Contrasts of Colombia
Price per person from US$5,652

Contrasts of Colombia

From
US$5,652
Price per person
From
US$5,652
price per person

Description

BOGOTA

Bogota, capital of Colombia, is a unique gem that no traveler should miss. With its rich history and fascinating mix of cultures, this city combines the ancient with the modern. This metropolis is much more than just a city; it is a mosaic of cultures and traditions that intertwine in a unique way. Bogota awaits you with open arms, ready to captivate you with its beauty, culture and welcoming spirit - don't miss the opportunity to explore this jewel of South America!  

COFFEE AXIS

The Coffee Cultural Landscape (PCCC) is a remarkable example of adaptation to challenging geographical conditions, where coffee growing developed in mountainous and hillside terrain. This zone combines natural, economic and cultural elements in an exceptional way, representing a unique case in the world. Here the generational effort of coffee growers is intertwined with institutional support, showing mountains adorned with coffee and banana crops, along with valleys that exhibit guaduas and sugar cane plantations.

SANTAMARTA

Santa Marta, known as the Pearl of America, Colombia's oldest city, is a vibrant destination that combines history, culture and natural beauty. Located on the Caribbean coast, it has the best beaches in Colombia, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sun. Santa Marta is also the gateway to the Tayrona National Natural Park, a paradise of biodiversity with tropical rainforests and pristine beaches.

MEDELLIN

Medellin, the 'City of Eternal Spring', will captivate you with its pleasant climate all year round. It is a testament to Colombia's social transformation, where the hospitality of its people is evident. The city is a vibrant cultural epicenter with diverse festivities and an outstanding exhibition of works by renowned artist Botero. Be enveloped by its beauty and the hospitality of its inhabitants and discover the magic of Medellín!

CARTAGENA

Discover the essence of Colombia on this incredible 7-night, 8-day program. Begin in the vibrant city of Bogota, where you can explore its rich culture and historical heritage. Next, head to the beautiful city of Medellin, known for its social transformation and stunning architecture. Finally, enjoy the historic beauty of Cartagena, where you can stroll through its cobblestone streets and visit its impressive fortresses. In addition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a city tour in each city, visit an emerald jewelry store in Cartagena and take an optional excursion to the Rosario Islands. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the diversity and beauty of Colombia on this exciting program!


ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrival transfer to Bogota
Day 1. Arrival transfer to Bogota

Arrival at El Dorado airport in Bogota, meeting at the international flight departure with our guide who will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. We will start your trip with a special welcome dinner in one of the Clandestinos restaurants in the city of Bogota. It will be an evening full of Colombian flavors.


Day 2. Museums and Galleries in Bogota
Day 2. Museums and Galleries in Bogota

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time departure with our tour guide in Bogota to visit the two most important museums in Bogota, The Gold Museum where you will find the largest pre-Hispanic collection of Colombia, made by our indigenous cultures located in different regions of the country. Continuation of the visit for a tour of the main square and most relevant of our history known as Plaza de Bolivar, named in recognition of the liberator Simon Bolivar who traveled more than 5 countries in South America, to achieve the liberation from Spain. Entrance to the Botero Museum where you will find the collection of paintings and sculptures of the Colombian Master Fernando Botero, who is recognized worldwide for his way of giving volume to his works. We will go to one of the most important gastronomic areas in Bogota for lunch, at the end of the afternoon we will go up to Monserrate to watch the sunset and have some delicious “onces Santafereñas” in one of the restaurants on the hill. The hotel area is one of the most recommended to visit the restaurants in the city, you will find several options. 


Day 3. Zipaquira Salt Cathedral
Day 3. Zipaquira Salt Cathedral

Breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will show up at the agreed time to visit the Salt Cathedral located in the town of Zipaquira, which is located approximately 1 hour from Bogota. Built in a mine at 180 meters deep and considered the first wonder of Colombia, inside you will visit the Deambulatory or Viacrucis, The Dome, The Ramp, The Choir, The Balconies, The Complex of the Narthex and the great naves of the Cathedral. At the end, a panoramic tour of the town of Zipaquirá in a gastronomic place where lunch will be taken. Return to Bogota. In the evening dinner at Andres Carne de Res, with special location where you can enjoy live music and party of the place.

Day 4. Flight to Armenia Coffee Experience
Day 4. Flight to Armenia Coffee Experience

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the airport to take the flight to the city of Armenia. Reception and transfer to one of the most awarded haciendas for the quality of its coffee, Terraza San Alberto, a unique place where you will have an experience through the senses with the tasting of traditional and molecular coffee, take a tour of the plantation enjoying the landscape and share with the workers who daily collect the fruits and live from planting. Departure to a small hacienda where we will meet for a delicious lunch. Return to the hotel. 


Day 5. Tour to Cocora Valley - Salento
Day 5. Tour to Cocora Valley - Salento

Breakfast at the hotel. Being in contact with nature, the shapes and colors of the houses in the villages of the Coffee Culture Landscape, will be what you will experience in Salento. Visiting in the morning in the company of our specialized tour guide in the Cocora Valley, where you will walk under the tallest wax palms in the world, climbing the mountain to meet the mysterious cloud forests. Lunch on the way back to town. In the afternoon you will enjoy Salento, its small streets, handicrafts and cafes. Return and dinner at the hotel. 


Day 6. Armenia - Medellin city tour.
Day 6. Armenia - Medellin city tour.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the airport to take a flight by the national airline that operates direct flights between the two cities. Reception at the airport to start a new tour La Comuna 13 a place that has led Medellin to become the most innovative city in the world, recognition that took place in 2013, is one of the most important places that begin to mark the social transformation of the city during the tour we will be accompanied by a local guide, then Escaleras Eléctricas, gastronomic tasting, we will also have a social experience, departure for lunch at one of the most gastronomically known restaurants in the city. On the way back stop at the sculpture square and entrance to the Museum of Antioquia where we will be accompanied by an expert in the works of the master who will explain his work, the way of painting and transmit through his paintings part of the history of Colombia. At the indicated time return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel with 18-course tasting at one of the most famous restaurants in the city. 


Day 7. Medellín - Guatapé and Peñol Tour with helicopter flight over the area.
Day 7. Medellín - Guatapé and Peñol Tour with helicopter flight over the area.

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the tour to Guatapé and La Piedra del Peñol, two of the most outstanding tourist destinations near Medellín. These places are located approximately two hours from the city and are known for their natural beauty and charming countryside scenery. The region attracts both tourists and local residents, who are captivated by the combination of agricultural beauty and the imposing Piedra del Peñol, a rock formation that rises 297 meters above a dam that generates a significant portion of the country's electric power. Our journey takes us through the new town of El Peñol, an essential point for understanding the history and future of this region. We will arrive to make a panoramic view of the region in a helicopter for a 6-minute flight over the dam and a pontoon tour of the dam. Lunch at a typical restaurant to learn about the local gastronomy. We will continue our journey with a visit to the picturesque village of Guatapé, known for the colorful decorative baseboards of its houses. Return to Medellín. 


Day 8. Medellin - Santa Marta - Tayrona National Park
Day 8. Medellin - Santa Marta - Tayrona National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the airport to take the flight to Santa Marta. Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel Tewimake which is located 1 hour from the city. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities, learn about the biodiversity of the Park and hotel services. 

Day 9. Tayrona National Park
Day 9. Tayrona National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to continue enjoying the hotel. 

Day 10. Tayrona - Cartagena de Indias
Day 10. Tayrona - Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Tayrona National Park to the hotel in the walled city of Cartagena de Indias. Check in and free time. Reservation for lunch at one of the most famous chefs restaurants in Colombia. In the evening dinner at the restaurant from where you have a nice view of the city of Cartagena at night, located in the historic center and ending with a night of cocktails in a clandestine place in the city. 


Day 11. Cartagena de Indias
Day 11. Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a walk through the area of Getsemaní and historic center accompanied by a photographer to take travel shots in the most emblematic places of the city, during the tour there will be gastronomic tastings such as coconut lemonade, endemic fruits of the Caribbean region, lunch at the San Pedro restaurant. Panoramic tour in vehicle to admire the castle of San Felipe and visit the area of Boca Grande, Castillo Grande and El Laguito. Stop at sky bar 51 to watch the sunset of Cartagena accompanied by a refreshing drink. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner at a restaurant specializing in seafood overlooking the bay of Cartagena. 

Day 12. Cartagena de Indias - Rosario Islands - Baru
Day 12. Cartagena de Indias - Rosario Islands - Baru

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the pier where you will board a boat to the hotel located in Baru. Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel and services. 

Day 13. Rosario Islands - Baru
Day 13. Rosario Islands - Baru

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the hotel services. 

Day 14 departure - Cartagena de Indias
Day 14 departure - Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to the city of origin.

Guide languages

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Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Day 2: Bogotá
Day 3: Bogotá
Day 4: Bogotá, Armenia, Antioquia
Day 5: Armenia, Antioquia
Day 6: Armenia, Antioquia, Medellín
Day 7: Medellín
Day 8: Medellín, Santa Marta, National Natural Park of Tayrona
Day 9: National Natural Park of Tayrona
Day 10: National Natural Park of Tayrona, Cartagena de Indias
Day 11: Cartagena de Indias
Day 12: Cartagena de Indias, Baru
Day 13: Baru
Day 14: Baru, Cartagena de Indias
  • Arrival and departure transfer to Bogota in private service.
  • Dinner in Bogota - Day 1. 
  • Tour of museums and galleries in Bogota, with ascent to Monserrate, lunch and onces santafereñas included. 
  • Tour to the Salt Cathedral and City tour in Zipaquira with lunch included.
  • Dinner at Andres Carne de Res D.C. - Day 2.
  • Arrival and departure transfer to Armenia in private service. 
  • Coffee Experience in San Alberto - Lunch at Eje Cafetero - Day 4.
  • Tour to the Cocora Valley and Salento, with entrance to viewpoints, typical tasting and lunch included.
  • Arrival and departure transfer to Medellin in private service.
  • Tour to Comuna 13, Plaza de Botero and Museo de Antioquia, with local guide, typical tasting, lunch and income included.
  • Dinner in Medellín - Day 6.
  • Tour to Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol with lunch, coffee tasting, boat and helicopter flight over the Guatapé dam.
  • Arrival transfer to Tayrona in private service.
  • Land transfer from Tayrona to Cartagena in private service.
  • City tour of Getsemani, historic center, Fort of San Felipe, with income and tastings included.
  • Dinner in Cartagena - Day 11.
  • Transfer to the pier and transfer by boat to Baru.
  • Ground transfer from Baru to the airport in Cartagena.
  • 3 nights accommodation in standard room in Bogota.
  • 2 nights lodging in standard room in the Eje Cafetero.
  • 2 nights lodging in standard room in Santa Marta.
  • 2 nights lodging in standard room in Medellín.
  • 2 nights lodging in standard room in Cartagena.
  • 2 nights lodging in standard room in Baru.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel. 



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

6 accommodations

Activities

7 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.


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