Colombia Medellin Cartagena Majagua Island 7 Day Tour from Bogotá

Day 1: Home --Airplane-- Bogota

1. 6h
   With a relaxed and happy mood, you will take a transoceanic flight to Bogota, Colombia! Free airport pick-up location: Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Three meals will be at your own expense that day.
   
   Free pick-up airport on the first day of your tour: Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
   
   Free pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 15:00 and 21:00. This time is the time for the guests to meet with our staff after picking up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are taking.

Day 2: Bogota City Tour

1. La Candelaria
   6h
   Today we will tour the city of Bogota. Bogotá's historic city centre "La Candelaria" with its impressive churches, the State Palace and the "Plaza Bolívar" will be explored with the company of your guide explaining each building’s history in detail. Then we will visit the Museo Botero. The creative paintings here are imaginative and adorable, with the most famous being Mona Lisa, which is very interesting. Following, we will go to the Museo del Oro, where the gold ornaments have a long history. Afterwards, we will head to Montserrat Mountain! Taking on the cable car, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the whole city.
   
   Itinerary:
   
   La Candelaria → Museo Botero → Museo del Oro (include ticket) → Monserrate (include carble car ticket) → Hotel
   
   Special Note:
   
   The Museo Botero is closed on Tuesday and the Museo del Oro is closed on Monday.
2. La Candelaria
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   La Candelaria
   La Candelaria is home to some of the most popular museums and attractions in Bogotá. The neighborhood is an eclectic juxtaposition between old and new, historic and modern. The beautiful buildings are typical of Spanish colonial architecture, while the streets boast some of the most unique graffiti murals you’ll ever see.
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   Museo Botero
   The Botero Museum also known as Museo Botero is a museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It houses one of Latin America's most important international art collections.
4. Museo del Oro
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   Museo del Oro
   Bogotá's most famous museum and one of the most fascinating in South America, the Gold Museum contains more than 55,000 pieces of gold and other materials from all of Colombia's major pre-Hispanic cultures. The collection is laid out in logical, thematic rooms over three floors; descriptions are in Spanish and English.
5. Mount Monserrate
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   Monserrate
   Monserrate is a high mountain over 10,000 feet high in elevation that dominates the city center of Bogotá. It rises to 3,152 meters above sea level. There is a church with a shrine, devoted to El Señor Caído. To get to the top of mountain faster, you can take a funicular or cable car. However, the pedestrian path is ideal for anyone wanting to truly enjoy nature views along the way.

Day 3: Bogotá-- Airplane --Medellin

1. Bogota
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   After breakfast, our staff will transfer you to the airport and you will take a flight to Medellin, the second largest city in Colombia. We will take a tour of the city of Medellin. First of all, we will head to the El Pueblito Paisa. Get an insight of the history of city visiting the “Pueblito Paisa” and enjoy perfect views of the city. Then we will explore the famous Botero Plaza downtown with an exhibition of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures have become a landmark of the city. Following, we will take the Metro Cable up to Santo Domingo, which was once a notorious area of gang violence in Medellín. Finally, at the Comuna 13 district with its unique escalators you observe another innovative project that improved the quality of life of the people of Medellín.
2. Bogota
   6h
   Itinerary:
   
   Fly from Bogota to Medellin (Air ticket not included, without guide's company on the plane) → El Pueblito Paisa → Plaza Botero → Take the Metro Cable up to Santo Domingo (include carble car ticket) → Comuna 13 district with its unique escalators → Hotel
   
   Kindly Reminder: Please book a flight departing from Bogota after 08:30 and arriving in Medellin before 10:30. There will not be a guide on the plane. The tour guide will provide pick-up services only. The flight time scheduled by different guests may vary. On the same day, the flight time of all guests will be uniformly arranged for pick-up and drop-off.
3. Pueblito Paisa
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   El Pueblito Paisa
   Pueblito Paisa is a replica of a turn-of-the-century town located in the hills of Medellín and offers people a chance to experience the true traditional Antioquian culture. The Pueblito consists of a town square with a fountain at its center, colorfully painted buildings, a beautiful white church, and green gardens completed with surrounding walking tracks and an outdoor gym. Here, you’ll find cobblestone streets, colorful buildings and amazing views of the city. Additionally, the famous Museum of the City (Museo de Ciudad) is located here and is definitely worth visiting.
4. Plaza Botero
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   Plaza Botero
   Sometimes known as Plaza de las Esculturas, Plaza Botero is a key fixture on most Medellín city tours—whether you want to explore on foot, by Segway, or from the top deck of a hop-on hop-off bus, there’s a tour option to suit most.
5. Comuna 13
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   Comuna13
   Comuna13 used to be one of the most dangerous areas in Medellin but community projects and a series of outdoor escalators have helped turn this poor district into one of the most colorful communes in the city. Comuna 13, a district in Medellín, Colombia, is a thriving hub of graffiti artists, music and culture.

Day 4: Medellin --Guatapé --Medellin

1. 6h
   Let's get up and explore Guatapé! The village of Guatapé is famous for its church and its beautiful, colourful paintings that decorate the houses of the village. Then we will visit the El Peñón de Guatapé. The Peñol Boulder is one of the most spectacular destinations in the surrounding area of Medellín. The 200-meter-high monolith can be climbed with a staircase of 740 steps. Enjoy breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. You can climb the Peñol Boulder, enjoy a delicious typical Colombian lunch on the waterfront of the Guatapé reservoir, explore the lake on a boat ride and take time to stroll and relax.
   
   Itinerary:
   
   Medellin → El Peñón de Guatapé (ticket included) → Laguna de Guatapé → Lunch → Take a boat tour of Laguna de Guatapé (boat ticket included) → Medellin
2. El Penon de Guatape
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   El Peñón de Guatapé
   The El Peñon de Guatape or Piedra de Penol, is a massive stone that rises over 650 feet out of the flat ground of Guatape. The rock, which is almost entirely smooth, has one long crack that climbers use in ascending it. In the crack was later wedged a 649-step masonry staircase and the only way to get to the top of the Piedra de Penol. You can also ascend the rock along the staircase to overlook the dramatic series of the lakes and islands nearby.
3. Laguna de Guatape
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   Laguna de Guatapé
   Join us as we visit Laguna De Guatape in Colombia! This is the most perfect place to discover natural beauty and enjoy the rocky islands surrounded by blue water. It is a magnificent sight to discover. You can even observe this serene beauty from the top of Penol rock, which is located just nearby.

Day 5: Medellin --Airplane --Cartagena

1. Pass by
   Today you will fly from Medellin to Cartagena. Cartagena’s 18th-century architectural style is preserved in its historic center and blends perfectly with the modern architecture of the urban area. Join us as we walk around this cultural city! We will first visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortification built by the Spanish in their colonies. Then we will go to the historical center to visit the San Pedro Clavér Convent Museum, former Jesuit Cloister (1605) and home of the so-called "Slave of the Slaves". Finally, we will make a tour of approximately 2 hours through the main squares, churches and streets of the city. We will also walk over the city walls to have the best views of the city and to know the most important bastions.
2. 6h
   Itinerary:
   
   Fly from Medellin to Cartagena by plane (Air ticket not included, without a guide's company on the plane) → Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (ticket included) → Plaza de San Pedro Claver (ticket included)
   
   Kindly Reminder: Please book a flight departing from Medellin after 08:30 and arriving in Cartagena before 10:30. There will not be a guide on the plane. The tour guide will provide pick-up services only. The flight time scheduled by different guests may vary. On the same day, the flight time of all guests will be uniformly arranged for pick-up and drop-off.
3. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
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   Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
   Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. It is located on a hill called San Lazaro and was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial period. In 1984, UNESCO listed this location as a historical center of Cartagena Indian City and Saint Philippe de Barajas Castle on the World Heritage list. It is considered to even be one of the seven wonders of Colombia and one of the largest buildings built on the Colombian territory.
4. Plaza de San Pedro Claver
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   Plaza de San Pedro Claver
   Founded by Jesuits in the first half of the 17th century as Convento San Ignacio de Loyola, this convent later changed its name to honor Spanish-born monk Pedro Claver (1580–1654), who lived and died here. Called the 'Apostle of the Blacks' or the 'Slave of the Slaves,' the monk spent his life ministering to enslaved people brought from Africa. A series of lucid paintings inside the building relates his life story. The convent is a monumental three-story building surrounding a tree-filled courtyard, and much of it is open as a museum.

Day 6: Cartagena -- Islas del Rosario -- Cartagena

1. Cartagena
   6h
   Today we will depart from Cartagena and take a boat to the Rosario Islands. Today we will explore the impressive, beautiful landscapes of the Rosario Islands with their clear waters, gentle breezes, and maritime life such as dolphins. During this day trip on Majagua Island you will have enough time to explore the beautiful nature and relax on the beach. There you will also be served a typical lunch. In the afternoon you will return to Cartagena.
   
   Itinerary:
   
   Cartagena takes the ferry go to Islas del Rosario (ticket included) → Majagua Island → Majagua Island takes the ferry to go to Cartagena (ticket included)
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   The Rosario Islands
   The Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), also referred to as Corales Islas del Rosario (Coral Islands of Rosario), is an archipelago located off the coast of Colombia, approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Cartagena. It is one of the 46 Natural National Parks of Colombia.

Day 7: Cartagena --Airplane-- Home

1. Cartagena
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   After breakfast, we will take you to Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) to end your pleasant journey.
   
   Our staff only provides a drop-off service from the hotel at 8:00 in the morning. If the guest has an early flight and needs to leave the hotel before 8 o'clock to the airport, the guide can help the guest take a taxi.

Pickup details

Boarding location: Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG)；
Free airport pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 15:00 and 21:00. Please make sure to meet with our staff at the listed time slots with your claimed baggage. Please make sure to be at the meeting point on-time.

Drop-off location：Totally 1 drop-off locations
Cartagena Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG)；
For detailed information, please refer to the last day’s itinerary.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For safety and communication purposes during the trip, a valid and reachable phone number is required for participants.
• Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant travelers may join if they are under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the trip.
• Tickets and Admission Policy: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted for participation in the tour. All admission tickets must be purchased either during booking or directly from your tour guide on the day of the tour.
• Children under 6 may require a booster seat by law. Most tours operate with coach buses where booster seats are not required. However, for certain winter departures that may use vehicles such as minivans or vans, booster seats may be needed. Please contact the tour operator in advance if needed. Rental service is also available upon request.
• You must contact the tour operator at least 3 days prior to the departure date to provide the pick-up location. If no information is received by the deadline, the default pick-up location and time will be automatically assigned: 7:00 AM at Red Lobster, Times Square--5 Times Sq #5, New York, NY 10036.
• For a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend bringing comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
• Discounted tour rates apply to the 3rd and 4th guests sharing the same room. Admission fees, service fees, and other mandatory costs apply to all travelers at full price.
• Please double-check your booking details (name and contact info), as any errors may result in additional personal costs.