Colonial Route

Breakfast. A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets and take a close look of the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country's legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum.

The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and if time permits, a tour will be made to the Casa de la Moneda Museum. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising up to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Monserrate. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota.

Duration: About 05 hours approximately.

Operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Saturday starts at 8:00 Hrs. For the private service it can be scheduled at 09:00 or 14:00 hrs.

Note: 

• Gold museum and Quinta de Bolívar are closed on Mondays, instead we visit Museo de Botero and Museo Casa de la Moneda. 

• The Casa de la Moneda Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

• On Sunday, this tour operates subject to availability and upon request.

Breakfast. In the morning, we will depart from the Capital city heading north of the country on a full-day tour to Villa de Leyva, one of the Heritage towns for Colombians due to its preservation of all-white houses and colonial-era architecture. On the way, we will arrive at the city of Zipaquirá, whose name means 'city of our Father' in the Chibcha language. In pre-Columbian times, salt springs were exploited in this region to produce 'salt loaves', a strong currency with which the Muisca people traded. Over time, technology changed, and tunnels began to be opened to extract larger quantities of salt. In these ancient underground galleries stands the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, 180 meters below the surface. There is a small chapel of the miners there in homage to the Virgin, Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá (this word means 'mine' in Chibcha). Subsequently, there will be time to have a typical lunch on the way and continue the journey to the historic Puente de Boyacá, where a brief stop will be made before continuing the journey to Villa de Leyva. Accommodation.

Notes: The entrance to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral is not recommended for people with mobility restrictions, claustrophobic or pregnant women.

Breakfast at the Hotel. At the specified time, we will take a tour of the town of Villa de Leyva, visiting the Paleontological Museum where the fossil of a marine Kronosaurus is located, and the Convent of the Holy Ecce Homo. (Lunch not included). Free afternoon and accommodation.

Notes: Convent of Santo Ecce Homo closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, we will depart from the Boyacá department towards Santander, visiting the beautiful town of Ráquira first, known for its craft shops, and then we will visit Chiquinquirá to see its Rosario Basilica. We will stop for a typical lunch included, then continue our journey with a stop in the communal city of Socorro. We will arrive in the late afternoon to Barichara, considered the most beautiful town in Colombia. Accommodation.

Includes: Transfers, Guided tour, entrance fees, and typical regional lunch.

Breakfast at the Hotel. We will start the tour by heading to Guane, a nearby town known for its artisanal work and indigenous settlement. There, we will explore the town, visiting the cemetery, the main square, its streets carved in carved stone, and the Paleontological Museum. After returning to Barichara, there will be time for lunch, followed by a stroll through its cobbled streets to admire its well-preserved colonial architecture and churches. Then, a brief visit to the Paper Workshop. We will continue to San Gil for a tour of the town and finally visit El Gallineral Park with its enormous ancient ceiba trees and viewpoint. Return to Barichara and accommodation.

Includes: Transfers, Guidance, entrance fees and typical lunch of the region.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the morning to the city of Bucaramanga, capital of the department of Santander. During the journey, we will make a stop at the Chicamocha Canyon to enjoy the beautiful landscape and where we will board the cable car to cross the canyon in its two sections, each 6.5 km long. While enjoying the stunning canyon view, we will have a typical regional lunch. Afterward, we will continue to San Juan de Girón for a brief visit before finally arriving in Bucaramanga in the late afternoon. Arrival and accommodation.

Includes: Transfers, Guidance, entrance fees and typical lunch of the region.

Notes: 

• Wednesday to Saturday. For Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, it is necessary to consult with your advisor in advance to make reservations.

• The park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Activities at the Chicamocha Canyon are closed every Monday and Tuesday of the year and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when Monday is a holiday in Colombia.

Breakfast at the Hotel. In the morning, if the time of the reserved flight allows it, a brief shopping tour of Bucaramanga and at the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take a flight to the city of Cartagena (air-ticket not included). Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Cartagena to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.

Note: For arrivals transfers, the night schedule applies for flights between 21:00pm and 06:00am. Rates are contemplated for daytime transfers. If there are nighttime transfers a supplement applies.

Breakfast. You will meet one of our representatives at your hotel to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias at the agreed time to begin a wonderful tour of this museum city whose streets and surroundings show the charm of its architecture colonial, republican and modern. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between the republican architecture and its modern buildings will surprise you. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, that it was built in 1657, with which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century; And of course, it will be unmissable to take a brief walk through “the historic center of the city” which in 1984, together with the San Felipe Castle and the set of fortifications, were included by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites.

To end the tour and before returning to your hotel, taking advantage of your stay in the country that produces the highest quality emeralds in the world, you will visit the Emerald Museum, there you will learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable mineral and, at the same time, the most exclusive in the world.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, tickets to the Castillo de San Felipe and the Emerald Museum.

Operation: Daily

Duration: 4 hrs. approximately.

Departures: From Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs. Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.

Breakfast. Leaving La Bodeguita Pier by speedboat to the chosen island, there you can enjoy the coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for resting or taking some optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, hiking, among others. Below you can find the details:

1. San Pedro de Majagua: Located on Isla Grande, 45km from the city of Cartagena, it is part of the 31 islands that make up the Rosario National Natural Park; After an hour of crossing in a speedboat you will arrive at this magical place of rest and relaxation that offers two accesses to the sea, one a little quieter and noiseless than the other according to your preference. While there, you can take optional activities such as relaxing massages, walks, mangrove tours, visiting the Aquarium, diving, snorkeling, among others.

Includes: Transfer hotel-Pier-hotel, Transfer in a regular boat (non-exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (starters, main course, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.) and pier tax.

Not include: optional activities, unspecified consumption.

Operation: Every day except January 1 of each year.

Duration: 6 hrs and half approximately - Shared service.

Notes: Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:30 a.m. at gate #3 to complete the boarding registration protocol. The usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).

Restrictions: Excursion not allowed for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgeries because to the movements of the boat. Pets and people in a state of intoxication are not allowed access to the boats.

Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to next city or your destination.

Note: For the night schedule applies for flights between 23:00pm and 09:00am. Rates are contemplated for daytime transfers. If there are nighttime transfers a supplement applies.