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Overview
If you are short on time or if you wish to make a brief stop in Colombia, this tour will take you to two of the country's essential destinations. You will start in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. You will spend one day discovering the city main spots. On the second day you will explore its surroundings by going to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. You will fly to Cartagena on the third day to enjoy the two other days in the Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and on the last day you will relax in a small beach near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.
• Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena.
• Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other.
• Learning about our diversity through our history.
• Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
Options
3-star Hotel
3-star Hotel
Pickup included
5-star Hotel
5-star Hotel
Pickup included
What's included
Travel insurance
Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
Accommodation for 4 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Lunch
Breakfast
Tour with a local guide per destination
Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
Dinners
Arrival and departure International tickets are at the traveler's expense.
Additional nights as well as other facilities acquired outside the itinerary of Gran Colombia Tours.
What to expect
Day 1: La Candelaria and Monserrate
Bogota
8h
The first day begins with a tour of La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogota. You will visit the Plaza de Bolivar, the Casa de Nariño, Chorro de Quevedo and two of the most important museums in the area: the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. You will enjoy local gastronomic experiences, such as fruits, coffee and a delicious typical lunch. You will also take the cable car up to Monserrate to observe the city from the top, visit the basilica and its natural areas. The rest of the afternoon will be free.
Day 2: Zipaquirá and Guatavita
Catedral De Sal
10h · Admission ticket included
On this day you will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia and the Guatavita Lagoon, where the Legend of El Dorado is said to take place. For this, you will head north of the city, first to the town of Zipaquirá. You will go through the tunnels and roads of the salt mine, to see the only subway Catholic church in the world and its history. Then, you will go to the town of Guatavita and walk to the natural park of Guatavita and learn about its legends. You will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and at the end of the day you will return to Bogota.
Day 3: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
Cartagena
8h
You will tour the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
Day 4: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
Isla Baru
8h
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and fresh food and the scenery. At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and the hotel and finish the tour.
Day 5: Check out and departure
Cartagena
Pass by
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up our clients anywhere within, Bogotá - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International Airports.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.
In Bogota, the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and the Botero Museum on Tuesdays.
Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
