Medellín Flower Fair
Price per person from US$673

Medellín Flower Fair

From
US$673
Price per person
From
US$673
price per person

Description

Medellín, 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!

ITINERARY

Day 1. Medellin - Arrival Transfer
Day 1. Medellin - Arrival Transfer

Assistance at José María Córdova International Airport and transfer to hotel in Medellín.

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

Does not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: Applies to services between 05:00 am and 21:59 pm.


In the evening, night tour of fondas in Medellín. When night falls, Medellín is transformed by lights that illuminate its neighbourhoods and avenues, creating a charming atmosphere. Our night tour begins with a panoramic view of Avenida El Poblado, offering us breathtaking views from prominent viewpoints. Then, we head to Sabaneta, where we will take a stroll through its Main Park. We will continue through its picturesque streets, enjoying a local tasting, and then head to a Fonda, where we can share a refreshing cold beer. We will end the night exploring Provenza, the city's nightlife district.

Availability: Tuesday to Saturday.

Duration: 4 hours.

Highlights: Provenza, Sabaneta, and Fonda Paisa.

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, food tasting, welcome drink, and shot of aguardiente.

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses.

Suggested schedule: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.


Day 2. Medellín – Flower and Silleteros Tour in Santa Elena
Day 2. Medellín – Flower and Silleteros Tour in Santa Elena

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will depart for the village of Santa Elena, nestled in the mountains of Antioquia at an altitude of approximately 2,000 metres above sea level, where farmers have found the perfect conditions to grow a wide variety of traditional flowers. This is where the famous floral arrangements of the Flower Fair, known as silletas, are prepared, which are a cultural symbol of Medellín. We will visit a traditional flower farm to learn first-hand about the rural culture of Santa Elena, explore the village, meet an authentic silletero and enjoy the landscapes of the Aburrá Valley, home to Medellín. Return to the hotel.

Availability: Daily

Duration: 5 hours

Highlights: Santa Elena and silletera farm

Includes: private transport, professional Spanish-speaking tour guide, visit to a traditional flower farm and local refreshments.

Does not include: tips, unspecified expenses.

Suggested schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Day 3. Medellín – Tour to the Grand Parade of Silleteros - Flower Fair
Day 3. Medellín – Tour to the Grand Parade of Silleteros - Flower Fair

Breakfast at the hotel. Experience one of Colombia's most iconic traditions with this exclusive tour of the Grand Parade of Silleteros, the most eagerly awaited event of the Flower Fair in Medellín. Enjoy a spectacle full of colour, culture and flowers, where the silleteros (flower growers) of the village of Santa Elena parade through the city with their impressive handmade silletas (flower floats), in a tribute to the rural tradition of Antioquia. The Flower Fair, held every year in August, is the city's most important cultural event. More than just a festival, it is a tribute to the paisa identity, the hard-working spirit of the Antioquia people and the legacy of the silleteros of the village of Santa Elena, who for more than 60 years have carried on their backs impressive silletas filled with flowers, history and symbolism. This parade is an expression of pride, creativity and tradition that has been declared a National Cultural Heritage event and attracts thousands of national and international visitors every year. An unmissable experience for lovers of Colombian culture and natural beauty, in the context of one of the most vibrant festivals in the country.

Includes: shared transfer to the event, agency escort, box seat ticket, refreshments, souvenir and travel insurance.

Notes: box seats subject to availability.


Day 4. Medellín – Departure transfer
Day 4. Medellín – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel in Medellín and transfer to José María Córdova International Airport.

Includes: Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver.

Does not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: Applies to services between 5:00 a.m. and 9:59 p.m.


Guide languages

English (USA)
Spanish
Portuguese

Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: Medellín
Day 2: Medellín
Day 3: Medellín
Day 4: Medellín
  • 3 nights' accommodation in a standard room in Medellín.
  • Private airport-hotel-airport transfer.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Spanish-speaking guide for excursions.
  • Private night tour of Medellín's fondas (traditional restaurants).
  • Private tour of flowers and silleteros (flower growers) in Santa Elena.
  • Shared tour of the Gran Desfile de Silleteros (Great Parade of Flower Growers).
  • 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

3 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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