Jewels of Colombia

Jewels of Colombia

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Jewels of Colombia

9 Days

Visiting: Bogotá, Colombia, Pereira, Valle de Cocora, Salento, Filandia, Medellín, Cartagena, South America

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

SL-2024

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From:
$4017
$3573 (USD) Operator discount: -$343 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 -11%
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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.

Places You'll See

Cité Hotel

San Carlos Lodge En Pereira

Diez Hotel

Estelar Cartagena De Indias

Itinerary

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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 Quindío 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),Medellín

Location: Pereira, Medellín

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 6: Medellín

Location: Medellín

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore Medellín 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: Medellín,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 Hotel
Pereira:San Carlos Lodge en Pereira
Medellin:Diez Hotel
Cartagena:Estelar Cartagena de Indias

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    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.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this Operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

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Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

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Dates & Availability

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Monday - Tuesday

Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 22, 2024
$3830 $3725 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$105 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Oct 21, 2024 - Oct 29, 2024
$3830 $3725 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$105 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Feb 10, 2025 - Feb 18, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Mar 03, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Apr 21, 2025 - Apr 29, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

May 12, 2025 - May 20, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 21, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Oct 20, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

Monday - Tuesday

Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 04, 2025
$4017 $3573 (USD)

Operator discount: -$343 (USD)

The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$101 (USD)

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    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 89 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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