BOGOTA   |   PEREIRA   |   CARTAGENA

Essential Colombia

Explore Colombia’s highlights on a 10-day tour, visiting Bogotá’s La Candelaria, the walled city of Cartagena, and lush coffee plantations. Discover stunning Caribbean beaches, vibrant culture, and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in this rich, diverse destination.
La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia
La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia
Coconuts in Cartagena, Colombia
Coconuts in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Cartagena
La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia
Coconuts in Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena

BOGOTÁ  |  PEREIRA  |  CARTAGENA

Colombia is becoming one of the most interesting destinations in Latin America, home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the historical La Candelaria district of central Bogotá, to the walled city of Cartagena, this 10-day journey will give you a taste of modern cities, glittering Caribbean beaches, and coffee plantations for an excellent combination of culture and history.

Highlights:

  • Private city tours in Bogota and Cartagena
  • Unique Coffee Farm experience
  • Full-day excursion to Islas del Rosario Archipelago

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **City/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

Essential Colombia

Travel itinerary

BOGOTÁ  |  PEREIRA  |  CARTAGENA

Day 1

TORONTO – BOGOTÁ  Fly from Toronto to Bogotá. Welcome by local representative and transfer to your hotel.

Best Western Plus 93 Park Hotel, Superior Room
★★★★
Day 2
Breakfast

BOGOTÁ  Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. This morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin a tour of the city of Bogotá. Visit the local market to taste and learn about the unique variety of fruits and flavours Colombia has to offer. Continue on to visit the Fernando Botero Museum. Take a cable car to the top of Monserrate for wonderful views of the city. After lunch on your own, walk through the historic city center, known as La Candelaria to see the beautifully preserved colonial buildings and steep stone paved streets. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore on your own.

Best Western Plus 93 Park Hotel, Superior Room
★★★★
Day 3
Breakfast

BOGOTÁ  After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure. We recommend an optional tour of the spectacular Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of the most notable achievements of Colombian architecture.

Best Western Plus 93 Park Hotel, Superior Room
★★★★
Day 4
Breakfast

BOGOTÁ – PEREIRA  Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Bogotá airport to board your flight to Pereira, located in the heart of the Coffee Gold Triangle, giving you an opportunity to explore the lush coffee plantations of the region. Welcome by our local representative and transfer to your hotel.

Sazagua Hotel Boutique, Junior Suite
★★★
Day 5
Breakfast

PEREIRA  After breakfast, travel to a typical farm to experience how coffee farm activities unfold. Wear coffee workers clothing and live through the experiences on a coffee farm; see how they gather, peel, thrash, toast and mill the coffee beans the traditional way. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

Sazagua Hotel Boutique, Junior Suite
★★★
Day 6
Breakfast

PEREIRA  Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, take your day at leisure. Many optional tours are available including a tour of Salento and Corcora Valley to see unique Bahareque architecture and visit Cocora National Park to see the world’s tallest Palm, the wax palm. On this optional tour, continue to the Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Park to experience an abundance of flora and fauna, especially varieties of hummingbirds and unique butterfly species.

Sazagua Hotel Boutique, Junior Suite
★★★
Day 7
Breakfast

PEREIRA – CARTAGENA  After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena, the highlight of Colombia. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the walled city has a wealth of character that will capture your senses; from its well preserved colonial architecture, romantic atmosphere, vibrant flora, balmy temperature, excellent cuisine and amazing sunsets over the Caribbean to its warm and inviting people. Welcome by our local representative, transfer to hotel.

Bantú Hotel, Superior
★★★★
Day 8
Breakfast

CARTAGENA  After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy your morning at leisure. In the afternoon, tour the most important monuments of the city. Visit La Popa, built at the beginning of the 17th-century on the hill of the same name for a magnificent view of the city and bay. Continue on to San Felipe’s Fort, visit San Pedro’s Church and Convent.

Bantú Hotel, Superior
★★★★
Day 9
Breakfast / Lunch

CARTAGENA  After breakfast, transfer to the beautiful Islas del Rosario archipelago located an hour and half south of the Bay of Cartagena. Populated with a great variety of reef fauna, white sandy beaches and beautiful crystal-clear waters make the scenery truly spectacular. Take the opportunity to swim, snorkel or relax in a hammock. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel and overnight.

Bantú Hotel, Superior
★★★★
Day 10
Breakfast

CARTAGENA – BOGOTÁ – TORONTO  After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Bogotá and your connecting flight to Toronto.

Essential Colombia

BOGOTÁ  |  PEREIRA  |  CARTAGENA

Package Includes:

  • Roundtrip international and domestic airfare from Toronto*
  • Welcome assistance upon arrival and departure at all airports
  • Private transfers and porterage between airport and hotel
  • 9 nights accommodation
    • 3 nights each in Bogota at Best Western Plus 93 Park Hotel, Superior Room ★★★★
    • 3 nights in Pereira at Sazagua Hotel Boutique, Junior Suite ★★★+
    • 3 nights in Cartagena at Bantú Hotel, Superior ★★★★
  • Breakfast daily and one lunch
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • Airport & departure taxes**

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **City/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

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