Colombia with Coffee and Culture

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, watches over 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, home to approximately 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 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

Operating days: Tuesday to Sunday

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda and 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: Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, pick-up at the hotel lobby. Departure to Zipaquirá, located 50 km north of Bogotá in the area known as the “Savanna of Bogotá.”

Upon arrival, visit the Salt Cathedral, built inside a salt mine 180 meters underground. It is considered one of Colombia’s most remarkable wonders and a masterpiece of engineering and religious art. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 5 hours

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

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 4. Bogotá – Pereira & Coffee Farm Visit (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Pereira. Arrival and assistance at Matecaña International Airport, followed by transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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: Approximately 5 hours

Operating days: Monday to Sunday

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

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 5. Pereira: Salento and 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, then back to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 7 hours

Operating days: Daily

Includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide and environmental interpretation, wax palm ritual, canelazo tasting, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

1. Optional Activity: Jeep Transportation Salento – Cocora – Salento: Willys Jeep transportation from Salento to Cocora Valley and back on the same day, at the agreed time.

Includes: Assistance and transportation for up to 5 people per vehicle.

2. Optional Activity: Trekking to Acaime Reserve: Spectacular hike of approximately 5 hours with moderate difficulty, entering the wax palm forest where you can appreciate the biodiversity of local flora and fauna.

Includes: Spanish-speaking eco-guide, kit with personal towel, water bottle, rain poncho, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent, mandatory medical assistance card per passenger (passport copy required), and a gastronomic experience at Acaime Reserve.

Note: Sending a copy of the document is mandatory, not only for medical assistance but also for the entry request to the Quindío Regional Environmental Authority at least 10 business days in advance; otherwise, entry cannot be guaranteed.

Day 6. Pereira – Cartagena & Party in da Guetto (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. In this unique experience, the idea is simple: get outside the walls! Discover local nightlife and music while visiting places tourists never imagined they could access.

We will go to a club in a secret location where you will experience the city like a local. Enjoy and dance to rhythms such as vallenato, champeta, reggaeton, salsa, and dancehall, with good beer or perhaps some rum, all in a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

Start time: Between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Includes: Hotel – meeting point – hotel transfers, private air-conditioned transportation, bilingual guide specialized in music, dance instructor, dance class (champeta and salsa), 10 beers, half bottle of rum or 3 cocktails, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 7. Cartagena: City Tour (Private Service): Breakfast at the hotel. 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.

But that’s not all! 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, San Felipe Fortress, hydration, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 8. Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Isla del Encanto) (Shared Service): Breakfast at the hotel. Just one hour by speedboat from Cartagena, the island paradise of Isla del Encanto in Barú welcomes you for a day of relaxation. Enjoy a full day at the Hotel Isla del Encanto. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Hotel – pier – hotel transfers, round-trip speedboat transportation, access to the beach, swimming pools for adults and children, buffet lunch (with three grilled protein options, a variety of salads, hot or cold vegetables, coconut or white rice, patacones or pasta, fruit portion, traditional regional dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

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

Day 9. Cartagena: Departure / Home City: Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport to take your flight (NOT included) to your next destination or city of origin.

Includes: Private transportation and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch and dinner.