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11 Day Customized Vacation to Col0mbia

South America > Colombia

Colombia sits at the junction of Central and South America—a location symbolic both of the nation’s cultural and geographic confluences.

Its territory is bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, with the Panamanian forest and Pacific coast marking its east. In the west, you’ll find the grasslands of Venezuela and Amazon Basin of Brazil.

Pricing starts at:

$7,648

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 2 PEOPLE

$9,915

per person

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 4 PEOPLE

$7,648

per person

All of our adventures are private, customizable and individually tailored just for you! Please fill out the REQUEST QUOTE  form to connect with one of our Adventure Architects to plan your next journey!

Sample Itinerary. All of our journeys are individually custom tailored.

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Day 1: BOGOTA

Arrive at the international airport in Bogotá, Colombia (BOG). Flight arrangements made independently.
Upon arrival, airport reception outside the luggage claim area and private transfer to Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina. This transfer takes approximately one hour.
Check in for a three-night stay at Four Seasons Casa Medina (one double-occupancy Grand Premier King). Day at leisure in Bogota

Overnight Four Seasons Casa Medina

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Day 2: BOGOTA

Breakfast at Four Seasons Casa Medina
Depart for a privately guided tour of the city. This tour includes a visit to the Candelaria neighborhood—the country’s finest collection of colonial and neoclassical architecture. The quarter's historic houses (or casonas) are characterized by iron- grated windows, monumental wooden doors, ornate balconies, and introverted gardens. At the center of it all is Plaza de Bolivar, anchored by the 16th century Cathedral Primada de Colombia with its twin bell towers. Flanking the plaza are the Palace of Justice and the National Capitol, which bear traces of renaissance and neoclassical lineage. Next stop, visit the Museo del Oro. The collection includes more than 34,000 pre-Columbian gold objects and another 20,000 stone, ceramic, textile, and precious stone artifacts. Last, visit Monserrate. The trip to the top can be made either by aerial tramway (approximately five minutes) or by glass-roofed funicular. Near the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, and learn about the significance of the hilltop sanctuary and its sacred images.
Evening at leisure in Bogota

Overnight Four Seasons Casa Medina (Breakfast)

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Day 3: BOGOTA

Breakfast at Four Seasons Casa Medina
Depart for a privately guided tour of the Paloquemao Market, the largest market in the city, as well as the Botero Museum.
Evening at leisure in Bogota

Overnight Four Seasons Casa Medina (Breakfast)

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Day 4: BOGOTA TO COFFEE TRIANGLE

Breakfast at Four Seasons Casa Medina
Private transportation to the Bogota airport for your flight to Armenia (BOG to AXM)
— gateway to Colombia's Coffee Triangle. Flight arrangements made independently. Upon arrival in Armenia, airport reception and private transfer to Hacienda Bambusa. This transfer usually takes about 30 minutes.
Check in for a three-night stay at Hacienda Bambusa (one double-occupancy Junior Suite ).

Overnight Hacienda Bambusa (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Day 5: COFFEE TRIANGLE

Breakfast at Hacienda Bambusa
After breakfast, depart for a privately guided hiking tour in the verdant Valle del Cocora, located fifteen miles northeast of Armenia. Cocora is famous for its picturesque farms, mountain vistas, and stands of elegant wax palms (Ceroxylon quindiuense)—Colombia's national tree. These rare, slow-growth palms can reach heights of 150 feet, providing shelter and food for yellow-eared parrots. The suggested hiking trail is rarely used, and takes approximately three to four hours. A picnic lunch will be provided. After the hike, visit the scenic town of Salento, known for its peaceful atmosphere, traditional bahareque architecture, and handcrafts.
Return to Hacienda Bambusa by private transfer for an afternoon at leisure Dinner at Hacienda Bambusa

Overnight Hacienda Bambusa (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Day 6: COFFEE TRIANGLE

Breakfast at Hacienda Bambusa
Explore the traditional Colombian coffee growing hacienda going all over the coffee plantations and its complementary plantain, avocado and tangerine farming on antiques Jeep Willys. Moreover, you will visit the XIX century farm house and the coffee factory in all its areas guided by a farm technician finalizing with a typical dances show.
Dinner at Hacienda Bambusa

Overnight Hacienda Bambusa (Breakfast, Dinner)

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Day 7: COFFEE TRIANGLE TO CARTAGENA

Breakfast at Hacienda Bambusa
Departure by private transportation to the Armenia airport (AXM) for your flight to Cartagena (CTG). Flight arrangements made independently.
Upon arrival in Cartagena, airport reception outside the luggage claim area and private transfer to Hotel Casa San Agustin. This three-mile transfer takes approximately 20 minutes.
During the afternoon enjoy a private coffee tasting at CaféSan Alberto.

Overnight Hotel Casa San Agustin (Breakfast)

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Day 8: CARTAGENA TO CARTAGENA

Breakfast at Casa San Agustin
Leave Cartagena by privately chartered powerboat for a privately guided day trip to the Rosario Islands archipelago. The trip to these islands takes approximately two hours. You can spend today swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue waters, observing a rainbow of colorful fish and other sea life. This day trip includes round trip port transportation, port taxes, English-speaking guide, private motorboat, picnic lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, towels, and snorkeling equipment. Alcohol can be added for an additional fee.
Evening at leisure in Cartagena

Overnight Casa San Agustin (Breakfast, Lunch)

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Day 9: CARTAGENA

Breakfast at Casa San Agustin
Morning departure for a privately guided visit the Totumo Volcano. Located approximately 40 minutes from Cartagena, this bizarre attraction is an “only in Colombia” experience—one for good sports only. Upon arrival at car park, you’ll be led up a ramshackle staircase and immersed in the crater of what looks like a giant anthill. You’ll float in the mud that fills the crater, while a local slathers your arms, back, and legs with the cool mud. Afterward, you’ll head to the lakeshore for a vigorous rinsing by the local ladies. Bring swimwear, towels, water shoes or river sandals, drinking water, sunscreen, a camera, and approximately 10,000 pesos per person for obligatory “tips”.
Evening at leisure in Cartagena

Overnight Casa San Agustin (Breakfast)

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Day 10: CARTAGENA

Breakfast at Casa San Agustin
Departure for a private guided tour in Cartagena. Cartagena has what may be the Americas' finest collection of colonial architecture; frosted spires and pastel-hued domes soar above balconied façades and narrow, cobblestone streets. Restoration accelerated after 1984, when UNESCO granted the city World Heritage status. The palm-shaded plazas, open-air cafes, and photogenic side streets quickly enchant visitors. The walking portion of this tour will last approximately three hours.
In the afternoon enjoy a Colombian rum and chocolate tasting. Evening at leisure in Cartagena

Overnight Casa San Agustin (Breakfast)

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Day 11: INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE

Breakfast at Casa San Agustin
Departure by private transportation to the Cartagena airport for your international flight.

(Breakfast)

Accommodations

FOUR SEASONS CASA MEDINA

Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Casa Medina is Bogota’s finest hotel. Interiors feature dark woods and fine textiles. Located in the Zona-G, the hotel is within easy reach of many of the city’s top restaurants. Hotel amenities: bar, courtyard restaurant, concierge, and fitness center. Rooms are furnished with security box, mini-bar, robes, slippers, hair dryer, and Wi-Fi.

HACIENDA BAMBUSA

Hacienda Bambusa hides a house built out of bamboo and clay, conserving the traditional architecture style of the Colombian Coffee Region. Surrounded by the enormous mountains of our Central Andes Mountain, centenary trees, gardens and farms; it’s an oasis of peace and natural beauty. The house was adapted six years ago to receive its guests and has consolidated as the ideal destiny for international travelers in the Quindío.

HOTEL CASA SAN AGUSTIN

  • Land transportation as mentioned
  • Airport services as mentioned
  • Hotels as mentioned
  • Guided touring as mentioned
  • Meals as mentioned
  • 24/7 English-language travel support
  • Travel insurance, which is strongly recommended
  • Optional excursions, tours and activities Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks and other beverages unless otherwise noted above
  • Meals not noted in the itinerary, or meals for which only reservations have been made Early check-in, late check-out, and day use charges not noted above
  • Personal expenses, services, or purchases (e.g. laundry, spa services, and telephone calls)
  • Airfare and related taxes and fees

Pricing starts at:

$7,648

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 2 PEOPLE

$9,915

per person

Pricing Estimate
BASED ON 4 PEOPLE

$7,648

per person

All of our adventures are private, customizable and individually tailored just for you! Please fill out the REQUEST QUOTE  form to connect with one of our Adventure Architects to plan your next journey!