Black and White Carnival
Price per person from US$877

Black and White Carnival

From
US$877
Price per person
From
US$877
price per person

Description

Pasto, Colombia's “Surprise City,” envelops you with its Andean soul and deep cultural heritage. Nestled between mountains and volcanoes, it offers a temperate climate and breathtaking landscapes that captivate every visitor. Its people, proud of their roots, welcome you with warmth and tradition. History permeates every corner, from its colonial architecture to its vibrant artistic expressions. Experience the magic of the Black and White Carnival, a World Heritage Site, and let yourself be carried away by the color, music, and joy of a people who celebrate. Discover Pasto and let yourself be surprised!


ITINERARY

Day 1. Pasto – Arrival transfer
Day 1. Pasto – Arrival transfer

Assistance at Antonio Nariño Airport and transfer to the hotel in Pasto.

Includes: Shared transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and airport reception, travel insurance, accommodation.

Not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses. 

Day 2. Pasto – Song to the Earth and tour of carnival artisan workshops
Day 2. Pasto – Song to the Earth and tour of carnival artisan workshops

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will begin our journey towards one of the most important days of the carnival: the Song to the Earth “Pachamama,” a celebration in which more than a thousand artists perform on stage. The artistic groups make their appearance along the carnival route, dancing and performing traditional music with wind instruments, drums, quenas, and zampoñas, while wearing majestic costumes in bright, dazzling colors. During the parade, tourists will have the opportunity to admire the troupes in all their splendor, as the streets are flooded with music, dance, and joy, inviting the public to join in, applaud, and actively participate in the festivities. Once the parade is over, we will continue on to the carnival artisans' workshops, where visitors will be able to see up close the materials used in the floats, the design process, and the inspiration behind the motifs that will be displayed in the Grand Parade on January 6. Time will be included for taking pictures and talking with the master artisans. During the tour of the city, visitors will also be able to enjoy the Christmas lights that adorn the streets with festive lights and decorations. We will end with the return to the hotel.

Highlights: Song to the Earth “Pachamama,” Parade of artistic groups, Visit to artisan workshops

Includes: Transportation, travel insurance, snacks, lunch, professional guide, admission to artisan workshops, talk with master artisan, logistical support, and dinner.

Not include: Tips, unspecified expenses.

Day 3. Pasto – Visit to the Las Lajas Shrine with Pasto to Tulcán
Day 3. Pasto – Visit to the Las Lajas Shrine with Pasto to Tulcán

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will embark on a journey of approximately two hours from the city of Pasto to Ipiales. Upon arrival, we will continue to the Rumichaca International Bridge, where we will cross the border into Ecuador to visit the Tulcán Cemetery, renowned for its impressive sculptures carved from cypress wood. In the afternoon, we will head to the village of Las Lajas to descend to the majestic Shrine of Our Lady of Las Lajas, where the image of the Mestizo Virgin is located. Visitors will be able to experience a moment of spiritual reflection, pray, attend Mass, and admire the sanctuary's impressive architecture. The visit includes the museum and the lower levels of the temple, as well as short walks that allow you to enjoy the natural landscape and the energy of the place. During the tour, specialized guides will share the history and miracles associated with the image and the sanctuary.

Highlights: Las Lajas Shrine, Shrine Museum, Tulcán Cemetery

Includes: Medical assistance card, specialized guide, transportation to the shrine, cable car ride, museum admission, typical snack, typical lunch, trip to Tulcán (Ecuador), and accommodation in a selected hotel.

Not include: Tips, unspecified personal expenses.


Day 4. Pasto – Day of Negritos and Cocha Lagoon
Day 4. Pasto – Day of Negritos and Cocha Lagoon

Breakfast at the hotel. At 7:30 a.m., we will begin our trip to Laguna de La Cocha, one of the most emblematic places in the department of Nariño. We will arrive at the village of El Puerto, where we will take a tour of its picturesque wooden houses adorned with flowers, ideal for a photo shoot. At 9:00 a.m., we will continue by boat to La Corota Island, touring this beautiful National Natural Park, home to diverse species of flora and fauna. At 11:00 a.m., we will head to the Civil Society Reserve in the El Motilón sector, where we will enjoy a typical lunch in a family atmosphere. Afterwards, we will take an interpretive tour along the trails of the reserve, learning about its natural and cultural wealth. Upon our return, a party with carnival characters awaits us, where we will share music, dance, and traditions of Nariño in a joyful and participatory atmosphere.

Highlights: La Cocha Lagoon, La Corota Island, Civil Society Reserve, Integration with carnival characters

Includes: Ground and river transportation, entrance to the Civil Society Reserve, traditional lunch, traditional snack, accompanying guide, and carnival integration game at the hotel.

Not include: Tips, unspecified personal expenses.


Day 5. Pasto – Day of whites and parade of floats
Day 5. Pasto – Day of whites and parade of floats

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will head to the carnival route to enjoy the Parade, the most representative and eagerly awaited event of the festivities in Pasto. After a year of work, master craftsmen present their spectacular floats, true works of art that exceed six meters in height, full of color, creativity, imagination, and joy. The parade becomes a huge collective party with music, dance, individual costumes, and dance troupes. Foam and talcum powder, traditional symbols of carnival, flood the streets, inviting everyone to participate and celebrate with enthusiasm. After the parade, we will continue with a visit to the Artisan Carnival, where the main craft techniques of the region, produced by indigenous communities, farmers, and local artisans, are brought together.

Highlights: Pasto White Parade, Handcrafted floats, Artisan Carnival

Includes: Ground transportation, entrance fee, professional guide, lunch on the carnival trail, entrance to the Artisan Carnival, hydration, accompanying guide, and farewell dinner.

Not include: Tips, unspecified personal expenses.

Day 6. Pasto – Departure transfer
Day 6. Pasto – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel in Pasto and transfer to Antonio Nariño Airport.

Includes: Shared transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and airport reception, travel insurance, accommodation.

Not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses. 

Guide languages

Spanish

Meeting point

Meeting points mentioned in the itinerary
Day 1: Pasto
Day 2: Pasto
Day 3: Pasto
Day 4: Pasto
Day 5: Pasto
Day 6: Pasto
  • Professional guide during the tour.
  • Ground transportation during the trip – tourist bus.
  • Tours and transfers described in the program.
  • 5 nights' accommodation in Pasto.
  • Breakfasts.
  • Traveler's lunch for January 3 and 6 in the stands.
  • Lunch on January 4 and 5 at the site to be visited. 
  • Farewell dinner in Pasto on January 6.
  • Visits and entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program in shared service.
  • Tour to Laguna de Cocha in shared service.
  • Tour to the Santuario de las Lajas in shared service.
  • National medical assistance card.
  • Entrance to the stands for the parades on January 3, 4, and 6.
  • Carnival kit. 
  • Domestic or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips for porters and hotel services.
  • Optional excursions offered at the destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
  • 19% VAT on accommodation, exempt for foreigners who have an immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
  • Travel insurance offering comprehensive coverage, including illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of property and valuables, cancellation of plans, and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses. Excess baggage for transfers. Only one 23-kilogram suitcase per person is allowed.


Possible accommodations

1 accommodations

Activities

4 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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