Day 2 :- Bogotá Full Day Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and more

In the morning after having breakfast, depart from Bogotá and head north, towards Zipaquirá. Travel through the Bogotá Savannah and as you travel by, glance at the many flower crops along the way. After a journey of roughly 1.15 hours reach the impressive Salt Cathedral, a true achievement of engineering. The name Zipaquirá refers to Zipa, the leader of the Muisca tribe and the chief of these rich salt mines. The excursion will begin by visiting the cathedral in a tunnel that passes the fourteen Stations of the Cross and continues to the dome. Later, reach the enormous cross carved into the saline rock and finally the three naves of the Cathedral that represent the birth, life and death of Christ. In the central nave is the main altar, above which is the cross that measures 16m in height and 10m in breadth, made by the Colombian artist Carlos Enrique Rodriguez. This is the largest cross made from salt in the world. Next, visit the mine where there is an excellent auditorium. The trip ends at a mirror of water where it is possible to experience the amazing visual effects of water on carved saline rock. Lunch in Zipaquirá and return to Bogotá. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the historic center of Bogota known as La Candelaria. This archaic suburb has great significance in the country´s history due to its cultural heritage and is also a great example of Spanish colonial time architecture. Visit the main square Plaza de Bolívar, where a statue of the great emancipator Simon Bolivar is located. We will also ee other architectural highlights like Capilla del Sagrario and The Capitol. Around the Plaza de Bolivar are buildings such as the Palacio de Justicia, the Mayor of Bogotá’s offices called the Edificio Liévano, the oldest school in the county called San Bartolome and the Casa de los Comuneros, named after the leaders that participated towards the end of the XVII Century in some of the first movements towards independence from Spain and the formation of the Republic. The visit continues with the Botero Museum (closed on Tuesdays (, a colonial house exhibiting some of Fernando Botero´s works of art and in addition pieces from his own personal collection that includes works by Picasso, Renoir, Dalí Matisse, Monet and Giacometti. Next is the Gold Museum which has a permanent exhibition of some 32,000 pieces of gold, 20,000 stones, ceramics and textiles all precious to the Quimbaya, Calima, Tayrona, Sinú, Muisca, Tolima, Tumaco and Magdalena cultures. The Gold Museum (closed on Mondays) is considered one of the most important museums of its type internationally and it has been operating since 1939.

Overnight stay at 4* Hotel Cite or similar in Bogotá Meals: Breakfast and Lunch. (Dinner on own.)

Day 4 :- Pereira - Visit to Coffee Plantation - Pereira

After breakfast at the hotel, you will head out to enjoy a half day visiting the coffee plantations along the steep hills typical of this area. On a secondary pathway view the green carpet of coffee plants that spread out as far as the horizon interrupted only by fincas and heliconia flowers. Visit to Hacienda San Alberto one of the coffee estates typical of the region and located near the town of Buenavista Quindío. The tour begins with an introductory talk about coffee, its preparation, toasting, the characteristics of quality and the properties that allows for such a variety of coffees in the world. The route continues through the plantations, appreciating the work of the coffee pickers. Walk through the coffee plantations and learn about the production system in minute detail, including the harvest, the drying to the sun and treatment in this land of volcanic terrain along the Central Andes Mountain Range which has been declared a world Heritage site by UNESCO and that offers the perfect climatic conditions for coffee growing. At the end, enjoy a coffee tasting session, guided by a Master Taster from “Hacienda San Alberto” who will bring all its coffee knowledge to the table. Start with a brief introduction about coffee history, regions, varieties and general characteristics. After that you will learn about coffee tastes and aromas, some methods of preparation and general recommendations. At the end, you will taste two cups of coffee. Afternoon free and at leisure

Overnight stay at Hotel Hacienda Sazagua 4* or similar in Pereira. Meals: Breakfast. (Lunch and Dinner on own.)

Day 6 :- Pereira – Cartagena

After breakfast, transfer to Pereira airport for your departure flight to Cartagena (via Bogota). Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local representative and transfer and hotel check-in. The evening is free for you to explore the colourful streets of Cartagena.

Overnight stay at 4* Hotel Boutique Ananda or similar in Cartagena Meals: Breakfast. (Lunch and Dinner on own.)

Day 8 :- Cartagena – Half day visit to local markets with cooking lesson & lunch

Depart in the morning in the company of a guide and head to La Plaza de Mercado de Bazurto located in the suburb known as Pie de La Popa in Cartagena. This is Cartagena´s main local market and stocks the largest variety of fresh produce in the Caribbean region. Try some of the exotic fruits available while you have an authentic local experience. Also buy the ingredients for the cooking class. The cooking class takes place in a colonial house in the city center or in Getsemaní. The Chef will give you a presentation about the ingredients before he will teach you how to prepare typical dishes. The class takes about two hours. Afterwards, you will have lunch together. Back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at 4* Hotel Boutique Ananda or similar in Cartagena Meals: Breakfast and Lunch ( Dinner on own.)

Day 10 :- Tayrona National Park – Full day Arrecifes & Cabo San Juan

Leave from Cañaveral, walking through the forest and its different micro climates begin. Birds are in abundance and on some occasions might be possible to see squirrels and monkeys playing in the trees. After roughly 45 minutes walking, arrive at Arrecifes, one of the park’s most scenic and beautiful areas, which will astounds you with its beauty and drama with restless seas crashing on huge boulders. Continue by walking along the coast to La Piscina, a naturally calm stretch of beach ideal for bathing. Then, head on to El Cabo de San Juan de Guía which leaves an indelible mark on your memory due to its enormous boulders. Enjoy a free time in the beach to rest or take a bath. Return to Cañaveral in the afternoon. (Important Note : This is a reasonably hard trek and requires a degree of physical fitness. We recommend starting the tour between 7:00-8:00 a.m. If the departure is later, the sun is stronger and you will have lunch after 2:00 p.m.)

Overnight stay at 4*Cayena Beach Villa or similar in Tayrona. Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner.

Day 12 :- Bogotá

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast