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Arrival in Bogotá. In the Colombian Capital, you meet both of the dilapidated colonial grandeur and the seething vitality of a modern metropolis.
Introductory lecture about the transformation of Colombia since the 80´s until 2002 with a local expert speaker. Enjoy a unique ride in classic cars from the 60’s to the Sanctuary of Mount Monserrate. Lunch at Santa Clara restaurant with a traditional Ajiaco (potatoes and chicken stew). Visit to the emblematic Gold Museum and coffee time at “Café Pasaje” followed by a walking tour through the “Carrera septima”, a very representative street of Bogotá’s downtown.
Visit to the José Marti public school to see how the system of public education works. Continue to visit the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquircá, a unique place where the miners carved the rocks to make a tribute to their Catholic faith. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Flight to Armenia and visit the Hacienda La Morelia, a unique coffee farm. Experience an interaction with the coffee pickers and have lunch with them. Visit the plantation and enjoy a tasting of the Colombian “arabiga” coffees. Dinner included.
Half day visit to the Cocora Valley National Park, home of the national tree “the wax palm”, an endemic protected tree. Finish the tour with a visit to the colonial town of Salento.
Morning at leisure. Lunch at Rancho El Eden Restaurant followed by a flight to Medellín. Visit to the Antioquia Museum with impressions of Colombian art.
1.5 hour drive to the colonial village of Santa Fé. On the way pass a huge tunnel and cross the river Cauca via the historical West-bridge. Enjoy the exuberance of the Antioqueños, the colours and smells. Get to know the village on a walking tour. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Early in the afternoon return to Medellín.
Visit to the “comuna numero uno”, one of the most dangerous neighbourhoods of Medellín in the 80’s. At “Biblioteca España”, listen to a lecture about the influence of drug lord Pablo Escobar. Walk through the narrow streets and imagine how once people felt. You will be hosted in one of the private homes for lunch. In the afternoon visit to Itagui, centre of the textile industry with the original Blue Jeans factory of an international brand. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Morning at leisure. Optional half day excursion to visit the Botanical Garden in Medellín. Flight to Cartagena.
City tour inclusive visit to the monastery of La Popa and the San Felipe fortress. Enjoy a private cumbia, vallenato and champeta music dancing lesson. Transfer to Café del Mar attending a lecture about Gabriel Garcia Marquez by a university professor. At the exit of the place, horse carriages will be waiting for a ride through the beautiful illuminated and narrow streets of the old city. Dinner at El Santisimo restaurant.
Drive to San Basilio de Palenque, the first independent settlement of African slaves in South America. A local will guide the visit to the place while telling the myths of the town. Lunch at a private farm, where you can walk around and learn how to cook the typical stew of the coast. In the evening enjoy a bay tour on a private yacht along the illuminated skyline. Disembark at restaurant Club de Pesca for a Farewell cocktail and dinner.
End of the roundtrip and individual homebound flight.
This sample tour is just an example of a specific itinerary related to the country we just described to give you an idea of what is available in that country when you travel.
All our trips are tailor-made and we are at your disposal to plan your trip in consideration of how many people will be traveling, how many days you wish to travel, the season, the standard and the location of the hotels, the amount of meals you wish to include, the guided tours or experiences which will show you not only the “must see” landmarks but also the special interest sites and events you will love that are off the beaten track.
Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.