Day 9: Cartagena ⇾ USA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for return flights. Cartagena (CTG)/USA. Optional: take a trip to visit Colombia’s National Aviary (1-hour drive from Cartagena) opens from Monday to Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm. Km 14,5 via Cartagena-Barú.
Day 8: Cartagena
Excursion to the archipelago of the Islas de Rosario. Pass secluded and deserted islets known only to local fisherman and spend the day relaxing on board or swimming in the pristine Caribbean water. On the way to the islands, you will pass through Bocachica, a defensive fortification built by the Sp...
Day 7: Cartagena
This morning we depart for a visit to the San Felipe Fortress built on San Lázaro hill to defend the city from pirates and erected in honor of the poet from Cartagena, Don Luis Carlos López, back in Ciudad Vieja (old city), visit the Convent and Church of San Pedro Claver, built in the middle of the...
Day 6: Medellín ⇾ Cartagena
Leisurely breakfast. Hotel check out Visit Comuna 13: situated in a valley of Colombia's mountainous northwest. Comuna 13, was once the epicenter of extreme violence during the narco wars due to the neighborhood's strategic position off of the highway leading out of the city. In recent years, an ur...
Day 5: Medellín ⇾ Guatapé ⇾ Medellín
Departure to pay a visit to Guatapé, the drive takes around two hours, during which you can appreciate the outstanding landscape of Antioquia. This town has a reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric dam. In the middle of the reservoir is the Peñol Rock. The Peñol Rock is p...
Day 4: Bogotà-Medellín
After breakfast, depart to the airport and fly to Medellín. Upon arrival, meet local guide and be transferred to the city. No city has borne the brunt of that international infamy as much as Medellín, former home of Pablo Escobar. However, the bad days are over and you'll be more likely to find narc...
Day 3: Bogotá
Today we visit “La Catedral de sal” at Zipaquira village, approx. 1-hour drive. Zipaquira area played an important role as the center of salt-trade, vital to preserve food- before the arrival of conquistadors. Today a religious sanctuary built inside the underground mines. Lunch at “Andres Carne de...
Day 2: Bogotá
After breakfast, we begin with a visit to La Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, one of the biggest local markets in Bogotá. Then, continue to explore the historic center "La Candelaria" where we see Plaza de Bolivar main square and The Botero Museum that exhibits the late artist personal collection with p...
Day 1: Bogotá
Depart on any regularly scheduled flights from the USA to Bogotá (BOG). Upon arrival in Bogotá, upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Hotel: Four Seasons Casa Medina ★★★★★ Room: Premier Meals: Dinner Check in at Four Seasons Casa Medina. long recognized as one of the finest in city and perfectly locat...