Itinerary
- Day 1
Bogota
You'll land in Bogota and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. After you meet the travel group, it's time to try tejo, a traditional Colombian sport. The experience comes with empanadas, drinks, and live music, so it's as much a social event as it is a game.
Included Activities
- Tejo game and welcome fiesta with empanadas and music
- Day 2
Bogota
Head out to Usaquen on Sunday morning to walk through the flea market with its artist galleries and street food stalls. Later, after a siesta, you'll check out Plaza Bolivar and La Candelaria's colonial buildings, then move through the Gold Museum and up Torre Colpatria for views over the city. The day wraps up at the Botero Museum.
Included Activities
- Sunday flea market in Usaquén district
- Plaza Bolivar
- La Candelaria historic district
- Gold Museum
- Torre Colpatria viewpoint
- Botero Museum
Landmarks Plaza Bolivar La Candelaria Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) Torre Colpatria Botero Museum (Museo Botero) - Day 3
Bogota to Zipaquira
Travel to Zipaquira and descend 80 meters underground into the salt cathedral. You'll walk through winding corridors with sculptures and reliefs carved into the rock. By evening, a private chef prepares an authentic Colombian dinner at your location and shares stories about local cooking traditions.
- Meals
- Dinner (Authentic traditional Colombian dinner prepared by private chef)
Included Activities
- Salt Cathedral tour at 80 meters underground
- Authentic traditional Colombian dinner with private chef
Landmarks Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) 
- Day 4
Bogota to Pitalito to San Agustin
Fly south to Pitalito, then drive to San Agustin. Once there, visit Luis Alejandro's coffee farm where his family has been growing coffee for over 50 years. He'll show you how coffee goes from seed to cup and you'll get to try freshly prepared coffee right there.
Included Activities
- Coffee finca tour at Luis Alejandro's property with authentic coffee process demonstration
- Day 5
San Agustin
Start at the local farmers' market in San Agustin to sample exotic fruits and see market activity. From there, explore the central square and the arts and crafts street. In the afternoon, you'll visit one of South America's significant archaeological sites with pre-Columbian stone figures, burial mounds, and a thousand-year-old ceremonial fountain.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of San Agustin including farmers' market
- Central square exploration
- Arts and crafts street
- San Agustin Archaeological Site with pre-Columbian stone figures and ceremonial fountain
Landmarks San Agustin Archaeological Site 
- Day 6
San Agustin
This is your free day in San Agustin and the surrounding area. You can choose from optional activities or simply wander around at your own pace and see what you find.
Optional Activities
- Horse riding
- Jeep tour
- Visit to local farmer with cooking course
- Rafting adventure on Rio Magdalena
- Day 7
San Agustin to Popayan
Drive through the rugged Andes to reach Popayan, a city founded in 1537 and called the 'white city'. On a food tour through historic alleyways, you'll learn about Payanese cooking culture and try local dishes like Pipian dumplings and other regional specialties. The city is recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Included Activities
- Food tour through historic alleyways of Popayan
- Tasting of local specialties: Pipián dumplings, Hervidos, Carantantas, Aplanchados, Eduardo Santos, and Salpicones
Landmarks Popayan Historic City Center 
- Day 8
Popayan to Silvia to Cali
Head toward Cali with a stop in Silvia to visit the Guambianos indigenous community. You'll tour their settlement in Sierra Morena, see the Casa Payan interpretation center and medicinal plant garden, and learn about naturopathic medicines. After you arrive in Cali, there's a salsa school option or time to explore the city on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit to Silvia village and Guambianos indigenous community
- Casa Payán interpretation center tour
- Medicinal plant garden visit
- Pharmacy visit to learn about naturopathic medicines
- Salsa school experience
Optional Activities
- Independent city exploration in Cali
Landmarks Silvia 
- Day 9
Cali to Santa Marta
Fly to Santa Marta through Bogota. Depending on when you arrive, you'll have time to look around the city. In early evening, walk to the harbor with your guide and board a sailing boat for a sunset cruise past El Morro and into Taganga bay. You'll anchor there to see nighttime views before heading back to shore.
Included Activities
- Harbor walk with guide
- Sailing boat tour along Santa Marta coast with sunset sail to Taganga bay
Optional Activities
- City exploration in Santa Marta
Landmarks Taganga Bay - Day 10
Tayrona National Park
Hike through jungle in Tayrona National Park to reach a natural swimming pool and Cabo San Juan. The park is known for its diverse plants and animals, palm-fringed beaches, and unique landscapes. After you spend time there, it's back to your accommodation.
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Tayrona National Park to natural swimming pool and Cabo San Juan
Landmarks Tayrona National Park Cabo San Juan 
- Day 11
Santa Marta to Cartagena
Travel along the Caribbean coast toward Cartagena, passing through Barranquilla. The city blends colonial style, Caribbean atmosphere, and African influences. You'll tour the old city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once had walls built to keep out pirates.
Included Activities
- City tour of Cartagena's old city center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Cartagena Old City Center 
- Day 12
La Boquilla
Take a trip to La Boquilla, a fishing village near Cartagena. You'll go into the mangrove ecosystem by traditional canoe to see native and migratory birds. By evening, watch the sunset on the beach and experience local dances and songs performed by residents, with energy and cultural beauty throughout.
Included Activities
- Mangrove tour in traditional canoe with bird observation
- Sunset beach experience on La Boquilla beach with local dances and songs
Landmarks La Boquilla - Day 13
Cartagena
Spend your day exploring Cartagena however you'd like. Options include visiting Islas del Rosario or going to a chocolate workshop. In the evening, join a farewell dinner with your group to reflect on the trip and make final memories together.
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to Islas del Rosario
- Chocolate workshop
- Day 14
Cartagena to Europe
Head to the airport for your flight back to Europe. If you want to extend your trip, there's the option to stay longer in Islas del Rosario or the natural areas around Nuqui.
Optional Activities
- Extension on Islas del Rosario
- Extension in Nuqui natural paradise
- Day 15
Arrival Home
You'll arrive back at your home airport with a suitcase full of experiences and memories from your time in Colombia.
