Bogota, Cartegena Colombia Walking Tour

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Though it may new to you, it has been carefully cultivating itself into a very special place to visit for both new and seasoned travelers the world over. This specialty Colombia walking tour, hiking adventure and cultural experience will soon be near or at the top of all South American destinations so NOW is the time to put it at the top of your list.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Bogota
    • Discover Cartagenas' old city
    • Visit Botero Museum
    • Enjoy walks through Coffee Plantation

What's this trip about?

    Though it may new to you, it has been carefully cultivating itself into a very special place to visit for both new and seasoned travelers the world over. This specialty Colombia walking tour, hiking adventure and cultural experience will soon be near or at the top of all South American destinations so NOW is the time to put it at the top of your list.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBogota
End CityCartagena

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Expertly planned custom itinerary exclusive to The Walking Connection including visits to little known destinations not typically frequented by tourist groups.
    • All park fees, sanctuary fees, government taxes and statutory charges as listed on the itinerary.
    • 8 Nights Luxury accommodations with en suite bathrooms as designated in the itinerary.
    • All meals as indicated in itinerary: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner in the itinerary. Includes: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners & 1 Hosted Cruise & Reception w/drinks & appetizers.
    • Private luxury air conditioned coach throughout
    • Expert Driver/Guide throughout. (Provide alternative walks and hikes when possible and practical).
    • Local experienced interpretive and naturalist guide(s) on walks and hikes.
    • Coffee and tea provided with meals.
    • Arrival meet & greet assistance, departure assistance when arriving and departing on the first and last day of tour.
    • Detailed “Know Before You Go” information including recommended website, reading lists, packing list, what to bring, weather and much, much more.
    • Access to professional photo galleries and individual images of your entire experience. Provided by Walking Connection if Gene Taylor is a host of this trip.
    • Reservations for this trip are available on a limited basis and are only available on a first come first served basis. Should this trip completely sell out, please see our waiting list policy.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Accommodation: Casa Medina, Four Seasons Boutique Property

A friendly city with a vibrant and diverse cultural energy; Bogota has an intriguing balance between its historical past and its movement into the future. Colombia’s capital and commercial back bone, si...

Day 2: Bogotá

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:  Casa Medina, Four Seasons Boutique Property

We’ll begin our adventure with a city walking tour with our local English speaking guide learning of the history of Bogotá founded in 1538. A visit to the Mont...

Day 3: Bogotá – Usaquén Flea Market – Hacienda Bambusa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hacienda Bambusa (1 of 3 Nights)

After breakfast, we’ll start the day with a visit to the Usaquén Flea Market. Walking around the area will give us a snapshot of Colombia’s history, along with its past an...

Day 4: Salento and Cocora Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hacienda Bambusa (2 of 3 Nights)

The day will take us into the culture of the region along with the stunning natural beauty of the Cocora Valley. We’ll visit Salento a bustling colonial market town at the...

Day 5: Coffee Region

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hacienda Bambusa (3 of 3 Nights)

The coffee region is proud to be one of the greatest legacies in Colombia, its cultural epicenter. With every turn, a spectacular panorama changes your perspective, from t...

Day 6: Fly to Cartagena de Indias

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation:  Luxury Hotel Bastion

The magic of Cartagena is hidden inside the walled city in its colonial architecture, its streets filled with history and the warmth of its people. Their secrets will be revealed so you too ...

Day 7: Cartagena

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation:  Luxury Hotel Bastion

Today we will venture outside the old city starting with a traditional market, barely visited by tourists. The Bazurto is a traditional open air market offering vegetable, fish, meat, fruit,...

Day 8: Cartagena

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:  Luxury Hotel Bastion

Today we will have the opportunity to visit a program sponsored by the foundation ProBoquilla. The purpose of the foundation is to improve the living conditions of the people from the very poor fishin...

Day 9: Cartagena Airport (or Points Beyond)

Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,198
Price per day$466
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Trip Price per person: Price depends upon the number of people in your private party. (based upon double occupancy)

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.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Walking Connection.

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 international and domestic airfares with taxes not outlined in the above inclusions.
    • Airport transfers if not arriving and departing on the first and last day of tour
    • All items of a personal nature including beverages, guide gratuities, laundry and shopping.
    • All passport and visa application fees, vaccination and medical consulting fees.
    • All international departure taxes collected at airport of departure.
    • Gratuities for the local guides
    • Travel insurance
    • Early check in & late check out of rooms
    • Optional tours or items of a personal nature such as drinks
    • Bottled drinking water (even with meals) may cost extra
    • Photographs & phone calls
    • No discounts or refunds on any unused portion of the tour.
    • Anything that is not expressly stated in the itinerary or on the inclusions page as included.
    • Travel Insurance is not included, we recommend CSA Travel Pro.

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

Should you have to cancel your tour the following terms will apply: Due to the exclusive and small group nature of this adventure, all cancellation requests will incur a $300 per person administrative fee.

For cancellations from 91 – 120 Days prior to the trip: deposit is forfeited.

For cancellations from 61 – 90 days prior to the trip 40% penalty of the total trip cost.

For Cancellations and no shows 60 days before trip, no refunds.

No refunds will be made for any unused portion of the tour.

All cancellations must be made in writing and delivered to The Walking Connection via e-mail and/or United States Post Office. Your cancellation date is the date your notice is received and confirmed by The Walking Connection, not the postmark date.

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
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 5 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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