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Full description DAY 1. (Tuesday) BOGOTÁ
Assistance at El Dorado airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 2. (Wednesday) BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic and pedestrian tour of the historic center of Bogotá through its streets colored by facades with colonial and republican styles. Entrance to the Banco de la República art museum where the Botero Museum is visited to observe one of the most recognized art samples of the Colombian master,
continuation of the tour through the Plaza de Bolívar where you can admire the San Carlos Palace, the Casa de Nariño, residence of the President of the Republic, the Primate Cathedral, the National Capitol and the Liévano Palace. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Gold Museum to tour its rooms where pre-Columbian goldsmith pieces are exhibited and one of the most important in the country. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.
Duration: 5 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 hours
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to the Gold Museum.
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather.

DAY 3. (Thursday) BOGOTÁ – VISIT TO THE ZIPAQUIRA SALT CATHEDRAL
Breakfast at the hotel. Starting from the north of the city, you will visit a part of the Sabana de Bogotá, where its rural and urban landscapes show images that are only possible in the tropics. Upon reaching the municipality of Zipaquirá, you enter the Salt Cathedral, a Catholic religious temple set up in the sinkholes that are no longer exploited in the salt mine. At the end of the visit to the cathedral, there will be a brief panoramic tour to see the Colonial and Republican architecture that the town of Zipaquirá preserves.
Duration: 6 hours approx. Departures: 09:00 a.m.
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language and entrance to the salt cathedral.
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather.

DAY 4. (Friday) BOGOTÁ – ARMENIA OR PEREIRA - (flight included)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, I will meet in the hotel lobby to transfer to the airport and take the flight to the city of Armenia or Pereira. Arrival, assistance at El Edén or Matecaña International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for personal activities. Accommodation.
For passengers staying at the Santa Clara hacienda hotel, the flight will take the route of: Bogotá – Pereira (same price)

DAY 5. (Saturday) PEREIRA – COCORA VALLEY AND SALENTO
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Cócora Valley located in the department of Quindío, during the journey we will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscape of the place. Welcome cocktail (canelazo) upon arrival at Valle de Cócora to start the walk through the cloud forest and appreciate the biodiversity of fauna and flora. On the way back we will take the ecological path of the tallest wax biopalm in the world and the national flagship tree where we will do the Quindío wax palm ritual, which consists of learning about the history of how the aborigines worshiped this palm, planting seedlings palm for eternity, time for typical lunch (not included). We will finish the tour with a visit to the town of Salento with a short walk to see the Plaza de Bolívar, the colorful and typical balconies, the royal street, the artisan workshops and the viewpoint of Cócora. At the indicated time, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Duration: 8 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 hours.
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language, welcome cocktail (Canelazo) and hydration.
Does not include: Lunch and horseback riding or activities to be carried out within the places to visit.
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, repellent, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing suitable for temperate weather.

DAY 6. (Sunday) ARMENIA OR PEREIRA. Coffee Process "Recuca"
Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the place of origin by the guide in the selected language and transfer in a private transport unit to Recuca.
Located near the municipality of Calarcá in the department of Quindío, the tour of the Recuca coffee culture offers the coffee process, interactive, playful and participatory. The activities take place in a coffee farm where the tourist is taken from the sowing of the grain to the cup of coffee in a thematic way simulating Colombian culture. collectors and chapoleras. Entrance and guided visit to the coffee process. Tasting drink. At the agreed time, assistance and transfer to the place of origin or connection with another tourist activity in the region.
Duration: 4 hours approx. Departures: 09:00 a.m.
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide and environmental interpretation, coffee tasting.
Recommendations: Sunscreen, comfortable clothing, camera.

DAY 7. (Monday) PEREIRA - MEDELLÍN (Flight included)
Breakfast at the hotel. At approximately 07:30 am I am in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the airport and take your flight to the city of Medellín. Arrival, assistance at the airport and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for personal activities. We recommend taking the Night Tour of Medellín and its hostels as an option. Accommodation.

DAY 8. (Tuesday) MEDELLÍN – HISTORY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time in the morning we will start a panoramic tour of the city. Just over 20 years ago, Medellín was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Until the beginning of the new millennium, the fight to be Escobar's successor continued, but from 2002 Medellín changed. Smart local politicians clearly began to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Today, the "City of Eternal Spring" is one of the most innovative cities in the world. Come with us on a journey through the history and present of Medellín. Learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis, the transformation of the city using a very innovative transport system in the most economically scarce neighborhoods. Visit the center of Medellin. Explore Medellin's newest invention: Comuna 13 escalators, learn what the people of Medellin think about the city's history. Back to the hotel. free afternoon. Accommodation.
Duration: 4 hours approx. Departures: 09:00 a.m.
Includes. Pick up service from your hotel, professional bilingual guide, private transportation, snacks and taxes

DAY 9. (Wednesday) MEDELLÍN – VISIT TO EL PEÑOL AND GUATAPE
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by the highway to Marinilla, a colonial town known for the elaboration of musical instruments. During the journey towards the area of the reservoirs, you will be able to observe a landscape of green meadows and mountains. Arrival at the municipality of Peñol, one of the main energy producers in the country with a reservoir built under the old town, which was flooded to make way for this beautiful engineering work. Later, arrival at the stone of El Peñol, a monolith 220 meters high and 724 steps, ascent to the stone until reaching the viewpoint to observe a 360-degree panorama. Time to taste a typical lunch. Visit the town of Guatapé to appreciate its picturesque houses whose bases on the walls represent the local culture, navigating the reservoir for approximately one hour. Return to Medellin.
Duration: 10 hours approx. Departures: 08:00 a.m.
Difficulty level: None
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language, ascent to the Peñol stone, shared boat tour according to availability and typical lunch (main course and drink).
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and appropriate clothing for mild weather.
- People with respiratory problems, older adults and children under 5 years of age should not go up to the rocky stone.
- If due to health problems you cannot climb the rocky stone, the ticket is lost and will not be replaceable by another activity.

DAY 10. (Thursday) MEDELLÍN – CARTAGENA DE INDIAS. (Flight included)
Breakfast at the hotel. Early I meet in the hotel lobby to transfer you to the José María Córdoba airport to take your flight to the city of Cartagena. Arrival, assistance at the airport and private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free for personal activities. Accommodation.

DAY 11. (Friday) CARTAGENA – VISIT TO THE CITY
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to start with the panoramic tour through the main neighborhoods of the city such as Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and Manga until arriving and entering the San Felipe Castle where we will visit one of the most important military engineering constructions of the colonial era. period, ending the tour with a short pedestrian walk through the walled sector where you can admire its beautiful squares, narrow streets and houses with their balconies beautifully decorated with flowers. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.
Duration: 4 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 hours
Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to the Castle of San Felipe.
Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing suitable for hot weather.

DAY 12. (Saturday) CARTAGENA – VISIT TO THE ROSARIO ISLANDS – SAN PEDRO DE MAJAGUA ISLAND
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the dock to board a speedboat in shared service to the Rosario Islands National Natural Park, during the navigation we will appreciate the Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica, where the fortifications of San Fernando and San José are located. (the boat ride Cartagena - Isla or vice versa is approximately one hour). Time to enjoy the beach and typical lunch included. Note: It is optional to take the boat transport to visit the San Martín de Pajares aquarium, clarifying that the value of the entrance is direct payment, not included. At the agreed time, return by boat to Cartagena de Indias, return to the hotel bound for the island. Accommodation.
Days of operation: Daily.
Departures: 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Includes: Transfer hotel – pier – hotel, maritime transport in
speedboats to and from the pier in shared service, typical lunch menu consisting of a main course, dessert and non-alcoholic drink, chairs for the beach.
Does not include: Dock fee and entrance to the San Martín de Pajares aquarium. Direct payment at the tour pier.
Note 1: It is optional to take the boat transport to visit the San Martín de Pajares aquarium, clarifying that the value of the entrance is direct payment, not included. The San Martín de Pajares aquarium is closed on Mondays. on Tuesdays when the previous Monday is a holiday.
Note 2: Return time from the islands: 15:00.
Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes for the beach, towels and sunscreen.
- Does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

DAY 13. (Sunday) CARTAGENA
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the Rafael Núñez airport to take the flight to your next destination. Additional Information Please, inform the full details of your arrival at destination at the time of formalizing the reservation. It is very important in this case to bear in mind that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and timePossible accommodations according to categories. Bogotá: Tourist (Radisson Metrotel / Estelar Suites Jones / 100 Desing or similar), Superior Tourist (Novotel Parque 93 / Best Western Plus 93 Park / Nh Urban 93 Royal or similar). Coffee Zone: Tourist (Hacienda Combia / Floresta or similar), Superior Tourist (Hacienda Santa Clara / Las Camelias or similar). Medellín: Tourist (Café by Lars / Vivre / Poblado Alejandría or similar), Superior Tourist (Diez / Four Points By Sheraton or similar). Cartagena: Tourist (Barlovento/Blue Concept/OZ Cartagena or similar), Superior Tourist (Holiday Inn Express Bocagrande/Almirante or similar)The rates do not apply high season: Easter, recess week, fairs and events within the citiesPrices subject to change without prior notice and availability at the time of bookingThis circuit operates with a minimum of 2 people. In the event that this minimum number is not met or some other variable is present that prevents the group from leaving, we reserve the right to cancel the program at least 45 days in advance of the travel date, without generating the payment of compensation or penalties, only the money received will be returnedIf before starting the trip or during its execution, security situations arise that affect the quality of the services or external factors, which force us to modify the itineraries, dates, additional services, we can make the modifications that we deem necessary, trying to offer other services of equal or better quality, without incurring compensation or penaltiesIn the case of passengers traveling with additional luggage, they must previously inform the operating agency for the coordination and supplementation of the value of the service. Luggage is the responsibility of the passenger, he must carry and transport it, he must take care of all his personal belongings and must always be aware that his luggage gets on and off the busTriple room rates apply for two twin beds, one of the people must share a bed, in cases where it is allowed, an additional single bed or a sofa bed will be placedFor passengers staying at the Hacienda Santa Clara hotel, the flight will have the route: Bogotá – Pereira (same price). Inclusions Tiquetes aéreos con impuestos en la ruta Bogotá – Armenia // Pereira – Medellín // Medellín - Cartagena clase económica, con 23 kilos de equipaje en bodega y 10 kilos de equipaje en cabinaTraslados aeropuerto - hotel - aeropuerto en servicio privadoDesayunos diarios en cada una de las ciudadesGuía local para cada uno de los tours en españolBogotá: 3 noches de alojamiento en Bogotá. Visita de la ciudad de Bogotá con museo del oro en servicio privado. Visita a la Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá en servicio privadoRegión Cafetera: 3 noches de alojamiento en Armenia o Pereira en el hotel seleccionado. Tour y experiencia cultural cafetalera “Recuca” en servicio privado. Tour a Salento y Valle del Cócora en servicio privadoMedellín: 3 noches de alojamiento en Medellín en el hotel seleccionado. Recorrido Historia de la transformación social en el servicio privado. Visita a Peñol y Guatapé con almuerzo típico de la región en servicio privadoCartagena: 3 noches de alojamiento en Cartagena de Indias en el hotel seleccionado. Visita de la ciudad de Cartagena con entrada al Castillo de San Felipe en servicio privado. Traslados Hotel – Muelle – Hotel en servicio privado. Tour a las Islas del Rosario – Isla San Pedro de Majagua con almuerzo en servicio compartido Exclusions Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation policy Once the reservation is confirmed, air tickets will be issued for the routes included in the price of this tourist package. In case of cancellation of the reservation, the issued tickets are non-refundable. Cancellations made once the service is confirmed up to 31 days before, refund of 60% of the price of the service. Cancellations between 30 days and 20 days, refund of 40% of the price of the service. Cancellations between 19 days and 12 days, refund of 20% of the price of the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund will be given. Meeting point El Dorado airport