11 Days | Discover the coffee, culture and cuisine of Colombia
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Discover the fascinating history, warm hospitality, and rich culture of Colombia on a 11-day small group tour from Bogota to Cartagena. Learn about Colombia’s culture and heritage on multiple food tours, float down a river that has been compared to the mighty Amazon, settle back for a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia and learn how to roast your own beans in the lush surrounds of Colombia’s coffee country. With signature stays at hotels housed in historic mansions and an expert leader and specialist local guides to show you the way, this tour promises the trip of a lifetime.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Bogota, Colombia
- Finish
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Colombia
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- QBPC
Our best 4-star accommodation and the highest level of service
All must-see locations plus authentic experiences exclusive to Premium
Trips led by our most experienced and highest-rated local leaders
- Delve into Colombian culture through its food, by dining at a legendary local restaurant with roving bands of performers and tasting tropical fruits at the famed Paloquemao market in Bogota, and enjoying a traditional cooking class in Mompox.
- Stay in the heart of Colombia’s coffee country where you’ll learn about all things coffee at your Feature Stay, Hacienda Sazagua, a cozy family-owned hotel filled with local art collected by the owners.
- Tour Finca Romelia, a family tourism project with more than 800 species of orchids which shows how agricultural production and the conservation of biodiversity can coexist hand-in-hand.
- Get off the beaten path in Mompox, where you'll enjoy a Premium Exclusive Experience - a leisurely canoe ride on the Magdalena River which is famous for its rich biodiversity, with many comparing it to the mighty Amazon.
- Learn about the diverse history of Colombia with specialist guides, including a transformation tour in Medellin and a visit to San Basilio de Palenque - the first free town created by enslaved people in the Americas.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, PAC. Donations help them bring life-changing healthcare to rural communities in Colombia.
Itinerary
Inclusions
10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Plane, Private vehicle
Comfortable Hotel (10 Nights), Feature Stay (2 Nights)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Welcome Dinner
- Bogota - Visit to Paloquemao market
- Bogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
- Pereira - Coffee Plantation Tour with Coffee Tasting and Making
- Pereira - Cocora Valley and Salento Tour
- Pereira - La Romelia Orchid farm visit
- Medellin Transformation Tour
- Mompox - Sunset Canoe Ride
- Mompox - City Tour
- Mompox - Traditional Cooking Workshop
- Cartagena - San Basilio de Palenque Tour
- Cartagena - City Tour
- Farewell Dinner
- Medellin - Salsa dancing lesson - Starting from - USD27
- Moravia tour - Starting from - USD28
- Mompox - Filagree workshop - USD45
- Mompox - Bike ride through the Albarrada - USD5
- Cartagena - Rum tasting experience - USD74
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. In order to comply with tourist regulations set by the Colombian government, a copy of your passport will be required. This will be emailed to our local office in Colombia, your tour leader will assist you with this on day 1.
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