Soaring Andean summits, unspoiled Caribbean coast, enigmatic Amazon jungle, cryptic archaeological ruins and cobbled colonial communities. Colombia boasts all of South America’s allure, and more. Bogotá is Colombia’s beating heart, an engaging and vibrant capital cradled by chilly Andean peaks. Cartagena de Indias is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a historic city of superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls.
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Day 1: Bogota Welcome and assistance at El Dorado International Airport. Transfer to the Hotel 4 Seasons Casa Medina.
Day 2: Bogotá – City Tour After breakfast at the hotel you will have a panoramic tour through the historic center of Bogota, also called “La Candelaria”. The Gold Museum will also be visited. There are exhibited about 34,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces and more than 25,000 pre-Colombian objects. Later, we will visit the Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Donation, where are exhibited artworks of Fernando Botero, an internationally recognized Colombian artist in painting, drawing, and sculpture. The tour will end with a panoramic tour by the Marco de la Plaza de Bolívar: The Cathedral, The House of Nariño (Presidency of Colombia), The Lievano Palace (Bogota´s Mayor hall) and The Palace of Justice. Ascent to Monserrate.
Return to the hotel. Includes: entrance fee to Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda and the Botero Donation, guide- service, private transportation.
Note! The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, the Casa de La Moneda and Botero are closed on Tuesdays.Day 3: Bogota/ Zipaquira + Guatavita Breakfast at the hotel. Today we visit Guatavita and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral: A circuit through the “Sabana de Bogotá”. The territory now occupied by Zipaquirá, was an important centre of trade in salt – vital to preserve food – before the arrival of the conquistadors. This mineral, the essence of the town (founded on July 18, 1600), is abundant in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a religious sanctuary built in an underground salt mine. One of the remarkable tourist sites in Colombia, the majestic Salt Cathedral built deep in a salt mine. Later visit to the small town of Guatavita. The tour of the town will be short 15 minutes. The lake of the same name is located 10 minutes from the village. Continue to Guatavita Lagoon, known worldwide for the legend of “El Dorado”. Guatavita, the sacred lake, used to be the ceremonial site where the Indians worshipped Chie, the goddess of water. For the natives, the value of gold was not economic, but a means to come closer to their gods. Return to Bogota hotel. The duration of the excursion day with transfers is 9 hours. The duration of the Bogota-Guatavita transfer is 2 hours. Note**:** The Lake is closed for visitors on Mondays
Day 4. Bogota – Pereira Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to International Airport for your flight to Pereira (not included). Welcome and assistance at the Matecaña International
Airport. Salento and Cócora Valley Travel to Valle del Cócora arrive at the Valley, we will have a welcome cocktail (Canelazo) and assistance from a our eco-guide who introduces you to the Cócora Natural Reserve. Hiking time, transfer to palm forest to appreciate the biodiversity of fauna and flora. Take the ecological path of the highest wax palm in the world and national flagship tree, and do the ritual of the wax palm of Quindío. Continue planting of palm seedlings. The Valley offers optional activities such as ecological horseback riding, walks to exclusive, have a delicious typical lunch in a restaurant (Not Included). Barista show of origin coffee in the Salento town at Café Jesús Martín. Transfer to the town of Salento. walking tour visiting its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the viewpoint of Cocora. At the agreed time, transfer to the hotel.**“Coffee Experience”** Start our tour to the Coffee Farm El Ocaso for “coffee-experience”, located in volcanic soils of the Central Mountain Range of the Colombian Andes. The tour begins in the company of a local expert who will take you through the process of coffee planting, selective manual harvesting and pulping. After this, roast specialty coffee beans on a wood fire in the kitchen of the typical country house and have an authentic coffee experience. During the tour, several viewpoints with beautiful views of the natural environment. Observe the process of drying the coffee beans and processing plant, ending up at the main house where we will have a delicious coffee lemonade. Transfer to the Visus Hotel Boutique & Spa
Day 5: Adventure day Pereira-hot air balloon flight over the coffee valley. Departure at 5 am for flight in a hot air balloon over the waking up magic coffee valley.
After an amazing flight you will have a second breakfast (not included) and transfer to the canopi adventure under the treetops Horse back riding in the coffee valley. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena. Arrival in Cartagena and transfer to the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara.Day 6: Cartagena Breakfast at the hotel. A panoramic tour in Cartagena, a jewel of world heritage, and in the residential neighborhoods will start.
Cartagena de Indias brings together the charm of colonial architecture, the excitement of a vivid night life and fascinating cultural festivals. Cartagena’s historic center, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. Surrounded by miles of ancient walls that form the walled city. In addition behind the area’s cobbled streets, you can explore the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a magnificent castle dating back to the 17th century. You will visit Bocagrande and Castillogrande, Gethsemane, Monastery “La Popa”, Church San Pedro Claver.
With forty-seven arches and twenty-three domes, Las Bóvedas (The Vaults) is one of the most architecturally interesting structures within the old city walls.
Constructed by the Spanish engineer Antonio de Arevaloo. Today it’s an excellent place to find souvenirs. The area is absolutely buzzing with hawkers selling everything from trinkets to hammocks and paintings. At the end of this visit, return to the hotel along Santander Avenue where you can appreciate the bastions and murals of the historic center.Day 7: Cartagena Islas del Rosario – (Island of Enchantment) Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from Marina Santa Cruz dock on the Pegasos Pier, board a speedboat or yacht, navigate with a panoramic tour of the Bay of Cartagena and Bocachica. Admife a beautiful landscape with the forts of San Fernando and San Jose. Reachreach the base island in the Rosario Islands. Full-Day in the islands to enjoy its crystal clear waters perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling (activities with additional cost). Free time to enjoy the sea and the facilities. Transfer to the hotel on the island Las Islas private pool sea level bungalow.
Day 8 -9: Enjoy your time on the luxury island
Day 10: Boat transfer to Cartagena and then to the airport for your flight.
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