Begin in Bogotá, exploring La Candelaria and ascending Mount Monserrate for breathtaking city views. Dive into the Amazon Jungle, residing in an eco-lodge amid nature and wildlife. Continue to Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, and explore the city and Guatape. Finally, head to the Pacific Coast for whale watching, nature reserves, beaches, and thermal pools.
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*** BNB COLOMBIA TOURS is CARBON NEUTRAL ***
Every tour you purchase from us helps stop the deforestation of the Amazon jungle! We believe that the biodiversity and wildlife habitat in this world must be protected and strongly support SUSTAINABLE and RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL.
We Offset Our Traveler's Carbon Footprint with Carbon Credits. The purchase of these credits goes towards training locals in sustainable agricultural practices. An economically viable alternative to slash-and-burn agriculture, cattle ranching, and commercial logging. This project also assists in the development of education, health centers, and dental clinics.
If you would like to make a greater contribution to offsetting your carbon footprint, please let us know.
Arrive at any time to be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time we can provide you with another tour or with suggestions of places to see and where to go.
Be sure to drink plenty of water to help you adapt to the altitude.
Explore the historical sites of Bogotá's oldest neighborhood, La Candelaria, on a guided excursion. Visit significant locations such as Bolivar Plaza, Casa Nariño, Palace of Justice, Catedral Primada de Colombia, Iglesia de San Francisco, Colón Theater, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Séptima, and Chorro de Quevedo Plaza.
Delve into the rich history of La Candelaria while spending a few hours at the renowned Gold Museum, home to the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. Marvel at over 55,000 pieces, including metal alloys, pottery, stone, shell, wood, and textile objects crafted by ancient indigenous Colombian cultures.
To cap off your experience, ascend to the summit of Monserrate, towering at 10,341 ft (3152m) above Bogotá. Discover the mountain's historical significance to the indigenous Musica people, explore artisan markets, visit a beautiful 17th-century monastery, and soak in breathtaking panoramic views of the capital city.
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.
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."
nb. Your itinerary can be varied and adapted to the weather conditions and preferences of travelers. Option #1 or #2 can be chosen for the afternoon.
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.
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 explore the transformation of Medellin as you embark on a tour of Comuna 13, once plagued by violence but now a vibrant street art district. Ride the world's first open-air electrical escalators and admire the powerful graffiti with their hidden meanings. Discover Parques del Río, a central location known for its striking sculpture and peaceful resting areas. Immerse your senses in Barefoot Park, where water features, bamboo paths, and sand awaken your senses. Visit the Medellin Civic Center and its iconic landmarks, including the Eternal Flame and the largest vertical garden. Encounter Botero's sculptures at Parque San Antonio and Botero Plaza, showcasing the renowned artist's unique style. Explore the Cultural Palace and the historic churches of Candelaria and La Veracruz. Conclude the tour at Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial park dedicated to victims of narcoterrorism, once the site of the Monaco Building linked to Pablo Escobar. This journey unveils Medellin's history and transformation through its diverse landmarks and poignant memorials.
Starting your tour at 8 am you begin your adventure with a beautiful scenic drive to an outstanding coffee farm in Antioquia, where you will receive a full tour and explanation of how the whole process of growing the perfect coffee bean occurs. You’ll come to understand the process of planting, handpicking the ripest beans, de-pulping, washing, sorting into classifications, drying, roasting, and finally making the perfect brew.
Your next stop is Old Peñol Replica Town in Guatape. This town square was constructed to look exactly like the sunken village of Old Peñol at the bottom of the manmade Peñol-Guatapé reservoir. Here your guide will explain how, why, when, and show you photos of exactly how this town once looked.
You then venture to Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol, where you can climb the 740 steps to reach the top and have an amazing 360° view of the surrounding area including the 500 km shore-perimeter dam.
Before you head back to Medellín 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, boardwalk (Malecón) the church, maybe enjoy a tuk-tuk ride, and more.
On arrival to Nuquí you'll be collected from the airport and taken directly to the marina for your boat ride to your home for the next 3 nights; La Bayka eco-lodge. Set in an amazing scene just a short stroll to the water's edge, La Bayka is an idyllic location to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
You'll be arriving mid-late morning and have time to organize your things before enjoying a wonderful fresh lunch.
NB A Tourist Tax of $30.000 Colombian Pesos per person will need to be paid before leaving the airport.
Included activities:
You'll wake to the wonderful relaxing sounds of the ocean and the native birds singing at the start of another beautiful Pacific Coast day!
Optional Activities:
Subject to minimum quotas of people and are chosen, booked, and paid for in the hotel.
You'll be waking once again to the soothing sounds of the waves and the singing birds searching for their morning meal.
You'll have time for a quick swim or a short hike, and another wonderful breakfast before taking a boat back to Nuquí and on to the airport for your flight back to Medellín.
On arrival, you'll be collected and taken directly to your hotel to check-in and relax in the city of the eternal spring.
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.
Photos taken during Tours:
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:
Group Package Tours (Shared Package Tours):
Your Personal Details & Privacy
To keep our prices as low as possible (residents of foreign countries are not required to pay IVA for accommodation, transportation, or tours) and for security reasons, we keep a register of all persons who stay with us and/or book tours through our website, this includes the full names, nationality, home addresses, telephone numbers, and copies of passport photo pages, and passport numbers. These records are kept for a minimum of 12 months.
This information may also be used for the purposes of marketing, understanding our client base, and improving our services to the general public.
Our policy surrounding the personal details you provide as part of any booking or inquiry through this website / or a third-party website, including the privacy of those details is explained and set out in our Privacy policy.
Liability and Travel Insurance
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.
Our Right To Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel any booking without compensation, refund, or reimbursement if the terms of these conditions are breached.
We reserve the right to remove any person without compensation, refund, or reimbursement from a shared group tour for operational issues.
Changes to Terms, Conditions, and Policies:
BnB Colombia Tours has the discretion to update these terms, conditions, and privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this site and/or the services provided by BnB Colombia Tours, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our site or our services. Your continued use of this site and/or the purchasing of the services provided by BnB Colombia Tours following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.
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Definitions:
Guest / you / yourself / your / user/ lead guest /passenger / travellers / client / lead client: All refer to the person or persons making the booking, using this website, and/or using the services provided by BnB Colombia Tours.
Our / us / we / the Company / BnB Colombia / BnB Colombia Tours: All refer to BnB Colombia, Inc.
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.
Group Package Tour: A multi-day package tour shared with other travelers that may have booked separately to you. It includes multiple tours with a duration of more than 1 day.
Also referred to as a shared tour
Transportation: The service of transporting a person(s) from one location to another location. May include car, bus, van, plane, 4×4
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
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