Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
You'll land at El Dorado Airport and meet your private driver for the 30-60 minute ride into Bogotá. Your English-speaking guide shares local tips and recommendations during the drive, getting you oriented before reaching your hotel.
- Day 2
Bogotá
Start at Paloquemao Market, a cultural hub in a former railroad warehouse where you can browse tropical fruits and local goods. From there, you'll walk through La Candelaria's historic sites including the Colón Theater, San Carlos Palace, San Ignacio Church, Nariño Presidential Palace, Bolívar Square, City Hall, and the Cathedral. Later you'll visit the Museo de Oro before finishing with a cable car ride up Monserrate Hill for views of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquemao Market
- Explore 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
- VIP entrance to Museo de Oro (Gold Museum)
- Cable car ride to Monserrate Hill
Landmarks/POIs Paloquemao Market La Candelaria Colón Theater San Carlos Palace San Ignacio Church Nariño Presidential Palace Bolívar Square Cathedral Museo de Oro (Gold Museum) Monserrate Hill - Day 3
Bogotá to The Coffee Region
You're driven to Bogotá airport for a domestic flight into the Coffee Region. After landing, head straight to a local coffee farm for a warm welcome and fresh coffee. You'll tour the plantations with expert guides learning how coffee goes from planting and harvesting through drying, roasting, and grinding, plus participate in a tasting session. Then transfer to your hotel to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Bogotá to The Coffee Region
- Coffee farm tour and plantation visit
- Coffee tasting and technical tasting session
- Coffee brewing and preparation education
Landmarks/POIs The Coffee Region - Day 4
The Coffee Region
Your guide picks you up to explore the coffee region's landscape. You'll start in Filandia, walking through colorful colonial streets and checking out the Quindío viewpoint for views of the valley. Later you head to Cocora Valley to see the world's tallest wax palms surrounded by misty forests. Then continue to Salento, a village with cobblestone streets and craft workshops plus another viewpoint. You'll return to your hotel as evening arrives.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Filandia town
- Quindío viewpoint visit
- Cocora Valley natural reserve exploration
- Wax palm forest trek
- Visit Salento village
- Salento viewpoint visit
- Craft workshops exploration
Landmarks/POIs Filandia Quindío Viewpoint Cocora Valley Salento - Day 5
The Coffee Region to Medellín
After a private transfer to the airport and domestic flight, you'll arrive in Medellín. The day starts with a city tour visiting the Botanical Garden and Ruta N Technology Center. You'll take a MetroCable ride, an aerial cable car that locals take pride in, then visit Comuna 13. After that, walk around Botero Square which has 23 bronze sculptures before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch
Included Activities
- Domestic flight The Coffee Region to Medellín
- Panoramic city tour of Medellín
- Visit Botanical Garden
- Visit Ruta N Technology Center
- MetroCable aerial cable car ride
- Visit Comuna 13
- Walk around Botero Square
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Garden Ruta N Technology Center Comuna 13 Botero Square - Day 6
Medellín
You'll travel outside Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé through lush landscapes. See the Guatapé Reservoir spanning 64 square kilometers and optionally climb the 649 steps of the Rock of Guatapé for 360-degree views. Explore Guatapé, known as Colombia's most colorful town, via tuk-tuk tour. Later enjoy a private boat ride through the reservoir and lunch with great views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch with panoramic views)
Included Activities
- Visit El Peñol
- Guatapé Reservoir visit
- Guided tuk-tuk tour of Guatapé
- Private boat ride through the reservoir
- Lunch with panoramic views
Optional Activities
- 649-step climb to the summit of Rock of Guatapé
Landmarks/POIs El Peñol Guatapé Guatapé Reservoir Rock of Guatapé - Day 7
Medellín to Santa Marta
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the airport for a domestic flight to Santa Marta. Your driver meets you for the 20-75 minute ride to your hotel depending on the location. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and prepare for a nature hike tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Medellín to Santa Marta
- Day 8
Santa Marta/Tayrona
You'll hike through Tayrona National Park, a nature sanctuary with forests, mangroves, and coral areas. The park has over 100 mammal species like howling monkeys and over 300 bird species. Your local guide leads a medium-intensity 2.5-hour hike each way to Cabo San Juan where you can swim and eat lunch by the shore. Hotel pickup and drop-off with transportation included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Typical lunch by the shore at Cabo San Juan)
Included Activities
- Tayrona National Park full-day guided hike
- Flora and fauna observations
- Birdwatching excursion
- Hike to Cabo San Juan
- Swimming in the sea at Cabo San Juan
- Lunch by the shore
Landmarks/POIs Tayrona National Park Cabo San Juan - Day 9
Santa Marta to Cartagena
After breakfast, you're driven from Santa Marta to Cartagena on a scenic 4-5 hour journey. Once settled, around 3 or 4 in the afternoon your guide shows you the historic walled city and its plazas. You'll walk past the Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver and the Cathedral, then through colorful cobbled streets. Later visit El Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas and La Popa Convent for views, and finish in Getsemaní's artistic district.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Historic walls walking tour
- Visit Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver
- Visit Basilica Minor Cathedral
- Visit El Castillo De San Felipe de Barajas
- La Popa Convent visit
- Getsemaní district exploration
- Colonial plazas and districts tour
Landmarks/POIs Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver Basilica Minor Cathedral El Castillo De San Felipe de Barajas La Popa Convent Getsemaní Bocagrande Manga - Day 10
Cartagena
You're picked up for a boat trip to the Rosario Islands, 27 islands about 45-60 minutes away by water within a National Park. Spend the day snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing on the beach at your own pace. Lunch is provided on the island, and your private driver meets you at the pier for the return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at the island)
Included Activities
- Boat journey to Rosario Islands
- Free time at Rosario Islands for snorkeling, swimming, or beach relaxation
- Lunch at the island
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at Rosario Islands
- Diving at Rosario Islands
Landmarks/POIs Rosario Islands - Day 11
Departure from Cartagena
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your last morning in Cartagena. When it's time to leave, your private driver takes you from your hotel to the airport for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
