Best of Colombia 11 Days Tour
See the best of Colombia highlights with all comfort, this is a customized tour to enjoy and discover every magical place in Colombia. Hotels, Transportation , Sighseeing , Food , Local flights are included , so you don’t have to worry and just let us take you around to make you live Colombia as a dream !
Tour Information
Price per person
USD 3450
Tour length
11 DAYS
Physical rating
All year round
Season
All year round
Group size
1 – 12 pax
Travel style
Start
Bogota
Finish
Bogota
Tour code
GC-004
Tour highlights
Start in Bogota and end in Bogota ! With Best of Colombia 11 Days Tour , you have a 11 Days Tour Package taking you to most interesting places in Colombia and 10 other destinations . Best of Colombia 11 Days Tour is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY TO BOGOTA
This is the arrival day to Colombia and its capital . You will clear customs then our transport will be waiting for you at the international arrivals area to take you to the hotel selected and take a rest after a long day travel!!!
Depending of the arrival time , you can explore some areas on your own or simply relax and adjust to the City elevation over 8,000 feet.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : N/A
Day 2
BOGOTA SIGHTSEEING TOUR - MONSERRAT
Today you will visit on of the largest and cosmopolitan cities of south america!! Our tour start at la Candelaria área ( Bogota's old town ) and we will bike around the City visiting places such as: Plaza Bolívar , Catedral de Bogotá , Casa Nariño , Calle 7 , San Francisco Church , Parque los Periodistas , Coffee Factory , Fruit Market & the Graffiti tour . Then we will go to visit Monserrate Hill ( Cable Car ) located at the East side of Bogota , where you will enjoy a marvelous view of the entire city populated by over 11 million people. Finally back to the hotel for overnight.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE OR NO DESIRE TO JOIN THE TOUR BY BIKE , JUST NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE , SO WE CAN STILL DO THE SAME CITY TOUR BOGOTA WALKING AND PARTS BY CAR
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 3
TOUR TO GUATAVITA - ZIPAQUIRA
Early in the morning you will go by car to Guatavita Area and its sacred lagoon , this will take around 1 hour from Bogota and at the lake you will do a hike for 1 hour enjoying the andean landscapes and the lagoon.
After this you will go to Zipaquira town not far away from the first stop , at this point you will have some time to explore this magical and colorful town ( here you can get something to eat and enjoy with a local beer o juice )
This town was the second hometown of the famous colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Then you will visit on the most seeing places in the entire Colombia known as La Catedral de Sal Zipaquira. This is cool place to visit that is located 300 feet underground together with one of the oldest salt mines of South America.
By 1950 start the construction of the magical wonder that represents the Catholicism in South America. This tour is Self Guided ( multi- languages ) , it has 22 stations where trough a device ( provided at the entrance ) you will go on your pace getting to know about this magical place . Then you will meet our transportation to take you back to Bogota and enjoy on your own the rest of the afternoon in the City.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 4
FLIGHT TO PEREIRA - SALENTO
Early in the morning , we will transfer you back to the Airport in Bogota for a local flight to Pereira City. Then we will drive you to Salento village ( very colorful town with its unique houses) . In the afternoon , you will enjoy visiting the Cocora Valley and the surroundings on a Jeep Old Style Willy ( this ride is typical and very special ).
On this park we can walk for 1 hour or more depending of you and the weather conditions to look for the Gigant Oil Palm Trees ( One of the most famous trees in the country )
Finally back to Salento for overnight.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 5
COFFEE FARM TOUR
This is the coffee day and its colours , we will take you visit a local coffee farm not far from Salento town , it is known as Buenos Aires and produce coffee from over 100 years. Upon arrival you will get to know about one of the most important industries in Colombia. For sure you will visit the entire farm with our guide and at the end of the visit you will try as many different cups of quality coffee you desire ( it is all included in our program!!! )
Then we will have lunch at the farm with a good view of the valley. Finally, we will return back to Salento for overnight.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 6
TRANSPORT TO PEREIRA - MEDELLÍN
Early flight to Medellin ( 30 minutes approx.) , upon arrival we will provide you a Guided Tour around the city which includes Comuna 13 ( all history about Pablo Escobar and the locals live ) , the Cable Car ride to admire the City from above , Botero sculptures , Parque Lleras and few other places more along the way.
At the end of the day you will have enjoy the gardens and the hotel pool.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 7
TOUR TO GUATAPE
Morning depart to visit one of the most famous areas of all Colombia,
the excursion start from Medellin downtown towards to a Pictorestic town known as Marinilla where you will try a typical Paisa breakfast , after it we will continue towards Guatape Lake and you will board a motor boat tour around the area , where you can see fantastic views for pictures and one of Escobar's Houses as well as other rich family houses.
Then you will visit a place known as La Replica ( it is a typical little village ,where you can take beautiful photos and buy some souvenirs).
After, we will continue towards the famous Gigantic rock called El Penon de Guatape , ( it is a natural formation created 80 million years ago).
This rock is ver 220 meters high ( 700 feet) so to access to the top you have to go over 720 steps , but it is not difficult at all. Stunning views of the all valley from above!!!!
Then we will enjoy a typical lunch and finally we will visit Guatape town , where you will have enough time to visit on your own and take as many pictures you desire or get a nice souvenirs . At the end of the day we will return back to Medellin for overnight.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST, LUNCH
Day 8
FLIGHT TO CARTAGENA - CITY TOUR
Morning local Flight to Cartagena City.
Upon arrival we will start Cartagena's Tour ,where you will explore with our expert guide the highlights of the city such as: Castillo de San Felipe , Getsemani neighborhood , the commercial area and the downtown , which still exist since XVI century.
Finally we will arrive our hotel to enjoy the rest of the afternoon admiring the sunset.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 9
ISLA DEL ROSARIO TOUR
We will take you to visit La Isla del Rosario and some other ones places near by for the entire day , to enjoy the Caribbean Sea and its beauty
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST, LUNCH
Day 10
TAYRONA PARK
Morning drive towards Santa Marta , it is a fantastic view of the Caribbean little villages along the way , then we will go directly to the entrance of Tayrona Park to enter to one of the most visited areas in the entire Colombia.
This is a medium scale hiking day ( good training for the Lost City ). As you will stay overnight at the park , so you will have plenty of time to visit the all area.
Tayrona Park is located at 45 minutes from Santa Marta by car . So once we arrive you will be informed our guide about the all plan and the park itself.
The program includes a 2 hours hike to Cabo San Juan ( 6 kms) , we also visit Arrecife , arenillas , la piscina and San Juan . This could be a hard walk but very nice !!!!
After arrival you will have time to take pictures and enjoy the beach on your own , the if you want you can take lunch ( extra) in a local restaurant for like usd 10.
For the return if you are too tired , you can always get the easy way back by horse for like usd 15 each way or just get the last effort to hike back to the starting point. Then we will take you to the hotel back in Santa Marta.
OVERNIGHT : Hotel ***( ASK FOR HOTEL UPGRADES 4 & 5 STARS )
MEALS : BREAKFAST
Day 11
FLYING HOME DAY
Our guide will drive you back to Santa Marta´s international Airport, for your flight home… END OF THE SERVICES!!!
By the way you can flight out of Colombia from this Airport , otherwise if need it also works to flight to Bogota for your International Flight home.
MEALS : BREAKFAST
From this day we can add more other excursions such as; Jungle Adventure 3 Days / 2 Nights, Galapagos Luxury Package 5 Days / 4 Nights.
(We hope to see you soon in one of our other Destinations)
The program includes
- 10 Nights hotel accommodations (3 Star rooms) DBL / TWIN Ask for single supplement
- Meals specified in program AS INCLUDED
- Transfers and transportation
- Private Spanish/English speaking guide
- All Sightseeings according itinerary
- Travel Assistance
- All hikes mentioned in program
- Local Flights within Colombia
Not included in Program
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International Flight to Colombia
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Personal Expenses
- Any activity not specified in programs as INCLUDED
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Any meal not specified in program as INCLUDED
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Gratuities
GUARANTEED DEPARTS EVERY DAY !
24/7 Booking Phone Number: +1-888-469-2230
Tour Overview
AGE RANGE : 3 to 80 year old
MIN GROUP SIZE : 2
MAX GROUP SIZE : 12
TRANSPORTATION : Private Bus
PHYSICAL RATING : Moderate
TRAVEL STYLE: Luxury Collection Tour
