The best of Cali
Price per person from US$569

The best of Cali

From
US$569
Price per person
From
US$569
price per person

Description

Cali, the vibrant capital of Valle del Cauca, is a tourist destination that perfectly combines history, culture and music, making it a must-see stop in Colombia. Cali is a city where partying and dancing are part of everyday life. This city is famous for its rich musical heritage, reflecting its ethnic diversity. The streets of Cali pulsate to the sound of music, with an energy that can be felt in every corner, especially in neighborhoods like San Antonio, where tradition and modernity intertwine in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.

ITINERARY

Day 1. Cali - Arrival transfer
Day 1. Cali - Arrival transfer

Pick up at Alfonso Bonilla Aragon Airport and transfer to hotel in Cali. 

Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and reception at the airport. 

Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified. 

Notes:

*Applies for services between 6:00 am to 20:59 pm. 

*For services after 21:00 p.m. a night rate will apply.

Day 2. Cali – City tour with Cali salsa class
Day 2. Cali – City tour with Cali salsa class

Breakfast at the hotel. We begin the excursion by immersing ourselves in music with a visit to the Grupo Niche Monument, a tribute to the legendary musical group. Afterwards, we will walk along the River Boulevard, a place that not only offers views of the mountains, but also allows you to feel the pulse of urban life and appreciate the architecture of La Ermita Church and the Ortiz Bridge. We will continue our tour until we reach La Merced Church, the place where Cali was founded, full of history and significance. We will enter the Colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, home to the second oldest church in the city, built in 1747. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. We continue to the Gato del Río and the picturesque Las Novias del Gato Park, a place full of charm and mystery, with an intriguing history, before stopping at La Palabra Cali. We will then head to a cozy craft store, where you can purchase special souvenirs and enjoy a delicious snack typical of the region. We will end the experience with an hour-long Cali salsa class, where you can learn about the characteristics and influences that have made this genre unique and significant to Cali culture.

Availability: Monday to Saturday

Duration: 5 hours

Highlight: Cali salsa class.

Includes: Private transportation, professional Spanish-speaking tour guide, one (1) hour of Cali salsa dance lessons, local snack, hydration.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses.




Day 3. Cali – Tour to Hacienda El Paraíso and Piedechinche
Day 3. Cali – Tour to Hacienda El Paraíso and Piedechinche

Breakfast at the hotel. We begin the tour at Hacienda El Paraíso (located 36 km from Cali), a true treasure that houses an emblematic love story, immortalized in Jorge Isaac's work “María.” Every corner of this place is imbued with the nostalgia of eternal love, and the air itself seems to whisper the stories of its protagonists, Efraín and María. We continue with a delicious typical regional lunch at a country restaurant and then on to Hacienda Piedechinche, a true architectural gem that captures the essence of typical Valle del Cauca architecture. This place invites you to immerse yourself in the life of bygone eras, where you can explore customs and daily life while appreciating the utensils and furniture characteristic of that historical period. The experience is further enriched by a leisurely tour of different stations that highlight a variety of typical sugar mills from different regions of Colombia and their evolution over time, unearthing the hidden treasures of Colombian history.

Availability: Daily.

Duration: 8 hours.

Highlights: Hacienda El Paraíso, Hacienda Piedechinche.

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance fees to both haciendas, typical lunch (main course and 1 soft drink), and water.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses.


Day 4. Cali – Departure transfer
Day 4. Cali – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel in Cali and transfer to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón Airport.


Includes: Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and airport reception.

Does not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes:

*Applies to services between 6:00 a.m. and 8:59 p.m.

*For services after 9:00 p.m., a nighttime rate will apply.

Guide languages

Spanish

Meeting point

Hotel accommodation
Day 1: Cali
Day 2: Cali
Day 3: Cali
Day 4: Cali
  • 3 nights' accommodation in a standard room in Cali.
  • Private airport-hotel-airport transfer.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Spanish-speaking guide for excursions.
  • Private city tour of Cali.
  • Private tour to Haciendas El Paraiso and Piedechinche.
  • National or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips to porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and expenses of a personal nature.
  • Optional excursions offered at destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
  • IVA of 19% on lodging, exempt for foreigners who have the immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel Insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
  • Travel insurance that offers a wide coverage, covering aspects such as illnesses, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of goods and valuables, cancellation of plans and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage for transfers. Only one suitcase of 23 kilos per person is allowed.

Possible accommodations

4 accommodations

Activities

2 Activities

PROGRAM DETAILS

1. The contracted transportation admits up to one piece of luggage weighing 23 kilos and one piece of hand luggage weighing a maximum of 8 kilos per person. maximum weight of 8 kilos per person. 2. In case of excess baggage, the possibility of including it without additional cost will be verified according to the capacity of the vehicle. additional cost according to the capacity of the vehicle. 3. The passenger will be the sole responsible for the custody of his/her luggage and travel documents. documents. Under no circumstances Dorado Experiences will respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the vehicle, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the passenger. 4. The passenger must not leave valuable articles in the transport. It is recommended that the passenger does not leave valuables inside the vehicle that is transporting him/her, neither the supplier nor Dorado Experiences will be responsible for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of the passenger's items. Dorado Experiences will not respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, robbery or loss of the passenger's loss of the passenger's items. 5. For transfers of flights arriving between 20:00 and 06:00 Hrs will have an increase of 20% additional to the contracted value. of 20% additional to the contracted value. 6. The general programs include lodging in standard category. If the passenger wishes to a different category, it is handled upon request, subject to availability and change in the initially informed rate. in the initially informed rate. 7. In case of reservation and the selected hotel is not available, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. 8. The check in time is from 15:00 hrs. 9. Check out time is before 12:00 hrs. 10. In case of requiring twin accommodations, please inform us from the beginning, since it is subject to availability according to the hotel capacity and may generate variations in the price. 11. Triple accommodation is quoted in double twin room. In case of requiring three beds, a specific request must be made at the beginning of the reservation, as it may generate changes in the room category and in the price changes in the category of the room and in the price informed.

POLICY AND ACCOMMODATION OF CHILDREN

 

Applicable rate for children between 2 and 10 years old.

Accommodations allowed

***The availability of beds is subject to the confirmation of each hotel, it will be informed in the booking confirmation.

 

1 Adult: Maximum 2 children

2 Adults: Maximum 2 children

*** Luxury Category does not allow triple accommodations or accommodations with children.

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