Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
You'll land at El Dorado Airport and get picked up by your private driver for the 30 to 60 minute ride into Bogotá. Your English-speaking guide travels with you and points out neighborhoods and landmarks along the way, giving you a feel for the city before you even reach your hotel.
- Day 2
Bogotá
Start by walking through Paloquemao Market, a cultural hub inside a converted railroad warehouse where local chefs browse tropical fruits and fresh ingredients. After that, head to La Candelaria in the historic center to see Colón Theater, San Carlos Palace, and the Cathedral, then check out the Gold Museum. By late afternoon, take the cable car up Monserrate Hill for views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquemao Market
- Guided tour of La Candelaria historic district
- Visit Colón Theater
- Visit San Carlos Palace
- Visit San Ignacio Church
- Visit Nariño Presidential Palace
- Visit Bolívar Square
- Visit City Hall
- Visit Cathedral
- Entrance to Museo de Oro (Gold Museum)
- Cable car ride to Monserrate Hill with VIP entrance
Landmarks/POIs Paloquemao Market La Candelaria Colón Theater San Carlos Palace San Ignacio Church Nariño Presidential Palace Bolívar Square Cathedral Museo de Oro Monserrate Hill - Day 3
Bogotá to The Coffee Region
You'll head to Bogotá airport for a domestic flight to Colombia's coffee region. Once there, go straight to a local coffee farm to tour the plantations and get a welcome coffee. Learn how coffee goes from planting to grinding, try different preparations, and do a technical tasting before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided coffee farm tour
- Coffee plantation exploration
- Welcome coffee and multiple coffee tasting preparations
- Technical coffee tasting session
- Day 4
The Coffee Region
Your guide picks you up for a full day in the coffee heartland. The morning includes the colonial town of Filandia with its colorful streets and a stop at Quindío viewpoint for panoramic views. Later, head into Cocora Valley to see the world's tallest wax palms surrounded by fog-covered forest. End your day in Salento, wandering cobblestone streets and visiting local craft workshops before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Exploration of Filandia
- Visit to Quindío viewpoint
- Guided tour of Cocora Valley natural reserve
- Viewing of tallest wax palms in the world
- Exploration of Salento village
- Visit to craft workshops
- Climb to Salento viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Filandia Quindío Viewpoint Cocora Valley Salento - Day 5
The Coffee Region to Medellín
After a private transfer to the airport, take a domestic flight to Medellín. Your driver meets you and takes you on a panoramic tour of the city, stopping at the Botanical Garden, Ruta N Technology Center, and including a short MetroCable ride on the iconic aerial cable car. Then visit Comuna 13 before ending with a walk around Botero Square, which displays 23 bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Medellín
- Visit to Botanical Garden
- Visit to Ruta N Technology Center
- MetroCable aerial cable car ride
- Guided tour of Comuna 13
- Walk around Botero Square
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Garden Ruta N Technology Center MetroCable Comuna 13 Botero Square - Day 6
Medellín
Travel out from Medellín through lush landscapes to El Peñol and Guatapé in Antioquia. You'll see the Guatapé Reservoir, a 64-square-kilometer body of water that generates 30 percent of Colombia's energy. There's an optional 649-step climb up the Rock of Guatapé for 360-degree views. In Guatapé, take a tuk-tuk tour through the colorful town, enjoy a private boat ride on the reservoir, and have lunch with panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a venue with breathtaking views)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through El Peñol landscapes
- Visit to Guatapé Reservoir
- Guided tuk-tuk tour of Guatapé
- Private boat ride through the reservoir
- Lunch at a venue with breathtaking views
Optional Activities
- 649-step climb to the summit of Rock of Guatapé
Landmarks/POIs El Peñol Guatapé Reservoir Rock of Guatapé Guatapé - Day 7
Medellín to Cartagena
Fly from Medellín to Cartagena, and your driver takes you from the airport to your hotel in about 15 to 20 minutes. After settling in, around 3 or 4 pm when the light softens, your guide walks you through this historic city. You'll see the old fortress walls built against pirates, visit plazas, the Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver, and the Cathedral. Wander through colonial streets with bougainvillea balconies, check out Bocagrande and Manga, climb up to El Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, visit La Popa Convent for views, and explore the artistic Getsemaní district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of historic Cartagena walls
- Visit to Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver
- Visit to Basilica Minor Cathedral
- Visit to El Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
- Visit to La Popa Convent
- Exploration of Getsemaní district
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena Walled City Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver Basilica Minor Cathedral Bocagrande Manga El Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas La Popa Convent Getsemaní - Day 8
Cartagena
Your hotel picks you up and takes you to the pier for a boat ride out to the Rosario Islands, a 27-island archipelago about 45 to 60 minutes away in Colombia's only mostly underwater national park. The day is yours to manage, so you can snorkel, swim, or rest on the beach. Lunch happens on one of the islands mid-day. Your private boat brings you back to Cartagena, then your driver takes you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at the island)
Included Activities
- Shared boat transfer to Rosario Islands
- Beach day at Rosario Islands (snorkeling, swimming, or relaxation)
- Shared boat transfer from Rosario Islands
Landmarks/POIs Rosario Islands - Day 9
Departure from Cartagena
Take your time with breakfast on your final morning in Cartagena. When it's time to leave, your private transportation picks you up from your hotel and drives you to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
