Colombia Highlights: An Alternative, Sustainable, and Diverse Experience

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This program offers a unique immersion in Colombia’s top destinations – Bogotá, the Coffee Triangle, Medellín, and Cartagena – through an alternative and sustainable lens. The itinerary includes exploring a pristine wax palm forest that surpasses even Cocora, delving into the history and resilience of Medellín's Manrique neighborhood, and relaxing on the se...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Bogotá: City tour (La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, Gold & Botero Museum), graffiti tour, market visit, botanical garden, Colombian social food experience
    • Pereira/Manizales: Coffee tour at Hacienda Venecia, transfer to Salamina
    • Salamina: Cultural walking tour, visit to San Félix, hike in Valle de La Samaria (wax palm forest)
    • Medellín: Mystic Manrique tour, electric bike city tour
    • Cartagena: Walking tour of the historic center, mangrove canoe tour in La Boquilla, sunset bullerengue ceremony
    • Rincón del Mar: Relaxing beach days in a small fishing village with sustainable tourism initiatives

What's this trip about?

    This program offers a unique immersion in Colombia’s top destinations – Bogotá, the Coffee Triangle, Medellín, and Cartagena – through an alternative and sustainable lens. The itinerary includes exploring a pristine wax palm forest that surpasses even Cocora, delving into the history and resilience of Medellín's Manrique neighborhood, and relaxing on the serene beaches of Rincón del Mar, a quiet coastal village. Designed to foster a deeper connection with nature and local communities, this journey blends cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic experiences, all while prioritizing sustainability and respect for local traditions.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBogotá
End CityCartagena

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bogota
  • Cartagena
  • La Candelaria
  • Medellin
  • The Bogotá Gold Museum

Activities

  • Culture
  • History

Trip includes

    • Private transfers spanish-speaking airport/hotel/airport
    • Local bilingual guides
    • Entrance fees to the described sites
    • Accommodation with breakfast at the listed hotels and inns or similar category
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Accident insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Transfer in from Bogotá airport to selected hotel with guide.

Hotel BH La Quinta - Standard Room: Lodging at BH La Quinta hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: transfer in with guide, lodging, breakfast.

Day 2: Bogotá

Bogotá's essential city tour: On this half-day tour, you will explore Bogotá's historical center in the charming La Candelaria neighborhood, taking in its iconic landmarks. Your journey begins at Plaza de Bolívar, the city's heart, home to the national and local gover...

Day 3: Bogotá - Pereira - Manizales

Transfer out from selected hotel to Bogotá airport.

Gorund transfer from Pereira to Hacienda Venecia.

Hotel Hacienda Venecia - Standard Room (Hummingbird or Mormot): Lodging at Hacienda Venecia hotel in Standard room with breakfast included.

Included: transfer out, Transfer in, lodging, breakfast.

Day 4: Manizales - Salamina

Ground transfer from Manizales to Salamina . Approximated length: 2.5 hours.

Shared Coffee Tour in Venecia Coffee Farm: If you are a true coffee lover, we invite you to immerse yourself in a unique and complete experience around those magical little beans on ou...

Day 5: Salamina

Tour to San Félix and Hike to Valle de La Samaria: Enjoy a private jeep tour to San Félix, a small traditional village seemingly frozen in time. This place is perfect for disconnecting from the daily rush and relaxing in a setting of natural beauty. Its simple and har...

Day 6: Salamina - Medellín

Visit to Aguadas and Pácora: This tour begins with transportation to Aguadas, a municipality in Caldas declared a Cultural Heritage Site of the Nation for its historical and architectural value. During the visit, you will explore its historic center, with cobblestone ...

Day 7: Medellín

Mystic Manrique Tour: An Alternative Perspective of Medellín: Comuna 13 in Medellín, while popular, has become an overly crowded destination. For those seeking a more authentic and less traveled experience, the Mystic Manrique Tour offers an enriching alternative in M...

Day 8: Medellín

Medellín's E-bike tour: The city of Medellín is one of the most innovative in the world. However, bicycles are something new in the downtown area. Some years ago, local authorities built the first cycle paths through the Medellín Valley. This electric bike tour is 19 ...

Day 9: Medellín - Cartagena

Transfer out from selected hotel to Medellín (José María Córdova) airport.

Transfer in from Cartagena airport to selected hotel with guide: At the appointed time, our guide will meet you for the transfer in from Cartagena airport to the selected hotel.

W...

Day 10: Cartagena

Boquilla Mangroves Tour: In La Boquilla, a beautiful and authentic fishermen village on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, we will have the opportunity to watch and identify native or migratory birds from a traditional canoe. Moreover, we will learn more about the ecosy...

Day 11: Cartagena

Day at leisure.

Hotel Bantu - Superior Room: Lodging at Bantú hotel in Superior room with breakfast included.

Included: lodging, breakfast.

Day 12: Cartagena - Rincón del Mar

Transfer from Cartagena to Rincón del Mar. Approximate length: 2.5 hours.

Beach Days in Rincón del Mar - Hotel Dos Aguas Lodge: Discover Rincón del Mar, a small and authentic fishing village on Colombia's Caribbean coast, far from crowded and traditional beach ...

Day 13: Rincón del Mar

Day at leisure.

Hotel Dos Aguas Lodge - Doble Room: Lodging at Dos Aguas Lodge hotel in Doble room with breakfast included.

Included: lodging, breakfast.

Day 14: Rincón del Mar

Day at leisure.

Hotel Dos Aguas Lodge - Doble Room: Lodging at Dos Aguas Lodge hotel in Doble room with breakfast included.

Included: lodging, breakfast.

Day 15: Rincón del Mar - Cartagena

Transfer from Rincón del Mar to Cartagena. Approximate length: 2.5 hours.

Included: private transportation

Contribution to our social proyects: One of our goals has been to support social projects for our community through tourism revenues. Although the ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,443
Price per day$430
Last Updated: 2/28/2025

Rates per person in double room In double room

  • For 1 person : 6 443 USD *does not include sup. single
  • For 2 persons : 3 965 USD per person total 7 930 USD
  • For 3 persons : 3 424 USD per person total 10 272 USD
  • For 4 persons : 2 944 USD per person total 11 776 USD
  • For 5 persons : 2 704 USD per person total 13 520 USD
  • For 6 persons : 2 635 USD per person total 15 810 USD
  • For 7 persons : 2 569 USD per person total 17 983 USD
  • For 8 persons : 2 465 USD per person total 19 720 USD
Sup. single room: 978 USD

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Chaska Tours.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • All Flights
    • Meals and expenses not specified
    • Tips
    • Travel insurance
    • Bilingual transfers
    • Permanent guide

Accommodation

Standard / Mid Range (3*-4*)

Transportation & Flights

23kg luggage per person included for transfers (extra fee when traveling with more luggage). Child seats upon request and for an additional fee,
Guides
Activities: English-speaking guides Transfers: Spanish-speaking drivers
Requirements
,Sup. single room: 978 USD
Cancellation policy
https://www.chaskatours.co/en/agb

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included
14x Breakfast, 2x lunch

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Babies under 2 years only pay small fees (for child seats, taxes, etc.) - participation is more or less free of charge for them, when travelling with parents.
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