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Bogota - Cartagena - Medellin -

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Program Highlights

Discover the rich diversity of Colombia’s key cities with expert guided tours of Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena
Drive up the mountain that dominates Bogotá to 10,000 ft. and take in the sweeping views of the city from Monserrate
Delve into the world of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel
Observe the entire coffee cultivation process, visiting a family run coffee plantation
Take a walking tour of Cartagena’s postcard perfect streets and enjoy the colonial center, amazing art, tasty food, friendly locals, and lively music
Have a perfect beach day in the Rosario Islands amid the crystal-clear water and silky-smooth sand

Includes

Hotel accommodation for 8 nights
11 included meals consisting of:
- 8 buffet breakfasts
- 3 lunches
All transfers, touring and sightseeing are private with Englishspeaking guides
Sightseeing, including:
- Half day historic city tour of Bogota
- Half day Pablo Escobar tour in Medellín
- Full day Coffee Experience tour
- Full day city tour of Medellín
- Guided walking tour of Cartagena
- Day Trip to Encanto Island in Rosario Islands (shared boat)
Hotel taxes and service charges
Hotel accommodation for 8 nights

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Notes

All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.

Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request.

Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods. Local flights within Colombia are not included.

Departures & Rates

First Class

	Double	Single
	from $1819	from $2419

Deluxe

	Double	Single
	from $2049	from $2879

*To stay at the Hotel Sofitel Legend Santa Clara inside the old city of Cartagena, add $369.

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Hotels

Bogota

JW MARRIOTT

Bogota - 2 Nights / Deluxe

JW Marriott Hotel Bogota offers deluxe rooms with Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants, a bar, a fitness...

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ATTON

2 Nights / First Class

Chic décor, a restaurant, and gym facilities can be enjoyed 3 blocks from Parque del...

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Cartagena

HYATT REGENCY

Cartagena - 3 Nights / Deluxe

This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Hyatt Regency Cartagena in Cartagena de...

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CAPILLA DEL MAR

3 Nights / First Class

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. With a privileged beachfront location in...

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Medellin

Estelar Milla de Oro

Medellin - 3 Nights / Deluxe

This 5-star hotel is located in Medellin...

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NH Collection Royal

3 Nights / First Class

NH Collection Royal Medellín is located in Medellin’s exclusive El Poblado district. The hotel offers...

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Day 1 - BOGOTA

Welcome to Colombia! Upon arrival at Bogota International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

After breakfast this morning, begin your tour of Bogota at the famous food market, Paloquemao, located in the heart of the city. Then it’s a short drive to Monserrate, where from a height of 10,000 ft. you can see the spectacular views of the city. Accessed by funicular or cable car, it feels like a separate world. Beyond the chapel with its 17th century Fallen Christ, enjoy the exquisite local food stands offering everything from chocolate and tamales to soups, sausages, and handicrafts. Walk through ‘La Candelaria’, a historical neighbourhood in downtown Bogota featuring cobble stone streets and Spanish Colonial and Baroque architecture. Then visit the Gold Museum that showcases 34,000 gold pieces as well as 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic, and textile articles belonging to 13 Pre-Hispanic societies. (B)

Day 3 - BOGOTA I MEDELLIN

Following a delicious breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight to Medellin. Enjoy the remainder of the morning at leisure. Early this afternoon, get to know the history of Pablo Escobar and his impact on Medellín. You will better understand why Pablo Escobar is still the most controversial person in Colombia’s recent history. (B)

Day 4 - MEDELLIN

Today, experience the coffee culture on a typical Colombian farm. Departing Medellín, enjoy a scenic ride through unique landscapes and then revel in this unique opportunity to observe the entire process of coffee making – from the plant to the cup. Stroll through the coffee fields learning more about growing and collecting the coffee beans. After an authentically inspired countryside lunch, you will get an insight into the roasting process and how to prepare your next cup of coffee in the best possible way. (B,L)

Day 5 - MEDELLIN

This morning after breakfast, the city comes to life when you visit the “Pueblito Paisa” and enjoy breathtaking views over the city. Explore famous Botero Square with an exhibition of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures have become a landmark of the city. Take the Metrocable, constructed to make the inner city more accessible to people from the outskirts, up to Santo Domingo, once a notorious area of gang violence in Medellín. Today, it allows visitors a glimpse into the lives of the local population. In the Comuna 13 district with its unique electric escalators, you observe another innovative project that improved the quality of life of the people of Medellín. (B,L)

Day 6 - MEDELLIN I CARTAGENA

This morning after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, visit the massive Fortress of San Felipe, the largest fort the Spaniards built in South America. After, head to the city center and discover landmarks such as the official entrance to the walled city and the Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj). Learn all about the city of Cartagena while strolling along its colorful streets, winding alleyways, and main squares. At the end of the tour, visit the convent of San Pedro Claver. (B)

Day 7 - CARTAGENA I ROSARIO ISLANDS I CARTAGENA

After breakfast at your hotel, you will embark on a one-hour cruise to the Rosario Islands. Because of its underwater riches, the islands were declared a national park. Bask in the sun and enjoy small beaches with crystal clear water where you can swim or snorkel. Savor an included lunch as part of today’s tour. In the afternoon return to Cartagena. (B,L)

Day 8 - CARTAGENA

Your last day in Cartagena is yours to delight in at leisure. Take a walk through the city, do some last-minute shopping, or relax at the beach – the choice is yours. (B)