A Colombian introduction: Bogota and Cartagena 5-Day Tour
Overview
If you are short on time or if you wish to make a brief stop in Colombia, this tour will take you to two of the country's essential destinations. You will start in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. You will spend one day discovering the city main spots. On the second day you will explore its surroundings by going to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. You will fly to Cartagena on the third day to enjoy the two other days in the Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and on the last day you will relax in a small beach near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.
• Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena.
• Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other.
• Learning about our diversity through our history.
• Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
• Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena.
• Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other.
• Learning about our diversity through our history.
• Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
Inclusions
- Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
- Accommodation for 4 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
- Travel insurance
- Tour with a local guide per destination
- 4x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: La Candelaria and Monserrate
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
The first day begins with a tour of La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogota. You will visit the Plaza de Bolivar, the Casa de Nariño, Chorro de Quevedo and two of the most important museums in the area: the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. You will enjoy local gastronomic experiences, such as fruits, coffee and a delicious typical lunch. You will also take the cable car up to Monserrate to observe the city from the top, visit the basilica and its natural areas. The rest of the afternoon will be free.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 2: Zipaquirá and Guatavita
Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia
On this day you will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia and the Guatavita Lagoon, where the Legend of El Dorado is said to take place. For this, you will head north of the city, first to the town of Zipaquirá. You will go through the tunnels and roads of the salt mine, to see the only subway Catholic church in the world and its history. Then, you will go to the town of Guatavita and walk to the natural park of Guatavita and learn about its legends. You will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and at the end of the day you will return to Bogota.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 3: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
You will tour the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 4: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
Stop At: Isla Baru, Isla Baru, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and fresh food and the scenery. At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and the hotel and finish the tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 5: Check out and departure
Pass By: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: La Candelaria and Monserrate
Stop At: Bogota, Bogota
The first day begins with a tour of La Candelaria, in the historic center of Bogota. You will visit the Plaza de Bolivar, the Casa de Nariño, Chorro de Quevedo and two of the most important museums in the area: the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. You will enjoy local gastronomic experiences, such as fruits, coffee and a delicious typical lunch. You will also take the cable car up to Monserrate to observe the city from the top, visit the basilica and its natural areas. The rest of the afternoon will be free.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 2: Zipaquirá and Guatavita
Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia
On this day you will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia and the Guatavita Lagoon, where the Legend of El Dorado is said to take place. For this, you will head north of the city, first to the town of Zipaquirá. You will go through the tunnels and roads of the salt mine, to see the only subway Catholic church in the world and its history. Then, you will go to the town of Guatavita and walk to the natural park of Guatavita and learn about its legends. You will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch and at the end of the day you will return to Bogota.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 3: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
You will tour the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 4: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
Stop At: Isla Baru, Isla Baru, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and fresh food and the scenery. At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and the hotel and finish the tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
Day 5: Check out and departure
Pass By: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
- You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.
- In Bogota, the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and the Botero Museum on Tuesdays.
- Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- We ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.