Day 1: (✈) / Arrival In Bogotá
Arrival at Bogotá international airport, welcomed by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 13 km/25 min – Altitude 2,650 m
Services included: ☒ Arrival Transfer ☒ English speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Welcome kit
Day 2: Bogotá / Caño Cristales
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Bogotá airport and flight to Caño Cristales (La Macarena).
Arrival and reception at La Macarena airport.
Cormacarena National Park and presentation of the Sierra de La Macarena National Park.
Then, collect your luggage and stop at the La Manigua Lodge office to fill your water bottles and prepare for the hike. Transfer to the Guayabero River to board a wooden canoe with your suitcases for the first visit of the trip: Caño Cristalitos. 20-minute navigation upstream along the Guayabero River observing wildlife on the banks of the river until we reach the farm where we will begin the walk. A 25-minute climb to reach El Mirador with an exceptional view of the mountains where the guide will introduce you to the ecosystems of La Macarena and the history of the town.
Lunch break (included)
Then walk 45 minutes to Caño Cristalitos, where you can swim and discover the Macarenia . clavier, famous plant that gives Caño Cristales its colors. 45-minute return walk to Guayabero to find our canoes and 15-minute transfer to La Manigua Lodge.
Check -in and La Manigua Lodge and relaxing afternoon with the possibility of monkey sightings from the cabins or the hotel bar.
Dinner included and accommodation at La Manigua Lodge.
Walk 1h30 – Canoe transfer 30 min - Altitude: 230m
Included services: ☒ Departure and arrival transfers ☒ English speaking local guide ☒ Lunch & dinner ☒ Accommodation
Day 3: Caño Cristales
Breakfast at the Logde
The departure time will be assigned by Cormacarena and the National Parks (between 7 and 9 a.m.).
15-minute canoe transfer along the Guayabero River and then a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle tour in the Sierra de La Macarena National Park (40 minutes).
Arrival at the National Parks visitor center and then walk for 30 minutes until you reach Caño Cristales. We will spend between 5 am and 7 am in the National Park between walks, lunch and swimming in natural water pools.
Return to La Manigua Lodge, in the afternoon we will enjoy the serenade in the river, an unforgettable cultural activity specific to La Manigua.
Dinner included and accommodation at La Manigua Lodge.
Walking time 40 min - Walk 1h30 - Canoe transfer 30 min - Altitude: 230m
Included services: ☒ Share canoe ☒ English speaking local guide ☒ Lunch & dinner ☒ Accommodation
Day 4: Caño Cristales / Bogotá (= Day 1 Of The Main Program)
Breakfast at the lodge
The departure time will be assigned by Cormacarena and the National Parks (between 7 and 9 am).
Departure by canoe to make the most of the time in the Caño. The suitcases will remain in the canoe until La Macarena, which we will meet at the end of the walk at the La Manigua office.
15-minute canoe transfer down the Guayabero River and then tour in a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle in the Sierra de La Macarena National Park (40 min)
Arrival at the National Parks reception center and another 30-minute walk until you reach Caño Cristales. Exploration of the lower basin of Caño Cristales that enters the jungle and where the plants acquire an intense green color, offering a completely different image than the one we saw the day before.
After finishing the walk, we will return to La Macarena, where we will find our suitcases to take a shower.
Lunch (included) later Transfer to the airport and flight to Bogotá.
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 13 km/25 min – Altitude 2,650 m
Services included: ☒ Departure Transfer by canoe in share services ☒ Arrival transfer ☒ English speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Day 5: Bogotá: National Museum, Monserrate, Historic Center, Gold Museum
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit to the National Museum of Colombia, where we will explore the history and culture of the country through its various exhibitions and collections. Our guide will take us on a fascinating journey through the most significant events that shaped the country.
Continue to Cerro de Monserrate, one of the highest points in Bogotá and iconic symbol of the city that offers one of the best panoramic views of Bogotá.
We will go to La Candelaria, the historic center of Bogotá. We will walk through its cobblestone and colonial streets while our guide immerses us in the history and important events that occurred in this region.
Lunch on your own
Our next stop will be the famous Gold Museum (closed on Mondays), recognized as one of the most prominent museums in the world.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 3 km/ 5 min – Altitude 2,650 m (maximum in Monserrate 3,152 m)
Included services: ☒ Transport ☒ English speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fee
Day 6: Bogota /Pereira Optional: Coffee Tour: Visit To A Coffee Farm Salento
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport with driver only and flight to Pereira and the coffee zone (Zona Cafetera). Installation in the hotel.
Lunch on your own.
Arrival in Pereira, transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon free to take an optional activity
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 80 km/2h15 – Altitude 1,895 m
Included services: ☒ Departure and arrival transfer ☒ Accommodation
Day 7: Coffee Region: Visit To Salento, Cocora Valley And Filandia / Pereira
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to discover the majestic Cocora Valley, known for housing the Palm of Wax, national symbol of Colombia, reaching up to 70 meters high. This valley invites you to enjoy a 2-hour walk, exploring its mountain trails.
Lunch on your own.
This route takes you to discover the charm of Filandia, a small coffee town located about 40 minutes from Salento. Its vibrantly colored facades create a true work of urban art, which has earned it recognition from the World Tourism Organization as winner of the Best Tourist Village 2023 program. Visit to the Bejuco al Canasto Interpretation Center.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 62 km/2h – Altitude 1,895 m
Included services: ☒ Transport in shared services ☒ English speaking guide in shared services ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fee
Day 8: Pereira / Medellín: Visit To The Commune13 Optional: The Fondas Discovery
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Pereira airport with driver only and flight to Medellín.
Arrival in Medellín and transfer to your hotel.
Visit Medellín accompanied by your English-speaking guide, a city that only 20 years ago was considered one of the most dangerous in the world due to the reign of Pablo Escobar and the violence associated with drug trafficking. However, since the early 2000s, Medellín has undergone a notable transformation with investments in infrastructure and education.
This tour invites you to discover the history of this metropolis and its evolution towards recognition as one of the most innovative cities in the world and the epicenter of urban art. This phenomenon has led local authorities to recognize graffiti as a fundamental cultural element of the city. Throughout its streets you can find countless forms of urban art expressions that reflect the diversity and vitality of Medellín.
Lunch on your own.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to use the most innovative public transportation system in the country, immerse yourself in the daily dynamics of downtown Medellín and explore the escalators of Comuna 13, which have had a positive impact on the community. In addition to enjoying a guided tour by local artists, visitors will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the artistic, cultural and political context of graffiti in Medellín, understanding its different styles and learning about its impact on social communication and the city's culture.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 16 km/30 min – Altitude 1,500 m
Included services: ☒ Departure and arrival transfers ☒ Transport ☒ English speaking guide ☒ Accommodation ☒ Entrance fee
Day 9: Medellín: Optional: Visit To Guatapé And Peñol
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure or optional activities
Lunch on your own.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Altitude 1,890 m
Included services: ☒ Accommodation
Day 10: Medellin /Cartagena: Visit To The Walled Colonial City
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport with driver only and flight to Cartagena. Arrival in Cartagena and check -in at the hotel.
Lunch on your own
Then begins an exciting walking tour of the old city and along the walls, the opportunity to immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere of the colonial city, explore its narrow streets and discover the secrets hidden in its centuries-old walls. Expert guides will share fascinating stories about the events and people that have shaped Cartagena's history over the years.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Driving time 35 km/1 hour – Altitude: sea level
Included services: ☒ Departure and arrival transfer ☒ English speaking guide ☒ Accommodation
Day 11: Cartagena: Optional Activities: Discover And Share With The Local Community Of La Boquilla / Rosario Islands Beach
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure or optional activities
Lunch (except option) and dinner on your own.
Hotel accommodation
Included services: ☒ Accommodation
Day 12: Cartagena / Rosario Islands
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the Cartagena dock in a private vehicle, then connection by boat to reach the paradisiacal island of Barú, a journey of approximately 45 minutes by boat. Once you arrive, you will be met and settled at the hotel.
Lunch on your own
Free afternoon to enjoy the beach or participate in optional activities offered on site such as snorkeling, sea kayaking, diving, visiting a neighboring island or even ecological walks. With the possibility of taking a night walk to observe the stars.
Dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accommodation
Day 13: Rosario Islands
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day to enjoy the surroundings and exceptional activities. The hotel offers the possibility of renting equipment for snorkeling, rowing and kayaking.
Lunch and dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel.
Included services: ☒ Accommodation
Day 14: Rosario Islands / Cartagena
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from the island to Cartagena by boat, then transfer to your hotel and check -in.
Lunch and dinner on your own and accommodation at the hotel.
Included services: ☒ Transfers ☒ Accommodation
Day 15: Cartagena: Return Flight
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to the airport (depending on the flight, departure may take place in the morning).
Night on the plane
Included services: ☒ Departure Transfer
