Start in Bogota and end in Cartagena, the Colombia Express trip is a guided explorer trip that takes 9 days. You will travel through Salento, Cartagena and Bogota in Colombia.
Day 01: Arrive Bogotá
Meet assist at airport & transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Bogotá / Armenia (By Flight)
Visit Paloquemao market before an afternoon flight to Armenia, in Colombia’s coffee region. Spend two nights outside Armenia in a traditional hacienda.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Paloquemao Market Visit
Duration : 1.0 hr
Visit the city’s historic, bustling market centre. Frequented daily by Bogota’s residents and chefs alike, Paloquemao offers everything from new-age ingredients to traditional Colombian staples. Get caught up in the whirlwind of food stalls, flower shops, boutiques and cafés before determining your route through the market to sample the best the city has to offer.
Hacienda Stay
Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for “estate”) and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.
Day 3: Armenia
Enjoy a tour of a coffee farm in the Calarcá area to learn more about the coffee culture here.
Visit Armenia town before heading out for a tour of a coffee farm in the area and learn more about this important export.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Coffee Farm Tour
Duration : 6.0 hr
Visit a local coffee farm to learn more about the production of this important crop, from the planting stage all the way to your coffee mug, and savour a taste of this famous export.
Hacienda Stay
Spend the night in a traditional hacienda (Spanish for “estate”) and coffee farm and get a closer look at life in Colombia’s beautiful coffee region.
Day 4: Armenia / Salento
Take a morning hike through the Cocora Valley before an afternoon arrival to Salento. Continue the full coffee experience in the region of Quindío.
Enjoy exploring Salento and getting a feel for the town.
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Cocora Valley Hike
Duration : 2.0 hr – 3.0 hr
Head into the Cocora Valley and take in magnificent views and the towering wax palms for which it is known. Get active with a hike through the area and learn more about this fertile region.
TRANSPORT
Private Vehicle
Duration : 0.5 hr
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 5: Salento/Medellín
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Medellín. Opt to explore the city in the evening.
TRANSPORT
Local Bus
Duration : 8.0 hr – 9.0 hr
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 6: Medellín
Enjoy a neighbourhood tour of the city and learn the fascinating recent history of the city’s ongoing transformation. Spend the rest of the day with free time to explore this vibrant city.
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Medellín City Tour
Really get to know Colombia’s second largest city with a neighbourhood tour. Medellín has been revitalized since the issues of the 80s and 90s and is now one of South America’s most innovative and artistic cities. Explore the city’s varied barrios filled with shops, green parks, museums, churches, markets, and delicious cuisine.
Day 7: Medellín
Enjoy another free day and opt to visit the nearby town of Guatapé, with its colourful houses and famous rock. Or ride the metrocable, a cable car part of Medellín’s public transportation, for sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains.
Day 8: Medellín/Cartagena
Hop on a morning flight to Cartagena and arrive in time to spend the afternoon exploring the old walled city. Opt for dinner and a night out in this lively town.
INCLUDED ACTIVITY
Orientation Walk
Duration : 0.5 hr – 1.0 hr
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
TRANSPORT
Plane
Duration : 1.0 hr – 1.5 hr
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… yup, it is a plane, actually.
Day 9: Cartagena
Depart at any time.
| City | Nights | Hotels |
| Bogota | 01 | B.O.G Hotel – 5 Estrellas de Lujo |
| Armenia | 02 | Hotel Mocawa Plaza |
| Salento | 01 | Terasu Hotel Salento |
| Medellin | 03 | The Charlee Lifestyle |
| Cartagena | 01 | Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand |
– Meeting and assistance by our representative.
– 08 nights accommodation as per program
– Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners
– Internal flights
– Your Foodie Moment: Coffee Farm Tour, Calarcá
– Hacienda stay
– Valle de Cocora hike
– Medellín city tour
– Cartagena orientation walk
– Entrance fee as per program
– All sightseeing & excursion by private vehicle / ferry.
– All transport and listed activities
– All present government taxes.
• International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
