Bogota, Coffee Region and Cartagena
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Bogota, Coffee Region and Cartagena

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Created: Friday, November 22, 2024
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Total price From 58,736 MXN
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Created: Friday, November 22, 2024
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Day 1: Bogota

Bog
Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Bogotá to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.


Day 2: Bogota

Bog “City tour with Monserrate”
Breakfast. A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets and take a close look of the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country's legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum.
The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and if time permits, a tour will be made to the Casa de la Moneda Museum. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota.

Gold museum and Quinta de Bolívar are closed on Mondays, instead we visit Museo de Botero and Museo Casa de la Moneda.
The Casa de la Moneda Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
On Sunday, this tour operates subject to availability and upon request.
Duration: About 05 hours approximately.
Operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Saturday starts at 8:00 Hrs.


Day 3: Bogota

Bogota “Salt Cathedral Tour”:
A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel, either in the morning or the afternoon, to take you on a tour through La Sabana de Bogota to the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha. Back in pre-Columbian times, salt around the area was the most important commodity and the ‘salt cakes’ were the only currency for trading. Over time, technology improved and the muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means 'mine' in Chibcha). At the end, return to Bogotá. This tour is not recommended for persons with mobility restrictions.
Duration: 05 hours approximately.
Operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Sunday starts at 8:00 a.m.


Day 4: Pereira

Bogota – Pereira (Coffee Region):
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Pereira (Flight ticktet not included). Arrival at Matecaña Airport in Pereira. Reception and transfer to and from the chosen hotel in the Coffee Zone. Check-in and accommodation.


Day 5: Pereira

Pereira “coffee region” Interactive Coffee Process”:
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service from the hotel to “Finca del Café” farm located in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal in Risaralda. Once in the farm, with the company of a local expert we ́ll explore the special coffee plantations and we ́ll learn all about the coffee process: the sowing, the selective manual harvest and the depulped. Then, we ́ll toast some coffee grains in a wood stove in the kitchen of a typical peasant house, this is an authentic coffee experience. The tour continues through different stations with viewpoints to admire the beautiful landscape and the natural environment while we enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we ́ll observe the innovative process of coffee drying and we ́ll finish drinking a coffee lemonade in the principal house of the farm. Transfer to return to the hotel or you ́ll can connect with other additional touristic activity of the region.
Includes: Transfers, English - speaking guide, assistance by an expert guide of the farm, interactive coffee process, hydration, and snacks.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours of activity considering the transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.


Day 6: Pereira

Pereira “coffee region” Cocora Valley and Salento Village:
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service to Cocora Valley enjoying the beautiful landscape. First, we ́ll have a welcome cocktail “Canelazo” and with the assistance of a specialist eco-guide we ́ll be ready to start the introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora. Then, we ́ll go to the fog ́s forest a place to admire the biodiversity of fauna and flora. There, we ́ll find the highest wax palm of the world and we ́ll connect with the earth doing a special ritual planting some palms. Then, we ́ll go to the typical village of Salento where we ́ll have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops and the principal viewpoint. Typical Lunch and transfer to return to the hotel or you ́ll can connect with other additional touristic activity of the region.
Includes: Private transportation, English - speaking guide - specialized guide and environmental interpretation - welcome cocktail “canelazo”-regular ecological hike - Wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide - Hydration, snacks, and typical lunch with starters, main course, and non-alcoholic beverage.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours of activity considering the transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.


Day 7: Cartagena

Pereira - Cartagena:
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Cartagena (Flight ticket not included). Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Cartagena to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.


Day 8: Cartagena

Cartagena “City Tour with Castillo San Felipe”:
Breakfast. You will meet one of our representatives at your hotel to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias at the agreed time to begin a wonderful tour of this museum city whose streets and surroundings show the charm of its architecture colonial, republican and modern. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between the republican architecture and its modern buildings will surprise you. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, that it was built in 1657, with which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century; And of course, it will be unmissable to take a brief walk through “the historic center of the city” which in 1984, together with the San Felipe Castle and the set of fortifications, were included by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites.
To end the tour and before returning to your hotel, taking advantage of your stay in the country that produces the highest quality emeralds in the world, you will visit the Emerald Museum, there you will learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable mineral and, at the same time, the most exclusive in the world.
Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, tickets to the Castillo de San Felipe and the Emerald Museum.
Operation: Daily
Duration: 4 hrs. approximately.
Departures: From Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs. Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.


Day 9: Cartagena

Cartagena “Beach Tour”:
Breakfast. Leaving La Bodeguita Pier by speedboat to the chosen island, there you can enjoy the coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for resting or taking some optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, hiking, among others. Below you can find the details of the island:

Isla del Encanto: In the Islas del Rosario national park, located approximately 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena, you can enjoy the beach and social spaces designated for Day Tour visitors that have chairs, lounge chairs, and sun loungers; also, you can do optional activities if you want or just enjoy the Colombian Caribbean Sea in this area. During the day you will enjoy a typical semi buffet lunch served with options of fish, chicken, and meat.
Includes: Shared boat transfer Cartagena- Isla del Encanto –Cartagena (non-exclusive), lunch Parrillada Buffet (including a non-alcoholic drink.)

Not include: Transfer hotel - pier - hotel (If you are staying in hotels in the Bocagrande area, Historical Center or Nort Area, the hotel offers you a complimentary transfer to the pier, the return to the pier - hotel it’s on your own. It’s not included pier tax (Approx. 7.00), optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (it is suggested to bring from Cartagena).
Operation: Every Day
Duration: 6 hrs. and half approximately - Shared service

Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:15 a.m, the usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).
Restrictions: Excursion not allowed for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgeries because to the movements of the boat. Pets and people in a state of intoxication are not allowed access to the boats.


Day 10:

Cartagena:
Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to next city or your destination

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Included

Categoría Group Tour "3 Stars"

Bog
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- City tour with Monserrate in regular service.
- Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in regular service.

Pereira:
- Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Excursion Coffee process in the "Finca del Café" without lunch.
- View to Valle del Cocora and Salento with typical lunch.

Cartagena de indias:
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Visit of the City with Castillo de San Felipe in regular service.
- Visit to the Island of Charm.

Categoría Group Tour "4 Stars"

Bog
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- City tour with Monserrate in regular service.
- Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in regular service.

Pereira:
- Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Excursion Coffee process in the "Finca del Café" without lunch.
- View to Valle del Cocora and Salento with typical lunch.

Cartagena de indias:
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Visit of the City with Castillo de San Felipe in regular service.
- Visit to the Island of Charm.

Categoría Group Tour "5 Stars"

Bog
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- City tour with Monserrate in regular service.
- Visit to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in regular service.

Pereira:
- Transfers airport – hotel – airport.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Excursion Coffee process in the "Finca del Café" without lunch.
- View to Valle del Cocora and Salento with typical lunch.

Cartagena de indias:
- Transfers airport - hotel - airport in regular service.
- Accommodation for 3 nights with breakfast.
- Visit of the City with Castillo de San Felipe in regular service.
- Visit to the Island of Charm.

Excluded

Categoría Group Tour "3 Stars"

- Flights.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses such as: Laundry, calls, etc.
- All that is not mentioned in «INCLUDE»

Categoría Group Tour "4 Stars"

- Flights.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses such as: Laundry, calls, etc.
- All that is not mentioned in «INCLUDE»

Categoría Group Tour "5 Stars"

- Flights.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses such as: Laundry, calls, etc.
- All that is not mentioned in «INCLUDE»

Planned accommodations

Categoría Group Tour "3 Stars"

- Bogotá Plaza Hotel, Executive room o Faranda Express Belvedere Hotel, Standard room
- Soratama Hotel o Standard room
- Bahía Cartagena Hotel, Standard room

Categoría Group Tour "4 Stars"

- Mercure Bh Retiro Hotel, Standard room o Radisson Bogotá Metrotel Hotel , Premium room
- Sonesta Pereira Hotel, Standard room or Jardín
- Dann Cartagena Hotel, Standard room

Categoría Group Tour "5 Stars"

- DoubleTree Parque de la 93 Hotel, Superior room o Casa Dann Carlton Hotel, Superior room
- Boutique Sazagua Hotel, Standard room
- Américas Torre del Mar Hotel, Superior or Executive room

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