Colombia party and culture

Day 1. Bogotá:

Arrival in Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

This day includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and local medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner

Day 2. Bogotá: City Tour & Monserrate (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, start the City Tour of Bogotá’s historic center, also known as "La Candelaria." This includes a visit to the Gold Museum, where you will learn about nearly 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and over 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Afterward, visit the Mint House and the Botero Donation, which displays works by the internationally renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The tour continues with a panoramic view of Bolívar Square (La Catedral Primada, La Casa de Nariño, the Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice) and finishes with the ascent to Monserrate. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

This day includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance fees to the Gold Museum, Mint House, Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Important Note: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, and the Mint House and Botero Donation are closed on Tuesdays

Day 3. Bogotá: Visit to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Andres Carne de Res (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, depart for the town of Zipaquirá, located 50 km from Bogotá, on the northern side of the city, also known as the "Sabana de Bogotá." Upon arrival, visit the Salt Cathedral, built within a mine 180 meters deep, considered one of Colombia's most important wonders and a great work of engineering and religious art. Continue to Chía, where the famous Andres Carne de Res restaurant is located. Enjoy a shared platter and a welcome drink while enjoying the music, ambiance, and decor of the place. Return to the hotel and accommodation in Bogotá.

Duration: 8 hours

This day includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, entrance to Andres Carne de Res in Chía, shared platter and a drink, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 4. Bogotá: Departure for Cali & Panoramic Tour (Private service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Cali. Arrival and reception at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in.

In the late afternoon, the temperature drops in our "Branch of Heaven" due to the breeze coming from the Pacific Ocean, which allows for a refreshing sensation during the tour. During this trip, passengers will enjoy spectacular views of the city from the picturesque colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, which has a viewpoint offering a unique panoramic of the city. Additionally, we will visit the San Antonio Church, which is beautifully illuminated, and explore the streets with vibrant, colorful facades. We will continue to the Monument to Grupo Niche, a touching tribute to the legendary musical group, represented by four trumpets that unite to form the word "Niche." Next, we will visit the famous Gato del Río and the Novias del Gato Park, a charming and mysterious place. We will end the tour with a delicious dinner. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours

This day includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, hydration, guide, dinner (main course + soft drink), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch

Day 5. Cali: City Tour with Salsa Class (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, we begin the tour by immersing ourselves in salsa culture with a visit to the Monument to Grupo Niche. Then, we will take a pleasant walk through the River Boulevard, a place that not only offers views of the mountain range but also allows you to feel the pulse of urban life while appreciating the architecture of La Ermita Church and Ortiz Bridge. We will continue to La Merced Church, the place where Cali was founded, filled with history and significance. We will explore the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, home to the city's second-oldest church, built in 1747. From here, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view. Then we’ll visit the Gato del Río and the picturesque Novias del Gato Park, a place full of charm and mystery, with an intriguing history, before stopping at La Palabra Cali. In a quaint craft store, we’ll enjoy a delicious typical snack from the region and have time to buy special souvenirs.

We’ll end the experience with a one-hour salsa class, where we’ll learn about the characteristics and influence that make this genre unique and significant to Cali's culture.

Duration: 5 hours

This day includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, hydration, snack, 1 hour of class, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Note: Operates every day

Day 6. Cali: Departure for Medellín & City Tour – Comuna 13 (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport to take a flight (not included) to Medellín. (It is suggested to take a flight before 10:00 am). Arrival and reception at José Maria Córdova International Airport, transfer to the hotel for check-in.

At the agreed time, start the City Tour + Comuna 13 Tour, visiting the main tourist spots in the city, such as the San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional La Playa Avenue, the Park of Sculptures (which contains more than 20 sculptures donated by the Maestro Fernando Botero), the Park of Wishes, and the Atanasio Girardot Sports Unit, in addition to the remodeled Convention Center and the old La Macarena Bullring. Also, we will visit the traditional Pueblito Paisa. Then we will head to the Poblado area, where we will visit Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Milla de Oro, the financial and hotel heart of the city.

We continue the visit to Medellín’s Comuna 13, exploring the graffiti that highlight the places that have shaped the history, these murals have been created by various local artists who tell stories that inspire hope. The tour ends with a visit to the iconic Eléctricas Escalators of Comuna 13. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 7 hours

This day includes: Private transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and cable car entrance, visit to Comuna 13 (Graffiti tour), accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.

Day 7. Medellín: Visit to Peñol & Guatapé (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, start the tour to the municipality of Peñol, admiring the diversity of its architecture and learning about the replica of the original town, where you can appreciate some colonial-style buildings. Then, we will head towards the majestic Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter-high monolith. The visit will continue to the town of Guatapé, famous for its detailed baseboards, relief drawings, and paintings that adorn the houses in the town (this part of the tour is done by moto-taxi). To finish, we will visit the Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, where you will enjoy the contrast between green mountains and water mirrors. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

This day includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, moto-taxi ride, typical lunch at a local restaurant, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Ascend to Piedra del Peñol, boat ride on the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, and dinner

Day 8. Medellín: Departure to Next Destination / City of Origin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to José Maria Córdova International Airport to take a flight (not included) to your next destination or city of origin.

This day includes: Private transportation, accommodation, and medical assistance card.

This day does not include: Lunch and dinner.