Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your small group discovery tour kicks off today. This is your arrival day, so you'll settle into your hotel and get oriented. It's a good time to rest up before the real exploring begins tomorrow.
- Day 2
Bogotá
Start your day in Bogotá, Colombia's capital sitting at 2,640m altitude. Head to the Paloquemao food and flower market early to sample local tastings and traditional snacks, then take the cable car up Monserrate Hill for views across the city below. You'll spend time at the Gold Museum checking out over 34,000 gold pieces, after which it's time to walk through La Candelaria's colonial streets and cobblestone squares near Plaza Bolívar. Wrap up with dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Paloquemao food and flower market tasting of local fruits, fruit juice, and traditional salty snacks (tamal, lechona, pan de bono con avena)
- Cable car ride up Monserrate Hill to 3,048m altitude with views of the capital and visit to iconic church
- Walking tour of La Candelaria historical district with colonial architecture and baroque churches
- Visit to Plaza Bolívar with Cathedral and Liévano Palace
- Gold Museum visit with over 34,000 gold pieces and pre-Hispanic artifacts
Landmarks Paloquemao Market Monserrate Hill La Candelaria Plaza Bolívar Bogotá Cathedral Gold Museum - Day 3
Bogotá to Coffee Triangle (Pereira/Armenia)
You'll fly to Pereira and travel to the small town of Calarc in the Coffee Triangle region, the world's third-largest coffee producer. A jeep takes you to a coffee hacienda where local experts walk you through the whole process from seed to roasting and tasting. Lunch features traditional regional dishes with the hacienda owners. Later, head to your hotel in Armenia where the evening is free for rest or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with coffee hacienda owners featuring traditional regional dishes)
Included Activities
- Jeep tour of coffee hacienda
- Coffee production learning experience (seed planting, bean picking, roasting, coffee tasting)
- Lunch with coffee hacienda owners with traditional regional dishes
- Walking tour of coffee plantations with local experts
Landmarks Cocora Valley Calarc á - Day 4
Coffee Triangle (Cocora Valley, Salento, Filandia)
Drive through Quindío to Cocora Valley where you'll see the Palma de Cera, Colombia's national tree and the world's tallest palm reaching up to 60m. Walk the ecological trail spotting rare parrots, then participate in planting a tree with the local community. From there, head to Salento, the region's oldest village, to browse colorful shops and grab lunch at a local spot. In the afternoon, explore Filandia's quaint streets known for handicrafts and unique gastronomy with views of the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Cocora Valley ecological trail with Palma de Cera (wax palm) trees
- Planting a Palma de Cera tree
- Parrot spotting in palm groves
- Strolling through Salento village shops and vibrant balconies
- Walking tour of Filandia with colonial architecture
Landmarks Cocora Valley Palma de Cera Salento Filandia 
- Day 5
Coffee Triangle to Medellín
Fly to Medellín, Colombia's second-largest city nestled in the Aburra Valley. Known as the 'City of Everlasting Spring' for its mild year-round climate around 72°F/22°C, the afternoon is yours to use however you'd like. Check out shops, galleries, museums, or the city's vibrant street art scene if you want. Later that evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Cable car ride with views of the lush valley and surrounding peaks
- Explore historical center
- Appreciate vibrant graffiti and art by Fernando Botero
- Try local street food
- Visit city's outskirts and immerse in nature
- Visit Museo Casa de la Memoria
- Browse shops and galleries
- Chat with local paisa residents
Landmarks Aburra Valley Museo Casa de la Memoria - Day 6
Medellín
Explore Medellín's history and culture starting at Pueblito Paisa atop Nutibara Hill, a charming village with cobblestone streets and a church offering 360-degree city views. You'll then see the voluptuous sculptures at Botero Square by artist Fernando Botero and browse the Antioquia Museum. After that, take the cable car to San Javier and ride electric stairways through Comuna 13, the graffiti-filled district where a local social leader explains how this once-struggling area transformed into a cultural center through street art and community reform.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pueblito Paisa on Nutibara Hill with 360° city views
- Tour of Botero Square with Fernando Botero sculptures
- Browse exhibitions at Antioquia Museum
- Cable car ride to San Javier
- Electric stairway ride through Comuna 13
- Guided tour of Comuna 13 district with local social leader discussing street art and community transformation
Landmarks Nutibara Hill Pueblito Paisa Botero Square Antioquia Museum San Javier Comuna 13 - Day 7
Medellín to Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with well-preserved colonial architecture. Begin with a guided tour of the Monastery of La Popa from the early 1600s, sitting on a hillside with panoramic views. Then visit San Felipe Fort, built to defend against pirates and foreign attacks. Wander the walled colonial city's colorful streets and plazas in Old Cartagena. End the day touring San Pedro Claver Convent, which displays Pre-Columbian artifacts, religious art, ceramics, and Afro-Caribbean paintings and masks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided city tour
- Visit to Monastery of La Popa with panoramic views of city, beaches, and bay
- Tour of San Felipe Fort
- Exploration of walled colonial city with colorful streets and plazas of Old Cartagena
- Tour of San Pedro Claver Convent with Pre-Columbian artifacts and religious art
Landmarks Monastery of La Popa San Felipe Fort Old Cartagena (Walled Colonial City) San Pedro Claver Convent 
- Day 8
Cartagena
Today is free for you to explore Cartagena at your own pace. Head to the beach if you want to swim and relax, or check out attractions on your own time. Optional activities are available if you're interested. In the evening, the tour director hosts a farewell dinner for the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by the Tour Director)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Islas del Rosario
- Rum tasting
- Salsa dancing class
- Evening bay tour with wine and 4-course dinner
- Beach visit
Landmarks Islas del Rosario - Day 9
Departure
Your tour wraps up this morning with breakfast. Safe travels until we see you again.
- Meals
- Breakfast
