditional coffee plantation. You will receive a warm welcome in this family business in the heart of the beautiful landscape and discover the history but also the whole process of coffee. You will have the chance to plant your own tree and enjoy a good cup of this product that gave its name to the region. Enjoy lunch with the family! The Coffee Region is very attractive for its historic and colonial cities, farms, coffee plantations, beautiful nature reserves and for the beauty of its landscapes. Transfer and installation to your hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: La Finca Turística La Holanda
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 4

place The highest palm trees of the world!

Today, you will discover the Cocora Valley. First, take a beautiful walk along the Quindío River that will allow you to discover the cloudy rainforest and admire the wax palms, the Colombian national tree, impressive by its height that can reach 70 meters. Head to the village of Salento to enjoy its colonial architecture with its colorful balconies. Continue with the small village of Filandia known for its colorful houses and its square surrounded by coffee shops. Optional: Hop on a Jeep Willys to go to the Cocora Valley (private or shared). The Jeep Willys were imported to Colombia after the war to allow farmers to get around in this mountainous region. It still occupies this function but is also used as a tourist way of transportation. Optional: Visit a private natural reserve. Plant your own «Palma de Cera» and contribute to preserve this unique panorama. You can also do horseback ride in the reserve.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: La Finca Turística La Holanda
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel Boutique Sazagua
Day 5

place Flight out to the Pearl of the Caribbean

Transfer from Pereira airport to Cartagena airport in the morning. Rest of the day free to discover the city center or participate in an additional activity (consult us). Optional: Join a private or group salsa class. (1h, water included). Optional: Sunset cruise in the bay of Cartagena by collective boat (semi-public yacht with open bar: cocktails, lemonade, soda, water (from Wednesday to Sunday only).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: Alfiz Hotel
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel Quadrifolio
Day 6

place A cultural visit of Cartagena

Go back in time and relive some highlights of the city's history with a walking tour. Cartagena has suffered repeated attacks from pirates, like the notably Captain Francis Drake. Discover the church and the monastery San Pedro Claver, the Cathedral also called Minor Basilica and the colonial houses which border the alleys of the historical center. End the visit with a homemade ice cream. Free afternoon. Optional: Visit the Boquilla community. A fishing village of Afro-Colombian culture located 20 minutes away from Cartagena on the beach and surrounded by mangroves. After visiting the community, observe different types of native and migratory birds aboard a local boat through the mangroves. Optional: Visit the Popa convent and San Felipe fort, a masterpiece of military architecture, erected in 1536 to defend the city of many pirates and corsairs. The convent of Popa offers a panoramic view of the city and its many popular neighborhoods.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: Alfiz Hotel
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel Quadrifolio
Day 7

place Escape to the Rosario Islands

Walk to Cartagena harbor to embark on a boat trip to the Rosario Islands. The “Isla Grande”, an hour's sail from Cartagena, is the best option for a day in the Caribbean! Enjoy a pleasant day of relaxation on the sun beds installed on the beach or take a kayak trip through the mangroves (optional). Return to Cartagena in the afternoon and walk back to your hotel on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range: 3* Hotels: Alfiz Hotel
  • High-end: 4* hotels: Hotel Quadrifolio
Day 8

place Hasta pronto!

In the morning, visit the Bazurto Market (from Monday to Saturday). During this culinary journey, you will be visiting the colorful, authentic, and hectic alleyways of the market to discover the gastronomic and cultural tradition of the city. Enjoy breakfast with your guide at a restaurant in Getsemani. Cartagena’s cuisine is one of the richest and most varied in Colombia and one of the most original in America thanks to its history and the fusion of three communities: indigenous, Spanish and African. Each of them brought its products and its eating habits. The result is marvelous. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport. National and international flights (not included). ¡Hasta luego!

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Casa Deco
  • La Finca Turística La Holanda
  • Alfiz Hotel
  • Hotel de la Opera
  • Hotel Boutique Sazagua
  • Hotel Quadrifolio

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • The private ground transfers mentioned in the program with a Spanish-speaking driver
  • Domestic flights mentioned in the program (prices estimated to date and subject to change).

Activities expand_less

  • Visits and excursions mentioned in the program with an English/Spanish speaking guide

Extras expand_less

  • English-speaking support on arrival at Bogotá airport.
  • 24 hours assistance during the trip – English-speaking telephone hotline

Not Included expand_less

  • Optional activities.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Additional luggage on domestic flights.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Assistance and repatriation insurance.
  • Voluntary tips for guides or drivers.
  • Anything not mentioned in "THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES".
  • International flights.
  • Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.

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