9-Day 'Land of Coffee' Tour Through Colombia

Aeropuerto Bogota - Bogota

Day 1: Welcome to Colombia!

Your trip will start in Bogotá, a city full of culture, beautiful buildings, friendly people, cozy streets and South American atmosphere. Bogotá is the capital and the biggest city in Colombia. A melting pot of people from all around the country, it is diverse and multicultural, with a blend of modern and colonial architecture. Located in the center of the country at an altitude of approximately 2,600 meters above sea level, Bogotá has average temperatures varying from 9 to 20 degrees Celsius. The city's cultural epicenter is La Candelaria historical neighborhood where most travelers stay.

Bogota - Monserrate - Salt Cathedral

Day 2: Explore the Churches of Bogota

Today you will enjoy a half-day tour of Bogota's historic center. Visit Colon Theater, San Carlos Palace, San Ignacio Church, Nariño Presidential Palace, Bolivar Square, the Capitol, the City Hall, and the Cathedral.

Continue to the Gold Museum, and finally, ride a cable car up Monserrate Hill.

Transfer to the town of Zipaquira located 49 kilometers from Bogotá. On the way, enjoy the panoramic view of the Sabana countryside and El Puente del Comun.

Upon arrival, you will have a preferential entrance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, considered as the first wonder of Colombia. Inside, visit the stations of the Cross, the Dome, the Narthex labyrinth, and the three naves. After visiting the mine, enjoy a short city tour around the colonial town of Zipaquira before returning to Bogotá.

Bogota - Pereira - Buenavista

Day 3: Learn About Coffee Growing

Take a flight from Bogota to the El Dorado International Airport. You will be picked at the airport by shuttle service and taken to your hotel. 

On arrival, you will head out to the municipality of Buenavista and take a tour around Hacienda San Alberto, to learn about the fascinating world of coffee growing. The Hacienda has the most extraordinary view, where you will be able to appreciate the mesmerizing beauty of the coffee plantations in the mountains in the south of el Quindio department. In addition, you will not only be taught the process of coffee step-by-step, but also will be taken for a tasting of high-quality coffee awarded internationally in countries like Russia, South Korea, and Belgium.

Cocora Valley - Salento - Filandia

Day 4: Enjoy the Natural Beauty of Cocora Valley

Today, head to the Cocora Valley and enjoy the beauty on the way. Once you arrive, an eco-guide will give you an introduction to the natural reservoir and you'll begin an exciting walking tour. Enjoy the fauna and flora and be amazed by the tallest palm tree in the world and Colombia`s national tree insignia. 

You can take optional activities like horse rides or ecological walks. Transfer to the typical town of Salento where you'll have a walking tour through the colonial streets, craft workshops, and the Cócora outlook.

Pereira - Medellin

Day 5: Experience the City of Medellin

Start your day by traveling to Medellin, which will be about a 5-6 hour drive.

Once you arrive, enjoy a tour of the city. You'll visit the Plaza San Antonio, Botero square, and the entrance to the Museum of Antioquia. Then, ride a cable car so you can gaze out over the city of Medellin.

Once you're finished, transfer to Pueblito Paisa where you will take a tour with landscape and cultural interpretation as well as a gastronomic tasting. Transfer to the pink zone of El Poblado sector and visit Lleras Park.

El Peñol - Guatape

Day 6: Explore Guatape

Take a tour that starts from the city of Medellín and travels through the municipality of Peñol until reaching Guatapé. You can enjoy the view of the reservoir that provides 30 percent of the energy of Colombia and has an extension of 64 km2.

Later, visit the Rock of Guatapé which is approximately 220 meters high, and you have the option to climb 649 ladders until you reach the viewpoint, where you will enjoy a 360-degree view of the Guatapé reservoir and its neighboring lands.

Inside the municipality of Guatapé, take a guided tour in the streets, where a specialized guide will inform you about the history of typical houses and the culture.

Medellin - Cartagena

Day 7: Discover the New World

In the morning, take a flight to Cartagena.

Once you arrive, take a tour of San Felipe de Barajas Fort, the largest Spanish military building in the new world. 

Then, transfer to the walled city where you can walk through the historic main streets, squares, and churches, including the Inquisition and Church of San Pedro Claver.

Cartagena - Rosario Islands

Day 8: Visit the Natural Park of Islas del Rosario

Enjoy a full-day experience at the Natural Park of Islas del Rosario, an archipelago made up of 27 islands, located just 45 minutes from Cartagena. The Hotel San Pedro de Majagua is located on Isla Grande and owes its name to Pierre Daguet, a French painter who, in 1955, created his house and studio there. 

Cartagena - Aeropuerto Cartagena

Day 9: Farewell, Columbia!

Today, take a flight back home. Reminisce on your amazing adventures and be sure to visit again soon!