Jewels of Colombia
Jewels of Colombia
Jewels of Colombia
9 Days
Visiting: Bogotá, Colombia, Pereira, Valle de Cocora, Salento, Filandia, Medellín, Cartagena, South America
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Tour code:
SL-2024
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From:
$4017
$3573 (USD)
Operator discount: -$343
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101
-11%
Tour Overview
Colombia is a country filled with diversity: from green hills, waterfalls, ravines, rainforest, volcanoes, and deserts to white sandy beaches and turquoise waters on the Caribbean coast. The biodiversity haven boasts exotic fauna and flora, the world’s highest palm trees, and some of the best coffee. Discover its extraordinary culture as you learn about ancient civilizations and the country’s mystic past. Appreciate cities’ historical architecture that creates a colonial and vibrant charm or explore the dreamy little villages that are nestled in the mountains and that are just as photogenic.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Bogotá,Colombia
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Welcome to Bogotá!
Day 2: Bogotá
Location: Bogotá
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Bogotá is located in the center of Colombia at an altitude of 2,640m (8,660ft.) above sea level. The vibrant capital is surrounded by the Andes Mountains and blends a rich history, colonial beauty, colorful street art, beautiful architecture, and exquisite gastronomy. Your city tour includes the famous Paloquemao food market where you’ll appreciate the beautiful and aromatic flower market. Enter the marketplace and browse the rows and stalls filled with fruits, vegetables, herbs, fish, seafood, and meats for a [LF] tasting of local fare. Take the cable car up Monserrate Hill for spectacular views, visit the Gold Museum, and more. This evening, celebrate your Bogotá adventure with dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Bogotá,Pereira (Coffee Triangle Area)
Location: Bogotá, Pereira
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
PEREIRA Fly to Pereira in the heart of the Coffee Triangle of Colombia, the third-largest producer of coffee in the world. It is a territory with a special natural charm, impressive green landscapes and a model of agricultural exploitation that coexists and takes care of the environment, which has led it to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011 as "Coffee Cultural Landscape." Upon arrival, travel to the small town Calarcá and travel by Jeep to a [LF] coffee hacienda. Then, travel to your hotel for a free evening.
Day 4: Pereira (Coffee Triangle Area). Excursion To Cocora Valley,Salento,Filandia
Location: Pereira, Valle de Cocora, Salento, Filandia
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Drive through the region of QuindÃo to Cocora Valley with your Local Guide, where you will find Colombia’s national tree, the Palma de Cera (wax palm)—the highest palm trees in the world. Continue to Salento, the region’s oldest village. Stroll the small shops amid vibrant balconies before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Later, discover Filandia’s quaint streets and richly hued architecture, in the town known for handicrafts, innovative gastronomy, and stunning lush views.
Day 5: Pereira (Coffee Triangle Area),MedellÃn
Location: Pereira, Medellín
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6: MedellÃn
Location: Medellín
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore MedellÃn and get an insight into the city’s history. Start your tour at the top of Nutibara Hill. Pueblito Paisa is a quaint village with a fountain, cobblestone streets, a church, and small shops. From here, enjoy the spectacular 360º views over the city. Then, continue your tour to the old quarter and visit the famous Botero Square—home to the voluptuous sculptures by famed artist Fernando Botero. Browse the exhibitions of the Antioquia Museum in Botero Plaza, then take the cable car up to San Javier and take the electric stairways to the graffiti-rich [LF] Comuna 13 district.
Day 7: MedellÃn,Cartagena
Location: Medellín, Cartagena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in well-preserved colonial architecture. Upon arrival, your private guided tour includes a visit to the Monastery of La Popa. Built on a hillside at the beginning of the 17th century, it features panoramic views of the city, its beaches, and the bay. Next, tour San Felipe Fort, built to protect the city from pirates as well as the British and French. Later, head into the walled colonial city and see the brightly hued streets and plazas of Old Cartagena. End the day with a tour of the San Pedro Claver Convent, housing impressive Pre-Columbian artifacts.
Day 8: Cartagena
Location: Cartagena
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full day at leisure to explore the town on your own, take an optional adventure, or visit the beach and enjoy the sun and the waves. Farewell dinner hosted by the Tour Director.
Day 9: Cartagena
Location: Cartagena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
UNESCO Sites
Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia (Coffee Triangle)|Port, Fortress and Group of Monuments, City of Cartagena
Notes
Elevations exceeding 9,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on vacation is 10,000 ft.
Accommodation
Bogota:Cité HotelPereira:San Carlos Lodge en PereiraMedellin:Diez HotelCartagena:Estelar Cartagena de Indias
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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