Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bogota
Bogota- Start point
- International Arrivals Aeropuerto El Dorado, Bogotá, 110911, Colombia (Main Entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Optional Activities
- Explore areas of Bogota on your own
- Day 2
Bogota
Bogota- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of La Candelaria area including Plaza Bolivar, Cathedral of Bogota, Casa Narino, Calle 7, San Francisco Church, Parque los Periodistas, Coffee Factory, and Fruit Market
- Street art (graffiti) tour
- Cable car ride to Monserrate Hill
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of La Candelaria and city sightseeing by car instead of bike (if unable or prefer not to bike)
Landmarks Plaza Bolivar Cathedral of Bogota Casa Narino San Francisco Church Monserrate Hill 
- Day 3
Guatavita - Zipaquira
Guatavita - Zipaquira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Included Activities
- 1-hour hike around Guatavita sacred lagoon
- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral self-guided tour with multilingual audio device (22 stations)
Optional Activities
- Explore Zipaquira town on your own
- Get food or local beverages in Zipaquira town
Landmarks Guatavita Sacred Lagoon Zipaquira Salt Cathedral 
- Day 4
Bogota to Leticia
Bogota to Leticia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Yuruparyor)
Optional Activities
- Explore Leticia town on your own during free afternoon
- Day 5
Leticia
Leticia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Peruvian lunch at Sacambu Reserve)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Yurupary)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Amazon River exploring Three Borders region
- Visit villages of Benjamin and Islandia
- Piranha fishing at Sacambu Reserve
- Visit lagoon with hot and cold waters
- Wildlife viewing (macaws, toucans, monkeys)
Landmarks Amazon River Yavari River Sacambu Reserve - Day 6
Leticia
Leticia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Yurupary)
Included Activities
- Amazon rainforest hiking tour with difficulty level options
- Picnic lunch in the Amazon jungle
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Leticia to Bogota
Leticia to Bogota- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Continental Altamira)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bogota on your own during free afternoon
- Day 8
Bogota to Tatacoa Desert
Bogota to Tatacoa Desert- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Tatacoa Star)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Tatacoa Desert
- Visit Villavieja Paleontology Museum
Optional Activities
- Try typical Tolima dishes like Lechona or Tamal along the way
Landmarks Tatacoa Desert Villavieja Paleontology Museum - Day 9
Tatacoa Desert to Salento
Tatacoa Desert to Salento- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Beta Town )
Included Activities
- 1-hour boat tour on Magdalena River
Optional Activities
- Lunch (available for additional cost)
Landmarks Magdalena River 
- Day 10
Salento
Salento- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Buenos Aires coffee farm with valley view)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Beta Town )
Included Activities
- Visit and guided tour of Buenos Aires coffee farm
- Coffee tasting at the farm
- Lunch at coffee farm
- Cocora Valley visit and hiking
Landmarks Buenos Aires Coffee Farm Cocora Valley 
- Day 11
Salento to Medellin
Salento to Medellin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Art Boutique )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Medellin city
- Comuna 13 tour with history and local perspectives
- Cable car ride with city views
- Botero sculptures visit
- Parque Lleras visit
Landmarks Comuna 13 Botero sculptures Parque Lleras - Day 12
Medellin to Cartagena
Medellin to Cartagena- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical Paisa breakfast in Marinilla)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Marbella)
Included Activities
- Typical Paisa breakfast in Marinilla
- Motor boat tour of Guatape Lake
- Visit to La Replica village
- Climb El Penon de Guatape (720 steps)
Optional Activities
- Typical lunch in Guatape (on your own cost)
- Explore and photograph Guatape town on your own
Landmarks Guatape Lake El Penon de Guatape La Replica village 
- Day 13
Cartagena
Cartagena- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Marbella)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cartagena City
- Castillo de San Felipe visit
- Getsemani neighborhood exploration
- Downtown Cartagena exploration (dating to 16th century)
Landmarks Castillo de San Felipe Getsemani neighborhood 
- Day 14
Cartagena
Cartagena- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Marbella)
Included Activities
- Isla del Rosario boat tour
- Visit nearby islands
Landmarks Isla del Rosario - Day 15
Cartagena to Santa Marta
Cartagena to Santa Marta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bonita Bay )
Included Activities
- Mud bath at Totumo Volcano
- Visit Pink Sea (Galerazamba salt marshes)
Optional Activities
- Lunch (available for additional cost)
Landmarks Totumo Volcano Pink Sea La Cienega swamps - Day 16
Santa Marta
Santa Marta- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Palomino Hotel Santa Marta )
Included Activities
- 2-hour hike to Cabo San Juan (6 km) in Tayrona National Park
- Visit Arrecife, Arenillas, La Piscina, and San Juan
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant (extra cost, approximately USD 10)
- Horse ride back from Tayrona Park (approximately USD 15 each way if tired from hiking)
Landmarks Tayrona National Park Cabo San Juan - Day 17
Palomino to Riohacha
Palomino to Riohacha- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Taroa )
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Palomino beach during the morning
Landmarks Palomino beach - Day 18
Riohacha to Manaure
Riohacha to Manaure- Meals
- Breakfast (Patacones (fried green plantains) with cheese and egg OR arepa (cornmeal bread) with salpiċon (shredded beef))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Palaaima)
Included Activities
- Breakfast with patacones or arepa in Manaure
- Guided tour of Manaure salt mines
- Visit Wayuu ranch and cultural experience
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local restaurant (extra cost) with menu options of beef, fish, chicken, or salad
Landmarks Manaure salt mines Wayuu ranch - Day 19
Riohacha
Riohacha- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Taroa )
Included Activities
- Visit Ojo de Agua beach
- Visit Rainbow Beach
- Visit Pilón de Azúcar
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant (extra cost) with menu options of fish, seafood, chicken, meat, and salad
- Climb to the top of Pilón de Azúcar for views
- Relax on the beach at Pilón de Azúcar
Landmarks Ojo de Agua beach Rainbow Beach Pilón de Azúcar - Day 20
Riohacha to Bogota
Riohacha to Bogota- End point
- Aeropuerto Almirante Padilla (RCH), Cra 15, Riohacha, La Guajira 440002, Colombia (Departures )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Add one more night in Bogota (optional)
- Extend stay in South America
