Bogotá- Zipaquirá- Chivor- Pereira- Cartagena

Day 1: Tour of the historic center of Bogotá, including Plaza de Bolívar, La Candelaria neighborhood, Botero Museum, and Gold Museum. Visit to Monserrate Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Day 2: Transfer to Zipaquirá to visit the impressive Salt Cathedral, an underground church 180 meters below ground. Also, visit the town and sacred Guatavita Lagoon, known for the Legend of El Dorado.
Day 3: Special coffee workshop at Refugio Mamapacha, followed by a hike along El Jucual trail to enjoy the Mamapacha Bijagual paramo. Transfer to the municipality of Chivor.
Day 4: Explore the history, natural beauty, and cultural richness of Chivor municipality, visit a precious stone museum, and the emerald mines in 4×4 vehicles.
Day 5: Transfer to El Dorado Airport in Bogotá and flight to Pereira. Transfer to Montenegro and visit a traditional coffee farm to learn about the coffee-making process. Accommodation in Montenegro.
Day 6: Visit the town of Salento, take a historical tour, and tour the Cocora Valley to admire the majestic Wax Palm trees.
Day 7: Artisanal basket weaving workshop in Finlandia, where you will learn about the history and techniques of weaving with bejucos (vines).
Day 8: Transfer to Pereira and flight to Cartagena. Check-in at the hotel and free time.
Day 9: Guided walk through the historic center of Cartagena, visiting landmarks such as the Clock Tower, Inquisition Palace, and other historically significant monuments.
Day 10: Excursion to San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America, with a unique Afro-Colombian culture. Enjoy the music, dance, and local cuisine.
Day 11: Free day in Cartagena to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 12: Return flight to Bogotá and transfer to the hotel.
Day 13: Free day in Bogotá for optional activities.
Day 14: Transfer to El Dorado Airport to return to your home country.

Includes

– Transfer from El Dorado Airport to the selected hotel and return transfer to El Dorado Airport.
– City Tour of the city, private transportation, museum tickets, and visit to Monserrate Sanctuary (approximately 5 hours – English or Spanish speaking guide).
– Laguna Guatavita + Zipaquirá Tour (Salt Cathedral) with private transportation.
– Ground transfer from Garagoa to Refugio Mamapacha in Valle de Tenza with lunch included.
– Special coffee workshop and hiking in the páramo.
– Emerald mining day in Chivor with typical lunch.
– Ground transportation from Chivor to Bogotá.
– Transfer from the hotel to El Dorado Airport.
– Transfer from Matecaña Pereira International Airport to Montenegro Quindío Hotel and return transfer to Pereira Airport.
– Visit to a traditional coffee farm in Quimbaya, Eje Cafetero.
– Salento and Valle del Cocora Tour.
– Basket weaving workshop in Finlandia.
– Transfer from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to the hotel and return transfer to Rafael Nuñez National International Airport.
– City tour and walking tour of the historic center of Cartagena.
– Palenque Tour with shared transportation and typical lunch.
– Transfer from El Dorado Airport to the hotel and return transfer to El Dorado Airport in Bogotá.
– 4 nights accommodation in Bogotá.
– 1 night accommodation at Refugio Mamapacha in Valle de Tenza.
– 1 night accommodation in Chivor.
– 3 nights accommodation in Montenegro Quindío.
– 4 nights accommodation in Cartagena.
– Breakfasts.
– Certified guides.
– Local interpreters.
– Lunches specified in the tours (Palenque, Refugio Mamapacha, mining day).
– Colasistencia Assistance Card.
– Accommodation and service taxes (applies from January 1, 2023).

Not Includes

• Flights in Colombia
• Transfers not specified in the itinerary • Unspecified meal services: lunches or dinners
• Tickets not included in the tour
• Experiences or activities not detailed in the program itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Daily supplement for bilingual guide USD 80 in regions without bilingual service.