We will pick you up from Bogota International Airport and drive you to your hotel (approx. 1 hour). On the way to the hotel, your english-speaking guide will give you tips and recommendations to get the most out of your stay in Colombia.

In the evening you will meet up with the other group member for a wonderful dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco (Dinner)

Early in the morning, you will get the chance to visit the Paloquemao market in the city centre. You will be able to try a wide variety of tropical fruits that you will hardly find anywhere else in the world and be amazed by the variety of colours of the flowers.

Afterwards, you will take the cable car up to the Monserrate mountain, from where you will have amazing views over the city. On your way to some of the famous sites, you will discover the neighbourhood La Candelaria and the city center where you will explore its cobblestone streets, bohemian cafes and art galleries while learning more about its people and their stories.

You will then visit some major attractions of Colombia and some of Bogota’s most important museums, the Botero Museum and the world-famous Museo del Oro (Museum of Gold).

After a visit to La Quinta de Bolivar, the house used by Simon Bolivar after the independence war and the main plaza called Plaza de Bolivar you will arrive back at the hotel in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco (Breakfast)

After breakfast you will explore the famous Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá, built almost 180 meters underground in a salt mine that was first exploited during pre-Columbian times. It is an important religious monument for Catholics with many salt and marble sculptures. It is also considered the first of the seven wonders of Colombia.

You will then head to the airport for your flight to Medellin. On arrival in Medellin you will be picked up by your driver who will bring you to your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel La Campana Boutique (Breakfast)

Today, you will explore Medellin on an exciting tour through the history and present of the city and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis. The “City of Eternal Spring” is now one of the most innovative metropolises in the world.

In the afternoon, you will explore the culinary side of Medellin and try the most emblematic street-food of the region and Colombia. You will try delicious “Empanadas” and “Buñuelos” or “Arepa” filled with homemade cottage cheese and taste the sweetness of Colombian desserts. There are many options – some are fried, some are sweet,some are healthy – Medellin is a true foodies’ paradise.

Accommodation: Hotel La Campana Boutique (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will be picked up for a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia to the spectacular Peñol Boulder of Guatape. You will climb the 200-meter-high monolith and enjoy breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. You then continue your trip to the charming and colourful village of Guatape.

You will arrive back at our hotel in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Hotel La Campana Boutique (Breakfast)

You will be picked up from the hotel for your domestic flight to Cartagena along the Caribbean Coast. Upon arrival at Cartagena airport your driver will bring you to your hotel in the city center.

In the afternoon, you will explore this beautiful colonial city with its unique culture and history that seems to blend reality and fantasy. You will stroll the cobblestone streets, admire the colonial buildings and visit the city’s plazas, galleries, churches as well as its vaulted walkways where crafts and antiquities are sold.
You will also visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the colonial era to protect Spanish interests from invasions by the English and French; as well as explore the Cerro de la Popa, where you will find a church and colonial convent constructed in the 17th century.

Your guide will bring you back to your hotel in the later afternoon.

In the evening, get ready to dive deep into Colombians culture during your dancing class. A young team of dancers and dancing teachers will be waiting for you. After dancing to exotic rhythms, you can practice the learned steps in local bars or clubs.

Accommodation: Hotel 3 Banderas (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will take a shared boat to the Rosario Island, a charming coral archipelago located only 60 minutes by speedboat. Upon your arrival, you are free to enjoy and explore the beaches of the National Natural Park of Corales.

There are several nautical activities (kayaking, snorkelling, etc.) available for an extra fee upon arrival.

You will return to Cartagena in the afternoon and will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest or explore Cartagena on your own.

In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner at an exquisite restaurant in town.

Accommodation: Hotel 3 Banderas (Breakfast & Lunch)

You will be picked up from your hotel in time for your flight.

Accommodation: none (Breakfast & Lunch)