Andean Route

Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Bogotá to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.

Notes: 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. 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 Miracles. 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. At the indicated time we will leave the city heading north of the country on a full day tour to move to Villa de Leyva, one of the Heritage towns for Colombians because it preserves all the white houses and the architecture of the time of the cologne. 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, saline springs were exploited in this region to produce 'breads of salt', strong currency with which the Muiscas traded. Over time, technology improved and the muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means 'mine' in Chibcha). Afterwards, time to have a typical lunch on the way and continue the journey to the historic Boyacá Bridge where there will be a brief stop and then continue the journey until you reach 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 indicated time we will tour the town of Villa de Leyva visiting the Paleontological Museum where the fossil of a marine Kronosaurus is found and the convent of Santo Ecce Homo. (Lunch not included). Free afternoon and accommodation.

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

Breakfast at the hotel. At the specified time, meet our representative at the hotel to depart for the nearby town of Ráquira, famous for its handicrafts. At noon, there will be time for a typical lunch in the town of Ráquira, followed by the journey back to the city of Bogotá. Arrival at the hotel, rest of the day free, and accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to Pereira. Reception at Pereira airport and transfer to your chosen hotel. Overnight.

Note: For departure transfers, the night schedule applies to flights between 23:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. The rates are for daytime transfers. If there are nighttime transfers, a supplement applies.

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the starting point by the guide and transfer by transport unit to Hacienda La Finca El Turpial, located approximately 20 minutes away. Once we arrive at the farm, we will begin with an activity divided into 4 parts. We will start with a guided tour of the place, recognizing elements of organic farming, and learning about the characteristics of cocoa beans and trees. The tour continues with a workshop on transforming the bean into chocolate, from hand peeling and manual grinding to making the chocolate paste, which we will use to create a base by adding spices. At the end of the activity, we can take the chocolate we have made as a souvenir. Return to the hotel.

Includes: Transport, Spanish-speaking coordinator, assistance from a local expert guide at the farm, chocolate tasting, hydration, and snacks.

Duration: Approx. 3 to 4 hours of activity.

Recommendations: Sunscreen, comfortable clothing, insect repellent.

Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service to Cocora Valley enjoying the beautiful landscape. First, we ́ll have a welcome cocktail “Canelazo” and with the assistance of a specialist eco-guide we ́ll be ready to start the introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora. Then, we ́ll go to the fog ́s forest a place to admire the biodiversity of fauna and flora. There, we ́ll find the highest wax palm of the world and we ́ll connect with the earth doing a special ritual planting some palms. Then, we ́ll go to the typical village of Salento where we ́ll have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops and the principal viewpoint. Typical Lunch and transfer to return to the hotel or you ́ll can connect with other additional touristic activity of the region.

Includes: Private transportation, English - speaking guide - specialized guide and environmental interpretation - welcome cocktail “canelazo”-regular ecological hike - Wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide - Hydration, snacks, and typical lunch with starters, main course, and non-alcoholic beverage. 

Duration: Approximately 6 hours of activity considering the transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.

Notes: Due to the high influx of local and foreign visitors on Sundays and public holidays, we recommend booking this tour on different days for a better experience. This also applies to Easter Week, the end, and the beginning of the year.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning at the indicated time a private transport unit will pick you up to make the ground transfer from the hotel in Pereira to the selected hotel in Cali. Arrival, check-in, rest of the day free and accommodation.

Duration: 3 hours and half approximately

Notes: This transfer service is provided without a specialized accompanying guide; passengers will always travel with the driver.

Breakfast. Breakfast. At the agreed time we will begin with a visit to the city with one of the most emblematic places such as the monument to the “Grupo Niche,” a walk along Paseo Bolívar, Ortíz Bridge, La Ermita church, Caycedo square and La Merced Church (place where Cali was founded). We continue to the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, where the second oldest church in Cali (1747), we continue to Gato del Río, Novias del Gato park and Cristo Rey where passengers can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the city. We end the tour in a craft store where we will have a delicious snack typical of the region.

Duration: 3 hrs. approximately

Operation: every day

Includes: Transportation, hydration, snack and guide.

Breakfast. At the agreed time, one of our representatives will pick you up to take you on a private land transfer from hotel in Cali to the Alfonso Bonilla Airport as scheduled to take a flight to Pasto.

(Does not includes air tickets).  

Notes:

• For departure transfers, the night schedule applies to flights between 21:00 p.m. and 06:00 a.m. The rates are for daytime transfers. If there are nighttime transfers, a supplement applies.

• For transfers to hotels located in the south of Cali, a surcharge of 4 USD per person per trip must be added. (NH Royal, Toscana Plaza and San Fernando Real, MS Ciudad Jardín or similar).

Upon arrival at Antonio Nariño Airport in the municipality of Chachagüí, you will be picked up to head to the city of Pasto. Certainly, Pasto is a place with a unique culture and customs that differentiate it from other cities in Colombia. The city offers a rich of cultural expressions and history, allowing you to immerse yourself in its typical gastronomy and the captivating stories that reveal themselves in its temples, old houses, squares, museums, parks, and craft markets.

During the visit, explore the Carnival Museum and take a guided tour through the historic center of Pasto, where you can absorb the charm of its architecture and historical landmarks.

Duration: 8 hrs approximately.

Includes: Tasting of specialty coffee and traditional "paila" ice cream, an immersive experience in one of the artisanal lacquer workshops in Pasto, a wood workshop or "tamo" venner workshop. Lunch is also included.

Breakfast at the hotel. We depart from Pasto on a approximately 2-hour journey, heading towards Ipiales, the border town with the neighboring country of Ecuador. Here, we will find the impressive Sanctuary of Las Lajas, where the image of Our Lady of the Rosary has been venerated since 1754. The temple is situated on a 100-meter abyss in the Guaitara River Canyon, considered "God's miracle over the abyss.

Afterward, depending on the available time and the necessary documentation for crossing the border, we will also visit the Jose Maria Azael Franco Guerrero Cemetery, a unique "green sculpture" worldwide, located in Tulcán, Ecuador.

Duration: 10Hrs approximately

Includes: Entrance to the museum and cable car ride (1 trip). Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning at the agreed time, a private transportation unit will pick you up to go to the Antonio Nariño airport, to take your flight to your city of origin. (Does not include air tickets).