Author's tour "Iconic Colombia"

Arrival in Bogota, meeting at El Dorado International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and registration. Accommodation.

Breakfast in the hotel. City tour of the historical center of Bogota, which is called "La Candelaria". We will also visit the Gold Museum, which displays approximately 34,000 pre-Columbian gold items. We will then visit Casa de La Moneda and Donación Botero, where the works of the master Fernando Botero are exhibited. Fernando Botero is an internationally renowned Colombian artist who works in a variety of media such as painting, drawing and sculpture. We will then take a panoramic tour visiting Plaza Bolivar (Main Cathedral, Casa Nariño - presidential house, Palacio Llevano - City Hall and Palace of Justice). Visit to Montserrate Hill. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Duration: 6 hours Included: Private transport, professional guide in English, entrance to the Gold Museum, Casa de la Moneda and Botero Donación, climb to Montserrat. Important note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and Casa de la Moneda and Donación Botero are closed on Tuesdays.

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit to the Sacred Lake of Guatavita and the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. The route passes through the so-called "Savanna de Bogota" and the first destination will be the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. This church is one of the main tourist sites in Colombia and is recognized as the country's first miracle, built 180 meters deep in a salt mine. Then we will go to the Sacred Lake of Guatavita, famous throughout the world for the legend of "El Dorado". In the afternoon - return to the hotel. Duration: 10 hours Included: Professional guide in English, private transportation, entrance to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, entrance to Guatavita Lagoon and typical lunch.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to El Dorado International Airport for flight (not included) to Medellin. Arrival. Meeting at José Maria Cordoba International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast in the hotel. Next you will have a city tour, during which you will see the main attractions of the city: San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, Avenida La Playa, Sculpture Park, which contains more than 20 sculptures donated by the master Fernando Botero, Park of Desires and Sports Complex Atanasio Girardo, as well as the renovated congress center of the former La Macarena arena. Visit to the traditional town of Paisa, the Poblado district, Poblado Park, Lleras Park and the Golden Kilometer, the financial and hotel heart of the city. The tour continues in Communa 13, Medellin's historic district. There we will be taken on a graffiti tour highlighting the social changes in the area. These murals were created by various artists from the area where they reveal stories that move and inspire hope. The tour ends with a visit to the symbolic Electric Staircase of Commune 13. Return to the hotel. Duration: 7 hours Included: Professional guide in English, private transport. Subway entrance and cable car tour, Graffiti tour (Commune 13).

Breakfast in the hotel. Tour to the municipality of Peñol, during which you can admire the diversity of architecture of the area. The first city was flooded to build a reservoir. Then we will go to the majestic Peñol rock, a monolith 220 meters high. Visit to the city of Guatape, famous for the details of the pedestals, drawings and paintings in relief that decorate the houses of the city (excursion by motorcycle taxi). Finally, you will visit the Peñol and Guatape reservoirs, where you can enjoy the contrast between the green mountains and the mirrors of the water. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Duration: 8 hours. Included: Professional guide in English, transportation, motorcycle taxi tour, typical lunch at a local restaurant. Not included: Climb to Piedra Peñol, boat ride on the Peñol Guatape Reservoir.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to José Maria Cordoba International Airport for your flight (not included) to Pereira. Arrival in Pereira and meeting at Matecaña International Airport, from where the journey to the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal will begin. Upon arrival at the coffee farm, a tour will begin in the company of a local expert who will guide you through the beautiful specialty coffee plantations, explaining the process from planting to selective hand picking and processing. Afterwards, we will roast special coffee beans on a wood-burning stove in the kitchen of a typical peasant home, where we can enjoy the authentic coffee taste. The tour includes several points with viewing platforms made of bamboo, where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and natural surroundings while sipping a cup of coffee. At the end we move on to the innovative process of drying the coffee beans and then to the mill, ending in the main house where we are treated to delicious coffee lemonade. Return to the hotel. Duration: 04 hours Included: Professional English speaking guide, private transportation, interactive coffee making process, assistance from experienced farm staff and traditional lunch.

Breakfast in the hotel. At the specified time, the Cocora Valley tour begins, during which you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the region. Upon reaching the valley, we will be greeted by a welcome cocktail (Canelaso) and assisted by a specialized eco-guide from Cocorá, who will introduce the Cocorá National Nature Reserve. A walk through the cloud forest, where we will appreciate the diversity of fauna and flora. The ecological trail will take us to the tallest wax palm in the world and the national flagship tree, where we will take part in the Quindio wax palm ritual. The ritual includes learning about the history of how the first inhabitants of the area worshiped this palm tree. After this we will plant palm tree seedlings. Transfer to the city of Salento, where we will walk along its colonial streets, visit workshops and the Cocora viewpoint. Return to the hotel. Duration: 07 hours. Included: Professional guide in English, private transport, Wax Palm Ritual, Canelazo tasting. Additional lunch option: $25 per person.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Matecaña International Airport for flight (not included) to Cartagena. Arrival. Meeting at Rafael Nunez International Airport and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in. In the afternoon, transfer to the pier to enjoy a walk along the bay of Cartagena de Indias and admire the sunset. Return to the hotel. Duration: 90 minutes Included: Roundtrip transfer from hotel to pier, unlimited Cuba Libre bar, rum punch, lemonade, water and soda. Not included: Premium food and snacks on board (additional charge), berthing fee US$5 per person. Excursion days: Wednesday to Monday

Breakfast in the hotel. Individual City tour in an air-conditioned car. Discover the magical history of Cartagena de Indias. Accompanied by a professional bilingual guide, our tour includes a panoramic visit to Cartagena Bay, Pegasus Pier, the public clock tower, the Manga quarter. During the tour, appreciate Moorish and Republican architecture. You'll visit the majestic fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, immerse yourself in the charm of the historic old town with stops for handicraft shopping and strolls through streets and plazas full of history, including the Church of San Pedro Claver and the Bastion of Santo Domingo. Return to the hotel. Duration: 4 hours Tour days: Daily Included: Professional guide in English, private transport, entrance fees to specified places.

Breakfast in the hotel. Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Bodeguita marina to board the boat that will take us to the Rosario Islands (approximately 45 minutes), enjoying panoramic views of the bay of Cartagena and Bocachica. We will also admire the beautiful landscape with the fortresses of San Fernando and San Jose. After sailing along Baru Island, you will arrive at the base island in the Rosario Islands to enjoy its crystal clear waters. Free time to relax at sea. Return to Cartagena in the evening. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Duration: 8 hours. Opening Days: Daily Included: Group Island Tour, Hotel - Marina - Hotel Transfer, Typical Caribbean Lunch Not Included: Sailing and Coralia Fees ($10 per person), Aquarium Entrance ($10 per person).

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, private ground transfer (Spanish-speaking driver) from your hotel in Cartagena to your hotel in Santa Marta (duration approximately 4 hours). The city tour passes through the historical center and visits the most representative sites of the city, such as the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta, the oldest cathedral in Colombia, where the remains of Rodrigo de Bastidas, the founder of the city, are buried. You will also visit the Gold Museum or the Customs House, the House Museum of San Pedro Alejandrin, the sugar cane farm where Simon Bolivar spent his last days. We will then visit the statue in honor of Colombian football player El Pibe Valderrama. Free time for photo sessions, and then we will continue with a panoramic tour of Taganga or the El Rodadero sector (only at the passenger's choice). Return to the hotel. Duration: 4 hours Included: Private transfer, professional guide in English, entrance fees to specified tourist sites.

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for Tayrona National Park, which is 45 minutes' drive from Santa Marta. It is a nature reserve with amazing biodiversity, beaches and indigenous cultures. After passing through the Canaveral sector, we will begin our hike (about 1 hour) along the ecological trail to the Arekifes sector, then a short stop to admire the scenery and take photographs. We continue our guided hike to the beaches of Cabo San Juan for about 30 minutes. Free time for a refreshing swim in the sea and lunch (included). Return on foot along the same path to the main entrance to the park. Return to the hotel. Duration: 10 hours Included: Private transport, professional guide in Spanish, entrance to Tayrona National Park and typical lunch of the region.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Simon Bolivar International Airport for your flight (not included) home.