Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogota
Your guide meets you at Bogota airport and drives you to the hotel for check-in. Once settled, take some time walking around the nearby streets to get a sense of the city and its well-known street art. This first day is fairly relaxed, letting you adjust to the city and explore on foot at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Walk around nearby blocks to explore street art and graffiti
Landmarks/POIs Bogota Airport - Day 2
Bogota
Start early at the Paloquema market, then head up to Mount Monserrate where you'll get panoramic views across the city. From there, wander through the colonial streets of La Candelaria and visit the Museo de Botero followed by the Museo del Oro, which holds the world's largest collection of gold artifacts. Along the way, try some local street snacks to get a taste of what Bogota offers food-wise.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquema market
- Visit Mount Monserrate with overlook of Bogota
- Explore La Candelaria historical neighborhood
- Visit Museo de Botero
- Visit Museo del Oro (world's largest gold artifact collection)
Optional Activities
- Take cable car to Mount Monserrate top (at own expense)
- Walk trail to Mount Monserrate top
- Try street snacks during walking tour
Landmarks/POIs Paloquema Market Mount Monserrate La Candelaria Museo de Botero Museo del Oro - Day 3
Bogota to Armenia
This morning, drive 1.5 hours to Laguna de Guatavita, a crater lake surrounded by forest where you'll do a short hike. After that, continue to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, a Roman Catholic church built inside salt mine tunnels which is quite different from typical churches. Later, head to the airport for your flight to Armenia, so pack accordingly and plan for travel time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Laguna de Guatavita crater lake
- Visit Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
Landmarks/POIs Laguna de Guatavita Salt Cathedral - Day 4
Armenia
Spend the day in Cocora Valley national park checking out the world's tallest wax palm trees that grow up to 80 meters high. You'll hike through muddy trails across tropical forests and cross streams to reach viewpoints overlooking the cloud forest. After working your way through that, drive 40 minutes to the colonial town of Filandia for a guided coffee plantation tour and see where local coffee comes from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike in Cocora Valley national park
- Visit wax palm forest with scenic viewpoints
- Guided tour of coffee plantation in Filandia
Landmarks/POIs Cocora Valley Filandia - Day 5
Armenia to Medellin
Drive an hour to Hacienda San Alberto to tour the coffee farm and visit the processing center to learn how high-end coffee gets made. You'll go through the laboratory and get to taste the coffee they produce. Afterward, transfer to the airport for your flight to Medellin, Colombia's second-largest city, so time your morning accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Hacienda San Alberto coffee farm
- Visit processing center and laboratory
- Coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs Hacienda San Alberto - Day 6
Medellin
Take the metro cable up to Comuna 13, a vibrant art neighborhood filled with graffiti murals, and your guide will explain how this area has transformed over time. Then stroll through El Poblado, a popular neighborhood with cafes, fashion shops, and international restaurants. The afternoon and evening are open for you to explore Parque Lleras if you want nightlife and salsa performances, or just try some local snacks and drinks on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Metro cable ride to Comuna 13
- Guided tour of Comuna 13 graffiti art neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll at El Poblado
- Independent visit to Parque Lleras
- Sample local snacks at Parque Lleras
- Enjoy drinks at parks, bars, or clubs
- Watch Salsa dance performances
Landmarks/POIs Comuna 13 El Poblado Parque Lleras - Day 7
Medellin
Drive 2 hours to Guatape and climb El Peñol, an isolated granite rock about 200 meters high with 740 steps that takes you to viewpoints of the surrounding landscape. Once you finish climbing, explore the colorful town of Guatape and see its brightly painted murals and distinctive local character. It's a good day if you're up for some physical activity and want to see different scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb El Peñol with scenic landscape views
- Tour Guatape colorful town with murals
Landmarks/POIs El Peñol Guatape - Day 8
Medellin to Cartagena
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena, a colonial port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. After checking into your hotel and resting a bit, visit the Monastery of San Pedro Claver and its church. Then tour San Felipe Castle, an iconic fortress built during the Spanish colonial era that sits on a hilltop overlooking the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Monastery of San Pedro Claver and its church
- Visit San Felipe Castle fortress
Landmarks/POIs Monastery of San Pedro Claver San Felipe Castle - Day 9
Cartagena
Take a 45-minute boat ride to Islas del Rosario, an archipelago of about 27 small coral islands with Caribbean beaches featuring white sand, blue waters, and palm forests. You can spend time on the beach, sunbathe, or try water sports. Snorkeling or scuba diving lets you see colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. The boat returns you to Cartagena by dusk, so plan accordingly for the boat schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Islas del Rosario
Optional Activities
- Walk and sunbathe at Caribbean beaches
- Scuba diving at coral reefs
- Snorkeling to view tropical fish and coral reefs
Landmarks/POIs Islas del Rosario - Day 10
Cartagena
This day is yours to explore Cartagena however you like. Visit churches and museums such as Convento De La Popa, the Monument to India Catalina, Church of San Pedro Claver, and Las Bóvedas. Take a street food tour in the old city if you want to try local dishes. In the evening, experience the Chiva Party Bus, which travels through streets while you sample snacks and enjoy live music or street dancing at various stops along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Convento De La Popa
- Visit Monument to India Catalina
- Visit Church of San Pedro Claver
- Visit Las Bóvedas
- Street food tour in old city
- Chiva Party Bus nightlife tour with local snacks, live band, and street dancing
Landmarks/POIs Convento De La Popa Monument to India Catalina Church of San Pedro Claver Las Bóvedas - Day 11
Cartagena
Your guide and driver transfer you to Rafael Núñez International Airport according to your flight schedule. Your Colombia trip comes to an end here, and you depart for home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Rafael Núñez International Airport
