Colombia’s 3 Axis of Diversity: Bogota, Coffee Region and Cartagena 8-Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
La Candelaria and Monserrate
1 stop
1
The first day begins with a tour of La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogota. You will visit the Plaza de Bolivar, the Casa de Nariño, Chorro de Quevedo and two of the most important museums in the area: the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. You will enjoy local gastronomic experiences, such as fruits, coffee and a delicious typical lunch. You will also take the cable car up to Monserrate to observe the city from the top, visit the basilica and its natural areas. The rest of the afternoon will be free.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Zipaquirá and Guatavita
1 stop
2
Catedral De Sal
On this day you will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia and the Guatavita Lagoon, where the Legend of El Dorado is said to take place. For this, you will head north of the city, first to the town of Zipaquirá. You will go through the tunnels and roads of the salt mine, to see the only subway Catholic church in the world and its history. Then, you will go to the town of Guatavita and walk to the natural park of Guatavita and learn about its legends. You will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and at the end of the day you will return to Bogota.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Santa Rosa Hot Springs
1 stop
3
Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal - Balneario
You will visit the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal where you will hike to the hot springs, rich in minerals and known for their medicinal properties. You will walk through the beautiful landscapes of this place, with its waterfalls and mountainous areas and enjoy its natural pools. You will also taste some typical dishes and a traditional lunch before returning to your hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Cocora Valley and Coffee farm
1 stop
4
Salento
In Salento you will start the morning with a hike to the Cocora Valley, the natural sanctuary of the wax palms, Colombia's national tree. You will learn about Colombian farmer traditions, and you will take pictures of the breathtaking scenery at the viewpoints and enjoy a typical homemade lunch. You will also enjoy a tour of a coffee farm to learn about the entire coffee process, from planting, harvesting, picking and roasting. You will be able to pick cherries with local guides and participate in a coffee tasting with the baristas.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Cartagena Arrival
1 stop
5
Cartagena
You will transfer to the airport to fly to Cartagena de Indias and from there to your hotel. You will have the day at leisure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
1 stop
6
Walled City of Cartagena
You will tour the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
1 stop
7
Baru
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and fresh food and the scenery. At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and the hotel and finish the tour.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Check out and departure
1 stop
8
Cartagena
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
• In Bogota, the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and the Botero Museum on Tuesdays.
• Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
• You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.

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