Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogotá
You'll arrive in Bogotá this afternoon and connect with your German-speaking guide. From there it's a transfer to your hotel in Candelaria, the historic heart of the city, where you're staying for two nights in a beautiful colonial property.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Candelaria - Day 2
Bogotá
Start at Paloquemao market where you can talk with vendors about their products and local routines. After that, head through the old town to see Plaza de Bolívar and the churches of San Francisco and La Tercera. Take the cable car up Monserrate for city views. The rest of the afternoon is free to walk the colonial streets and recover from jet lag.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquemao market
- Tour of Bogotá city including Plaza de Bolívar
- Visit colonial old town La Candelaria
- Visit churches of San Francisco and La Tercera
- Cable car ride up Monserrate mountain
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Bolívar Church of San Francisco Church of La Tercera Monserrate - Day 3
Bogotá to Villa de Leyva
You'll explore the Gold Museum with its collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, then drive to Zipaquirá to tour the Salt Cathedral located 120 meters underground. Later, pass through the pilgrimage site of Chiquinquirá and the pottery village of Raquirá before arriving in Villa de Leyva, a colonial town with cobbled streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gold Museum
- Tour of Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
- Visit Chiquinquirá pilgrimage site
- Visit Raquirá pottery village
Landmarks/POIs Gold Museum Salt Cathedral Plaza Mayor - Day 4
Villa de Leyva to Coffee Zone
Continue in Villa de Leyva with visits to the 17th century Ecce Homo monastery and El Fósil Museum, which features paleontological pieces and a Pliosaurus specimen. After driving back toward Bogotá, stop at Puente de Boyacá where Bolívar won independence in 1813. Later you'll fly to the coffee zone and settle at a coffee farm for two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Villa de Leyva
- Visit Ecce Homo Dominican monastery
- Visit El Fósil Museum
- Visit Puente de Boyacá
Landmarks/POIs Ecce Homo Monastery El Fósil Museum Puente de Boyacá - Day 5
Coffee Zone
Hike through Cocora Valley to see the wax palms that grow up to 60 meters tall. You can walk or ride horses through the lush landscapes and cloud forests. Stop in Salento, a colorful village with traditional architecture, cafés, and local handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike in Cocora Valley
- Visit Salento village
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding in Cocora Valley
Landmarks/POIs Cocora Valley Salento - Day 6
Coffee Zone to Medellín
At a hacienda you'll learn about coffee growing, harvesting, and processing, then enjoy freshly brewed coffee. From there, drive through green landscape along the Río Cauca into Antioquia toward Medellín. You'll stay in El Poblado, a modern district with restaurants, bars, and shops nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coffee hacienda tour including coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs El Poblado Río Cauca - Day 7
Medellín
Check out how Medellín transformed from a dangerous city into an innovative metropolis. Tour Comuna 13, once considered one of the world's most dangerous areas, now colorful and safe. See the Sculpture Park with works by Botero, visit San Antonio Park and the city center, and stop at Pueblito Paisa for views and to meet residents about the city's change.
Included Activities
- Tour of Comuna 13
- Visit San Antonio Park
- Visit San Ignacio Square
- Visit Avenida La Playa
- Visit Coltejer Building
- Visit Sculpture Park
- Visit Pueblito Paisa
Optional Activities
- Visit foundation for children who live or have lived on the streets
Landmarks/POIs Comuna 13 San Antonio Park San Ignacio Square Coltejer Building Sculpture Park Pueblito Paisa - Day 8
Medellín to Tayrona
You'll fly from Medellín airport to Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast, a flight under an hour. Transfer to beachfront bungalows in the Tayrona National Park area for two nights. The Sierra Nevada mountains with peaks near 6,000 meters sit just 50km away, and you can take early morning beach walks with snow-capped mountain views.
Landmarks/POIs Tayrona National Park Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - Day 9
Tayrona
Spend the day relaxing at your beachfront hotel, enjoying the Caribbean atmosphere, local flora, and wildlife around you.
Optional Activities
- Hike in Tayrona National Park through tropical dry forest starting at Cañaveral Beach, with opportunities to spot wild monkeys and Tayrona Indian descendants. Walk along pristine beaches to Arrecife, La Piscina, and San Juan del Cabo sections with swimming and tropical fruit tasting. USD 150 net price per person including German-speaking tour guide.
Landmarks/POIs Tayrona National Park Cañaveral Beach Arrecife Beach La Piscina Beach San Juan del Cabo Beach - Day 10
Tayrona to Cartagena
Drive along the Caribbean coast through Santa Marta and the Ciénaga Grande wetlands toward Cartagena. Once you arrive, check in at your hotel in the old town and tour the highlights including La Popa monastery at 140 meters high and the San Felipe de Barajas fortress. Wander through squares, churches, and colonial streets in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included Activities
- Visit La Popa monastery
- Visit San Felipe de Barajas fortress
- Tour of Cartagena old town
Landmarks/POIs La Popa Monastery San Felipe de Barajas Fortress Cartagena Old Town - Day 11
Cartagena
You'll get a transfer either to a beach extension hotel or to Cartagena airport for your international flight back to Europe.
