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 all the tips and recommendations you need to get the most out of your stay in Colombia.

You will have the rest of the day off to rest, relax and acclimatize. Remember Bogota is at 2.600 m above sea level.

Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco

Early in the morning, you will get the chance to visit a typical market, the Paloquemao market in the city centre. Be amazed by the variety of colours and tastes of the tropical fruits that you will hardly find anywhere else in the world.

Afterwards, you will make your way to the Monserrate mountain, from where you will have amazing views over the city.

Later, 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 for Colombian art, history and culture enthusiasts and some of Bogota’s most important museums, the Botero Museum and the world-famous Museo del Oro (Museum of Gold). It is here where you will learn more about what Colombia is known and famous for.

You will end the day with 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, major landmarks in Colombia.

Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco (Breakfast)

Today, you will visit 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 and houses an important number of 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 the city during an exciting tour through the history and present of Medellin and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis.

20 years ago, Medellin was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Back in the early 90s, when the hunt for Pablo Escobar took place, the head of Medellin’s drug cartel was at its peak. Thus the reign of “El Patrón” came to its end. Until the turn of the millennium the struggle about Escobar’s successor continued, but since 2002 Medellín began to change. Local politicians started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Today the “City of Eternal Spring” is one of the most innovative metropolises in the world.

In the afternoon, you will explore the hustle and bustle of the city centre of Medellin on a unique culinary walking tour and try the most emblematic street-food of the region and Colombia. Try delicious “Empanadas” and “Buñuelos” or “Arepa” filled with homemade cottage cheese and taste the sweetness of Colombian desserts. There are plenty of traditional options – some are fried, some are sweet, some are healthy – Medellin is a foodies’ paradise. Stroll through a small local market area and enjoy mouth-watering exotic fruits and a fresh juice. This tour takes you deep into Colombia’s culinary heart and provides an unforgettable foodie experience.

Accommodation: Hotel La Campana Boutique (Breakfast)

You will be picked up at your hotel for a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia to visit one of the most spectacular destinations of the area – the Peñol Boulder of Guatape. You can climb the 200-meter-high monolith through a staircase of 740 steps. Once you arrive at the top you can enjoy breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes. You then continue your trip to the village of Guatape. Guatape is famous for its church and its beautiful, colourful paintings that decorate the houses of the village.

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

Accommodation: Hotel La Campana Boutique (Breakfast)

You will be picked up from the hotel for your transfer to the airport and domestic flight to the caribbean coast and the city Cartagena. On arrival your driver will bring you to your hotel in the city center and you will have time to rest before exploring one of the most beautiful places in Colombia.

In the afternoon, you will visit and learn more about Colombia’s walled city, Cartagena. Within its fortifications you will find a unique culture and history that seems to blend reality and fantasy. You will stroll the cobblestone streets and 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 and in time to enjoy a lovely meal at one of the many great restaurants in town.

Accommodation: Hotel 3 Banderas (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will be picked up for your private transfer to the harbour from where you will take a shared boat transfer to the Rosario Island, a charming coral archipelago located only 60 minutes by speedboat. Upon your arrival, you are free to enjoy and explore this beautiful place of the National Natural Park.

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

You will return to Cartagena around 16h00 and will have the rest of the afternoon free to rest or explore Cartagena on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel 3 Banderas (Breakfast & Lunch)

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

Accomodation: none (Breakfast)