Day 1: Arrive in Bogotá
Welcome to Bogotá, the capital and largest city of Colombia. You will be greeted by a representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or explore the nearby attractions. You can also enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the many restaurants in the city. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá, Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia, or W Hotel Bogota.
Day 2: Bogotá Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Bogotá, covering both the historic and modern aspects of the city. You will visit the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), where you can see more than 55,000 pieces of gold and other precious metals from various pre-Columbian cultures. You will also visit the Botero Museum (Museo Botero), where you can see some of the works of Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous artist. After lunch, you will visit Mount Monserrate, a hill that offers panoramic views of the city and hosts a church and a shrine. You will also visit the Plaza de Bolívar, the main square of Bogotá that features the Cathedral, the Congress, and the Palace of Justice.
Day 3: Bogotá to Medellín
Today, you will leave Bogotá and fly to Medellín, the second-largest city in Colombia and a hub of innovation and culture. You will check in to your hotel and have some free time to enjoy Medellín at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are The Charlee Hotel, InterContinental Medellin, or Click Clack Hotel Medellín. In the evening, you can take a walk around El Poblado, the most popular neighbourhood in Medellín that offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Day 4: Medellín Sightseeing
Today, you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Medellín and its surroundings. You will start with a visit to the Comuna 1310, a former slum that has been transformed into a colourful and vibrant community with street art, music, and social projects. You will also visit the Antioquia Museum (Museo de Antioquia), where you can see more works of Fernando Botero, as well as other Colombian artists. After lunch, you will visit the Arví Park (Parque Arví), a natural reserve that offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and cultural activities. You will also visit the Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Colombian village that offers a glimpse of rural life.
Day 5: Medellín to Santa Marta
Today, you will leave Medellín and fly to Santa Marta, a coastal city that is the oldest in Colombia and a gateway to Tayrona National Park. You will check in to your hotel and have some free time to enjoy Santa Marta at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Casa de Isabella, Mercure Santa Marta Emile, or Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta. In the evening, you can take a walk along the seafront promenade or visit the Santa Marta Cathedral, the oldest church in Colombia.
Day 6: Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park
Today, you will leave Santa Marta and drive to Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona), one of the most beautiful and biodiverse parks in Colombia. You will check in to your luxury camp and have some free time to enjoy Tayrona National Park at your own pace. Some of the luxury camps you can choose from are Ecohabs Tayrona, Villa Maria Tayrona – A Kali Hotel, or Playa Koralia. In the evening, you can relax on the beach or join a yoga session.
Day 7: Tayrona National Park Sightseeing
Today, you will explore more of Tayrona National Park and its surroundings. You will start with a hike to El Cabo San Juan de Guía, one of the most scenic spots in the park that features two crescent-shaped beaches separated by a rocky headland. You will also visit La Piscina, another beach that offers calm waters for swimming and snorkelling. After lunch, you will visit Pueblito Chairama, an archaeological site that reveals the remains of an ancient Tayrona settlement. You will also visit Cañaveral, a beach that offers stunning views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains.
Day 8: Tayrona National Park to Cartagena
Today, you will leave Tayrona National Park and drive to Cartagena, one of the most charming and colourful cities in Colombia. You will check in to your hotel and have some free time to enjoy Cartagena at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Sofitel Legend Santa Clara, Hotel Casa San Agustín, or Las Islas. In the evening, you can take a walk around the Walled City of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site that features colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and lively plazas.
Cartagena, Colombia
Day 9: Cartagena Sightseeing
Today, you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Cartagena and its surroundings. You will start with a visit to the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a massive fortress that was built by the Spanish to protect the city from pirates and invaders. You will also visit the Palace of the Inquisition (Palacio de la Inquisición), a museum that displays the instruments and documents used by the Spanish Inquisition in Colombia. After lunch, you will visit the Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), a group of coral islands that offer white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and coral reefs. You will also visit the Oceanarium (Oceanario), where you can see various marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, turtles, and fish.
Day 10: Cartagena to Cali
Today, you will leave Cartagena and fly to Cali, the third-largest city in Colombia and the capital of salsa music and dance. You will check in to your hotel and have some free time to enjoy Cali at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are InterContinental Cali, NH Cali Royal, or Marriott Cali Hotel. In the evening, you can take a salsa lesson or watch a salsa show at one of the many clubs in Cali.
Day 11: Cali Sightseeing
Today, you will enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Cali and its surroundings. You will start with a visit to the Cristo Rey Statue, a 26-meter-high statue of Christ that overlooks the city and offers panoramic views. You will also visit the San Antonio Church (Iglesia de San Antonio), a colonial church that is located on a hilltop and surrounded by a park. After lunch, you will visit the Cali Zoo (Zoológico de Cali), one of the best zoos in Colombia that houses more than 1,200 animals from different regions of the world. You will also visit the La Tertulia Museum (Museo La Tertulia), a modern art museum that features works by Colombian and international artists.
Day 12: Cali to Salento
Today, you will leave Cali and drive to Salento, a picturesque town in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region. You will check in to your hotel and have some free time to enjoy Salento at your own pace. Some of the luxury hotels you can choose from are Hacienda Bambusa, Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero, or Finca Hotel El Rosario. In the evening, you can take a walk around Salento’s main square or play a game of tejo, a traditional Colombian sport that involves throwing metal discs at gunpowder targets.
Day 13: Salento to Cocora Valley
Today, you will leave Salento and drive to Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora), one of the most stunning landscapes in Colombia. You will join a guided hike through the valley, where you can see the wax palm trees, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia’s national symbol. You will also visit Acaime Reserve (Reserva Natural Acaime), where you can see hundreds of hummingbirds and other birds. After lunch, you will visit Salento’s Coffee Farm (Finca El Ocaso Salento), where you can learn about the coffee production process and taste some of the best coffee in Colombia.
Day 14: Salento to Bogotá
Today, you will leave Salento and drive back to Bogotá, where you will spend the last night of your holiday.
