Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogota
Start your morning in La Candelaria, Bogota's historic core, walking through Plaza de Bolivar to see Casa de Nariño and Chorro de Quevedo. You'll spend a couple hours checking out two major museums that showcase Colombia's heritage and history. After lunch with traditional coffee and local fruits, head up to Monserrate via cable car for views across the city, then visit the basilica and walk around the natural areas nearby. The afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and see what else catches your interest.
- Start point
- Bogotá, Colombia (Bogota Airport or hotel pick up)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical local lunch)
Included Activities
- Tour of La Candelaria historic center
- Visit Plaza de Bolivar
- Visit Casa de Nariño
- Visit Chorro de Quevedo
- Gold Museum visit
- Botero Museum visit
- Cable car ride to Monserrate
- Monserrate basilica visit
- Local gastronomic experiences with fruits and coffee
- Typical lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Plaza de Bolivar Casa de Nariño Chorro de Quevedo Gold Museum Botero Museum Monserrate 
- Day 2
Zipaquira - Guatavita - Bogota
Travel north from Bogota to Zipaquira and head underground into the Salt Cathedral, walking through tunnels to see the world's only underground Catholic church carved directly into a salt mine. Learn about the site's history and religious importance while you're there. From there, continue to Guatavita and hike into the natural park to reach the lagoon, tied to the El Dorado legend. You'll grab traditional lunch during the day and make it back to Bogota by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
- Tour through salt mine tunnels and roads
- Underground church visit
- Hike to Guatavita natural park
- Guatavita Lagoon visit
- Learn about El Dorado legend
- Traditional lunch
Landmarks Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Guatavita Lagoon - Day 3
Santa Rosa de Cabal
Spend the day heading to Santa Rosa de Cabal and hiking out to natural hot springs fed by mineral-rich water known for their medicinal qualities. The landscape includes waterfalls and mountains, and you'll have chances to relax in the natural pools along the way. Try some typical local dishes and have lunch before returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch)
Included Activities
- Hike to hot springs
- Visit natural pools
- Walk through mountainous landscapes
- View waterfalls
- Taste typical local dishes
- Traditional lunch
- Day 4
Salento
Head to Salento and the Cocora Valley to hike through the region where Colombia's national tree, the wax palm, grows naturally. Local guides show you traditional Colombian farming methods and take you through viewpoints perfect for photographs. You'll visit a working coffee farm to see the entire production cycle from planting through roasting, pick coffee cherries yourself, and join a tasting session with baristas. Homemade typical lunch is served throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical homemade lunch)
Included Activities
- Hike to Cocora Valley
- Visit wax palm natural sanctuary
- Learn about Colombian farmer traditions
- Visit viewpoints
- Coffee farm tour
- Learn coffee production process
- Pick coffee cherries with local guides
- Coffee tasting with baristas
- Typical homemade lunch
Landmarks Cocora Valley 
- Day 5
Salento to Cartagena de Indias
Transfer to the airport and take a domestic flight to Cartagena de Indias, then check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore at your own pace, so you can rest from travel or start wandering the city if you have energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Cartagena de Indias
Explore Cartagena's Walled City on a private tour, stopping at San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, and the Clock Tower along with the city's main squares and colonial architecture. Throughout the tour you'll try Cartagena's typical regional products and local food, finishing with a good lunch that highlights what the area is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious local lunch)
Included Activities
- Private city tour of Walled City
- Tour of historic center
- Visit San Felipe Castle
- Visit Palace of the Inquisition
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit important squares
- Visit colonial houses
- Gastronomic experiences with typical products
- Local lunch
Landmarks San Felipe Castle Palace of the Inquisition Clock Tower - Day 7
Rosario Islands
Take a boat from Cartagena out to Playa Tranquila and the Aquarium in the Rosario Islands for a relaxed day in the Caribbean. Spend time swimming and resting in the tropical setting while trying fresh local dishes. Later in the day you'll head back by boat to Cartagena and your hotel as the tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Typical fresh food)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Rosario Islands
- Visit Playa Tranquila
- Visit Aquarium
- Enjoy Caribbean climate and scenery
- Typical fresh local food
- Boat return to Cartagena
Landmarks Rosario Islands - Day 8
Cartagena to Airport
Check out of your hotel and have some time to rest before heading to the airport for your departure flight to Cartagena or Bogota. Your flight ticket is included in the tour package, so you're all set for the journey home.
- End point
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia (Cartagena airport or Bogotá (flight ticket included))
