Colombia Coast to Coast

Arrival at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota.  Your driver greets you at the airport upon your arrival and transfer to your hotel.  Get settled at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on your own.  

Today enjoy a half day bike tour of the city.  First stop is in La Candelaria, Bogota’s historic center, a place where you can’t miss the colonial era buildings and the picturesque views of the mountains. You visit a traditional fruit market, where we taste tropical fruits, followed by a typical small-scale coffee roaster.  The bike tour includes stops in various neighborhoods including one that has some incredible street which Bogotá is famous for.   During the tour there will be stops along the way so that your private tour guide can explain the city. 

After the tour, free time to enjoy Bogotá on your own

Morning flight to Armenia in the Coffee Region.  

Salento is set amid gorgeous green mountains and this small town survives on coffee production and trout farming.  People are drawn to its quaint streets, typical Paisa architecture and its proximity to the spectacular Valle de Cocora.  In Salento, you have lunch before hopping on an immaculate old Willy´s jeep and winding your way through the super-scenic Valle del Cocora, a valley that is famous for its supply of the national tree, the wax palm. 

We then have the opportunity to take in some mountain air and do a hike in the foot hills of the Andes.  After finishing, head back to your hotel and the rest of the day is on your own.  

Today, we’ll have the chance to get behind the scenes of coffee production. We’ll shadow the staff of the Finca Hacienda San Alberto to see the entire process from bean to cup. 

After seeing the coffee process from the field which is far more complicated then one might expect, we’ll set out in search of the end product and a coffee tasting session.  

After lunch (not included), private transfer to Medellín.  Upon arrival free time or a short sightseeing excursion can be arranged. 

Today you fly to the Chocó, where the Cumbancha will welcome us in Nuquí, and the water of Pipa will be the first taste that will welcome you to the Pacific. After checking in at the hotel, we walk along an ancestral path to Olympic Beach, where we will enjoy the sea until sunset, accompanied by a refreshing pineapple in totumo.   

In the evening,  your will have a gastronomic experience with one of the best cooks of the town.

Enjoy of a short hike to El Amor (Love) waterfall, just 10 minutes from Hotel El Cantil, walking all along the beach before getting into the forest for another 15 minutes. Along the way you will find crabs, frogs, butterflies and many species of birds. Enjoy of a cold refreshing bath in the natural wells near the waterfall before going back to the hotel.

Time at leisure for you to enjoy and relax at the beach. There are several activities available upon request directly to the hotel’s staff, such as kayaking, snorkelling, diving, paddle surfing.

Today a full day excursion to look for whales (Jun – Oct).   If you were lucky enough to see whales the first time then opt for another excursion.  The staff at the hotel will suggest the best activities depending on season and weather.

On the way back, a top at a small island where there is a beautiful private beach.  

Morning  flight to Cartagena (via Medellín).  Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in. 

Bring your appetites and an adventurous attitude as you hit the streets to experience food the way Cartageneros do. Cartagena’s streets provide!  One of the very best ways to gain an insight into the daily lives and culture of a people is through food.

Today enjoy a city tour to explore the city’s historical monuments. Stroll the cobblestone streets and admire the colonial buildings. Visit the city’s plazas, galleries, churches and vaulted walkways where crafts and antiquities are sold. Visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the colonial era to protect Spanish interests from invasions by the English and French. Explore Cerro de la Popa, where you will find a church and colonial convent constructed in the 17th Century.  

Free afternoon to enjoy on your own.  

Today you catch your flight home full of memories of Colombia and definitely wishing your stay had been longer.

Since all of our trips are custom designed,  why not extend your stay to head off the beaten path or spend some time in paradise on one of Colombia’s Caribbean islands,  Isla de Providencia or San Andrés.