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14 Day Inland + Cartagena Tour
A mix of the countryside and the Caribbean
Countryside, Coffee Region
Destinations
Coffee Region, Volcanoes Region, Andean Pueblo, Cartagena
USD 1811
starting price per person
13 nights' accommodation
10 guided activities

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Photo Gallery
El Nevado del  Ruiz, Volcanoes Region View of Cartagena from the sea
Cocora Valley, Coffee Region Petroglyphs, Andean Pueblo
Tour Highlights
Experience Colombia's green countryside and the Andes Mountains, snow-capped volcanoes and paramo, and finish it off in the Caribbean gem of Cartagena.
Brief Itinerary Summary
Day Activity
1 Arrive in Bogotá
2 Early flight Bogota-Armenia, wax palm and village excursion (Salento & Cocora)
3 Parque del Cafe (National Coffee Park)
4 Canopy or botanical gardens, transfer to Manizales (Volcanoes Region)
5 El Nevado del Ruiz, snow-capped volcano
6 Nature walk and hummingbird watching, transfer to Andean Pueblo
7 Petroglyphs trail
8 Rappelling or waterfall rappelling
9 Horseback ride and coffee cultivation tour
10 Ground transfer Andean Pueblo-Medellin, flight Medellin-Cartagena
11 Cartagena walking tour (walled city + San Felipe fortress)
12 Rosario Island day trip (snorkelling, nature walk, relaxing massage available)
13 Free day in Cartagena
14 Airport transfer

Detailed Itinerary
Butterfly, Botanical Gardens, Coffee Region
National Coffee Park, Coffee Region
Plantain canopy, Coffee Region
Hummingbirds, Volcanoes Region
Mountain views on the petroglyphs trail, Andean Pueblo
Waterfall rappelling, Andean Pueblo
Coffee tour, Andean Pueblo
Cathedral, Cartagena
Colonial streets, Cartagena
Rosario Islands, Cartagena
San Felipe fortress, Cartagena
Day Activity Details
1
Arrive in Bogotá
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
Private car
2
Flight Bogotá-Armenia, Wax Palm & Village Excursion
Highlight: Seeing wax palms that tower to 70 metres high
Wander through the beautiful village of Salento, a beautiful, quaint village with traditional architecture that is famous for artisan crafts. Then, just above the village, ride or walk through a forest of wax palms, Colombia's national tree.
1.5 hour flight

2 airport transfers

Private tour
3
Parque del Café (National Coffee Park)
Highlight: Musical dance performance telling the story of coffee in Colombia
In a day at the Parque del Café, Colombia's most famous amusement park, you can experience roller coasters, cultural shows, and traditional foods.
Flexible schedule

Private transport
4
Plantain Canopy
Highlight: Zooming through plantain trees on a zip wire
Get a true bird's-eye view inside the plantain trees with our two canopy tours in the Eje Cafetero.
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Botanical Gardens
Highlight: Dipping your finger in orange nectar and watching as the butterflies tickle your palms.
Take a guided tour of the botanical gardens to learn about the flora and fauna that is indigenous to the Coffee Region.
3 hours

Private tour
5
El Nevado del Ruiz
Highlight: Going from a green city to a snow-capped volcano in a matter of hours.
Take a one day trip to El Nevado del Ruiz, where you will see paramo wildlife and reach nearly 5000 metres altitude.
7am-5pm

Small group tour

2 meals included
6
Nature Walk + Hummingbird Watching, transfer to Andean Pueblo
Highlight: Hearing the rapid flutter of hummingbird wings as they hover two feet away from you
Enjoy a day relaxing on a beautiful balcony that is home to 36 species of hummingbirds that come to feed all day long. In the afternoon, head to the Andean Pueblo.
7am-3pm

Private tour

Lunch included

Private 4-hour transfer
7
Petroglyphs Trail
Highlight: Watching as 1000-year-old rock carvings come to life as you pour water over them
This hike boasts beautiful mountain views while your guide leads you on a search for petroglyphs left behind by two indigenous tribes.
8am-2pm

Private tour

Lunch included
8
Rappelling or Waterfall Rappelling
Highlight: Descending down a volcanic rock with a beautiful mountain view.
Take a two hour trek from the small Andean village, up the mountain until you arrive to this rappelling site, from which you can see the town below.
(Note: some experience recommended for waterfall rappelling, which also involves a bit more climbing)
8am-3pm

Private tour

Energising snacks included
9
Horseback Ride + Coffee Cultivation Tour
Highlight: Arriving at a secluded coffee plantation on horseback.
Spend 3 hours on horseback, an hour exploring a coffee planation, and 3 hours relaxing at a finca where you can enjoy some of Colombia's finest coffee and learn how it's made.
(Note: transportation can also be arranged in a 4x4 instead of on horseback, at an additional cost)
8am-4pm

Private tour

Lunch included
10 Ground Transfer Andean Pueblo-Medellín, Flight Medellín-Cartagena
Head straight from the Pueblo to the airport in Medellín, about 4 hours by land. Direct flights are sometimes available, otherwise a short layover in Bogotá is required.
4 hour private transfer
11
Cartagena Walking Tour
Highlight: Learning from your guide as the colonial history of Cartagena comes to life.
During this 3 hour walking tour of the Old City, your guide will explain the history of the fortress walls and the many monuments, plazas, and buildings within them.
3 hours

Private, bilingual guide
12
Day Trip to the Rosario Islands
Highlight: Arriving by boat over crystal clear waters.
Upon arrival to the island, you can choose to snorkel, take a nature walk (which makes a circuit returning by kayak), or have a relaxing massage*. Several gourmet lunch options are available!
8am-4pm

Group tour

Lunch included
13
Free Day in Cartagena
Explore the historic colonial streets, and enjoy a day of rest before heading home!
14
Airport Transfer
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at the Cartagena airport. Please enquire if you would like us to help you arrange a domestic flight from Cartagena.
Airport transfer

Prices What's Included?
Click on the type of accommodation to see what we suggest in each destination
Accommodation Price*
1 Star - Budget USD1811
2 Star - Economy USD2275
3 Star - Traveller USD2492
4 Traveller - Premier USD3042
5 Star - Elite USD3497
*Prices per person based on double occupancy. Subject to change accordng to availability and international exchange rates. 16% VAT included. Valid for 2011.
Domestic flights included, based on promotional rates, subject to availability.
Accommodation
1 night Bogotá
2 nights Coffee Region
3 nights Volcanoes Region
3 nights Andean Pueblo
4 nights Cartagena
Ground Transport
6 airport transfers
Armenia-Manizales
Manizales-Andean Pueblo
Andean Pueblo-Medellin
(All ground transport is private)
Meals
10 breakfasts*
5 lunches
1 snack
Flights
Bogota-Armenia (Coffee Region)
Medellin-Cartagena
*Depending on accommodation or activity selected

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