FIXED DEPARTURES: COFFEE, CULTURE AND HISTORY desde 1.094 €

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This tour is specially designed for your travelers to discover Colombia through these three iconic destinations: Pereira, Medellín, and Cartagena. Each city will offer a unique experience, from the warmth of Pereira's coffee region to the innovation of Medellín and the Caribbean magic of Cartagena, allowing them to enjoy the country's rich cultural diversity.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Fixed Departures: APR 23 / MAY 10 - 27 / JUN 13 - 30 / JUL 17 / AUG 3 / SEP 06 - 23 / OCT 10 - 27 / NOV 13 - 30

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DAY 1 - ORIGIN/ PEREIRA (COFFEE REGION)

Arrival at Matecaña Airport in Pereira, reception and transfer to the chosen hotel in the Coffee Region. Check-in and accommodation.

DAY 2 - COFFEE REGION (Coffee Experience)

At the agreed-upon time, meet one of our representatives to begin an authentic coffee experience at a specialized farm. Accompanied by an expert, you'll explore the interactive coffee process from seed to cup, learning about its cultivation and preparation. Enjoy a tasting of fresh coffee while immersing yourself in a family-friendly environment that blends harmoniously with the local flora and fauna. During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to observe birds and butterflies, and enjoy the picturesque coffee cultural landscape, accompanied by stories and anecdotes that enrich the experience.

Includes: Guided tour of the coffee farm, coffee tasting, and homemade snack.

Operation: Available daily.

Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

Notes: We recommend bringing sunscreen, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, and appropriate footwear for walking.

DAY 3 - COFFEE REGION (Cocora Valley and Salento)

Breakfast. At the agreed-upon time, transfer to the Cocora Valley. Upon arrival, you will be treated to a traditional drink (canelazo). An eco-guide will tell you about the area and lead you on a walk to the cloud forest, where you can appreciate the biodiversity of the local flora and fauna. We will then take the ecological trail to the world's tallest wax palm, the national tree of Quindío, where we will participate in the Quindío wax palm ritual. This ritual involves learning about the history of how the indigenous people worshipped this palm. Afterward, we will plant wax palm seedlings. Transfer to the charming town of Salento for a walking tour, visiting its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the Cocora viewpoint. Enjoy a traditional lunch and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay.

Includes: transportation, guided tour and environmental interpretation, welcome canelazo, regular ecological hike, wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide, hydration, snacks, and a traditional lunch with an appetizer, main course, and beverage.

Duration: 6 hours of activity plus travel time depending on your location.

DAY 4 – PEREIRA (COFFEE REGION) / MEDELLÍN

Breakfast. At the designated time, transfer by land to the city of Medellín. During the approximately 5-hour journey, you can enjoy the Colombian coffee cultural landscape.

DAY 5 - MEDELLÍN (Social transformation inspired by colors “Graffitour”)

At the agreed-upon time, meet our driver in the hotel lobby. He will take you to the San Javier neighborhood, where you will meet your local guide to begin a captivating tour of one of the city's main attractions. Performed by local street artists, you will experience hip-hop culture, its music, and its dances. Be amazed by the walls transformed into canvases, telling stories of resilience and transformation in Medellín's Comuna 13. Focusing on its walls and graffiti, we will learn the stories that drive and inspire the search for better living conditions for the community. We will also hear stories of inequality and violence that marked the Comuna, and you will witness its transformation thanks to social inclusion. In addition, you can enjoy and immerse yourself in graffiti culture with a colorful, interactive workshop where you'll learn about the techniques used to paint or create graffiti. During this time, each participant will personalize a stylish cap to their liking, imagination, and skill. This personalized item can then be taken home as a unique and memorable souvenir of Comuna 13. At the end of the tour, the driver will return you to your hotel.

Includes: Transportation, tour of Comuna 13 with a local guide, typical drink in the commune, graffiti workshop.

Duration: Approximately 5 hours.

Operation: Daily. Not available on January 1st or December 25th.

Notes: This tour is only available for hotels in the Poblado and Laureles areas.

Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, a hat and athletic shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bring a camera.

DAY 6 - MEDELLÍN: FREE DAY

(NOT INCLUDED)

Optional Tour (Peñol and Guatapé Reservoirs Tour): Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, one of our representatives will meet you at your hotel to begin a tour to the eastern part of the department. The route passes through towns like Marinilla, where you'll find colonial buildings and a strong religious tradition; and Nuevo Peñol, a municipality that replaced the old Peñol, which was flooded to create the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir in the late 1970s. We will see the Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter-high rock, and visit the town of Guatapé, where the houses feature 20th-century-style facades and baseboards, as well as the reservoir's boardwalk. Return to Medellín and overnight stay.

Includes: transportation, guide, and typical lunch.

Duration: Approximately 8 hours.

Operation: Regular service operates Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Note: Visitors can climb the Rock by paying for the ascent as an optional extra at the destination; from the top of the rock, you can appreciate the view of the reservoirs and some towns in the region.

DAY 7 - MEDELLÍN / CARTAGENA DE INDIAS

Breakfast. At the designated time, transfer from the hotel to Medellín airport for your flight to Cartagena (airfare not included). Upon arrival in Cartagena, also known as the walled city, you will be met and transferred from Rafael Núñez Airport to your chosen hotel. Check-in and overnight stay.

DAY 8 - CARTAGENA (City Tour with San Felipe Castle)

At the agreed-upon time, meet one of our representatives in the hotel lobby to begin a wonderful tour of this living museum city. Its streets and surrounding areas showcase the charm of its architecture, a blend of colonial, republican, and modern styles. The tour will take you through the modern Bocagrande district, continuing through the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between republican architecture and modern buildings will surprise you. Next, you will visit the iconic San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built in 1657. Of course, a short walk through the city's historic center is a must. In 1984, this area, along with San Felipe Castle and the surrounding fortifications, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To conclude the tour, and before returning to your hotel, take advantage of your stay in the world's leading producer of high-quality emeralds by visiting the Emerald Museum. There, you will learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable, and most exclusive mineral in the world.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation from hotels in the city, professional guide, and entrance fees to San Felipe Castle and the Emerald Museum.

Operation: Daily

Regular Service: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

DÍA 9 - CARTAGENA: FREE DAY

(NOT INCLUDED)

Optional Tour (Catamaran to the Rosario Islands): Departing from the Bodeguita or Pegasos Pier near the walled city, passengers are welcomed aboard the catamaran with a welcome cocktail. During the trip across Cartagena Bay to the Rosario Islands, a stop is made at Isla Grande to enjoy approximately an hour and a half near the reef, where you can swim or snorkel (masks and snorkels are available upon presentation of identification). An appetizer is served, and then the tour continues to the Rosario Islands. Off the coast of Caribarú Island, a stop is made for lunch, which includes seafood rice prepared on board, a selection of fresh salads, and fruit for dessert.

Beverages such as water, sparkling water, soft drinks, juices, and lemonades are available complimentary throughout the trip. Additional time is given for a second swim before the return trip to the Bodeguita Pier to conclude the tour.

Includes: Welcome cocktail, non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers and lunch (seafood rice, chicken rice, or vegetarian option) on board, snorkeling, free mask and snorkel, boarding fee, and entrance fee to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park.

Excursion Schedule: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Boarding Time: 8:00 am, Bodeguita or Pegasos Pier

Notes:

• The itinerary or schedule may be modified due to weather conditions at the captain's discretion.

• Boarding and disembarkation will be at the Bodeguita or Pegasos Pier, in front of the walled city.

DAY 10 - CARTAGENA DE INDIAS / DESTINATION

Breakfast. Last day of your trip before returning home, make sure you take home the best memories. At the designated time, transfer from the hotel to Cartagena airport for your flight back home.

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Dia 1: Pereira

Dia 2: Pereira

Dia 3: Pereira

Dia 4: Pereira, Medellin

Dia 5: Medellin

Dia 6: Medellin

Dia 7: Medellin, Cartagena de Indias

Dia 8: Cartagena de Indias

Dia 9: Cartagena de Indias

Dia 10: Cartagena de Indias

Incluído

COFFEE REGION: 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast, airport transfer, ground transportation to Medellín, coffee experience, visit to the Cocora Valley and Salento with a traditional lunch.

MEDELLÍN: 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast, airport transfer, and a social transformation tour inspired by colors, "Graffitour."

CARTAGENA: 3 nights' accommodation with breakfast, airport transfers, and a city tour.

Excluídos

• Not included: Airfare, meals not described, tips and unspecified expenses.

Galeria de fotos

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7 acomodações

Pereira, Colômbia

Movich Hotel de Pereira

9,1

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Pereira, Colômbia

Hotel Soratama

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Medellin, Colômbia

Diez Hotel Categoría Colombia

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Medellin, Colômbia

Hotel Vivre

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Hotel Dix

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Cartagena de Indias, Colômbia

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

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Cartagena de Indias, Colômbia

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

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Important Notes

Prices are in US dollars per person.
These are fixed departures in Spanish where visitors can share services with passengers of other nationalities.
Triple occupancy is subject to availability, as not all hotels offer it.
A supplement applies for transfers arriving or departing at night, and for private services.
Prices are guaranteed for a minimum of two passengers. If the booking is for a solo traveler, rates may apply, provided availability is checked with our advisors beforehand.
Guests residing abroad are exempt from the 19% VAT tax, provided they can demonstrate this to the hotel at check-in with their immigration entry stamp. The stamp must be the PT stamp, issued by Colombian Immigration for visitors entering the country for leisure, recreation, cultural, health, events, conventions, or business activities. If the exemption is not met, the guest will be required to pay the 19% VAT tax directly at the hotel.