The Andes To The Caribbean Coast

( 5 Star )

Visit: Bogota – Tayrona National Park – Cartagena

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Discovering Columbia Capital, Guataivita Lake, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, to Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, Cabo de San Juan, Cartagena - the pearl of Caribbean, San Pedro Claver and the Basilica Minor cathedral. National Aviary of Baru,

Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. (private transportation – approx. 45 min). Welcome to Bogota! Located at 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) in the Andes, is the cultural, economic and political center of Colombia. With 8 million of inhabitants, Bogota is a dynamic and modern metropole with numerous attractions, cultural events and a thriving nightlife. The historic district can be found at La Candelaria, a pleasant quarter of cafés, churches and museums. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle Assistance: English-speaking support Meals: No Meals Accommodation: Hotel Bioxury or similar

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a whole day to explore some of the most attractive place of Bogotá. Before arriving in La Candelaria, visit Bogota’s largest food market: Paloquemao! This typical market serves as the supplier for most of the city's best restaurants, being a real labyrinth of odors and flavors. After this visit, continue exploring La Candelaria, the heart of the historical center and first neighborhood of the city. This is a lovely historic quarter full of churches, renowned museums, and cafés. Lunch not included. Grab a traditional lunch featuring some regional specialties. In the afternoon, visit the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays) to see the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold objects. Next stop is the Botero Museum (closed on Tuesday) where, paintings and sculptures of Colombia's most celebrated artist are exhibited with a private collection of Picasso and Braque. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle, walking tour Assistance: English-speaking guide Meals: (B/-/-) Accommodation: Hotel Bioxury or similar

After breakfast, morning departure to Guatavita Lake (private transportation – approx. 2h). This is the place of the Legend of El Dorado, with famous treasure held deep inside the water that the colonizers sought to take with them to Spain. This mystic and peaceful place will give you the first link between you and nature. Lunch not included. Your guide will advise you where to eat a traditional lunch and taste the regional specialties. During the afternoon, you will be transferred for 1 hour 30 minutes to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. This place will capture you with its variety of sculptures of salt and marble in a spiritual atmosphere. Is considered the First Wonder of Colombia and is a part of a cultural complex showing different perspectives of the mining, geology and natural resources of the area. Dinner not included. Evening at leisure and overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle Assistance: English-speaking guide Meals: (B/-/-) Accommodation: Hotel Bioxury or similar

After breakfast, morning departure to Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park area. Flight Bogotá – Santa Marta (approx. 1h30 minutes). This is a beautiful and not really explored area of the Colombian Caribbean coast that's backed by the verdant rainforest and the world's highest coastal mountain range, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Tayrona Park area covers 58 square miles of land and an epic 3,000 hectares of tropical sea. Lunch not included. After check-in at your hotel, explore the area around your hotel or just relax at the beach. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle, flight Bogotá – Santa Marta Meals: (B/-/-) Accommodation: Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona or similar

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the entrance of the Tayrona National Park, where you will meet your guide to begin this adventure in a magical slice of Colombia's Caribbean coast, with stunning stretches of golden sandy beach backed by coconut palms and thick rainforest. Between luxuriant jungle and dream beaches you will walk along the paths leading to the Cabo de San Juan, a small hut perched on the rocks (4 hours walk approximately). Lunch (not included) Entrance fees to Tayrona National Park included. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle, hike at Tayrona Park Assistance: English speaking support Meals: (B/-/-) Accommodation: Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona or similar

After your breakfast, you will be picked you up to Cartagena! (approx. 5 hours-drive). Lunch not included. Check-in at your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure exploring the Historical Center or Getsemaní by your own. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle Meal: Breakfast included Accommodation: Hotel Ananda or similar

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning you'll be joining a walking tour of the historic Old Town. As you wander through the Caribbean streets, you'll feel as if you've gone back to the 16th century, a time when pirates ruled the seas and Sir Francis Drake held Cartagena to ransom for months. As part of your tour, visit famous colonial buildings like the monastery of San Pedro Claver and the Basilica Minor cathedral Lunch not included. During the afternoon, explore two spots that really provide insight into the city's past: La Popa Monastery and San Felipe Castle. Both were strategic sites used to defend Cartagena against pirates and the conquistadors of colonial times. San Felipe was built in 1536 to protect the bay and is a masterpiece of military architecture. La Popa sits at a high point in Cartagena, and the views from the monastery are as fabulous as you'd expect — all the way out to the Boca Grande neighborhood and its glittering skyscrapers. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: walking tour, private vehicle Assistance: English-speaking guide Meals: (B/-/-) Accommodation: Ananda Hotel or similar

Today you'll escape from the dynamic Cartagena to nature and wildlife of its surroundings! You'll start with the National Aviary of Baru, one of the biggest aviaries in South America (approx. 1-hour drive). Here you'll find around 138 bird species and about 1.800 copies, including the Harpy Eagle, the toucan Caribbean, the Pink Flamingos, Crane Corona, and others. With its three systemic eco environments (rainforest, coast and desert), you'll understand the importance of environmental sustainability that supports the wildlife. From the aviary, you'll be transferred to Playa Blanca, one of the most beautiful beaches in the surroundings of Cartagena. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the beach and relaxing in its sugary sand. Return to Cartagena. Dinner not included. Overnight at your hotel. Transport: private vehicle Assistance: English-speaking guide Meals: Breakfast and lunch included Accommodation: Ananda Hotel or similar

Today you will complete your trip. After breakfast, join a private transfer to Cartagena airport — about a 15-minute drive away. To continue your next adventure, join us on different excursions or additional trips, feel free to consult us! International flights (not included) Transport: private vehicle Meals: (B/-/-)

Inclusion

Airport transfer on arrival at Bogotá - English speaking support 8 nights’ accommodation Transfers and meals as specified (Meals:B/-Breakfast,L/-Lunch,D/-Dinner) Tours with English speaking guides Domestic flights Entrance fees for Museums in Bogotá and Tayrona National Park 24 hours assistance during the trip - English speaking telephone hotline *Domestic flights Estimated prices to be confirmed at the time of Ticket Expedition)

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International airfares Optional activities Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program Alcoholic beverages Personal equipment Travel insurance Gratuities Voluntary tips for guides or drivers Travel and medical insurance Any items not mentioned as included

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Rates not valid for the following periods: Holy Week; end of year and Christmas (15/12/2019 to 15/01/2020). Please ask for a specific quote for requests concerning these dates. Domestic flights rates are subject to change and different rates may apply during holiday seasons and availability Flight departure or arrival time schedules are subject to change Transfers specified in the itinerary are arranged with Spanish-speaking driver Hotel rates are based on lead-in rooms. Other room types and hotels are available Rates are subject to change and different rates may apply during holiday seasons and special events