Explore Colombia’s Magic Destination on this 10-Day Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration10 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Come with us in this intense but unforgettable trip around some of the Colombia’s magic destinations. You will start in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. You will spend one day discovering the city and the other exploring its surroundings by going to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Then you will fly to Pereira to enjoy the coffee triangle by visiting the Cocora Valley and the coffee farms on one day and Santa Rosa’s hot springs on the other. The third city will be Medellin. You will spend one day discovering Comuna 13 and Medellin’s downtown and the other by going to Guatape and its breathtaking Piedra del Peñol. You will fly to your last destination: Cartagena and its Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and one last day to relax in a small island near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.

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What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
  • Accommodation for 9 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
  • Tour with a local guide per destination
  • 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
  1. 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
  1. 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: Santa Rosa Hot Springs
  1. Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal - Balneario
    8h · Admission ticket included
    You will visit the town of Santa Rosa de Cabal where you will hike to the hot springs, rich in minerals and known for their medicinal properties. You will walk through the beautiful landscapes of this place, with its waterfalls and mountainous areas and enjoy its natural pools. You will also taste some typical dishes and a traditional lunch before returning to your hotel.
Day 4: Cocora Valley and Coffee farm
  1. Salento
    8h
    In Salento you will start the morning with a hike to the Cocora Valley, the natural sanctuary of the wax palms, Colombia's national tree. You will learn about Colombian farmer traditions, and you will take pictures of the breathtaking scenery at the viewpoints and enjoy a typical homemade lunch. You will also enjoy a tour of a coffee farm to learn about the entire coffee process, from planting, harvesting, picking and roasting. You will be able to pick cherries with local guides and participate in a coffee tasting with the baristas.
Day 5: Graffiti tour, Comuna 13 and downtown Medellín
  1. Medellin
    8h
    The day will begin with a metrocable tour to take a graffiti tour of Comuna 13 and learn how art has transformed a territory marked by conflict. Afterwards, you will continue the metro tour through downtown Medellin, visiting the Museum of Antioquia, where you will find sculptures by the famous artist Fernando Botero, and other attractions in the area. You will visit important parks such as San Antonio and have various gastronomic experiences: fruits, coffee and a delicious traditional lunch.
Day 6: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape
  1. Guatape
    8h
    On this day you will visit one of the most beautiful places in Colombia: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape. You will travel from Medellín to the town and from there to the first stop: the stairs that will take you to the Piedra del Peñol viewpoint, where you will have views of the dam. Then you will tour the town of Guatape and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch
Day 7: Cartagena Arrival
  1. Cartagena
    1h
    You will transfer to the airport to fly to Cartagena de Indias and from there to your hotel. You will have the day at leisure.
Day 8: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
  1. Walled City of Cartagena
    8m
    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 9: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
  1. Baru
    8h
    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 10: Check out and departure
  1. Cartagena
    1h
    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
  • Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
  • In Bogota, the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and the Botero Museum on Tuesdays.
  • Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
  • You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.
  • 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.

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