Colombia is a country that’s full of life. Here, colonial towns meet a contemporary culture in full flight. From valleys of coffee plantations to coral islands and salsa dancing until sunrise, this is a trip that will leave a true mark on the imagination. We’ll visit medellin, home of pablo escobar and once the most dangerous city in the world, now a pulsing hub of street art, worldclass nightlife, and beautiful architecture.
Overview
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8 days | 7 nights | 2-3 cities
12-15 travellers
Fly into El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Fly out of José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
12 meals - 8 breakfasts | 2 lunches | 2 dinners
7-10 activities
2-3 seperate hotel stays with double or single occupancy rooms
Local guide and tour manager
Arrival and Return airport transfers
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Inclusions
- 8 night’s accommodation
- Two nights on a coffee estancia)
- Picnic lunch on a hike to Acaime Reserve
- Two group dinners at a Coffee Estancia
- Coffee plantation tour, coffee tasting, and coffee making workshop
- 7 day’s transportation (including a private air conditioned vehicle and domestic flights)
- Walking tour of Bogota’s Candelaria neighbourhood with a local guide
- Market experience inPaloquemao Market
- Play a game of Tejo, Colombia’s national sport
- Cable car ride to the top of Santa ElenaTour of one of Medellin’s thriving flower farms
- Barrio transformation tour with a local guide
- Entry into the Museo de Antioquia
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Exclusions
- Flights to and from tour destination
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Additional meals & alcohol (not in itinerary)
- Any tips and porterages
Itinerary
8 days | 7 nights
DAY 1
> WELCOME to Bogota, the sky-high capital of Colombia nestled high in the Andean mountains
> HABITUATE yourself to the city in a walking tour of its bustling streets, a charming hybrid of new and old worlds
> MEET your fellow travelers and crew for the next few day
> FEAST on local delicacies in a welcome dinner with the group
DAY 2
> DIVE head first into the local life, exploring the vibrant Paloquemo markets
> TOUR Sarento, Colombia’s beautiful coffee region, admiring its charming streets and characteristic ‘paisa’ architecture
> LUNCH on fresh-caught trout, a delicacy of the region traditionally served with a delicious garlic-cheese sauce
> CHALLENGE yourself to Tejo, the country’s national pastime, best enjoyed with a cold beer in hand
DAY 3
> ZOOM to Cocora Valley via Jeep, coffee capital and home to the towering wax palm
> HIKE to Acaime Reserve, looking out for the region’s native wildlife, including the colourful hummingbird
> MUNCH on a prepacked lunch, enjoying 360 degree views of the valley
> JOURNEY to a traditional coffee estancia, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness first hand how the humble coffee bean becomes one the world’s most beloved drinks
DAY 4
> LEARN about the coffee-making process in a guided tour of the surrounding farmlands and processing centre
> FOLLOW the process from bean to cup, watching how they’re grown, harvest, dried, and grown
> SAMPLE cups of freshly brewed coffee, grown in the same soil beneath your feet
> UNWIND for the night against a backdrop of verdant valleys and lush rainforest
DAY 5
> VENTURE to Chinchina, a small village, before continuing to Medellin
> LISTEN to stories of Medellin’s history, famous for once being Pablo Escapabar’s base and the country’s deadliest city
> EXPLORE the city’s newly revived cultural life, filled with beautiful museums and parks and incredible architecture.
> DANCE your way well into the night, experience Medellin’s world-class nightlife
DAY 6
> ASCEND to the tippity top of Santa Elena in a scenic cable car ride
> DREAM as you traipse through a flourishing flower farm, capturing colourful photos along the way
> TOUR the city’s revived Barrios, learning about their history and development
> ENLIVEN the senses at one of the city’s lively salsa bars
DAY 7
> MEANDER through the city, losing yourself in its colourful streets
> ADMIRE some of the world’s best modern art at the Museo de art moderno and Museo de Antioquia
> PEOPLE WATCH at Parque Lleras, the bustling heart of the city and popular spot for locals
> TOUR Communa 13, once the most violent part of Medellin and now an iconic destination for street art afficonados
> DINNER at Mercado del Rio, a thriving market square where you can sample Colombia’s local delicacies all in one place