Charming Colombia - Guaranteed Departure - 9 Nights - 10 Days - December 27, 2025 to January 5, 2026

DAY 1. (Friday, December 26, 2025) BOGOTÁ

Assistance at El Dorado Airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. 

DAY 2. (Saturday, December 27, 2025) BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR 

Breakfast at the hotel. A panoramic walking tour of Bogotá's historic center, through its streets characterized by colonial and republican-style facades. Admission to the Banco de la República Art Museum, where you will visit the Botero Museum to see one of the most renowned exhibitions of the Colombian master's art. The tour continues through Plaza de Bolívar, where you can admire the San Carlos Palace, the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic, the Primada Cathedral, the National Capitol, and the Liévano Palace. We will conclude the tour with a visit to the Gold Museum to explore its halls, which exhibit pieces of pre Columbian goldsmithing, one of the most important in the country. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, admission to the Gold Museum. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather. 

DAY 3. (Sunday, December 28, 2025) BOGOTÁ – VISIT TO THE ZIPAQUIRA SALT CATHEDRAL

Breakfast at the hotel. Departing from the north of the city, you'll travel through a section of the Bogotá Savannah, where its rural and urban landscapes display images only possible in the tropics. Upon arriving in the municipality of Zipaquirá, you'll visit the Salt Cathedral, a Catholic religious temple housed in the tunnels no longer exploited in the salt mine. After the visit to the cathedral, you'll take a short panoramic tour to learn about the Colonial and Republican architecture preserved in the town of Zipaquirá. Duration: Approximately 6 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, a professional tour guide in the selected language, and admission to the Salt Cathedral. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather. 

DAY 4. (Monday, December 29, 2025) BOGOTÁ – CARTAGENA - (flight included). 

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena. Arrival, assistance at the international airport, and transfer to the hotel. Remain of the day free for personal activities. Overnight stay. 

DAY 5. (Tuesday, December 30, 2025) CARTAGENA – CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to begin the panoramic tour of the city's main neighborhoods, such as Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and Manga, until reaching and entering San Felipe Castle, where we will visit one of the most important military engineering constructions from the colonial era. The tour concludes with a short walk through the walled area, where you can admire its beautiful squares, narrow streets, and houses with balconies beautifully decorated with flowers. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to San Felipe Castle. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for warm weather. 

DAY 6. (Wednesday, December 31, 2025) CARTAGENA – DAY PASS TO THE ISLANDS

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the pier to board a shared speedboat to the Rosario Islands or Barú. Enjoy your time on the beach and a traditional lunch included. At the agreed time, return by boat to Cartagena de Indias. Transfer back to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.

Operating days: Daily.

Departures: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Includes: Transfer from the hotel to the pier, roundtrip shared transportation by speedboat, traditional lunch menu with main course, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage, beach chairs.

Not included: Pier boarding tax to be paid directly, approximately USD 10 per person.

Note: Return time from the islands: 3:00 p.m.

Recommendations: Bring comfortable beachwear, towels, and sunscreen. Not applicable for children under 3 years old.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICE (at extra cost)

NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT AT HOTEL CARTAGENA PLAZA:

To welcome the New Year, we offer a special event (at extra cost) to enjoy with family, friends, or your partner at the selected hotel.

Includes: Welcome cocktail, buffet dinner, live music – DJs, prosperity grapes, entertainment, and a glass of sparkling wine.

NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT AT HOTEL ALMIRANTE IN CARTAGENA:

To celebrate the New Year, we offer a special event (at extra cost) to enjoy with family, friends, or your partner at the selected hotel.

Includes: Welcome cocktail, buffet dinner, live music – DJs, photo booth, dessert table, raffles, and midnight toast.

DAY 7. (Thursday, January 1, 2026) CARTAGENA – FREE DAY

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities and to enjoy the beautiful city of Cartagena. Overnight stay. 

DAY 8 (Friday, January 2, 2026) CARTAGENA – ARMENIA OR PEREIRA. (Flight included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport for your flight to Armenia or Pereira. Arrival, assistance at the airport, and private transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 9. (Saturday, January 3, 2026) ARMENIA OR PEREIRA - Coffee Process Experience at a Farm

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a hands-on and immersive experience at a coffee farm, surrounded by the stunning natural scenery and the Cultural Coffee Landscape.

Delight in the traditions of Colombia’s coffee region, where your senses will be awakened by breathtaking views, the unforgettable aroma of the land, the unique flavor of the coffee, and the strength of nature’s elements.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Departure time: 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Transportation, professional guide with environmental interpretation, and interactive coffee process experience.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable clothing, and a camera.

DAY 10. (Sunday, January 4, 2026) ARMENIA OR PEREIRA – COCORA VALLEY & SALENTO

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Cocora Valley. Welcome drink (canelazo) and guided hike through the cloud forest to observe flora and fauna. Visit the wax palm, Colombia’s national tree, and take part in a symbolic planting ritual. Free time for lunch (not included).

Then visit Salento, with a walk through Bolívar Square, Calle Real, local craft shops, and the viewpoint. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: Approx. 8 hours | Departure: 09:00

Includes: Private transport, professional guide, welcome drink and hydration.

Not included: Lunch and optional activities.

Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, and sunglasses.

DAY 11. (Monday, January 5, 2026) ARMENIA OR PEREIRA – MEDELLÍN (Flight included)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 7:30 a.m., meet in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport and flight to Medellín.

Arrival, assistance, and private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon for personal activities.

Optional suggestion: Medellín night tour and traditional fondas.

Accommodation.

DAY 12. (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) MEDELLÍN – HISTORY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time in the morning, we will begin a panoramic tour of the city.

Just over 20 years ago, Medellín was considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Until the early 2000s, the fight for control after Escobar’s fall continued. However, since 2002, Medellín has undergone a dramatic transformation. Smart local politicians made successful investments in infrastructure and public education.

Today, the “City of Eternal Spring” is recognized as one of the most innovative cities in the world. Join us on a tour through the history and present of Medellín. Learn about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis and how an innovative public transport system connects economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

We will visit downtown Medellín and one of the newest symbols of transformation: the electric escalators of Comuna 13. Hear what the people of Medellín think about the city’s past and present.

Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Accommodation.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

Departure time: 9:00 a.m.

Includes: Hotel pick-up service, bilingual professional guide, private transportation, snack, and taxes.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for mild weather.

DAY 13. (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) MEDELLÍN – VISIT TO EL PEÑOL AND GUATAPÉ

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure via highway to Marinilla, a charming colonial town known for its handcrafted musical instruments. On the way to the reservoir area, enjoy the scenic landscape of green meadows and mountains.

Arrival at the municipality of El Peñol, one of Colombia's main energy producers, with a reservoir built over the old town, which was flooded as part of this remarkable engineering project.

Next, visit the El Peñol Rock, a massive monolith 220 meters high with 724 steps. Free time to climb (activity not included). Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch (main course and drink included).

Continue to the picturesque town of Guatapé, famous for its colorful houses and zócalos (baseboards) that depict local culture. Free time to explore and take photos. Return to Medellín.

Duration: Approx. 10 hours

Departure time: 08:00 a.m.

Difficulty level: None

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, and traditional lunch (main course and drink).

Not included: Climb to El Peñol Rock, boat ride on the reservoir.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, and clothing suitable for mild weather.

Important: Climbing El Peñol Rock is not recommended for people with respiratory conditions, elderly travelers, or children under 5. If unable to climb due to health reasons, the ticket will be forfeited and cannot be refunded or exchanged for another activity.

DAY 14. (Sunday, January 8, 2026) MEDELLÍN – DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to the next destination.

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