Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogota
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco), Hotel (Hotel Casa Deco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit pre-Colombian Gold Museum (Bogota)
- Explore historic streets of La Candelaria
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Airport transfer from El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Landmarks Gold Museum La Candelaria El Dorado International Airport 
- Day 2
Bogota
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Colombian lunch at local restaurant in La Candelaria, with opportunity to try 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 introduction to tropical fruits and local sellers
- Visit Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) - entrance fee included
- Guided walk through La Candelaria colonial streets
- Traditional Colombian lunch at local restaurant in La Candelaria
- Visit Catedral Primada de Colombia
- Visit Museo Botero
Landmarks Paloquemao Market Gold Museum (Museo de Oro) La Candelaria Catedral Primada de Colombia Museo Botero 
- Day 3
Bogota to Villa de Leyva
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma), Villa (Hotel Villa Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ascent of Mount Monserrate
- Visit church and statue of Senor Caido (Fallen Christ) on Mount Monserrate
- Cable car descent from Mount Monserrate
- Visit Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira - guided walk through salt chambers
Optional Activities
- Lunch (time allocated but specific activity not included)
Landmarks Mount Monserrate Senor Caido (Fallen Christ) Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) Villa de Leyva 
- Day 4
Villa de Leyva
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Villa Roma), Villa (Hotel Villa Roma (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit El Infiernito at Zaquencipa Archaeological Park with guide - learn about Muisca astronomical observatory and stone monoliths
- Visit Convent of Santo Ecce Homo
Optional Activities
- Stop at Pozos Azules viewpoint
- 30-minute walk to Terracotta House
- Longer walk to El Mirador del Cristo (viewpoint)
- Visit museums and artisan shops in Villa de Leyva
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
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara), Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Short walking tour of Socorro town and historic stone cathedral
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Socorro (timing dependent)
Landmarks Socorro Socorro Cathedral Barichara 
- Day 6
Barichara
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara), Villa (Hotel Misión Santa Bárbara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike Camino Real from Barichara to Guane (6 kilometers / 3.5 miles, approximately 2-3 hours)
- Visit Guane village museum
- Return journey by rickshaw or chiva bus
- Rammed earth workshop with architect Santiago Rivero
Optional Activities
- For those not wishing to hike: leisurely morning exploring Barichara
Landmarks Camino Real Guane Guane Village Museum - Day 7
Barichara to Armenia
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Chicamocha National Park
- Cable car ride through Chicamocha Canyon
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Hacienda el Roble (not included, payable locally)
Landmarks Chicamocha National Park Hacienda el Roble 
- Day 8
Armenia
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with sancocho and appetizers prepared during cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cooking class at hacienda - prepare sancocho and appetizers
- Lunch with dishes prepared in cooking class
- Visit hacienda's coffee farm
- Coffee farm tour - learn planting, picking, and roasting process
- Fresh coffee tasting
Landmarks Quindio Valley - Day 9
Armenia to Salento
- Meals
- Lunch (Typical lunch in Cocora Valley with mountain views; trout is particular to the area, usually served with plantain and rice, but may also find yuca and arepas)
- Accommodation
- Villa (Hacienda Combia), Villa (Hacienda Combia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Vintage Willys jeep ride into Cocora Valley
- Hike through Cocora Valley among wax palms (approximately 2 hours, undulating terrain)
- Typical lunch in Cocora Valley with mountain views
- Play Tejo - Colombia's national sport
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Salento town
Landmarks Salento Cocora Valley 
- Day 10
Scenic Drive to Medellin
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faranda Hotel (or similar))
Landmarks Medellin 
- Day 11
Medellin
- Meals
- Dinner (Celebratory dinner in Medellin)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Faranda Hotel), Hotel (Faranda Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flower festival events and celebrations
- Celebratory dinner in Medellin
Landmarks Medellin 
- Day 12
Medellin to Cartagena
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas), Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Medellin's past and present with local guide
- Visit Comuna 13 suburban area
- See the rooftop where Pablo Escobar met his end
- Visit Casa de la Memoria Museum
- Visit Parque Memorial la Inflexion
- Explore cobblestone streets and colonial convents of Cartagena's old walled town (evening)
Landmarks Casa de la Memoria Museum Parque Memorial la Inflexion Comuna 13 Cartagena Old Walled Town 
- Day 13
Cartagena
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner in the walled city)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas), Hotel (Hotel 3 Banderas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Interactive drumming and dance workshop at Kilele Son cultural organisation on the beach
- Jewelry and accessory crafting experience at Damartes women's cooperative
- Visit to Kilele Son to learn about Afro-Colombian music, dance and traditions
Optional Activities
- Taxi ride to hilltop convent of Santa Cruz de la Popa for panoramic city views
- Visit to 16th-century fortress of San Felipe
- Visit to National Aviary of Colombia (one-hour drive from city)
- Explore old city plazas, churches, cafes, restaurants and markets in Cartagena's walled old city
Landmarks Cartagena Old City Santa Cruz de la Popa San Felipe Fortress National Aviary of Colombia La Boquilla 
- Day 14
Cartagena
- Meals
- Breakfast
