Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogota
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco), Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore La Candelaria district - museums, bars, restaurants, colonial convents and churches
- Dinner with Tour Leader and group (optional)
Landmarks La Candelaria El Dorado International Airport - Day 2
Bogota
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Colombian lunch in La Candelaria featuring Ajiaco Santafereno (hearty soup made from chicken, potato and corn))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco), Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Paloquemao farmers' market with Tour Leader
- Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) entrance and guided visit
- Walking tour of La Candelaria colonial district
- Catedral Primada de Colombia
- Museo Botero visit
Landmarks Paloquemao Market Gold Museum La Candelaria Catedral Primada de Colombia Museo Botero - Day 3
Bogota to Villa de Leyva
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma), Villa (Hotel Villa Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Mount Monserrate cable car ascent and descent
- Church of Senor Caido visit
- Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira (Catedral de Sal)
Landmarks Mount Monserrate Senor Caido Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira Villa de Leyva - Day 4
Villa de Leyva
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma), Villa (Hotel Villa Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- El Infiernito at Zaquencipa Archaeological Park guided visit
- Convent of Santo Ecce Homo visit
Optional Activities
- Pozos Azules viewpoint stop
- 30-minute walk to Terracotta House
- Longer walk to El Mirador del Cristo for views over town
- Explore Villa de Leyva's artists, artisans and museums
Landmarks El Infiernito (Zaquencipa Archaeological Park) Convent of Santo Ecce Homo Pozos Azules Terracotta House El Mirador del Cristo - Day 5
Villa de Leyva to Barichara
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara), Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Socorro - cathedral and workshops
- Hand-made leather carriel bag workshop tour
Landmarks Socorro Socorro Cathedral Barichara - Day 6
Barichara
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara), Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Barichara to Guane on Camino Real
- Guane village museum visit
- Return transportation by rickshaw or chiva bus
- Rammed earth workshop with architect Santiago Rivero (hands-on)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely morning in Barichara for those not wishing to do the walk
Landmarks Camino Real Guane - Day 7
Barichara to Armenia
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic local cuisine at Hacienda el Roble with fresh coffee tasting)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Chicamocha National Park cable car ride into canyon
- Hacienda el Roble lunch with local cuisine and coffee tasting
Landmarks Chicamocha National Park Hacienda el Roble 
- Day 8
Armenia
- Meals
- Lunch (Sancocho (Colombian soup with vegetables, yuca, corn, plantain and choice of chicken, fish or beef), appetizers and drinks prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cooking class: prepare sancocho and appetizers
- Lunch: meal prepared during cooking class
- Coffee farm tour and tasting
Landmarks Hacienda Combia Coffee Farm - Day 9
Armenia to Salento
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical lunch with views of mountains, featuring local trout served with plantain and rice, plus yucca and arepas)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Vintage Willys jeep drive in Cocora Valley
- Hiking amongst wax palms (approximately two hours)
- Typical lunch with views of mountains
- Tejo game (Colombia's national game)
Optional Activities
- Explore charming Salento town
Landmarks Cocora Valley Salento - Day 10
Armenia to Medellin
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faranda Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Medellin
Optional Activities
- Half Day Flower Experience in Santa Elena (US$50-$100, depending on numbers)
- Half Day Street Art Experience (US$40-$86, depending on numbers)
Landmarks Medellin 
- Day 11
Medellin to Guatape
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faranda Hotel), Hotel (Faranda Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- El Penol monolith 700-step climb to summit
- Guatape town exploration by colourful rickshaw (moto-taxi)
Landmarks Guatape El Penol 
- Day 12
Medellin to Cartagena
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas), Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided walking and cable car tour of Medellin with local guide covering Comuna 13 and historical sites
- Visit to Casa de la Memoria Museum (victims' initiative memorializing drug trade impact)
- Visit to Parque Memorial la Inflexion (memorial park at former Monaco building site)
- View of rooftop where Pablo Escobar died
- Explore Cartagena's cobblestone streets and colonial convents (evening)
Optional Activities
- Half Day Flower Experience in Santa Elena: US$50-$100 (depending on numbers)
- Half Day Street Art Experience: US$40-$86 (depending on numbers)
- Full day boat trip to Rosario Island: US$81-94 (depending on numbers)
- Half day National Aviary: US$56-$166 (depending on numbers)
- Horse drawn carriage with dinner: US$81-$108 (depending on numbers)
- Boquilla Canoe Ride: US$33-US$82 (depending on numbers)
Landmarks Comuna 13 Casa de la Memoria Museum Parque Memorial la Inflexion Cartagena Old Walled Town 
- Day 13
Cartagena
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in Cartagena's walled city)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas), Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Damartes cooperative in La Boquilla and learn about women's independent income projects; opportunity to craft jewellery and accessories
- Experience Kilele Son cultural organisation workshop showcasing Afro-Colombian drumming and dancing on the beach at sunset
- Farewell dinner in Cartagena's walled city
Optional Activities
- Taxi ride to Santa Cruz de la Popa hilltop convent with panoramic views of Cartagena
- Visit 16th-century fortress of San Felipe
- Explore Cartagena's old plazas, churches, cafes, restaurants and markets independently
- Full day boat trip to Rosario Island - US$81-94 (depending on numbers)
- Half day National Aviary - US$56-$166 (depending on numbers)
- Horse drawn carriage with dinner - US$81-$108 (depending on numbers)
- Boquilla Canoe Ride - US$33 - US$82 (depending on numbers)
Landmarks Santa Cruz de la Popa San Felipe Fortress La Boquilla - Day 14
Cartagena
- Meals
- Breakfast
