Colombia Culture and Beach

Day 1. Bogotá:

Arrival to the city of Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel to proceed with the respective 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 agreed time, pick-up will take place in the hotel lobby. When looking up from any point in the city, it is impossible not to encounter that hill which, from its 3,152 meters above sea level, watches over Bogotá. Monserrate is the symbol par excellence of Bogotá, not only as a natural effigy, but also for its religious character, whose sanctuary millions of pilgrims and travelers have visited since its foundation in 1640. Return and begin panoramic tour through the historic center of Bogotá also called “La Candelaria”, within which the Gold Museum will be visited where you will learn about nearly 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Subsequently, the Casa de la Moneda and Donación Botero will be visited where works of the master Fernando Botero are exhibited, a Colombian internationally recognized in different artistic techniques such as painting, drawing and sculpture. The tour will end with a panoramic tour getting to know the surroundings of Bolívar Square (The Primatial Cathedral, The Casa de Nariño, The Liévano Palace and The Palace of Justice). Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

Days of operation: Tuesday to Sunday

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

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Important note: Gold Museum closed on Mondays and Casa de la Moneda and Donación Botero closed on Tuesdays

Day 3. Bogotá: Visit to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up in the hotel lobby. Departure to the town of Zipaquirá, located 50 km from Bogotá leaving through the northern part of the city, also called “Sabana de Bogotá”. Once in the town, the Salt Cathedral will be appreciated, built inside a mine at 180 meters depth, considered one of the most important wonders of Colombia and a great work of engineering and religious art

Duration: 5 hours

Days of operation: Every day

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 4. Bogotá: Departure to Medellín & City Tour – Comuna 13 (Private Service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take flight (Not Included) to the city of Medellín (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am).

Arrival, assistance at José María Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel to proceed with the respective check in. Accommodation.

At the agreed time, pick-up at the hotel lobby to start the tour. We will visit the main tourist sites of Medellín, such as San Antonio Park, Plazuela de San Ignacio, La Playa Avenue, Sculpture Park with Botero works, Parque de los Deseos, Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, La Macarena Convention Center and the traditional Pueblito Paisa. Then, we will tour El Poblado, including Parque del Poblado, Parque Lleras and the Golden Mile. The visit continues in Comuna 13, exploring graffiti that tell stories of transformation and hope, ending at the iconic Electric Stairs. At the end, return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 7 Hours

Days of operation: Every day

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

Does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 5. Medellín: Visit to Peñol & Guatapé (private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up at the hotel lobby at the agreed time to start the tour. We will visit the municipality of El Peñol, including the replica of the original town and the imposing Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith. Then, we will tour Guatapé by moto taxi to admire its colorful zócalos and architectural details. We will finish with a visit to the reservoirs of El Peñol and Guatapé, enjoying the contrast between mountains and water. In the afternoon return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours.

Days of operation: Every day

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

Does not include: Climb Piedra Peñol, boat tour on Peñol-Guatapé reservoir and dinner.

Day 6 Medellín – Departure to Cartagena & City Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer to José María Córdova International Airport to take flight (Not included) to Cartagena. Arrival and reception at Rafael Núñez International Airport, transfer to the hotel to proceed with the respective check in.

Get ready for a journey through time and discover the most emblematic places of the Heroic City. This tour is tailored for history lovers, so you can relive the most epic battles and meet the characters who left their mark on Colombia. But that’s not all! You will also enjoy a panoramic tour 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

Days of operation: Every day

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

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 7. Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Isla del Encanto) (shared service): Breakfast at the hotel. Just one hour by boat from Cartagena, the paradise of the island of Hotel Isla del Encanto Barú welcomes you to spend a day of relaxation at Hotel Isla del Encanto. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 Hours.

Includes: Hotel – dock – hotel transfer, round trip boat transfer, island tour, typical Caribbean lunch, accommodation and medical assistance card.

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

Day 8. Cartagena: Next destination / City of origin: Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport to take flights (not included) to next destination.

Includes: Private transportation and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.