Colombia and the river of the 7 colors.

Desde EUR 2.875

Duration

18 days

Type of trip

Overview

Colombia and the river of the 7 colors.

Embark on an unforgettable itinerary in Colombia. In Bogota, a city tour will immerse you in the cultural richness of the capital. Discover the natural wonder of Caño Cristales in La Macarena. In Medellin, the Comuna 13 and the beauty of Guatapé will surprise you. Pereira awaits you with the serenity of Salento and the majesty of the Cocora Valley, followed by a romantic Coffee Tour. Relax on the tropical beaches of Santa Marta. Finish your trip in Cartagena with a walking tour, exploring the Rosario Islands, creating unforgettable memories in this magical corner of Colombia.

Important

  • This tour starts and ends at different airports. Sell maximum 8 days before the start of the trip. The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays.
  • The flight to La Macarena has an every other day frequency, therefore, the itinerary can be adjusted.
  • Activities may change schedules or alternate depending on the weather.
  • Accommodation in the Macarena destination is in basic accommodations in town.
  • Some activities in La Macarena involve long walks.

What is included and what is not included

  • Private transportation.
  • Regular airline flights within Colombia, tourist class, with a 23 kg baggage allowance (the maximum baggage allowance for flights to and from La Macarena is 15 kg).
  • Exclusive private tours with local hosts.
  • 17 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 3 dinners.
  • Tourist class accommodations.
  • COLASISTENCIA medical assistance card
  • Interoceanic air tickets.
  •  Expenses not specified in the program.
  • Destination tax
  •  Tips and personal expenses.
  • Additional activities or expenses not specified in the plan.

Itinerary:

Upon arrival in Bogota, one of our expert guides will be waiting for you at the airport lobby. Transfer to the hotel and free time to rest or explore the surroundings of Bogota. Take advantage of this afternoon to enjoy Colombian gastronomy. In our travel guide you will find a selection of good restaurants.

Lodging in the Zona Rosa of Bogota.

Breakfast at the hotel.

A las 8:00 a.m. pasará nuestro guía local por el hotel para dar inicio al viaje. Empezamos en el centro de la ciudad, viajando en teleférico al cerro de Monserrate. Una vez que estés en la cima de la montaña, tendrás la oportunidad de admirar la majestuosa extensión de esta maravillosa ciudad y sus alrededores. Luego continuamos hacia el Museo del Oro (cerrado los lunes) para hacer un recorrido por sus salas principales.
Tendremos un descanso para almorzar y luego continuar la visita por el Centro Histórico, La Candelaria, donde conocerás los lugares más emblemáticos que caracterizan las vertientes política, religiosa, educativa y cultural de Colombia.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel, comida durante el recorrido (Un plato fuerte + bebida no alcohólica).
Alojamiento en la zona rosa de Bogotá

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick up at the scheduled time for your transfer to the airport to take the flight to La Macarena, this trip will last approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Upon arrival at La Macarena, the assigned guide will be waiting for you, who will accompany you to leave your luggage at the hotel to start your tour, from Puerto Inderena or Puerto Tigres, where you will take a boat that will take you along the Guayabero River for about 20 minutes to Puerto Cristalitos, and then walk for about 30 minutes to reach Caño Cristalitos, where you will enjoy a small river of crystal clear waters with natural pools, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the place. There you will have lunch, which will be served as "fiambre", which consists of wrapping the food in banana leaves. After the tour, with the same route, you will return to La Macarena to rest and have dinner.

Alimentación: Desayuno y cena Buffet, comida durante el recorrido (fiambre local)
Alojamiento urbano en la Macarena.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will go to Puerto Inderena to take the boat and travel along the Guayabero River for approximately 25 minutes until you reach Puerto Los Mangos, where there is a checkpoint of the environmental entities and where you will board a 4×4 vehicle (for approximately 40 minutes) to the entrance of the trail to Caño Cristales. From this point you will begin the day's hike. You will visit different attractions on this incredible river, visiting places such as: Los Hoyos, Los Pianos, the Tourist Pool, Los Cuarzos and Paso de la Danta, among others, where you can snorkel, swim and observe the Macarenia Clavigera that fills this place with colors, as well as take pictures, enjoy waterfalls and various unique natural environments. It is important to know that during the tours you will be able to take recreational baths in designated places, which your guide will always let you know. You will also have lunch during the tour, which is also served in the form of cold cuts. After an afternoon full of nature, you will return to La Macarena for dinner, thus ending the tour.

Alimentación: Desayuno y cena Buffet, comida durante el recorrido (fiambre local).
Alojamiento urbano en la Macarena.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the end of your breakfast, accompanied by your guide, you will take a boat along the Guayabero River to the village of La Cachivera. From here, you will walk for approximately 45 minutes until you reach the Laguna del Silencio. The Laguna del Silencio, as its name says, is a place of complete calm, to relax and go bird watching. You will have lunch at a nearby farm, where you can relax in hammocks while listening to the sounds of nature. Afterwards, you will make the same trip back to La Macarena for dinner.

Alimentación: Desayuno y cena Buffet, comida durante el recorrido (fiambre local).
Alojamiento urbano en la Macarena.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast very early in the morning, the guide will be waiting for you to walk to the port Inderena, where you will take a boat to make a tour of approximately 30 minutes by the Guayabero River until you reach the mouth of the Losada River, there you will have the chance to see the toninas (freshwater dolphins); throughout this tour you can enjoy and see the flora and fauna that characterizes the Macarena mountain range, such as birds, turtles and crocodiles among other species. Before noon you will return to La Macarena, to go to the airport and take a direct flight to Medellin, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival in Medellin transfer to the hotel and rest.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet.
Alojamiento en la zona rosa de Medellín.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our local host will pick you up at your hotel to start this day. This city tour of Medellín will take you to discover the highlights of this vibrant city, known as the "City of Eternal Spring". During the tour, you will explore its rich history, fascinating culture and impressive transformation in recent years. The tour begins with a visit to San Antonio Park, where you will learn about Medellín's past. The route will continue on Junin Street. In this well known street you will make several stops where you will learn more about this beautiful city. The route will continue in other emblematic points of the city, such as Berrío Park. You will also contemplate some of the most famous murals of Medellín, such as the one by Pedro Nel Gómez. The next stop will be at Botero Square. It is located in the center of the city. Here you can marvel at the iconic sculptures of the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero. These sculptures of voluptuous figures are an integral part of Medellín's artistic identity.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet
Alojamiento en la zona rosa de Medellín

Breakfast at the hotel.

In Medellín our host will be waiting for you at 7:30 a.m. to take you to the town of Guatapé, undoubtedly the most beautiful town in the mountains of Antioquia. It is something you can't miss on your visit to Medellín. You will start exploring the replica of the old Peñol, the town that was flooded to build the hydroelectric dam. Then you will head to La Piedra del Peñol and if you wish you will climb to the top (climbing fee not included) to discover a breathtaking view. Later, you will have lunch in the village and walk through its colorful streets, have a boat tour on the reservoir, understanding its history and tasting the typical sweets of the region. In the afternoon, after finishing the tour, one of our expert guides will be waiting for you for the transfer to Medellin, where you will arrive at the hotel around 4:30 pm.

OPTIONAL SHARED HELICOPTER FLIGHT**

Live this excellent experience. You will fly over the Guatapé dam. We fly over the reservoir and the peñol stone 360°. Flight time 5 to 6 minutes.

Price per person: EUR 100

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel, comida durante el recorrido (Un plato fuerte + bebida no alcohólica)
Alojamiento en la zona rosa de Medellín

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will be picked up at the hotel at 9:00 a.m., our host will take you to the Graffitour of Medellin's comuna 13 and you will get to know the neighborhood that has experienced the biggest transformation of the city. Art and music are the hosts. You will explore La Comuna 13 in the city of Medellin, where accompanied by a local guide you will be introduced to the social and artistic transformation that has taken place in its streets, through an urban renewal through art, crossing the barrier of historical contingencies and positioning itself as an attractive, innovative and successful site to learn more about the culture of Medellin. The Graffitour promotes the development of works and graffiti that make inclusive the construction and social and cultural transformation of Medellín. At the end of the activity you will be transferred to the hotel where you will have time to rest.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet.
Alojamiento en la zona rosa de Medellín

Depending on the time of your flight, pick up and transfer to the airport to take the flight to the city of Pereira, this will last approximately 50 minutes. Upon arrival, our host will be waiting for you to transfer you to your selected hotel, after check in you will have free time to rest.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet.
Alojamiento en Hacienda cafetera.

Breakfast at the hotel

Pick up at the hotel, to transfer you to the hacienda "La Morelia" and start the activities in the destination, this tour will begin with a specialized guide through the coffee plantations of the Finca La Morelia, a farm full of tradition, and a wonderful smell of Colombian coffee, there you can learn the details that reveal the excellent taste of coffee. You will be given a talk introducing you to the world of coffee and while you listen to this talk you will be able to taste a delicious coffee prepared with the filtration method. During the tour you will learn about the harvesting and other processes to reach the type of coffee for export. An expert will teach you the different techniques to process espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, moccacino and many more varieties of this delicious traditional beverage, how to recognize and taste them. At the end, transfer to your selected hotel. After checking in at the hotel you will have free time to rest.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet
Alojamiento en una hacienda cafetera en el Eje Cafetero.

Breakfast at the hotel

They will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. to visit the most important municipality of Quindío. Imagine a place where time seems to stand still among cobblestone streets, brightly colored houses and an air that whispers stories of yesteryear. This is Salento, a beautiful corner nestled in the heart of Quindío. Here, every corner will take you on a journey through time, where tradition and nature come together in a perfect embrace. The streets of Salento are like a living canvas, adorned with vibrant facades that seem to compete for your attention. Houses in pastel shades and wooden balconies adorned with potted flowers create a symphony of colors that envelop you in their charm. The central plaza, a focal point in the life of the community, is a place where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy the warmth of the sun. The church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, majestic in its simplicity, presides over the place with an elegance that will remind you of the deep faith rooted in this land. You will enjoy a tour of its colorful artisan streets and continuing with the day you will have the opportunity to visit the Mirador de la Cruz, a magical corner that will invite you to raise your eyes to the horizon and immerse yourself in a beautiful landscape. When you reach the Mirador de la Cruz, you will feel how the world at your feet expands in all directions. Finally you will make the tour through the Cocora Valley located in the central mountain range of the Andes and from there you can appreciate the ostentatious wax palms that are the national tree of this beautiful country, Colombia, you can enjoy its beauty, flora and fauna.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel, comida durante el recorrido (Un plato fuerte + bebida no alcohólica).
Alojamiento en una hacienda cafetera en el Eje Cafetero.

Breakfast at the hotel

Free morning to enjoy Armenia and pick up at the established time for your transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogota, which takes approximately 55 minutes, there you will make a brief stopover to take the flight to Santa Marta, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Upon arrival, our local host will be waiting for you, then you will start a city tour of the city of Santa Marta, a historical jewel in South America that displays its rich cultural heritage in every corner. Its status as the oldest city on the continent has endowed it with a priceless legacy, which is intertwined with an exceptional geographical location that encompasses a diversity of ecosystems and white sandy bays caressed by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. The first stop is the majestic Cathedral Basilica, a silent witness of history and faith. Recognized as the oldest cathedral in Colombia, it houses the remains of the city's founder, evoking centuries of devotion and change. Its imposing presence and timeless architecture begin a tour that reveals layers of time at every step.

The Gold Museum, next on the route, opens the doors to a precious and ancestral world. Focused on the culture and gold pieces of the Tairona civilization, which flourished in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in pre-Columbian times, the museum is a window into an enriching past.

The Pibe de Valderrama Monument marks another must-see in this activity, providing a tribute to the sporting spirit and icon of Colombian soccer. At the end of the activity you will return to the starting point, the hotel. As the sun sinks into the Caribbean horizon, the traveler carries with him the sights, sounds and sensations of a day full of discovery, history and amazing scenery in the city of Santa Marta.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel.
Alojamiento en la zona centro de Santa Marta.

Breakfast at the hotel

For this activity you will be picked up at 6:30 a.m. (If your hotel is located downtown, otherwise the time will be agreed the day before the tour with our host) you will pass through the center of the city and take a detour to the second entrance to the Tayrona National Natural Park. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Seven Waves Beach. During this trip you will be able to observe a beautiful tropical dry forest made up of cactus and bushes. But that's not all, you can let yourself be amazed at the viewpoint of the Seven Waves where you can enjoy the scenery and take beautiful pictures. Afterwards you will arrive at Neguanje, where you will board a boat for a 10 minute ride to Playa Cristal, this beach is known for its crystal clear waters, white sand and rich marine life, there you will have free time to enjoy the sea, the beach, the breeze and the sand.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel.
Alojamiento en la zona centro de Santa Marta.

Breakfast at the hotel

You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the Santa Marta transportation terminal to take a bus for a 5-hour road trip to Cartagena. Upon arrival, our host will be waiting for you to transfer you to your selected hotel. After checking into the hotel you will have free time to rest.

Additional cost for private transfer per person (Santa Marta - Cartagena).

2 PAX 95 €
6 PAX 35 €
10 PAX 25 €

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel.
Alojamiento en la zona centro de Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel

Te recogerán en tu hotel, a la hora acordada e iniciarás el bello tour caminando y explorando las calles cargadas de cultura de Cartagena. La primera parada será en el Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas; un majestuoso testigo del pasado que se alza como un guardián imbatible del tiempo. Sus muros de piedra cuentan historias de asedios y batallas, de estrategias militares y coraje inquebrantable. A medida que te adentras en su interior, sentirás la grandeza de su diseño ingenioso, una amalgama perfecta entre la arquitectura europea y la influencia militar española. Posteriormente visitarás la Torre del Reloj. La torre fue construida en el siglo XIX y originalmente funcionaba como la entrada principal a la ciudad amurallada. El recorrido continúa por las calles empedradas hacia el siguiente destino, la Plaza de Bolívar.

Llamada así en honor al prócer de la independencia Simón Bolívar, esta plaza es uno de los espacios públicos más importantes y emblemáticos de la ciudad. Además de su valor histórico, la Plaza de Bolívar también es importante desde el punto de vista institucional, ya que en sus alrededores se encuentran algunos edificios gubernamentales y religiosos significativos. Después se visitará la Catedral de Cartagena, una de las más antiguas de América. Escucharás historias impresionantes de ataques piratas y hazañas heroicas mientras ves lo mejor de la ciudad. Al finalizar el tour, se podrán quedar libremente en el centro histórico y regresar al hotel por cuenta propia.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel
Alojamiento en la zona centro de Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel

Para iniciar este tour te recogerán en tu hotel a las 7:30 a.m. para ir a visitar las Islas del Rosario, estas son probablemente uno de los destinos más buscados del Caribe. Está formado por decenas de islas, cayos y arrecifes de coral – Isla Bela es uno de ellos. Saldrás de la bahía de Cartagena rumbo al sur durante unos 45 minutos para luego realizar un recorrido panorámico por las islas que conforman el Parque Natural Islas del Rosario, posteriormente disfrutarás de un relajante día de playa en la paradisíaca Isla Bela, nadarás en aguas cálidas y tranquilas. Su lugar para tomar el sol estará listo. Arrecifes, brisa, sol y diversión.

Alimentación: Desayuno Buffet en el hotel y comida Buffet en la Isla.
Alojamiento en la zona centro de Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel

Depending on the time of your flight, you will have some free time to enjoy the city of Cartagena. You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport to take your flight to your next destination.

Meals: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Important:

  • Este tour inicia y termina en diferentes aeropuertos
  • Sell maximum 8 days before the start of the trip.
  • The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays.
  • El vuelo hacia La Macarena tiene una frecuencia de día sí y día no, por lo tanto, el itinerario se puede ajustar.
  • Las actividades pueden cambiar de horarios oalternarse dependiendo del clima.
  • Accommodation in the Macarena destination is in basic accommodations in town.
  • Some activities in La Macarena involve long walks.

Travel Information

Start time and place

El Dorado International Airport - Bogota

Place and time of completion

Rafael Núñez International Airport Núñez - Cartagena

Maximum number of guests

10

Minimum age

+18

Supported languages

Precio desde: 2.875 €

Precio por persona.

VALUE OF TRIP PER PERSON IN EUROS IN DOUBLE ACCOMODATION**
Values may vary according to availability of accommodations and flights**.

VALUE OF TRIP PER PERSON IN EUROS IN SINGLE ACCOMODATION**
Values may vary according to availability of accommodations and flights***.

TRIP VALUE PER PERSON IN EUROS IN TRIPLE ACCOMMODATION**
Values may vary according to availability of accommodations and flights**
Higher category hotels do not handle triple accommodations**
Consists of 2 double beds, NOT 3 single beds**

Related travel

Recommendations:

  • Sunscreen and sunscreen for your lips, hopefully a natural one.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Sunglasses with a good protection filter, we recommend at least UV400.
  • Thermos, hydrating backpack or something to carry water. This helps us to avoid drinking bottled water.
  • A small towel to take with you to the activities that does not exceed 30cm x 48cm.
  • Personal hygiene items.
  • Identity documents and medical insurance.
  • If you take specific medications, take them with you, bring extra doses and sufficient information about each medication.
  • Swimwear.
  • Hat or hat with neck cap or cap or hiking cap for more coverage.
  • Windbreaker jacket.
  • Small backpack to carry the necessary (belongings).
  •   Sunscreen and sunscreen for your lips, hopefully a natural one.
  •   Insect repellent.
  •   Sunglasses with a good protection filter, we recommend at least UV400.
  •   Thermos, hydrating backpack or something to carry water. This helps us to avoid drinking bottled water.
  •   A small towel to take to activities that does not exceed 30cm x 48cm.
  •   Personal hygiene items.
  •   Identity documents and medical insurance.
  •   Personal hygiene items.
  •   Identity documents and medical insurance.
  •   If you take specific medications, take them with you, bring extra doses and sufficient information about each medication.
  •   Swimwear.
  •   Hat or hat with neck cap or cap or hiking cap for more coverage.
  •   Windbreaker jacket.
  •   Small backpack to carry the necessary (belongings).
  •   Enough cash for an emergency.
  •   Type A/B electrical adapter.
  •   Ideally, you should have your Tetanus vaccination up to date.
  •   Comfortable and preferably synthetic, quick-drying clothing. For this type of places, the colors should be light. Long pants and long sleeve shirts, if possible made of breathable fabric.
  •   Comfortable walking shoes that dry quickly and if they are sandals, they should be very comfortable and have a good grip.
  •   YELLOW FEVER VACCINE (yellow fever, tetanus vaccination is recommended. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, Triple Viral and diphtheria-tetanus vaccines are also recommended).
  •   Carry the medical assistance card or EPS card or prepaid medicine card.
  • If you are vegetarian, vegan or have any dietary preferences, please let your guide know at the beginning of the tour.
  •   If you are allergic to any type of food or if you suffer from animal allergies, tell your guide ahead of time during the tours.
  • Airtight type plastic bag to insulate the electronic equipment you carry from humidity (and include humidity absorbing tablets).

Payment methods and policies

Methods of payment

You can choose from the following payment options:

  1. Consignation and/or bank transfer account in Colombia
  2. Payment by debit or credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS) telematically. With an increase of 4% for concept of BANK FEE.

Important Note: Once the invoice has been issued, it is important to note that it has the same legal validity as a bill of exchange, in accordance with Article 774 of the Code of Commerce. In case of non-compliance with this payment obligation, we reserve the right to report the situation to the credit bureaus and apply interest for late payment.

We are committed to providing you with a quality and transparent service, and we hope that these payment policies will provide you with the clarity you need to plan your trip with us. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us - we are here to help!

Payment Policies

Payment for travel can be made as follows:

  1. First Payment (Trip Confirmation): When confirming your trip, we require a down payment of 30% of the total value of the trip plus the value of the international flights. In addition, you will have to pay the cost of the international flights to your final destination.
  2. Second Payment (60 days prior to travel): We ask that you make a second payment of 40% of the total value of the trip at least 60 days prior to your scheduled travel date or 100% if you prefer to pay in full at this time.
  3. Third payment (30 days before the start of the trip): Last payment must be made prior to departure date and can be the remaining 30% of the total value of the trip.

NOTE: If your travel date is over 30 days or less you must make full payment for the trip.

Cancellation policies (policies already established by the company)

If, for any justifiable reason, you need to cancel your trip, here is our cancellation policy:

  • Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the start of the activities: A cancellation fee of 30% of the total value of the trip will be applied.
  • Cancellation between 29 and 15 days before the start of the activities: A cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the total value of the trip will be applied.
  • Cancellation between 15 and 10 days before the start of the trip: A cancellation fee of 75% of the total value of the trip will be applied.
  • Cancellation between day 9 of the trip and the day of departure: A cancellation fee of 100% of the total cost of the trip will be applied.

In the event that the cancellation is due to an external event or illness, we will evaluate each case in accordance with the cancellation policies of our suppliers. Please note that, once the reservation is confirmed, air, train, ferry or other transportation tickets are non-refundable.

We understand that circumstances may change, but these policies help us to effectively manage reservations and ensure the availability of services for all our customers. We appreciate your understanding and are here to help you in case of any eventuality.

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