GT-512 – HIGHLIGHTS OF COLOMBIA-II

Bogota, Coffee Triangle & Cartagena
Nine Days / Eight Nights
Minimum two persons
Valid for Friday departures from the USA between May 1 and November 15, 2014

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Bogota

Upon arrival in Bogota, assistance and prívate transfer to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Bogota city tour

Breakfast. During the morning we will profit the location of our hotel and have a guided walking tour of la Candelaria, the colonial district of the city, where we will pass through Bolivar’s Square where the most important building of the city are, such as: the Cathedral, the Palace of Justice, the President house, and the National Capitol. We will have time to visit Botero Museum where the collection of the Colombian artist is found. we will continue our journey by car to visit the Gold Museum with it’s collection of 30.000 pre-colombian ornaments. Finally, we will take a cable car to the top of Monserrate that lords over Bogota where we will admire a wonderful view of the city. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 3: Bogota

Breakfast. During the morning we will leave the city thorough the residential district, taking the Panamericana highway, passing by some typical villages to reach to Zipaquira where the Salt Cathedral is located, visit and return to Bogota. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Bogota / Coffee Traingle

Breakfast. Private transfer to the airport to take the morning flight to the Coffee Region (Armenia or Pereira). Reception and transfer to “Hacienda San Alberto” well known for its production of exportation coffee, here we will have a complete coffee experience: observe and learn how the product is grown and harvest to become one of the best in the world. Take a coffee tasting lesson and learn about the different flavor with a coffee baptism that plays with your senses
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 5: Coffee Region

Breakfast. Today you will visit the natural reserve Cocora Valley home of the National tree the wax palm, take a tour through the beautiful nature of the region either walking or horse riding. Enjoy a lunch of the specialty of the region the trout and continue visiting Salento, the oldest town of the region visit the handcrafts factories and admire the colonial architecture.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 6: Coffee Region (Armenia or Pereira) / Cartagena

Breakfast. Early private transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cartagena. Reception and private transfer to the hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 7: Cartagena

Breakfast. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, we will have a guided walking tour of the city discovering the stories hidden in the narrow streets of the colonial city. Here we will have time to visit the Museum that was the residence of the five times president of the Republic, Rafael Nuñez; the Santa Catalina bastion, the craftsman ship place at Las Bovedas (The Dungeons) where you will find handmade souvenirs
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 8: Cartagena

Breakfast. During the morning we will transfer to the Dock for a visit to el Rosario Islands, leaving to the south of the bay of Cartagena. These Islands are considered a National Natural Park with a complex of coral bank populated with a great variety of fauna of the reef: Opportunity to swim and practice snorkeling. Full day tour with typical lunch included. Returned to Cartagena and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 9: Depart Cartagena

Breakfast. Private transfer too airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From $1,958.00
Four Stars: Bogota: Hotel Royal Park – Coffee Region: Hacienda San Jose
Cartagena: Urban Royal Puerta del Reloj

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From $2,250.00
Boutique: Bogota: Cite – Coffee Region: Hacienda Bambusa
Cartagena: Hotel Ananda

RATES PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From $2,580.00
Luxury: Bogota: Sofitel Victoria Regia – Coffee Region: Hacienda Bambusa
Cartagena: Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)

RATE INCLUDES:

Three night hotel accommodations in Bogota; two night in the Coffee Triangle Area and three nights in Cartagena including daily breakfast at selected hotels. Hotel taxes. All transfers in Bogota, coffee Region and Cartagena based on private services. Tours in Bogota, Coffee Region and Cartagena based on private services fully escorted by English speaking guides. Entrance fees and activities as described in the program. Meals as indicated in itinerary. Permanent 24/7 assistance by our representatives in each city.

NOT INCLUDED:

International and local air to be quoted separately on request. Meals and other services not described in the itinerary. Tipping to guides and hotel staff. Airport departure fees in Colombia. Expenses of personal nature.