Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel to get settled in. This gives you time to rest and prepare for your Colombian adventure ahead.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Day 2
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Bogotá City Tour
After breakfast, you'll head out to Zipaquirá for a half-day visit to the underground salt cathedral, where you can see impressive stone crosses and illuminated salt crystals carved into the rock. Later you'll return to Bogotá and spend the afternoon exploring the colonial La Candelaria district, then check out the Gold Museum with over 35,000 pre-Columbian objects.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Zipaquirá underground salt cathedral
- Explore La Candelaria colonial district
- Visit Gold Museum
Landmarks Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral La Candelaria Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) - Day 3
Monserrate Cable Car and Tatacoa Desert
Start by taking the cable car up Monserrate mountain for panoramic views of the city. Then you'll fly to Neiva and drive through striking landscapes to reach the colorful Tatacoa Desert with its red, ochre and gray hues. You'll tour the desert and settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Monserrate mountain (3,150 m)
- Tatacoa Desert tour
Landmarks Monserrate Tatacoa Desert - Day 4
San Agustín Archaeological Park
Drive south through the Magdalena Valley to San Agustín and explore the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological park. You'll see mysterious excavation sites and walk through an impressive forest of stone statues, one of South America's most important archaeological locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit San Agustín archaeological park
- Explore excavation sites
- Tour forest of statues
Landmarks San Agustín Archaeological Park 
- Day 5
Alto de los Ídolos and Magdalena River Narrows
Continue exploring the region's pre-Columbian treasures by visiting Alto de los Ídolos archaeological park with over 300 stone statues and numerous tombs. You'll also see the scenic Magdalena River Narrows in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alto de los Ídolos archaeological park
- Tour Magdalena River Narrows
Landmarks Alto de los Ídolos Archaeological Park Magdalena River Narrows - Day 6
Popayán Colonial City
Drive across the high Andes through beautiful landscapes to reach Popayán, known as the 'White City' for its colonial architecture. Spend your time exploring the historic center, visiting Casa Museo Valencia and various churches, then check out the Puente del Humilladero bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Popayán colonial center
- Visit Casa Museo Valencia
- Visit churches in Popayán
- View Puente del Humilladero bridge
Landmarks Popayán Colonial Center Casa Museo Valencia Puente del Humilladero 
- Day 7
Silvia and Armenia
Head to Armenia with a stop in Silvia. If you're arriving on Tuesday, you'll visit the colorful market of the Guambiano indigenous community in their traditional dress. If it's Saturday, you'll visit a Guambiano family to see how they live daily. From there, continue to Armenia and settle into Hacienda Combia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Silvia Guambiano market (Tuesday arrival)
- Visit Guambiano family (Saturday arrival)
Landmarks Silvia 
- Day 8
Coffee Plantation and Valle de Cocora
Visit a typical Colombian coffee plantation to learn about cultivation, harvesting, drying, and roasting while having a cup of coffee overlooking rolling hills. Then you'll explore the idyllic village of Salento and head to Valle de Cocora with its towering wax palms reaching up to 60 meters high above the cloud forest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit coffee plantation
- Explore Salento village
- Visit Valle de Cocora
Landmarks Salento Valle de Cocora 
- Day 9
Arrival in Santa Marta
You'll fly from the coffee zone via Bogotá to Santa Marta, arriving in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel and get settled in for the next few days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
- Day 10
Leisure Day with Optional Activities
This day is free in Santa Marta. You can optionally explore Tayrona National Park with its hidden beaches in deep bays surrounded by tropical jungle and well-maintained hiking trails, or take an optional city tour if you prefer exploring Santa Marta itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tayrona National Park hike (Spanish-speaking tour guide available, international participants)
- Santa Marta city tour
Landmarks Tayrona National Park - Day 11
Cartagena Colonial Center
Travel along the Colombian Caribbean coast to Cartagena without a tour guide. Spend time exploring the 'Jewel of the Caribbean' and its historic center with beautiful colonial buildings, wooden balconies, and magnificent flowers throughout the streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Cartagena historic center
Landmarks Cartagena Historic Center 
- Day 12
Cartagena Leisure or Optional Islas del Rosario
Wander through Cartagena on your own, taking in the winding streets and beautiful old town at your own pace. Alternatively, you can book an optional excursion to the Islas del Rosario islands for snorkeling in clear waters or relaxing on white sandy beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Islas del Rosario - snorkeling or beach relaxation
Landmarks Islas del Rosario - Day 13
Departure
It's time to say goodbye to Colombia. You'll transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
