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Day 1. Bogotá: Arrival in Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 2. Bogotá: City Tour & Monserrate (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby. Looking up from any point in the city, it is impossible not to notice the hill that, from its 3,152 meters above sea level, overlooks Bogotá. Monserrate is the city’s most iconic symbol, not only as a natural landmark but also for its religious significance. Its sanctuary has been visited by millions of pilgrims and travelers since its founding in 1640.

After descending, a panoramic tour begins through Bogotá’s historic center, also known as “La Candelaria,” including a visit to the Gold Museum, where you will see around 34,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian artifacts. Afterwards, visit the Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Donation, where works by the internationally renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero are exhibited, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures.

The tour ends with a panoramic visit around Bolívar Square, including the Primatial Cathedral, Casa de Nariño, Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda, Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Important note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays. Casa de la Moneda and Botero Donation are closed on Tuesdays.

Day 3. Bogotá: Guatavita & Zipaquirá Circuit (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby. Enjoy a complete tour through the so-called “Savanna of Bogotá.”

The journey begins towards Zipaquirá, home to one of Colombia’s most important tourist attractions: the impressive Salt Cathedral, built 180 meters underground inside a salt mine. Afterwards, continue to Guatavita Lagoon, historically and globally known for the legend of “El Dorado.” Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 10 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lagoon, lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Dinner.

Day 4. Bogotá – Medellín: Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Medellín.

Arrival, assistance at José María Córdova International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 5. Medellín: City Tour & Comuna 13 (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to begin the tour. Visit the main tourist attractions of Medellín, including San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, La Playa Avenue, the Sculpture Park featuring works by Fernando Botero, Parque de los Deseos, Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, La Macarena Convention Center, and the traditional Pueblito Paisa.

Then, explore El Poblado, including Parque del Poblado, Lleras Park, and the Golden Mile. The tour continues to Comuna 13, where you will discover vibrant graffiti that tell stories of transformation and hope, ending at the iconic outdoor escalators. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 7 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and Metrocable tickets, Comuna 13 visit (Graffiti Tour), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 6. Medellín: El Peñol & Guatapé Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at the hotel lobby at the agreed time to begin the tour. Visit the town of El Peñol, including a replica of the original village and the impressive El Peñol Rock, a 220-meter-high monolith.

Then, explore Guatapé by moto-taxi, admiring its colorful zócalos and architectural details. The tour concludes with a visit to the El Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, enjoying the contrast between mountains and water landscapes. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, moto-taxi ride, typical lunch at a local restaurant, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Climb to El Peñol Rock, boat tour on the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, and dinner.

Day 7. Medellín – Pereira & Coffee Farm Visit (Interactive Coffee Process) (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to José María Córdova International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Pereira.

Arrival, Spanish-speaking assistance, and private transfer to Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda. At the Coffee Farm, enjoy a guided tour through specialty coffee plantations, learning about the entire process from planting to pulping. Coffee beans are roasted in a traditional kitchen, offering an authentic experience.

The tour includes scenic viewpoints to enjoy the landscape and a coffee tasting. You will also visit the drying process and production facilities, ending at the main house with a coffee lemonade. Transfer back to the starting point or connection with another activity as agreed. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, interactive coffee process, assistance by expert staff at the hacienda, lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Dinner.

Day 8. Pereira: Salento & Cocora Valley Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the place of origin by a Spanish-speaking guide. Private transfer to the Cocora Valley with a welcome cocktail.

Enjoy a tour to admire the wax palm trees, spot the flight of the condor (if lucky), and plant seedlings alongside an eco-guide. Then, visit Salento for a walking tour through its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the Cocora viewpoint. Return to the place of origin and back to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 7 hours

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide with environmental interpretation, wax palm ritual, and canelazo tasting.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 9. Pereira – Cartagena & Sunset over the Bay (Private & Shared Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Matecaña International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Cartagena.

Arrival, assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the afternoon, assistance at the hotel for transfer to the pier to enjoy a bay tour of Cartagena de Indias and admire the sunset (shared service). At the end, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 90 minutes

Includes: Private transfer hotel–airport in Pereira, private transfer and assistance at Cartagena airport, hotel–pier–hotel transfers, open bar (Cuba Libre, rum punch, lemonade, water, and soft drinks), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Premium drinks and snacks on board (additional cost), pier tax (USD 5 per person), and dinner.

Operating days: Wednesday to Monday

Day 10. Cartagena: City Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, begin a panoramic tour in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Get ready for a journey back in time and discover the most iconic landmarks of the Heroic City. This tour is designed for history lovers, allowing you to relive epic battles and learn about the characters who left their mark on Colombia.

You will also enjoy a panoramic drive through Manga, Bocagrande, and the majestic San Felipe Fortress. Join us on this adventure full of knowledge and spectacular views! Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to La Popa Monastery and San Felipe de Barajas Castle, hydration, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 11. Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Isla del Encanto) (Shared Service): Breakfast at the hotel. Just one hour by boat from Cartagena, the island paradise of Isla del Encanto in Barú welcomes you for a relaxing day at the Hotel Isla del Encanto. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Hotel – pier – hotel transfers, round-trip boat transportation, tour of the islands, typical Caribbean lunch, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Departure tax (COP $28,500 per person, subject to change by Corpoturismo Cartagena) and dinner.

Day 12. Cartagena – Santa Marta & City Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to begin the transfer and tour.

Discover Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, on a tour full of history, culture, and Caribbean landscapes. Visit its main attractions, including the historic center and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. Experience the magic of this Caribbean gem! Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 13. Santa Marta: Tayrona National Natural Park – Cabo San Juan del Guía (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. Between 6:00 am and 8:00 am, pick-up at the hotel or meeting point in Santa Marta. Departure to the Zaino sector of Tayrona National Natural Park (approximately 50 minutes).

From the Cañaveral parking area, begin a hike along ecological trails passing beaches such as Arrecifes, Arenilla, and La Piscina, until reaching Cabo San Juan del Guía. Free time to enjoy the beach. Around midday, the guide can assist with lunch arrangements (not included).

Return at 2:00 pm along the same trail and exit the park. Arrival back in Santa Marta around 5:30 pm. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Operating days: Daily, except during park closure dates (Closure #1: February 1–15, Closure #2: June 1–15, Closure #3: October 19–November 2)

Includes: Shared transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Tayrona National Natural Park, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 14. Santa Marta: Departure: Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Simón Bolívar International Airport to take your flight (not included) to your next destination.

Includes: Private transportation and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.