Coffee and Flowers
Price per person from US$933

Coffee and Flowers

From
US$933
Price per person
From
US$933
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. 

CAFETERIAN 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. 

MEDELLIN 

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.

ITINERARY

Day 1. Bogota - Arrival transfer
Day 1. Bogota - Arrival transfer

Assistance at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to hotel in Bogota. Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and reception at the airport. Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified. Notes: Applies for services between 5:00 am to 21:59 pm. For services after 22:00 p.m. a night rate will apply. 

Day 2. Bogota - City tour with Monserrate
Day 2. Bogota - City tour with Monserrate

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will depart to the Cerro de Monserrate, we will ascend through the funicular or cable car to the top of the mountain where you can appreciate a panoramic view of the city. We will continue to the Gold Museum, home to the most extensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver work in the world. We will end this tour with a panoramic walking tour of the Historic Center, where we will visit the main architectural, historical and cultural attractions of Bogota, such as the Colon Theater, San Carlos Palace, Bolivar Square and the Primada de Colombia Cathedral. 

Duration: 6 hours Highlights: Monserrate, Gold Museum and Historic Center. 

Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish, admission to the Gold Museum, funicular or cable car ticket at Monserrate. 

Not included: Tips, expenses not specified. 

Notes: On Mondays the Gold Museum is closed, it will be replaced by the Botero Museum. For Sundays and holidays the influx of national public increases, it is recommended to purchase the Fast Pass supplement in Monserrate. 

Day 3. Bogota - Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Day 3. Bogota - Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, departure to the town of Zipaquira, located 49 km north of Bogota, where the unmissable Salt Cathedral is located. During the trip, you will be able to observe the landscapes of the Sabana de Bogota. The Cathedral is considered one of the most outstanding architectural and artistic achievements of Colombia, built inside a mine 180 meters deep, inside it has a Stations of the Cross, Dome, Choir and Narthex Complex. Its importance lies in its patrimonial, cultural and religious value. Additionally, it is considered the 1st tourist wonder of Colombia and was a candidate for one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. Return to Bogota. Availability: Daily

Duration: 6 hours Highlights: Salt Cathedral: Stations of the Cross, Dome, Choir and Narthex Complex.

Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish and entrance to the Salt Cathedral.

Not included: tips, expenses not specified. 

Day 4. Bogota and Pereira - Arrival and Departure Transfers
Day 4. Bogota and Pereira - Arrival and Departure Transfers

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private service to take the connecting flight. Assistance at Matecaña Airport to hotels in Pereira. Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish with 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 5. Pereira - Tout de Café
Day 5. Pereira - Tout de Café

Breakfast at the hotel. This coffee tour is a unique experience in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Immerse yourself in the aromas and flavors of Colombian coffee while touring an authentic coffee farm in Quindio, surrounded by green mountains and the unmistakable aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Learn from experts about the entire process, from the planting of the beans to the cup. Enjoy spectacular landscapes, endemic flora and fauna, and the coffee hospitality that characterizes this region. A tour full of tradition, culture and, of course, the best cups of coffee in the world, come and discover why Colombian coffee is the best! 

Duration: 4 hours Featured: Coffee farm Includes: transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the coffee farm, and coffee tasting. 

Not included: Tips and expenses not specified. 

Day 6. Pereira - Cocora Valley and Salento
Day 6. Pereira - Cocora Valley and Salento

Breakfast at the hotel. The Cocora Valley, in the department of Quindio, is home to the Quindio Wax Palm, Colombia's national tree, within the Los Nevados National Natural Park. It is a major tourist destination, along with Salento. We begin with a welcome cocktail and a tour of the palm forest, where you will admire the biodiversity, including the majestic Wax Palm and the possibility of seeing the Andean Condor. Then, we will explore an ancient indigenous site and participate in a conservation activity, planting palm seedlings with a local guide. We finish with a tour of Salento, visiting its colonial streets, artisan workshops and the Cocora viewpoint before returning to the point of origin. 

Duration: 8 hours Highlights: Wax Palm, Cocora Valley, and Salento. 

Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance to the palm forest, typical snack, and hydration. 

Not included: Tips, expenses not specified. 

Day 7. Pereira and Medellin - Departure and Arrival Transfers
Day 7. Pereira and Medellin - Departure and Arrival Transfers

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private service to take the connecting flight. Assistance at José María Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Medellín. Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and reception at the airport. Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified. Notes: Applies for services between 5:00 am to 21:59 pm. For services after 22:00 p.m. a night rate will apply. 

Day 8. Medellín - Traditional City Tour
Day 8. Medellín - Traditional City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will start this tour visiting the most representative places of the 'City of Eternal Spring': Medellín. During the tour we will explore the urban stories that have shaped its identity and culture. We will visit the Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Antioquian village that is reflected in the handicrafts, gastronomy and architecture of the place. We will continue to the Parque de los Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Park), an outdoor space ideal for walking and relaxing. We will connect through a short walk to La Alpujarra, the epicenter of the administrative and governmental center of the city. Then, we will move to Berrio Park, in the heart of the city to appreciate the iconic Plaza de las Esculturas by Master Fernando Botero, which have become symbols of the city. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 4 hours Highlights: Pueblito Paisa, Parque de los Pies Descalzos, La Alpujarra and Plaza de las Esculturas de Botero.

Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish, typical snack.

Not included: tips, expenses not specified. 

Day 9. Medellín - Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Tour
Day 9. Medellín - Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will depart to the emblematic Piedra del Peñol, located 75 km from the city of Medellín. This rock formation rises 220 meters above a dam that generates a significant part of the country's electric energy. At this point, whoever wishes can ascend on foot the more than 702 steps that lead to the top to enjoy a panoramic view of the municipalities of Guatapé and El Peñol. Afterwards, we will embark on a traditional boat to enjoy a panoramic view of the dam's landscape and its history. We will arrive at a local restaurant, where we will enjoy a typical lunch and continue with a visit to the picturesque town of Guatapé, known for the colorful baseboards that decorate its houses and the famous Plazoleta de los Zócalos. Return to Medellin.

Duration: 10 hours (arrival time depends on traffic) Highlights: Zócalos de Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol.

Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish, boat on the dam and typical lunch.

Not included: entrance to the Piedra del Peñol, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: The ascent to the stone is optional, the entrance fee is not included, we recommend to bring cash in Colombian pesos, the entrance fee is $25.000 COP approximately. Keep in mind that its level of difficulty is medium-high. On weekends the destination experiences great affluence.

Day 10. Medellín - Departure Transfer
Day 10. Medellín - Departure Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private service to take the return flight.

Guide languages

Español

Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Day 2: Bogotá
Day 3: Bogotá
Day 4: Bogotá, Pereira
Day 5: Pereira
Day 6: Pereira
Day 7: Pereira, Medellín
Day 8: Medellín
Day 9: Medellín
Day 10: Medellín
  • 3 nights lodging in standard room in Bogota. 
  • 3 nights accommodation in standard room in Risaralda. 
  • 3 nights accommodation in standard room in Medellín. 
  • Transfer airport - hotel - airport in private service. 
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel. 
  • Spanish speaking guide for the excursions. 
  • City tour with Monserrate in shared service. 
  • Tour to the Salt Cathedral in shared service. 
  • Coffee tour in shared service. 
  • Tour to Cocora Valley and Salento in shared service. 
  • City tour in Medellin in shared service. 
  • Tour to Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol in shared service. 


  • 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

11 accommodations

Activities

6 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

3 Adults: Maximum 1 child


Twin accommodation: subject to availability and rate variation at each hotel. Hotels: We list the most frequently used hotels in this program. This is for information purposes only, bearing in mind that it is subject to change for similar or alternative establishments in the same category.


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