Colombia Fantastica

Day 1. Bogotá

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

Day 2. Bogotá - City Tour + Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the city tour will begin through the historic center of Bogotá, also known as "La Candelaria", where you will visit the Gold Museum, home to about 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Then, you will visit the Mint House and Botero Donation, where works by the renowned Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited, known internationally for his different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. The tour will continue with a panoramic tour, visiting the landmarks of Bolívar Square (The Primate Cathedral, Nariño's House, Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice).

Later, depart to the town of Zipaquirá, passing through the so-called "Sabana de Bogotá". Arrival at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia's main tourist sites, considered the country's first wonder, built 180 meters deep inside a salt mine.

Duration: 10 hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the Gold Museum, Mint House, and Botero Donation, entrance to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, and typical regional lunch.

Important Note: Gold Museum closed on Mondays and Mint House and Botero Donation closed on Tuesdays.                                                              

Day 3. Bogotá - Medellín - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (Not Included) to the city of Medellín (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am). Upon arrival, assistance at José Maria Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel for the respective check-in. Accommodation.

At the agreed time, start the City Tour visiting the main tourist sites of the city: San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional Avenida La Playa, The Park of Sculptures, which contains more than 20 sculptures donated by Master Fernando Botero, The Park of Wishes, and Atanasio Girardot Sports Unit, as well as the renovated Convention Center, the Macarena former Bullring. Additionally, the traditional Pueblito Paisa will be visited, and later, transfer to the Poblado area, where you will explore Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Golden Mile, the financial and hotel heart of the city. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Professional Spanish-speaking tour guide, private transportation, Metro and Metro Cable entrance.

Day 4. Medellín - Peñol and Guatapé

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, start the tour to the municipality of Peñol, admiring the diversity of its architecture, knowing the replica of the original town where you will appreciate some colonial style. Later, we will head towards the majestic Rock of Peñol, a monolith 220 meters high. The visit continues to the town of Guatapé famous for the details of the baseboards, drawings, and high relief paintings that adorn the houses of the town (this tour is done by moto taxi). Finally, you will visit the reservoirs of Peñol and Guatapé where you can enjoy the contrast between green mountains and water mirrors. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, transportation, moto taxi tour, typical lunch in a local restaurant.

Does not include: Peñol Rock climb, boat tour of Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

Day 5. Medellín - Pereira

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to José Maria Córdova International Airport to catch a flight (Not Included) to the city of Pereira. Arrival, assistance at Matecaña International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation

Day 6. Pereira - Visit to Salento and Cocora Valley

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the tour to 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 a specialized eco-guide of Cocora who will introduce us to the Cocora Natural Reserve. We will walk to the palm forest where we can appreciate the biodiversity of fauna and flora of the place, and take the ecological trail of the tallest wax palm in the world, the national emblem tree. We will participate in the ritual of the wax palm of Quindío, which consists of learning the history of how the natives worshiped this palm. Then, we will continue with the planting of palm seedlings. Transfer to the typical town of Salento where we will have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops, and the Cocora viewpoint. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: Approx. 07 hours.

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish and environmental interpretation, private transportation, Ritual of the wax palm, Canelazo tasting.

Optional Lunch Supplement: USD 30 per person.

Day 7. Pereira - Interactive Experience at a Coffee Farm

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the tour to one of the coffee farms in the region will begin. Upon arrival at the designated Farm, the interactive tour begins with a local expert leading tourists through beautiful special coffee plantations, explaining the coffee process from planting, selective manual harvesting, and pulping. Along the way, there are several lookout stations where we can appreciate the beautiful landscape and natural surroundings of the place. Finally, we proceed to the innovative coffee drying process and then to the beneficio, milling, and roasting; ending at the main house where we will have a coffee tasting and barista demonstration to taste a cup of the best coffee in the world. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, interactive Coffee process, assistance by expert staff at the Farm. (Coffee Farm or Hacienda Morelia according to availability).

Duration: Approx. 5 hours.

Optional Lunch Supplement: USD 30 per person.

Day 8. Pereira - Santa Marta - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Matecaña International Airport to catch a flight (Not Included) to the city of Santa Marta (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am). Arrival, assistance at Simón Bolivar International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

At the agreed time, the city tour will begin, passing through the main avenues and visiting the following places: Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Minor Basilica Cathedral, Gold Museum or Customs House. City tour with a stop at the "Pibe Valderrama" monument where we will have time for taking photos. Stop at Taganga viewpoint for a panoramic view of the landscape. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 Hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the mentioned tourist sites.

Day 09. Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1 - Adán's Cabin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time, transfer from the Santa Marta hotel to the starting point, where we will take a 4x4 transport to Mamey. Lunch (Included) in the village. We will start our day 1 of camping by hiking for 4 hours until we reach camp Adán or Alfredo where we will spend the night. Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 10. Camp 1 - Mutanzi - Camp 3

Breakfast. Departure from Adan or Alfredo camp, a 2-hour hike to the indigenous village of Mutanzi. A 40-minute hike to camp #2 Mumake, where you can enjoy a delicious hot lunch (Included). The hike continues for approximately 4 hours until we reach camp #3 of Mamo Romualdo (Paraiso Teyuna). Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 11. Camp 3 - Ciudad Perdida - Camp 2

Breakfast. Early departure from Paraiso Teyuna camp, and we will begin the hike to reach Ciudad Perdida at first light. Upon arrival, there will be a guided tour of approximately 2 hours to explore the archaeological, ethnological, and historical area. We will have free time to enjoy this place and absorb the energy of the site. Return to Paraiso Teyuna camp. Lunch (Included). After a little rest, we continue the 4-hour hike to Mumake camp. Dinner (Included).

Note: Accommodation in hammocks/beds/tents with mosquito nets (Subject to availability).

Day 12. Camp 2 - Mamey - Santa Marta

Breakfast. Early departure from Mumake camp (Approximately 7 hours) until we reach Mamey, where we will have lunch (Included). Transfer by 4X4 trucks to Santa Marta. Accommodation.

Day 13. Santa Marta - Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, private ground transfer (Driver in Spanish), which will take place in the morning from the Santa Marta hotel to the Cartagena hotel (Approximately 4 Hours).

In the afternoon, at the scheduled time, panoramic tour begins in a private transport unit equipped with air conditioning through the residential neighborhoods of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, and Manga. Arrival at the top of La Popa, where you will have a complete view of the city, guided tour of the convent and church. Then, visit the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the most important military engineering work of Spain in America which protected the city from pirate attacks. After this visit, return to the hotel via Avenida Santander where you can appreciate the bulwarks and walls of the historic center; visit the artisan center Las Bóvedas. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 Hours

Operation Days: Every day

Includes: Professional tour guide in Spanish, private transportation, Entrance to the mentioned places.

Day 14. Cartagena - Isla del Rosario (Island of Enchantment) in shared service

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Bodeguita pier to board a speedboat that will take us to the Rosario Islands (approx. 45 min), enjoying during the journey a panoramic view of the Bay of Cartagena and Bocachica, additionally a beautiful landscape with the forts of San Fernando and San José. Along the coast of 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.

Operating Days: Every day

Includes: Tour of the group of Islands, hotel - pier - hotel transfer, typical Caribbean lunch

Not Included: Departure and Coralia taxes (USD 10 per person), entrance to the Oceanarium (USD 10 per person).

Day 15. Cartagena - Next Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Rafael Nuñez International Airport to catch a flight (Not included) to the next destination.