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HIGHTLIGHTS
This phenomenal package brings the best of Colombia so you can admire in a bit over a week, with all accommodation included as well as day tours in every city. From arrival to departure, enjoy the best sceneries Colombia has to offer and interact with locals from every region.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival in Cartagena: Check in at hotel Dan Cartagena, Your private bilingual guide will be holding sign with your name outside of baggage claim, please provide exact flight info.
Day 2 Cartagena city tour at 9 AM: on this comprehensive tour you´ll visit the most representative icons such as clock tower, Bazurto market, old town, and San Felipe castle. You are free to have lunch around the market and guide will suggest some of the best venues so you can make decisions. At the end of the afternoon, tour takes you to watch the sunset at the popular Café del Mar, sharing awesome views of the Cartagena bay.
Day 3 Trip to Rosario Islands and Baru at 8 AM: This excursion just a few minutes away from Cartagena takes you to the beautiful islands where you can enjoy turquoise water and delight your taste buds with the catch of the day.
Day 4 Departure to Medellin: Check in at Hotel Dorado la 70, Your private bilingual guide will collect you personally at your hotel for a 15 minute ride to the airport, since it is a domestic flight you are only expected at gate 1 hour prior to departure.
After airport pick up at Rionegro’s Jose Maria Cordova, guide can make a stop on the way to your hotel if you need to stop at the ATM and get COP pesos. The ride takes almost 1 hour to your hotel in Medellin.
Day 5 Medellin City Tour at 9 AM: on this full day tour you will explore Medellin´s most touristic icons such as:
- Pueblito Paisa
- Botero Plaza
- Cable car
- Arvi park
- Comuna 13
Feel free to take your time along the day, there are aproximately 8 hours to complete these stops while also driving by interesting places such as: park of lights, barefoot park, 70 boulevard, Laureles. Stop for lunch can happen anytime you feel hungry and guide will make recommendations on the best available venues along the way. Lunch is at your own expense.
Day 6 Guatape & Peñol rock at 9 AM: get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit the colorful Guatape town, not without first checking out spectacular views from the top of Peñol rock. The ride is just a couple of hours from Medellin and the sceneries are all worth it. Lunch usually takes place in Guatape town where you can enjoy tilapias, among many other local dishes at your own expense.
Day 7 Full day coffee farm including lunch and horse ride at 9 AM: just 1 hour away from Medellin there is one of the most recognized gourmet coffee farms, where you can learn the lifecycle of coffee from the hands of local collectors. Play the role of a typical collector, interact, and discover secrets about coffee you would have never thought of. Lunch takes place at the farm and this day lunch is on us. After lunch there is a couple of hours to ride horse around the farm and enjoy the panoramic views.
Day 8 Departure to Bogota: International airport is located 50 minutes away from Medellin and you are expected to arrive at least 1 hour prior to time of departure. With that in mind, please let us know ahead of time what is the best time to collect you, just in case you feel like taking a last photo of the city views on the way to the airport, or perhaps stop for souvenirs or else.
Airport pick up and check in at Hotel NH Bogotá Pavillon Royal
Day 9 Bogota city tour at 9 AM: learn about Colombia´s capital as you visit the main touristic icons such as the Monserrate peak, gold museum, 93 square, boulevard 100, Usaquen area, Los Rosales neighborhood, Chapinero, international center, Teusaquillo, downtown, and the Candelaria. Feel free to make a stop for lunch when you feel hungry, your private guide will suggest the best venues along the way according to your preferences.
Day 10 Zipaquira salt cathedral and Villa de Leyva at 8 AM: get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to explore one of the most fascinating temples underground: the Salt Cathedral. Next, visit the spectacular village of Villa de Leyva near Bogota that will take you back in time to learn about the history of our ancestors.
Walk around and enjoy a delicious Colombian coffee at one of the largest squares in South America, why not purchase unique souvenirs from the area.
Day 11 Departure: International airport is located 30 minutes away from hotel and it is recommended to arrive at least 3 hours before time of departure for international flights. For domestic flights you are expected to arrive at least 1 hour prior to time of departure. With that in mind, please let us know ahead of time what is the best time to collect you, just in case you feel like taking a last photo of the city views on the way to the airport, or perhaps stop for souvenirs or else.
Note: Meals, souvenirs, optional tours and flights are not incluided
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