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Colombia, 11 Days · Classic tour
Bogota, Cali and Medellín
From
£3,020
-20%
£2,416
Departure on 14/08/2024 from London
Discover the most outstanding cities in Colombia and delve into their culture and landscapes
A complete trip to get to know the main cities of Colombia. The capital Bogotá, and the two cities that follow it in importance, such as Cali, one of the oldest cities in South America and Medellín.
Departure date
Departures from August 2024 till December 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Bogotá
Departure with destination Bogotá. Arrival and private transfer to hotel. Overnight stay.
Bogotá
Breakfast. Sightseeing private tour around the city, stopping at the Plaza de Bolivar and all the important buildings surrounding the square, such as the Capitolio Nacional, 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. And finally, a cable car ride up to the Monserrate Sanctuary, from where you'll get to admire a stunning view of the city. Overnight stay.
Bogotá - Zipaquira - Bogotá
Breakfast. Today, you'll cross the Bogota savanna to reach the city of Zipaquirá. Located just a few kilometres from the capital, this is one of the main salt-mining centres in Colombia. Its name means City of Our Father in the Chibcha language, but it's also known as the City of Salt. Even in pre-Columbian times, this region's salt deposits were mined to produce salt that was then used a hard currency for trading with the Muiscas. Over the years, advances in technology led to the opening of mines and tunnels to extract larger quantities of salt. These underground tunnels are home to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, located at a depth of 180 metres. There's also a small miners' chapel in homage to Our Lady of The Rosary of Guasá ('Guasá' being the word for 'mine' in the Chibcha language). At the end of the private visit, return to your hotel in Bogota. Time at your leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight stay. Note: This tour is not recommended for persons with mobility restrictions.
Bogotá - Cali
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, private transfer to the airport for the flight to Cali. Welcome and private transfer to the hotel. In the evening, we will visit the viewpoints of Sebastián de Belalcázar, San Antonio, Avenida Sexta, and the Granada neighborhood, considered the best gastronomic area in the city. Dinner options include: Ringlete Restaurant: typical regional cuisine or Pacific Restaurant: seafood. Overnight stay. Note: Panoramic tour with dinner in Cali does not operate on Sunday.
Cali
Breakfast. We start the private tour at "Hacienda El Paraíso" located 36 km from Cali, this place is one of the icons of Valle del Cauca culture, here you can still breathe the aroma of roses, emblem of the idyllic and immortal love of Efraín and María, protagonists of the book and works "María" by Jorge Isaac. Typical lunch of the region. We continue to the “Hacienda Piedechinche”, a sample of colonial architecture and we end with a tour of the Sugar Cane Museum where you will learn about different types of typical “Trapiches” from different regions of Colombia. Note: Hacienda paraíso y Piedechinche does not operate on Mondays.
Cali
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight stay.
Cali - Medellín
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, private transfer to the airport for the flight to Medellin. Arrival and private transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Medellín
Breakfast and private panoramic tour of the city. We will start in the prestigious Poblado area, the financial, hotel and commercial center of the city. After, we will visit the Nutibara Hill; panoramically we appreciate the Botanical Garden, the Explora Park, the Parque de los Deseos, the Parque de los Pies Descalzos, the Metropolitan Cathedral and finally we will arrive at the Botero Square where we will find 23 of the exotic outdoor bronze sculptures and the museum of Antioquia. Besides, during the tour you will also have a ride on the public transportation system Metro de Medellin. After the visit, return journey to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Medellín
Breakfast and we will star the private tour to the east of the department. We will pass through the town of Marinilla, followed by the municipality of El Peñol, we will also visit the real replica of the Old Peñol. Later we will arrive at ""La Piedra del Peñol"" monolith 220 meters high. We conclude our day's itinerary visiting the beautiful municipality of Guatapé, one of the most colorful towns of Antioquia. Finally, we will return to our hotel. Overnight stay.
Medellín - City of origin
Breakfast and, at the prearranged time, private airport transfer. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
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Transfers as per itinerary.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Tips.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category C
Casa Dann Carlton Hotel & Spa
Calle 93B N° 19-44, Bogotá
Excellent
9
Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Bogotá - Parque 93
Carrera 11B 96 - 59, Bogotá
Category A
Hotel Dann Carlton Bogota
Avenida 15 No 103-60, Bogotá
Bh Parque 93
Carrera 14, 93A-69, Bogotá
Category B
Cosmos 100 Hotel & Centro de Convenciones
Calle 100 #19a 83, Bogotá
Excellent
10
Bh La Quinta- Suites
Cra 5 No 74 - 52, Bogotá
Best Western Plus 93 Park
Calle 93 13-71, Bogotá
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Colombia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Colombia.
- The Gold Museum and Quinta de Bolívar are closed on Mondays; instead you will visit the Botero Museum.
- On Sundays, the visit to the Cerro de Monserrate is made on request since it is operationally difficult due to the number of parishioners who come to it this day.
- Access to the Gold Museum may be subject to availability since it has reduced its capacity, so its availability must be reconfirmed well in advance.
- The Casa de la Moneda Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
- Panoramic tour with dinner in Cali does not operate on Sunday.
- Salt Cathedral is not recommended for the elderly or those with mobility restrictions.
- The Museum of Antioquía is closed on Sundays.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.