Day 1 Bogotá
Arrive in Bogotá at any time. There are no planned activities so check into our hotel and enjoy the city. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will hold a general briefing in the evening, normally between 7pm and 8pm (a note will be posted in the arrival hotel with details). Officially named Bogotá, D.C. (Capital District), and once known as Santa Fe de Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia is home to more than seven million inhabitants. The city is located at an elevation of about 2,650m (8,660 ft) on a plateau in the Andes mountains. Modern Bogotá offers residents and visitors a wide variety of activities and amenities, combined with the picturesque beauty of its cultural and architectural past. Enjoy colonial churches and pre-colombian art in contrast with the futuristic high-rise buildings of a busy metropolis. Perhaps you might enjoy a visit to the National Museum of Colombia (one of the oldest museums on the continent and holding more than 20,000 pieces), La Plaza de Bolivar (government buildings at the heart of the city dating back through several eras), the Gold Museum, or one of its many historical churches (Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Ignacio, the Cathedral situated in La Plaza de Bolívar, La Tercera San Diego and the sanctuary of Monserrate). You may also wish to take a walk around (and maybe a little shopping) at some of its more interesting and trendy neighbourhoods including La Candelaria, La Macarena, Parque de la 93, La Zona T, and Monserrate. La Zona Rosa (bars and restaurants), La Zona G(International Cuisine) and Monserrate Santuary, and City view point.
Day 2-4 Armenia (B)
Take a morning bus journey to Armenia, capital of the Quindio Department and the heart of the Coffee Region in Colombia. Our nights\' accommodations will be at a traditional coffee farm house. Explore the area surrounding the coffee plantation and grounds to get acquainted with the process of coffee production, and there will be plenty of chances to sample! Lots of free time to explore the area and take exciting optional excursions like kayaking, rafting or biking or visit the nearby botanical garden and butterfly farm of Armenia. Travel Time : 8 hours.
Day 5,6 Salento (L)
Travel 1.5 hrs by bus today to Salento, a small typical colombian coffee village surrounded by incredible landscapes of mountains, rivers and valleys. In the afternoon we take an included tour to a coffee farm and enjoy the taste of a good coffee cup in the best coffee shop in town. The rest of the time is for us to stroll around the appealing streets of town. The following day we will take the typical \"willy\" jeeps to Cocora Valley and hike about 2.5 hrs, up hill through grassland and wax palms (the largest palm in the world and Colombia’s National Tree) and cloud forest trails along rivers and waterfalls to the Acaime Reserve. In the afternoon return to Cocora and Salento. Travel Time: 6hrs.
Day 7 Santa Rosa (L)
Early morning we head to Santa Rosa del Cabal to enjoy a bath in the thermal spring pools and to explore the area. Overnight in Santa Rosa. Travel time: 2.5 hrs.
Day 8,9 Medellín
Today we will travel by bus to Pereira, and from there to Medellín. Upon our arrival in the afternoon we will transfer to our Hotel in El Poblado, which is the epicenter of the cultural and social life of Medellín, where most of restaurants, and malls are located. We will have plenty of free time to explore the many attractions of Medellin: Visist the City View Point at Nutibara Hill where you find Pueblito Paisa, a typical representation of a rural village of Coffee zone of Colombia, and take a ride in Medellin’s Metro and Cable Car. Other optional tours include a visit to Santa Fe de Antioquia, Guatape Dam, Penol Rock, or even consider paragliding over Medellín. Travel Time: 6 hours
Day 10-12 Cartagena
Today we will transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cartagena and the Caribbean coast. Cartagena is 700km from Bogotá and approx 1 hour in flight. A Unesco World Heritage Site on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena is Colombia\'s most famous and most visited city. Tourists are most attracted to the remarkably intact historic walled colonial city (\"ciudad amurallada\") and the beachfront area of Bocagrande. An included city tour will show us the highlights of Cartagena: The fortress known as Castillo de San Felipe, La Popa hill viewpoint which overlooks the city and harbour, and sightseeing the city\'s churches (Iglesia de San Pedro Claver, La Catedral, Iglesia de Santo Domingo , to end up taking a glimpse of the modern Bocagrande area). Experience the Caribbean charm and beauty of this beautiful city while learning about its fabled past. Experience the Caribbean charm and beauty of this beautiful city while learning about its fabled past. Continue with the exploration of the town by foot and visit some museums like: Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Inquisition, Museum of Gold and Naval Museum Explore the town by foot or take a“Chiva” ride at night to get a feeling of this vibrant Colombian city. You can visit Playa Blanca, take a boat to the Islas del Rosario National Park with its stunning beaches, or soak in the crater of the Totumo mud volcano.
Day 13 Bogotá
Transfer to the airport and return to Bogotá by local flight for a free final evening on the town.
Day 14 Bogotá (B)
Depart at any time.

Duration - 14 days

Physical Rating - 2

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Sun Aug 12 2012 to Sat Aug 25 2012	$2699** per Adult
Sun Sep 09 2012 to Sat Sep 22 2012	$2699** per Adult
Sun Oct 07 2012 to Sat Oct 20 2012	$2699** per Adult
Sun Nov 04 2012 to Sat Nov 17 2012	$2699** per Adult
Sun Dec 02 2012 to Sat Dec 15 2012	$2699** per Adult
Sun Jan 13 2013 to Sat Jan 26 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Feb 10 2013 to Sat Feb 23 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Mar 10 2013 to Sat Mar 23 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Apr 07 2013 to Sat Apr 20 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun May 05 2013 to Sat May 18 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Jun 16 2013 to Sat Jun 29 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Jul 14 2013 to Sat Jul 27 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Aug 11 2013 to Sat Aug 24 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Sep 08 2013 to Sat Sep 21 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Oct 06 2013 to Sat Oct 19 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Nov 03 2013 to Sat Nov 16 2013	$2699** per Adult
Sun Dec 01 2013 to Sat Dec 14 2013	$2699** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.