Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bogota
Bogota- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Deco)
Optional Activities
- Explore La Candelaria district - museums, bars, restaurants, colonial convents and churches
- Dinner with group (optional)
Landmarks La Candelaria El Dorado International Airport - Day 2
Bogota
Bogota- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Colombian lunch in La Candelaria - featuring Ajiaco Santafereno, a hearty soup made from chicken, potato and corn)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Deco)
Included Activities
- Paloquemao farmers' market visit with Tour Leader
- Gold Museum visit
- Walking tour of La Candelaria district
- Visit Catedral Primada de Colombia
- Museo Botero visit
Landmarks Paloquemao Farmers' Market Gold Museum La Candelaria Catedral Primada de Colombia Museo Botero - Day 3
Bogota - Zipaquira - Villa de Leyva
Bogota - Zipaquira - Villa de Leyva- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride up Mount Monserrate
- Visit Mount Monserrate church and statue of Senor Caido
- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral visit
Landmarks Mount Monserrate Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Villa de Leyva - Day 4
Villa de Leyva
Villa de Leyva- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma)
Included Activities
- El Infiernito at Zaquencipa Archaeological Park visit
- Convent of Santo Ecce Homo visit
- Pozos Azules viewpoint stop
Optional Activities
- 30-minute walk to the Terracotta House
- Longer walk to El Mirador del Cristo for town views
- Explore museums and artisan shops in Villa de Leyva
Landmarks Zaquencipa Archaeological Park (El Infiernito) Convent of Santo Ecce Homo Pozos Azules Terracotta House El Mirador del Cristo - Day 5
Villa de Leyva - Socorro - Barichara
Villa de Leyva - Socorro - Barichara- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara)
Included Activities
- Short walking tour of Socorro town
Landmarks Socorro Socorro Cathedral Barichara - Day 6
Barichara
Barichara- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara)
Included Activities
- Hike the Camino Real from Barichara to Guane
- Visit Guane village museum
- Rickshaw or chiva bus ride back to Barichara
- Rammed earth workshop with architect Santiago Rivero
Optional Activities
- Leisurely morning exploring Barichara for those not participating in the walk
Landmarks Camino Real Guane Guane Village Museum - Day 7
Barichara - Chicamocha National Park - Bucaramanga - Armenia
Barichara - Chicamocha National Park - Bucaramanga - Armenia- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic local cuisine at Hacienda el Roble colonial coffee hacienda)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride across Chicamocha Canyon
- Lunch at Hacienda el Roble with local cuisine and coffee tasting
Landmarks Chicamocha National Park Hacienda el Roble - Day 8
Armenia
Armenia- Meals
- Lunch (Sancocho (typical Colombian soup with vegetables, yuca, corn, plantain and chicken, fish or beef) with appetizers and drinks prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local Colombian chef at hacienda
- Preparation of sancocho and appetizers
- Hacienda coffee farm tour
- Coffee plantation learning experience
- Fresh coffee tasting
Landmarks Hacienda Combia - Day 9
Salento - Cocora Valley
Salento - Cocora Valley- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with mountain views - typically trout served with plantain and rice, may also include yucca and arepas)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia)
Included Activities
- Vintage Willys jeep drive into Cocora Valley
- Hiking amongst wax palms (approximately 2 hours)
- Traditional lunch with mountain views in Cocora Valley
- Tejo game experience in Salento
- Free time to explore Salento
Landmarks Salento Cocora Valley - Day 10
Armenia to Medellin
Armenia to Medellin- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Faranda Hotel)
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
Medellin- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Faranda Hotel)
Included Activities
- El Penol rock climb (700 steps)
- Colorful rickshaw (moto-taxi) ride through Guatape
Landmarks Guatape El Penol - Day 12
Medellin - Cartagena
Medellin - Cartagena- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel 3 Banderas)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Medellin including Comuna 13
- Cable car ride
- Visit to Casa de la Memoria Museum
- Parque Memorial la Inflexion visit
Landmarks Comuna 13 Casa de la Memoria Museum Parque Memorial la Inflexion Cartagena Old Walled Town - Day 13
Cartagena
Cartagena- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in the walled city)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel 3 Banderas)
Included Activities
- Visit to Damartes women's cooperative
- Craft-making experience at Damartes
- Kilele Son cultural organization workshop
- Interactive beach workshop with drumming and dance at sunset
- Farewell dinner in walled city
Optional Activities
- Convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa visit with panoramic views
- San Felipe fortress visit (16th-century)
- Explore old city plazas, churches, cafes, restaurants and markets
Landmarks Santa Cruz de la Popa Convent San Felipe Fortress La Boquilla - Day 14
Cartagena
Cartagena- Meals
- Breakfast
