Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bogotá
You'll arrive at El Dorado International Airport where transportation to your Bogotá hotel is arranged. After settling in, the rest of the day is flexible - you can either relax at the hotel or start wandering the city on your own to get a feel for things.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bogotá independently
- Day 2
Bogotá
A guided bike tour takes you through La Candelaria district, covering squares, parks, historical sites, and street art to understand Bogotá's culture and past. Later you'll head to the Gold Museum to see over 30,000 pre-Columbian gold pieces. In the afternoon, you'll try tejo at a local spot, playing Colombia's national game by throwing metal discs at gunpowder targets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Bogotá starting from La Candelaria
- Visit to Gold Museum with over 30,000 pre-Columbian gold pieces
- Tejo playing experience at a local venue
Landmarks Gold Museum La Candelaria - Day 3
Zipaquirá - Raquira - Villa de Leyva
After breakfast, you'll travel north to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, an underground church carved 120 meters deep into a salt mine. From there, the route continues to Raquira, a colorful village known for pottery and ceramics. By evening you'll arrive in Villa de Leyva, a colonial town, where you can stroll the large main square, wander cobbled streets, and check out local cafés and craft shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- Exploration of Raquira village and pottery shops
- Guided stroll through Villa de Leyva's historic centre including main square and cobbled streets
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Iguaque National Park and the sacred Iguaque Lagoon at 3,600 metres
Landmarks Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Raquira Villa de Leyva Main Square Iguaque National Park - Day 4
Bogotá - Salento
You'll visit the Paleontological Museum to see dinosaur fossils from over 150 million years ago and learn about the region's Jurassic period. Then you'll head back to Bogotá to catch your flight to the Coffee Region, landing in Salento by late afternoon or evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Paleontological Museum with dinosaur fossils
Landmarks Paleontological Museum 
- Day 5
Cocora Valley - Finca El Ocaso
The Cocora Valley is your destination today, where wax palms tower over lush cloud forest. You can walk under these trees, look for bird species, and optionally ride horses through the valley. On the way back, you'll stop in Salento to explore the main square and grab local coffee or browse handmade crafts. The day wraps up at Finca El Ocaso, a traditional coffee farm, where you'll learn how coffee moves from seed to cup.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Cocora Valley beneath wax palms
- Exploration of Salento village including main square
- Visit to Finca El Ocaso traditional coffee farm with coffee production education
Optional Activities
- Horseback ride through Cocora Valley
Landmarks Cocora Valley Salento Finca El Ocaso - Day 6
Medellín
A private transfer takes you from Salento to Medellín over approximately 7 hours. During the drive you can relax and watch the landscape change as you travel through the coffee region. Once in Medellín, the evening is yours to explore neighborhoods, grab food at cafés, and check out local spots at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Medellín's vibrant neighbourhoods, cafes, and local sights
- Day 7
Medellín
You'll explore Medellín's transformation from a dangerous city to an innovative hub. Using the metro and cable car, you'll travel through Comuna 13, an area showing real community resilience, and ride the electric escalators that helped revitalize the city. You'll learn about the neighborhood's history and daily life, then visit Berrio Park and Botero Plaza to see Fernando Botero's striking bronze sculptures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Medellín's transformation and history
- Journey through Comuna 13 via metro and cable car
- Visit to electric escalators
- Visit to Berrio Park and Botero Plaza with Fernando Botero sculptures
Landmarks Comuna 13 Berrio Park Botero Plaza - Day 8
Santa Marta - Tayrona
A transfer takes you to José María Córdova International Airport for your flight to Santa Marta. After landing at Simón Bolívar International Airport, you'll continue with a scenic drive to Tayrona Park, about 1 hour away, to begin your time in this coastal region.
Landmarks Tayrona National Park 
- Day 9
Tayrona
You have flexibility here - spend the day relaxing in Tayrona's coastal setting, or take a full-day guided tour through Tayrona National Park (approximately 9 hours). The tour includes hiking through tropical forest, visiting beaches like Cañaveral, Arrecife, Arenillas, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan, with a lunch break and time to swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day trip exploring Tayrona National Park (approximately 9 hours) including hikes through tropical forest and visits to Cañaveral Beach, Arrecife Beach, Arenillas Beach, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan with lunch and swimming
Landmarks Tayrona National Park Cañaveral Beach Arrecife Beach Cabo San Juan 
- Day 10
Santa Marta - Cartagena
You'll travel from Tayrona to Santa Marta and continue to Cartagena, a journey of about 4 to 5 hours. In the afternoon, a half-day tour includes La Popa Monastery at the city's highest point with panoramic views, and the Felipe de Barajas Fortress, a coral stone structure built as a pirate defense. The day ends with a two-hour walk through the historic center, exploring squares, churches, and winding streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to La Popa Monastery at approximately 140 metres elevation
- Guided one-hour tour of Felipe de Barajas Fortress
- Two-hour guided walk through Cartagena's historic centre including squares, churches, and winding streets
Landmarks La Popa Monastery Felipe de Barajas Fortress - Day 11
Departure
After breakfast, a transfer will take you from your hotel to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
