EXPLORING COLOMBIA

13 days-12 nights:
2 nights Bogota, 2 Eje Cafetero, 2 Medellín, 3 Santa Marta & 3 Cartagena

In the heart of Colombia, a story of contrasts and colors is woven that is lived through its cities. It begins in Bogotá, where the past and the present meet in the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, and the Andes mountains whisper stories from centuries past. From the top of Monserrate, the city spreads out like a vast canvas, inviting you to explore every corner.

Entering into the mountains, the Coffee Axis reveals a world where green is more than a color: it is the aroma of freshly ground coffee, the freshness of the morning breeze and the backdrop of unforgettable adventures among valleys and plantations. Here, nature becomes the guide, taking the traveler along paths of discovery and flavor.

Towards the north, Medellín stands as a phenomenon, a city that has transformed its history into a future of innovation and culture. Eternal spring bathes its gardens and parks, while the Metrocable offers panoramic views of a metropolis that reinvents itself every day, celebrating life with festivals and art.

Arrive in Cartagena, where time seems to stop between the walls of its ancient city. Each stone tells a story of pirates and conquerors, while the Caribbean Sea kisses its beaches, offering an oasis of tranquility and beauty. The gastronomy, rich in flavors, is a reflection of the cultural diversity that makes Cartagena an unforgettable destination.

Finally, the trip takes us to Santa Marta, a city that perfectly combines natural beauty with the history and culture of the region. Known as the “Pearl of America” ​​for its beaches with crystal-clear waters and white sands, Santa Marta is an ideal destination for lovers of the sun and the sea.

This trip through Colombia is a story of transformation and beauty, an encounter with the history, nature and culture that is experienced in each city, inviting you to discover the essence of a country full of life.

DAY 01: BOGOTA

Reception at El Dorado International Airport (and transfer to the selected hotel.

 DAY 02: BOGOTA CITY TOUR

Bogotá is one of the most important cities in Latin America, also known as the South American Athens.

the objective of this beautiful tour is to focus on the history of this beautiful city. This tour begins in the historic center of Bogotá also called “La Candelaria”, within which you will visit the Gold Museum where you will see nearly 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Subsequently, we will visit the Botero Mint and Donation House where works by the master Fernando Botero, a Colombian internationally recognized in different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing and sculpture, are exhibited.

The tour will end with a panoramic tour visiting the Plaza de Bolívar (La

Primate Cathedral, The House of Nariño, The Lievano Palace and The Palace of Justice).

Includes: Transportation, accompanying guide and Entrance to the Gold Museum (Subject to availability) – Casa De La Moneda and Botero Donation (Subject to availability) and attendance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all pax. and your identification or passport numbers, otherwise it cannot be activated).

Not included: Expenses and services not specified

Schedules: 09:00 to 13:00 and/or 14:00 to 18:00

Note

  • The order of the route depending on the place of departure of the route.
  • Gold Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 to 7 PM, Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 05:00 PM and closed on Mondays. It is necessary to make a minimum pre-reservation 10 days in advance
  • Closed Sunday December 24th and Sunday December 31st.
  • Mint and Botero Museum closed on Tuesdays. It is necessary to make a minimum pre-reservation 8 days in advance

 Ascent to Monserrate

Located at 3,152 meters high in the Eastern Hills, Monserrate is the most visited sacred place in Bogotá, in charge of guarding the city.

It can be reached on foot, by cable car or by funicular. Its Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord, of great religious value, is visited by thousands of Catholic pilgrims.

It has excellent restaurants, offers its visitors the possibility of purchasing beautiful crafts and offers a wonderful panoramic view of the entire city and its surroundings.

 DAY 03: BOGOTA – ARMENIA

Transfer to the airport to take a plane to the city of Armenia. In Armenia, transfer from El Edén International Airport – Armenia – Cali to the selected hotel.

 DAY 04: ARMENIA-SALENTO AND COCORA VALLEY. – (7 HOURS + TRANSFERS) – IN PRIVATE SERVICE

The Cocora Valley is a natural landscape located in a mountainous valley of the Central Mountain Range of the Colombian Andes, specifically in the department of Quindío, being part of the Los Nevados National Natural Park.

It is the main home of Colombia’s national tree, the Quindío Wax Palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense), as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna, much of it in danger of extinction and protected under the status of National Natural Park. El Valle, as well as the nearby town of Salento, are among the main tourist destinations in Colombia.

Assistance at the place of origin by the guide in Spanish and transfer in a private transport unit to the Cocora Valley appreciating the beautiful landscape of the place.

If you go to Cocora in Willys, we enter the town of Salento beforehand. Once you arrive at the Valley, we will have a welcome cocktail (canelazo) and assistance from a specialized eco guide from Cocora who will introduce you to the Cocora Natural Reserve. Walking, transfer to the cloud forest where we can appreciate the biodiversity of fauna and flora of the place where we will take the ecological trail of the tallest wax palm in the world and national flagship tree where we will do the ritual of the wax palm of Quindío, which It consists of knowing the history of how the aborigines worshiped this palm. Then the planting of palm seedlings continues. In the Valley you can do optional activities such as ecological horseback riding, hikes to exclusive and very special places in the valley, have a delicious typical lunch at the renowned restaurant where Juan B and have a barista show of coffee of origin in the town of Salento at the Café Jesús Martín.

Transfer to the typical town of Salento where we will have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops and the Cocora viewpoint.

At the agreed time, assistance and transfer to the place of origin.

Note: Because this destination has a large influx of local and foreign visitors on Sundays and Mondays, we recommend booking this tour on different days for a better experience. This also applies to Easter, the end and beginning of the year.

 Includes: Private transportation described in the plan – Specialized guidance in Spanish and environmental interpretation – Welcome canelazo – Regular ecological walk – Wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by local ecoguide and assistance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all pax. and their identification or passport numbers, otherwise it will not be able to be activated)

DAY 05: ARMENIA – MEDELLIN

Transfer to the airport to take a plane to the city of eternal spring. In Medellin, transfer from José María Córdova International Airport to the selected hotel.

DAY 06: MEDELLIN- CITY TOUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE + WALKING COMUNA 13 – (6 HOURS) – PRIVATE SERVICE

Spend an excellent day getting to know the places that have been icons in different places in Medellin, to understand how the city became from a town to a city, after a period marked by social exclusion, it became the most dangerous city in the world and after understanding our mistakes, we were considered the most innovative city in the world.

After picking them up at the Hotel, the first visit begins arriving at Pueblito Paisa, from there, in addition to geographically recognizing the Aburra Valley and seeing a replica of a typical town in the region, we know how the territory was inhabited before arrival. of the Spanish.

The city center is the next visit where the growth and transformation of the city is evident, there you pass through the Parque de San Antonio, Plazuela de San Ignacio, the traditional Avenida La Playa and one of the symbols of the paisa strength ( The Coltejer Building), the Metropolitan Church, the houses and mansions of the Prado neighborhood.

The tour resumes through the renovated and transformed North Zone, where we pass through the Parque de los Deseos, Parque Explora, the University of Antioquia, and the Botanical Garden, and then continue to the west of the city, passing through Punto Cero. , The Atanasio Girardot Sports Unit where most of the sports practiced in the city take place, in addition to the Macarena Convention Center, the former Bullring.

The last stop is at the Plaza Mayor Convention Center and the Exhibition Palace, the main axes of the city’s tourist vocation. From there you can visit the Metropolitan Theater, the Intelligent Building of Public Companies of Medellín, Parques del Rio and El Parque on foot. of Bare Feet. When resuming the route, we also pass through the Alpujarra where the government offices of the mayor of Medellín and the Government of Antioquia, La Plaza de la Libertad, the Parque de las Luces and the Library of Public Companies of Medellín are located.

Within the tour we also visit the Poblado area, where we will visit the Poblado Park, the Lleras Park and the Golden Mile, the financial and hotel heart of the city.

WALKING TOUR – GRAFFITOUR (COMUNA 13)

After picking up the pax. The tour begins at the hotel when you enter the Las Independencia neighborhood.

of commune 13, the tour is carried out by local guides with whom you can have a better

experience of being directly with someone who lived through the entire transformation of the sector and thus understand the history of commune 13 to learn about the problems and how the territory could be transformed, thanks to a resilient and entrepreneurial community that has become a reference globally and inspires many communities in different parts of the world.

Continue observing some iconic graffiti that tells part of the story, we will enjoy artistic shows by groups made up of locals and in addition to being able to interact with them, we will taste a little of the local cuisine with a typical mango ice cream that has managed to win awards and recognition at the city and country level.

After this, we get to know the escalators, an innovative project that has helped the community a lot in terms of mobility and later becomes a tourist attraction, helping to greatly grow the community’s economy, which is why many are born. local enterprises, in this way the great basis of the economy is tourism, within the neighborhood you get to know many particular places with ideas, innovative themes made by local artists, finally you visit the viewpoints in the upper area to enjoy the incredible view that commune 13 has, and then begin the descent towards the point where the tour began, having the option of doing so by escalators or entering the heart of the neighborhood and getting to know

the alleys that were the only access in the past until reaching the origin point of the route

 Includes: Transportation in a tourist vehicle, accompanying guide, local guide in commune 13, Stops at the Parque de los Pies Descalzos, Parque de las Esculturas, Parque de los Deseos and Pueblito Paisa. Assistance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all the passengers and their identification or passport numbers, otherwise it cannot be activated).

Not included: Unspecified expenses and consumption.

Hours: Every day from 08:30 to 14:30 and from 14:00 to 20:00

Note: The town area for passengers staying in the Golden Mile area will be the first thing to know, for those staying in Laureles, Centro and the road to Las Palmas is visited after visiting Pueblito Paisa.

DAY 07: MEDELLIN- VISIT TO GUATAPE AND PEÑOL. – (11 HOURS) – IN PRIVATE SERVICE.

The Municipality of Guatapé and La Piedra del Peñol are 2 of the most important tourist places in the surroundings of Medellin, located approximately 3 hours from the city, they become one of the most visited places by tourists with their fantastic countryside landscape, which contrasts with a high stone (297 meters) in the middle of a dam that generates a large amount of energy electricity in the country and one of the most picturesque towns in the country.

After a journey of 1 hour and 30 minutes, we pass through the new town of Peñol, a fundamental starting point to learn about the past, present and future of this beautiful area. We continue with the visit to the majestic Piedra del Peñol, where we will have a view panoramic view of the Guatapé – Peñol reservoir and those who wish will be able to climb to the top of the Piedra del Peñol on a route of more than 600 climbs (ascent not included)

We continue with the visit to the town of Guatapé, famous for the details of the Zócalos of its houses, where we take a Mototaxi tour through its streets. In Guatapé you can also have time to take a tour on a typical boat (not included), or simply enjoy the craft stalls and life on the Guatapé boardwalk.

 Includes: Transportation in a tourist vehicle, accompanying guide, return through Guatapé in a motorcycle taxi and assistance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all the passengers and their identification numbers or passport, otherwise it cannot be activated).

Not included: Lunches, food of any kind, climb to the Piedra del Peñol USD 7 per person), return on a typical boat and/or tickets for cable flights.

Hours: Every day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm On weekends or high seasons it is recommended to start the tour at 06:30 am to avoid the high vehicular flow that usually exists on the highway that connects Medellín with the municipality of Guatapé Recommendations: It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, sunscreen and a sweater, sweater, jacket or jacket that allows it to be put on and taken off easily as there are possibilities of temperature variations.

At the end, transfer to the airport to take a plane to the city of Santa Marta. In Santa Marta, transfer from Simón Bolívar International Airport to the selected hotel.

 DAY 08: CITY TOUR SANTA MARTA – IN PRIVATE SERVICE (4 HOURS)

The city of Santa Marta is a different destination to forget. It is the oldest city in South America so it preserves a historical and cultural legacy with colonial treasures.

Thanks to its excellent geographical location, it is possible to have it all here, innumerable ecosystems thanks to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and wonderful coves of white sand and crystal clear waters that are formed at the foot of this mountain thanks to the waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Its architectural and unmatched heritage is worth appreciating if you visit the city.

Includes: Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles, tickets, guide service in Spanish and assistance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all passengers and their identification or passport numbers, otherwise it cannot be activated) .

Does not include Expenses and services not specified

Surcharge applies for passengers staying in the Piedra Hincada and Parque Tayrona area

Recommendations: use sunscreen, comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.

Note:The Gold Museum is closed every Monday and Sunday afternoon and holidays in Colombia.

DAY 09: SANTA MARTA- FREE DAY

It is suggested to take Full Day Neguanje – Playa Cristal – Tayrona Natural Park – In private service – (10 hours), 578 USD per person, minimum two passengers

Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of the Natural Park and of greatest ecological importance, enjoy crystal clear waters, white sands and beautiful coral reefs.

A natural jewel in Tayrona Park, with crystal clear waters as its name indicates and surrounded by beautiful mountains, a beautiful place to snorkel and enjoy beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish. You can also relax and spend a nice day enjoying a crystal clear beach surrounded by nature.

Upon entering the Natural Park, you ascend a landscaped road between tropical forests that open capriciously to give you the most beautiful welcome to the Playa de las Siete Olas, from the natural viewpoint you can enjoy the beautiful landscape.

You take a typical fishing boat to reach one of the most beautiful beaches in the Natural Park: Playa Cristal. Here there are restaurant services, bathrooms, cafeteria, tents and beach chairs, optional snorkeling activity.

Includes: Ground transportation, entrance fees, typical boat rides Neguanje – Playa Cristal – Neguanje, guide, entrance to Tayrona Park, Lunch and attendance card (for it to be valid it is essential to have the full names of all passengers and their registration numbers). identification or passport, otherwise it cannot be activated).

Not included: Expenses and services not specified

Recommendations: Appropriate clothing and shoes for walking, cap, identification document, swimsuit, sunscreen, repellent, do not bring glass containers. Follow the instructions of the guide.

Departure time: Low season from 05:30 and high season from 16:30 – We return between 13:00 and 14:00

The Tayrona National Natural Park closes 3 times a year: February 1 to 15, June 1 to 15 and October 19 to November 2 for maintenance.

Restrictions: It does not operate between January 1 and 10 due to the loading capacity of Playa Cristal

DAY 10: SANTA MARTA – CARTAGENA

Land transfer from Santa Marta to the city of Cartagena, approximately 4 hours.

 DAY 11: CARTAGENA- CITY TOUR WITH POPA AND SAN FELIPE CASTLE

Cartagena is one of the tourist jewels of Colombia, the objective of the tour is for tourists to take with them in their memories part of the magic that is part of this treasure.

After picking up the tourists at the hotel where the visitors are staying; The tour begins touring the modern city bordering one of the most beautiful and safe bays in America (Bahía de Cartagena), continuing with a tour of the Manga sector, where you can see beautiful Republican-style houses; From there you visit Cerro de la Popa (sometimes because it is an area that has landslides, it is closed for protection to tourists, in these cases it is changed to another attraction).

We continue with the monument to the old shoes, until we reach the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, one of the most important historical military fortifications in the city. We also take advantage of the time to go to the Vaults and have some time shopping and finally You will take a walk through the walled town, walking through its main streets and squares, accompanied by our professional tourist guide.

At the end, visitors will be dropped off at the pick-up location or a location preferred by them.

Includes: Transportation in a tourist vehicle, accompanying guide, entrance to Monasterio de la Popa (Or another attraction in case you cannot go up), entrance to the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, hydration and assistance card (so that it is valid, it is essential to have the full names of all the pax and their identification or passport numbers, otherwise it will not be able to be activated).

Hours: 09:00 to 13:00 or 14:30 to 18:30

Note: The order of the tour depends on the place of departure of the tour.

Passengers located in hotels within the urban perimeter are picked up.     

 DAY 12: CARTAGENA- FREE DAY

It is suggested to take the Islas Del Rosario Tour Majagua Silver Low Season, in shared service 83 USD per person in spanish, minimum two passengers.

The Rosario Islands are a beautiful archipelago 35 km from the Bay of Cartagena, where you can see another side of Cartagena.

Leaving the La Bodeguita dock, you take the boat that will take you to the Rosario Islands and thus enjoy the crystal clear waters of this site, after having another view of the Bay of Cartagena, you can admire the forts of San Fernando and San José. . Subsequently, we coast around Barú Island to reach the San Pedro de Majagua facilities. Where you will have free time to enjoy the sea and the facilities, if you wish, you can dive with a tank or snorkel (additional cost) or visit the Oceanarium.

includes: Boat transportation Cartagena- San Pedro de Majagua – Cartagena (shared), medical assistance card, lunch according to the chosen plan, towel service on the island (one per person)

Lunch options:

Starter: green plantain chips with serum or hogao criollo.

Strong: protein of your choice according to the chosen plan accompanied by titoté coconut rice + patacones + green salad.

Drink: water, soda, juice, natural lemonade or national beer.

Dessert: typical Cartagena sweet, to choose between corozo or papaya or coconut.

Colombian coffee or tea.

SILVER PLAN: fried or grilled whole fish. This option can be changed for fish or meat fillet or grilled chicken breast or the vegetarian option: vegetable rice or pasta with vegetables.

CHILDREN’S PLAN (up to 8 years old) Half a fish fillet or half a portion of grilled chicken or grilled meat.

Not included: Transfer hotel/dock/hotel. Taxes (departure, Corales del Rosario park and Boat Insurance for approximately US$9 per person, entrance to the Oceanarium approximately US$13 per person. Food different from the plan, unspecified consumption or activities, bar, restaurant and spa service.

Hours: From 08:00 to 16:00.

Passengers must arrive at the dock at 08:00 return to Cartagena is between 14:30 -15:00

DAY 13: CARTAGENA-OUT

Transfer from the hotel to the Rafael Núñez International Airport to take a flight back to your country of origin. END OF SERVICES!

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