Day 1, Bogotá

Arrival at Bogotá International Airport El Dorado and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 2. Bogotá: City Tour & Monserrate (private service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the city tour will begin in the historic center of Bogotá, also known as "La Candelaria," where we will visit the Gold Museum, showcasing about 34,000 pieces of pre-Columbian gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. We will then visit the Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Donation, which exhibits works by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known internationally for his painting, drawing, and sculpture. The tour will continue with a panoramic tour of Bolívar Square, including the Primary Cathedral, Casa de Nariño, Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice. The final stop will be a ride up to Monserrate. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda, Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Important note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, and Casa de la Moneda and Botero Donation are closed on Tuesdays

Day 3. Bogotá: Guatavita & Zipaquirá Circuit (private service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will begin the visit to the Sacred Guatavita Lagoon and the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: A complete tour passing through the "Sabana de Bogotá" and visiting the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia's main tourist attractions, classified as the first wonder of Colombia, built 180 meters underground in a salt mine. Afterwards, we will head to the Sacred Guatavita Lagoon, historically and globally known for the "El Dorado" legend. Time for lunch and craft shopping. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 10 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, Guatavita Lagoon, lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Dinner 

Day 4 Bogotá: Departure to Medellín

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take the flight (not included) to the city of Medellín.

Arrival, assistance at José Maria Córdova International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 5 Medellín: City Tour & Comuna 13

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the City Tour + Comuna 13 Tour will begin, visiting the main tourist spots in the city, such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Plaza, the traditional La Playa Avenue, the Sculpture Park, which contains more than 20 sculptures by the master Fernando Botero, Los Deseos Park, and the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, in addition to the remodeled Convention Center and the former La Macarena Bullring. Also, the traditional Pueblito Paisa will be visited.

Next, there will be a transfer to the Poblado area, where you will visit Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Milla de Oro, the financial and hotel heart of the city.

The tour will continue to Comuna 13 of Medellín, exploring the graffiti that highlight the places that marked the history. These murals were made by different local artists, telling stories that move and inspire hope. The tour will end with a visit to the iconic Comuna 13 Electric Stairs. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 7 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, metro and cable car tickets, Comuna 13 visit (Graffitour), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 6 Medellín: Visit to Peñol & Guatapé (private service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the tour will begin to the town of Peñol, admiring the diversity of its architecture and visiting the replica of the original town, where you will appreciate a bit of the colonial style. Then, we will visit the majestic Peñol Rock, a 220-meter-high monolith. The visit will continue to the village of Guatapé, famous for the details of the skirting boards, drawings, and high-relief paintings that adorn the houses (this tour is done by moto-taxi). Finally, we will visit the Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, where visitors can enjoy the contrast between green mountains and water mirrors. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, moto-taxi ride, typical lunch at a local restaurant, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Climbing Peñol Rock, boat tour on the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, and dinner.

Day 7. Medellín: Departure to Pereira & Visit to Coffee Farm – Interactive Coffee Process (Shared Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to José Maria Córdova International Airport to take the flight (not included) to the city of Pereira.

Arrival, assistance at Matecaña International Airport, from where the journey will begin to the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal. Upon arrival at the Coffee Farm, the tour will start with a local expert, taking tourists through beautiful special coffee plantations, explaining the coffee process from planting, selective hand-picking, and pulping. After this, we will roast special coffee beans on a wood stove in the kitchen of a typical rural house where we can have an authentic coffee experience.

The tour has several stations with viewpoints made of guadua where we can appreciate the beautiful landscape and natural surroundings of the area while enjoying a cup of coffee. Finally, we will move on to the innovative coffee drying process and then to the processing plant, ending in the main house where we are sent off with a delicious coffee lemonade. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 04 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, interactive coffee process, assistance from expert staff at the farm, lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Dinner

Day 8. Pereira: Visit to Salento & Cocora Valley (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the journey to the Cocora Valley will begin, appreciating the beautiful landscape of the area. Upon arrival at the Valley, we will have a welcome cocktail (canelazo) and assistance from an eco-guide specializing in the Cocora Reserve. The guide will introduce us to the Cocora Natural Reserve. Afterward, we will walk to the palm forest where we will appreciate the biodiversity of the area's fauna and flora and take the ecological trail of the tallest wax palm in the world, the national tree of Colombia. We will participate in the "Palm of Wax Ritual" of Quindío, which consists of learning the history of how indigenous people revered this palm.

We will continue by planting palm seedlings and then transfer to the traditional town of Salento, where we will have a walking tour of its colonial streets, artisanal workshops, and the Cocora viewpoint. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 07 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, environmental interpretation, Wax Palm Ritual, and Canelazo tasting.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 09 Pereira: Departure to Cartagena & Sunset by the Bay (Private and Shared Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Matecaña International Airport to take the flight (not included) to Cartagena city.

Arrival, assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, assistance at the hotel to transfer to the dock for a tour of Cartagena Bay to enjoy the sunset (Shared Service). Afterward, return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 90 minutes

Includes: Private transfer hotel-airport in Pereira, transfer and assistance at Cartagena airport (private service), transfer hotel – dock – hotel, open bar with Cuba Libre, rum punch, lemonade, water, and soft drinks, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Premium drinks and snacks on board (additional charge), dock fee of 5 USD per person, and dinner.

Operating days: Wednesday to Monday

Day 10. Cartagena: City Tour (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, panoramic tour begins in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Discover the magical history of Cartagena de Indias in a climatized vehicle. Accompanied by a bilingual professional guide, the tour includes a panoramic visit to Cartagena Bay, Pegasos Pier, Clock Tower, and Manga neighborhood to appreciate the Moorish and republican architecture. Visit the impressive San Felipe de Barajas Fortress. Immerse yourself in the charm of the historic and walled center of the city, with stops for artisan shopping and a walk through the streets and squares full of history, including the San Pedro Claver Church and the Santo Domingo bastion.

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Private transport, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Monastery of La Popa, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, hydration, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 11. Cartagena: Rosario Island (Island of Charm) (Shared Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Bodeguita dock to take the speedboat to the Rosario Islands (approx. 45 minutes), enjoying a panoramic view of Cartagena Bay and Bocachica, along with a beautiful landscape featuring the San Fernando and San José forts. Skirting around Barú Island, we will arrive at the base island in the Rosario Islands to enjoy its crystal-clear waters. Free time to enjoy the sea and the facilities. In the afternoon, return to Cartagena. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Hotel-dock-hotel transfer, boat transfer round trip, Rosario Islands tour, typical Caribbean lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Departure tax ($28,500 per person) subject to change by Corpoturismo Cartagena, and dinner.

Day 12 Cartagena: Transfer to Santa Marta & City Tour (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the tour will begin, getting to know Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, in a journey full of history, culture, and Caribbean landscapes. Visit its main attractions, including the historic center, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the Gold Museum, the Monument, a tour of the city's historic center, the Santa Marta Cathedral, and a stop at the Taganga viewpoint. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 13 Santa Marta: Tayrona National Natural Park - Cabo San Juan del Guía (Shared Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up from the accommodation or meeting point in Santa Marta and departure along the road leading to La Guajira, heading towards the Zaino sector (40 km from the historic center of Santa Marta, 50 minutes travel time).

Arrival at the Zaino entrance and entry to the Cañaveral parking area. Walk along well-marked ecological trails and pass by several beaches of Tayrona Park, such as Arrecifes, Arenilla, and La Piscina, until reaching Cabo San Juan del Guía. Free time on the beach. At noon, time for lunch (lunch not included). The guide can assist the traveler in ordering from a local restaurant. Free time on the beach until around 2:00 pm, when the walk back will begin along the same trail. Board the vehicle at the Cañaveral parking lot and depart from Tayrona Park. Arrival in Santa Marta around 5:30 pm. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Shared transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to PNN Tayrona, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 14 Santa Marta – Next Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Simón Bolívar International Airport to take the flight (not included) to the next destination.

Includes: Private transportation and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.