Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogotá
You'll arrive in Bogotá and get oriented with a private guide who'll walk you through the historic La Candelaria district. The neighborhood has narrow colonial streets and some real character. You'll pick either the Gold Museum or Botero Museum depending on your preference, then head up to Monserrate Hill by cable car for views over the entire city sprawling below you. It's a full day of getting your bearings in the capital.
- Start point
- Bogotá, Colombia (Hotels inside the city , 09:00 - 16:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Bogota - Parque La 93)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of La Candelaria district
- Entrance fee to Botero Museum OR Gold Museum
- Ascend Monserrate Hill for panoramic views of Bogotá
Landmarks La Candelaria Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) Botero Museum Monserrate 
- Day 2
Bogotá
This day trip takes you outside Bogotá to see the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, which is carved inside a salt mine about 180 meters underground. It's quite a sight with its different levels and chambers. From there you'll visit the Guatavita Lagoon, which has that El Dorado legend attached to it and sits high in the mountains. You'll head back to Bogotá in the afternoon, giving you time to rest after the drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Bogota - Parque La 93)
Included Activities
- Visit Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- Visit Guatavita Lagoon
Landmarks Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Guatavita Lagoon - Day 3
Bogotá to Eje Cafetero
You'll travel into Colombia's coffee region and arrive in Salento, a charming mountain town with colorful buildings and a slower pace of life. Spend the day exploring at your own pace, walking around the central plaza and side streets. Grab a cup of fresh local coffee somewhere and just get a feel for the place before diving into more activities tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Salento Real or similar )
Included Activities
- Explore Salento town
Landmarks Salento 
- Day 4
Eje Cafetero
Start by checking out Salento and Filandia with their colonial architecture and town centers. Then you'll head to Cocora Valley for a 2 to 3 hour hike through the towering wax palms, which are the tallest palms in the world and really dominate the landscape. After lunch, you'll do a coffee tour at El Ocaso plantation where they'll show you the whole process from crop to cup. By evening you'll explore some of Filandia's main landmarks before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Salento Real or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Cocora Valley palm forest (2-3 hours)
- Coffee tour at El Ocaso plantation
Optional Activities
- Explore Salento and Filandia at own pace
Landmarks Cocora Valley Filandia - Day 5
Eje Cafetero
A local guide will take you through several small villages in the Cordillera mountains. You'll visit Pijao, which has certification for sustainable living practices, then move to Buenavista for its viewpoints over the valleys. Later in the afternoon you'll stop at a cacao farm where they'll walk you through how they grow and process cacao for chocolate. It's a day focused on the region's local agriculture and how communities operate here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Salento Real or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Pijao village
- Visit Buenavista village
- Cacao tour at local farm
Landmarks Pijao Buenavista - Day 6
Eje Cafetero to Medellín
You'll travel to Medellín, known for its year-round spring-like climate. A comprehensive city tour covers major landmarks like Botero Plaza with its public sculptures and Barefoot Park. After that you'll explore Comuna 13, a neighborhood that transformed itself through street art and community projects. Your guide will explain the history and the inspiring changes the area has gone through over the past couple decades.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Versus Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Comprehensive city tour of Medellín
- Visit Botero Plaza
- Visit Barefoot Park
- Explore Comuna 13 with street murals and performances
Landmarks Botero Plaza Barefoot Park Comuna 13 
- Day 7
Medellín
On this shared excursion to Guatapé you'll climb the iconic Peñol Rock, which involves about 650 steps but gives you views across the reservoir and countryside. Afterward you'll walk through the town's colorful streets with their decorated zócalos, which are ornamental stone relief designs covering the lower walls of buildings. It's a nice mix of outdoor activity and local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Versus Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Climb Peñol Rock
- Explore colorful streets of Guatapé
Landmarks Peñol Rock Guatapé 
- Day 8
Medellín
Your final day in Medellín is unscheduled, so you can move at your own pace. Hit up local markets for souvenirs if you want, or just wander neighborhoods you might've missed. There are optional activities available through your hotel if something catches your interest, but otherwise it's a chance to relax before heading out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Versus Hotel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Explore Medellín at own pace
- Shopping
- Optional activities
- Day 9
Medellín to Cartagena
You'll arrive in Cartagena de Indias, the Caribbean coastal city with colonial charm. A 4 hour city tour covers major spots including the San Felipe Castle, a fortress with its own history and views from the walls. You'll see the walled old city with its colorful buildings and learn about the area's colonial past. It's your introduction to this Caribbean side of Colombia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande or similar)
Included Activities
- 4-hour city tour of Cartagena de Indias
- Visit San Felipe Castle
Landmarks San Felipe Castle Cartagena de Indias 
- Day 10
Cartagena
Today you'll escape to the Rosario Islands on a trip out to an exclusive private beach club. You'll spend the day in the turquoise water and white sand, with a welcome drink included when you arrive. It's a relaxation day with nothing much scheduled except enjoying the Caribbean setting and the natural surroundings of the islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande or similar)
Included Activities
- Day at exclusive private Beach Club
- Welcome drink included
Landmarks Rosario Islands 
- Day 11
Cartagena
You can either relax in the walled city or take part in optional local activities if something interests you. The highlight is an evening sunset boat cruise from 5 to 7 PM where you'll sail through the Caribbean waters as the light changes. It's a nice way to wind down your trip and see the coast from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunset boat cruise (5-7 PM)
Optional Activities
- Relax in walled city
- Dance class
- Drumming session
- Cooking session
Landmarks Cartagena Walled City - Day 12
Cartagena
You have a free morning in Cartagena before your departure. Use it to grab breakfast at a local spot, do any last minute shopping, or just sit in a plaza and soak in the atmosphere one more time before heading to the airport.
- End point
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia (Rafael Núñez International Airport, 10:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extra activities in Cartagena
