On arrival at Medellin airport, your transportation will be waiting to take you directly to your hotel to check-in and enjoy a bit of me-time.
Around 6:30 pm you’ll be meeting the other travelers in your group at a Welcome to Medellin Dinner.
Itinerary
An extraordinary journey through Colombia starts in Medellin, where you will witness the metamorphosis of Comuna 13 exploring the city's vibrant heart. Soar above the mesmerizing Guatape landscape on a thrilling helicopter flight, capturing the essence of this colorful town and amazing lake.
Satisfy your senses with a cacao tour, before venturing deep into the Amazon Jungle from Leticia. On a night safari, connect with the indigenous communities, hike through lush rainforests and glide across waterways in a canoe.
In Bogota, burrow into history and art in La Candelaria, the Botero and Gold Museums and ascend Monserrate for incredible panoramic views.
Discover the colonial charm of Cartagena through an amazing city tour, finally unwinding on a private boat to the magic Rosario Islands.
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Program zájezdu
Den 1
Welcome to Medellín, the city of eternal spring!
Den 2
Fruit Tasting, Comuna 13, and City Tour
Start your day with a cable car ride over Comuna 13, a neighborhood with a rich history of displacement due to conflicts in Colombia. Explore the vibrant street art district and ride the world's first open-air electrical escalators. Indulge in a fruit tasting at Plaza la America, showcasing a wide variety of tropical fruits. Visit Parques del Río, known for its unique sculpture and peaceful ambiance. Experience Barefoot Park, a sensory oasis with water features and sand paths. Discover the Medellin Civic Center, including important heritage buildings, monuments, and the impressive vertical garden. Explore Parque San Antonio, home to notable sculptures by Botero. Marvel at the sculptures in Botero Plaza, also known as Sculptures Park. Visit the Cultural Palace and historic churches. Conclude your tour at Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial park dedicated to the victims of narcoterrorism, highlighting Colombia's tumultuous past.
Den 3
Guatape Rock and Night
You'll enjoy a beautiful drive through the scenery of Antioquia toward Guatape Rock. On the way, you'll be stopping at a replica of Old Peñol's town plaza. The original town was actually sunk and is now at the bottom of Lake Guatape. The only piece still visible is the spiral from the church tower.
Next on today's adventure will be La Piedra (The Rock or better known as Guatape Rock). This is simply a wonderful and huge stone standing tall and overlooking Lake Guatape far below. Once here you'll have the opportunity to climb the 740 steps up to the very top, with breathtaking views every step of the way.
Following this, you will make a stop in Guatape town (The City of Zocalos) where you’ll walk the streets of this beautiful town and learn what is the Zocalo tradition and why it started. You’ll also get to visit the Plaza (main square), Remembrance Street, the boardwalk (Malecón) the church, maybe enjoy a tuk-tuk ride, and more.
Once you have discovered Guatape, it's time to have a different point of view in a Helicopter where you'll be overflying the Lake and Guatape.
Den 4
Medellín Cacao Tour
Start your day with a 3-hour drive to a Cocoa Finca near San Rafael. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with fresh fruit and hot chocolate. Embark on a 1.5-hour hike through the cocoa plantation, surrounded by bamboo, banana, and cocoa trees. Discover diverse flora and fauna, including tropical birds and monkeys. Return to the main house for a traditional lunch called Fiambre. Learn to make chocolate using artisanal methods, toasting and grinding cocoa beans to create your own chocolate bar. Take a short walk to the Arenales river for a refreshing swim and a chocolate exfoliation treatment. Conclude your tour with a private transfer back to your hotel, cherishing the unforgettable memories of this Colombian adventure.
Den 5
Free time in Medellin
Enjoy a free day in the amazing city of Medellín!
Den 6
Flight to the Amazon Jungle + Night hike
You'll be collected from the airport and be taken on a short drive through Leticia to the wharf, where you'll catch a boat up the Amazon River to your Amazon Jungle Ecolodge for the next 3 nights. You'll be arriving in the mid-afternoon after a boat ride of approximately 2 hours, and in time for a bit of relaxation before dinner.
Following dinner when it is nice and dark you'll venture out on a night safari into the jungle, In search of tarantulas, giant insects, mammals, and different Amazonian fauna and flora.
Den 7
Mocagua Island & Community, Hiking, Canoeing
You'll enjoy a good breakfast followed by a short trip up the Amazon River to discover the "Painted Village" of a Mocagua community. The Murals of Mocagua is an initiative of the Calanoa reserve. "This project is based on the concept that with the promotion of art and traditional culture, supported by projects of sustainable management of the forest and river resources, we can contribute in a significant way to the economic wellbeing of a community, to the strengthening of cultural and ethnic identity and to environmental conservation. It is art for conservation, and experience of public and communal art, painting the facades of the houses with relevant motives to the families indigenous clans."
After heading back to the eco-lodge for a delicious fresh lunch you'll climb back into the boat again and travel the short distance across to Mocagua Island. Here you'll enjoy hiking through this unique environment and discovering very different flora and fauna. The island also has some absolutely gorgeous interior lakes, where the lotus Victoria Amazonica blooms (giant Lillies). To finish your day you'll enjoy some time sitting on the dock back at the Eco-lodge, and trying your hand at a spot of fishing for some of the mighty Piranhas!
Den 8
Cocama Medicine Man, Indigenous, and Dolphins
You'll enjoy a good breakfast followed by another boat cruise. This time visit the Milciades Gardens, where you'll meet a Cocama medicine man (Shaman). You'll walk through the lush vegetation of this garden, guided by this wise man, with a vast knowledge of both the traditional way of cultivating the forest and the many healing powers of plants within. You'll learn which plants can be used to cure many illnesses and secrets passed down for generations.
Following another fabulous and fresh lunch, you'll take the boat across to the other side of the Amazon River and into the territory of Peru. From here you'll enjoy a wonderful and peaceful time spotting camera-shy pink and grey dolphins, that are unique to the Amazon region. You'll stay out on the waters to enjoy a beautiful explosion of color on the river as the sun begins to go down.
In the evening you'll receive a home visit from a local Shaman and build a deep connection with your jungle surroundings. This traditional medicine healer will perform a smoke bath blessing with incense made with Amazonian resins. The traditional doctor sings and blesses travelers in this personal ritual.
Den 9
Bird Watching and Departure
Rising before most birds have left their nests, (and before you've had any breakfast) you'll be out and about at 6 am for some amazing Bird Watching. Walking a short distance from the eco-lodge you'll enjoy the morning rituals of many of our feathered friends in the skies and in the trees. On return to the eco-lodge, you'll enjoy another fresh breakfast before your next adventure.
You'll be arriving in Bogotá in the mid-afternoon with the remainder of the day free.
Den 10
La Candelaria, Botero and the Bogotá Gold Museum
You’ll be taken on a guided excursion, where you’ll encounter the most important historical locations within La Candelaria. Just some of the stops on your tour through Bogotá's oldest neighborhood will be Bolivar Plaza, Casa Nariño (The Presidents House), Palace of Justice, Catedral Primada de Colombia, Iglesia de San Francisco, Colón Theater, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Séptima (Carrera 7), and the Chorro de Quevedo Plaza.
During your time in La Candelaria, you'll be enjoying a few hours of strolling through El Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) of Bogotá. This grand 3-story museum displays a selection of pre-Columbian gold, other metal alloys, and a mix of pottery, stone, shell, wood, and textile objects/textiles. All are made by ancient indigenous Colombian cultures. With over 55,000 pieces of gold artifacts, this is the largest collection of gold artifacts in the world.
Bogotá is also home to the Botero Museum. Created from donations of the personal art portfolio of the famous artist; Fernando Botero himself. (you'll see more of his artwork in Medellín in a few days' time). Here you'll enjoy a tour with a knowledgeable guide that will provide context to understanding each masterpiece, you'll enjoy admiring over 100 pieces of Botero’s own work. Highlights of the museum include paintings by Picasso, Monet, Matisse, and Klimt, all of which are curated by the artist himself.
Den 11
Monserrate + Flight Cartagena
Before flying to your next destination in the Caribbean, you'll visit Monserrate, the mountain that dominates the city center of Bogotá. It rises to 3,172 meters (10,407 ft) above sea level, almost 2,000 ft higher than Bogotá. Here you'll find a 17th-century church (known as the monastery of Monserrate) with a shrine, devoted to "El Señor Caído" (Fallen Lord).
The hill is a pilgrim destination, as well as a tourist attraction. In addition to the church, the summit contains restaurants, souvenir shops, and artisan markets.
You'll enjoy some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the capital city of this great nation. With all downtown Bogotá, south Bogotá, and some sections of the north of the city visible. Making this a popular destination for watching the sunset over the city.
Monserrate can be accessed by aerial tramway, a funicular, or by climbing, the preferred way of pilgrims. You'll be using the tramway and/or funicular for your ascent and descent.
Den 12
Cartagena City Tour
Our bilingual guide explains the history behind every important site you visit. You'll discover panoramic views of the city from Cerro de La Popa; a convent built in 1606, and the highest peak overlooking Cartagena. Explore inside the historic Castle San Felipe, learning the paths and methods of defending this heritage-listed structure from pirates and invaders around the world.
Enjoy an in-depth private tour of the Jewel of Colombia, the magical UNESCO heritage-listed city of Cartagena de Indias Colombia. Including the must-see stops, plazas, restaurants, cafes, and bars within the walled city, along with one of the oldest and most bohemian neighborhoods in Cartagena; Getsemani.
You’ll step back in time on a journey through the layers of history uncovering some surprising, surreal, and sometimes scary stories as you explore every aspect of the city's charming colonial streets and take in all the main landmarks of Cartagena's famous walled city. All the time learning the true history of this city's historic struggle between the Spanish colonialists and pirates from many different nations.
Your tour will include the Clock Tower monument, the original entrance of the fortified city, and your starting point for the tour through the historic center of Cartagena de Indias. Your tour will also include unmissable locations such as Bolivar Park, the Plaza Saint Pedro Claver, the Plaza de Los Jagüeyes, San Diego, and of course the colorful streets of Gertsemani.
This truly is the most complete journey of the main areas of Cartagena, and the perfect tour to enjoy not just the history, but to also get acquainted with the most important Cartagena landmarks.
Den 13
Island Hopping on Your Private Boat through the Rosario Islands + Farewell dinner
What can possibly be better than enjoying a day in the Rosario Islands of Colombia?
The simple answer, enjoying the day on your private boat cruising through the tropical islands, enjoying different islands, and different beaches, snorkeling in different areas, choosing where you'll stop for lunch, and simply relaxing and enjoying the life you deserve!
You'll be collected from your hotel at 8:00 am to be taken directly to the dock and to boat the 33-foot-long, Firpol 33. Everything will be waiting for your arrival. Greeted with a smile and a cool beverage from your captain, your bilingual host will explain the safety instructions and provide you with a general description of where you'll be heading on today's ocean adventure.
As this is your private boat today, if you wish to stay a little longer or for a little shorter time in one location than another, your wish is their command.
You'll be cruising around the islands enjoying some beautiful views and some wonderful experiences that few others can enjoy. Your boat has space for 12 guests, so you will be very comfortable.
Once you've seen all there is to see on the sea, you'll start your way back to the dock where your transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel for a refreshing shower and memories that you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Den 14
Today it is Farewell to Cartagena & to Colombia - or extend your stay!
Hablamos pronto, safe travels home, and visit again soon!
We’ll have transport waiting to take you to the airport at your desired time.
Podmínky storna
BnB Colombia Tours Customer Terms and Conditions
Please note that no exceptions can be made to these conditions once a booking has been confirmed.
By placing a booking with BnB Colombia, Inc. you (the client) and your booking party agree to all of the following terms, conditions, and policies as set out below. During any of the tours, you agree to abide by the subsequent conditions as set out below. If you have any questions about booking with us, please contact us before making a reservation.
Traveling Details Form:
Prior to accepting any reservation, we require all travelers to complete our Travelers Details Form. All sections must be completed and a copy of each traveler’s passport photo page must be provided (can be in black and white).
Why do we ask for this?
Colombian regulations require hotels, tour operators, and travel agencies to keep a copy of customers’ passports on file and to provide them to authorities on request. Without this documentation, we may not be able to honor your reservation.
For example, if the transportation is stopped by police, the driver must know who they are transporting, and to be able to provide the information to the police at this time.
Foreign residents are also exempt from a 19% IVA (VAT) tax.
By providing a valid overseas passport we do not charge this 19% IVA tax.
Without this documentation, we are required to charge you this tax.
Payments and Service Fees:
Private Package Tours: At the time of booking a 30% deposit is required to guarantee your reservation and tour date. The remaining balance is to be paid 60 days before the tour start date.
Group Package Tours: At the time of booking a 30% deposit is required to guarantee your reservation and tour date. The remaining balance is to be paid 60 days before the tour start date.
Changes to Tours:
We reserve the right to make small changes during your tour or prior to your tour date. This may be caused by extreme weather, safety or health concerns, traffic delays, changes to operational hours of experiences and destinations, other logistical issues, or just recommendations from previous clients that will improve your experience. You will be advised of any changes that may be made.
After payment has been received, you may request changes to your itinerary. If available, these changes will be provided with an additional cost that must be paid prior to the tour date. Changes to your itinerary cannot be requested after the tour start date.
If a tour finishes early, any additional experiences requested will require an additional payment.
If time permits during transfers small stoppages are permitted for photos or bathroom breaks.
Longer stops of 15 minutes or more will require an additional payment unless pre-arranged in the itinerary.
Additional tours during the process of a transfer are not permitted.
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We reserve the right to use any photos and or videos taken during transfers or tours in future social media posts or in the publication of our tours. These photos and or videos may or may not include travelers. If you do not wish to be included in any photos or videos please put this in writing to your destination expert or email [email protected].
Cancellation, Non-Arrival (No-show), and Refund Policy:
All cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected] and will not be accepted via telephone. In case of a cancellation or change to plans already booked, we advise clients to contact us immediately for a solution, however, cancellation fees may apply.
Day Tours & Private Transfers:
If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason 72 hours or more prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will receive a full refund, which will be provided within 7 working days.
If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason less than 72 hours prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.
“No Shows” will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.
Private Package Tours:
- All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
- “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
- Free date changes for any reason 61 days or more prior to the start of your Private Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- If you cancel your reservation for any reason 61 days or more prior to your scheduled Private Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
- If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 61 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 61 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
Group Package Tours (Shared Package Tours):
- All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
- “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
- Free date changes for any reason 61 days or more prior to the start of your Group Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- If you cancel your reservation for any reason 61 days or more prior to your scheduled Group Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tours cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
- If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 61 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 90 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
- After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
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This information may also be used for the purposes of marketing, understanding our client base, and improving our services to the general public.
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BnB Colombia Tours Inc. accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, accident, injury, sickness, or schedule change due to weather, strike, natural disaster, or any other cause beyond our control. Including any default or delay caused by any guide, tour, or transport provider, or any other person’s or company’s acts. BnB Colombia Tours reserves the right to alter routes, itineraries, or departure times, without prior notice, should the necessity arise. In the case of any changes to flights or to scheduled ground travel, you are responsible for additional costs incurred as a result of such changes. We, therefore, advise all travelers it is mandatory for you to obtain comprehensive travel insurance to meet all contingencies. This insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. You are strongly recommended to extend your coverage to include cancellation, curtailment, and all other expenses that may arise due to loss, damage, injury, delay, or inconvenience while traveling. You acknowledge that insurance coverage is not included in the cost of any tour offered by BnB Colombia Tours, and you are required to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient coverage and comply with the terms of the applicable insurance plans. You are responsible for advising your insurer of the type of travel, destination(s), and activities included in your booking so that the insurer may provide appropriate coverage.
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We reserve the right to cancel any booking without compensation, refund, or reimbursement if the terms of these conditions are breached.
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PP/pp: Abbreviation for per person.
Tour operator(s) / contractor(s): The person(s), company, or organization that operates a tour.
Booking / reservation: The act of reserving your space/spot on a tour, experience, or package tour.
No show/non-arrival: A person(s) who do not attend a tour(s) at the agreed-upon time.
Private Package Tour: A multi-day private tour that includes multiple tours with a duration of more than 1 day.
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Also referred to as a shared tour
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Accommodation: The location a person(s) may sleep. May include hostel, hotel, Finca, farm, private residents, shared rooms, and private rooms.
Free Date Changes: There is no service fee for providing the changes to the dates of your private day tour if made at least 48 hours before the tour start date.
There is no service fee for providing the changes to the dates of your private package tour if made at least 31 days before the tour start date.
There is no service fee for providing the changes to the dates of your group package tour if made at least 65 days before the tour start date.
All non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia tours, such as flights, accommodation, pre-paid transportation, pre-paid guides, pre-paid experiences, and pre-paid tours will be assessed and required to confirm any changes.
Lifetime Credit: Credit with BnB Colombia Tours that is equal to the value of the deposit of your package(s), or day tour(s) until such time as you decide to enjoy it.
Excludes non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia tours, such as flights, accommodation, pre-paid transportation, pre-paid guides, pre-paid experiences, pre-paid tours, + 5% of the package tours value to cover the salary costs of BnB Colombia Tours employees.
Last Updated 3rd of June, 2023
Podrobnosti o zájezdu
Ubytování
- 2x nights in Hotel Diez or similar (The Charlee Hotel - Luxury Upgrade)
- 1x night in Hotel Los Recuerdos or similar ( BOSKO - Luxury Upgrade)
- 2x nights in Hotel Diez or similar (The Charlee Hotel - Luxury Upgrade)
- 3x nights in Amazon Eco-Lodge
- 2x nights in GHL Hamilton or similar (NH Collection Bogotá Andino Royal - Luxury Upgrade)
- 3x nights in Movich Cartagena De Indias or similar (Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena - Luxury Upgrade)
Doprava
- All airport transfers
- A/C Private vehicle during excursions.
Letenky
- All domestic flights are included.
- International flights are not included.
Doplňkové služby
- 1x Helicopter Flight over Guatape
- Private Boat through the Rosario Islands
Doplňkové služby
- International flights
- Optional Luxury Accommodation Upgrade
- Meals and Services not mentioned within the plan.
- Travel Insurance.
Jídlo
- 13x breakfast, 2x lunch, 5x dinner
- Welcome dinner
- Farewell dinner
Guide
- Permanent English-speaking tour leader.
Dobré vědět
Měna
COP
Colombian Peso
Kolumbie
Faq Tour
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