The Authentic Colombia - 9 days adventure
Services included
- 8 nights’ accommodation
- Breakfast every day
- Airport and domestic transfers
- Guided tours & entrance fees
- Domestic flights
Highlights
- Visit five unique ecosystems including tropical rainforests, rare Páramo alpine tundra, and pristine beaches and reefs.
- Unique city visits to Bogota, Medellin, Santa Marta, and Cartagena.
- Trek, raft, paraglide, sail, snorkel with option to scuba dive or sea kayak with professional, multi-lingual guides.
- Experience cultural tours in the coffee regions with stays at Spanish haciendas.
The Authentic Colombia - 9 days adventure
Marvel at the ice-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada against the white sand beaches of the tropical Caribbean coast. Discover the variety of indigenous and contemporary cultures and the amazing biodiversity of the country. Travel through towns and cities on scenic mountain roads through the famous coffee region. Let yourself be caressed by the warm climate and soak up the Colombian music and culture. Do not miss out on the adventure of rafting and sailing the Caribbean Sea.
Welcome to Bogotá!
Arrival in Bogota and transfer to your accommodation. Stay at a beautiful hotel in the historic, downtown neighbourhood, “the Candelaria”. Spend the day on a unique customised city tour including visits to the Museo Botero or to Carlos Jacanamijoy’s painting studio. Visit the famous Gold Museum and the Monserrate mountain to enjoy a view of the city at sunset. Evening at leisure, experience Colombia’s varied cultural attractions including restaurants, theatres, and music venues.
Pereira
Fly to vibrant Pereira, one of the three cities that make up Colombia's "coffee triangle". Stroll through the bustling European-style streets of the city before driving down mountain roads to one of the most famous coffee farms or haciendas in Colombia. For most of the day, learn about the history of the coffee industry and the coffee-making process while sampling a wide variety of coffees. Stroll through the plantation and take in the breath-taking panoramic views. Stay in a beautiful Spanish-style hacienda and experience authentic Colombian cuisine.
Welcome to Medellín!
Start your morning with a drive through breath-taking Andean topography, where the “Valle De Cocora” reveals a river flanked by steep mountains. Near the eco-tourism haven of Salento, take an incredible trek to a surreal landscape pegged with the slender, towering Colombian national symbol, the “Palma de Cera“ (wax palm). Fly to Medellin and stay at a hotel in the heart of Medellin’s salsa dancing and musical cultural hub, “Poblado”.
Medellín
Begin the day visiting the illustrious Botanical Gardens and the iconic collection of bronze sculptures at Botero Plaza, the fascinating “Casa de la Memoria” museum, the indigenous site of Nutibara Hill, and the urban renewal project “Pueblito Paisa”. Leave the city heading towards the east to The Pristine Samana Watershed. Stay at a beautiful Spanish hacienda style hotel with a great view over the city and experience Colombia’s fine dining.
Travel to Río Verde
Take a comfortable transfer and travel one hour to the canyon of the Green River, “Rio Verde”, located in the east side of Medellin near the small town of San Francisco. Access the canyon by hiking for an hour while mules transport your gear. Join a professional team of multi-lingual raft and kayak guides on a self-supported river expedition on a pristine river in a tropical jungle paradise. Enjoy a captivating descent on exhilarating class IV whitewater. The river is named after its clear, translucent verdant water. If it interests you, we can set you up with a fishing guide and equipment in this ideal place to fish. Visit waterfalls, lagoons, and secluded beaches ideal for wildlife and birds. More bird species than any other nation, nearly 2000, Colombia in terms of biodiversity is second only to Brazil in the world. At the end of the second day, spend the night at Eco Hotel, “Tierra de Agua” in Cocorná.
The coast of Tayrona Park
Fly to Santa Marta, a coastal city known as “the Pearl of the Americas”. Upon arrival, cruise along the coast to Chengue Bay and visit the Parque Tayrona accross the sea, a route hardly anyone knows! From your private, rented sailboat, enjoy views of the Caribbean Sea and the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Experience delicious Colombian seafood (or other local cuisine) on a white-sand beach with a relaxing ambiance and Afro-Caribbean music. Enjoy a romantic stay on board the sailboat under the stars or relax at a beautiful beach.
Kayaking, snorkelling, or scuba diving
Explore the Caribbean coast by sea kayaking, snorkelling, or scuba diving from the sailboat. Continue to sail and explore the various bays and secluded beaches along the untouched, protected coastline. End you sailing trip at the Santa Marta marina, a drive to Taironaka Tourism Ecolodge and Archeology site on the Don Diego River (45 min). Enjoy delicious food prepared by chefs at the lodge’s restaurant.
Barranquilla
After a relaxing breakfast, receive the visit indigenous women weavers from the Arhuaco tribe and the TEJER Association. Discover their ancestral way of art and learn more about indigenous culture of the Sierra. In the afternoon, drive the Caribbean coastline from Santa Marta to Cartagena and visit Barranquilla along the way. Stay in a beautiful hotel in the picturesque, historic city centre of Cartagena. Enjoy world-class restaurants, shops, and the city’s famous nightlife.
Back Home
On your final day, depart from historic city centre after a brief city tour for a day of relaxation on Cartagena’s most beautiful white sand beach. Return to your hotel before departing to your final destination via Bogota. Your final day itinerary may change based on flight availability.
