Charms of Colombia: Andes, Coffee Region, Medellín and the Caribbean

Description du séjour

Hébergement

Programme du séjour

• jour 1

  Arrival in Bogotá

  

  Arrival at Bogotá airport, the Andean capital, and a warm welcome by the guide. Private transfer of approximately 30 minutes to Casa de la Vega hotel to rest and prepare for the adventure.

• jour 2

  Walking tour Bogotá

  

  4-hour walking tour in La Candelaria to discover the historic heart of the city, with its colorful houses, wooden balconies, and picturesque patios. We will visit Plaza de Bolívar, the iconic Chorro de Quevedo, and taste sweets and local specialties.

• jour 3

  From Bogotá to the history of Honda

  

  Private transfer of 3 and a half hours to Honda. With our local guide, we will discover the rich history of this former port on the banks of the Magdalena River. We will walk through its colonial streets, the river museum and its famous market square, considered a national monument.

• jour 4

  Artisanal fishing and ascent to the Páramo

  

  We will sail on the majestic Magdalena River, learning ancestral artisanal fishing techniques directly from the local fishermen in Puerto Caracolí. In the afternoon, we will head to Murillo (3000 msnm) for an acclimatization hike to the Silence waterfall and the Cross viewpoint.

• jour 5

  Mountain hiking and thermal waters

  

  We begin a spectacular 10 km hike through the páramo ecosystem. With favorable weather, we will enjoy impressive views of the snow-capped peaks of Ruiz, Santa Isabel and Tolima. The day ends with a well-deserved rest in the comforting thermal waters of the Hotel Termales del Ruiz, surrounded by rich biodiversity and birds.

• jour 6

  Coffee immersion on the way to Salamina

  

  3-hour transfer to Salamina. On the way, aboard a traditional Willys Jeep, we will visit an authentic coffee finca in La Palma to discover firsthand the cultivation, harvesting, and artisanal process of the best coffee in the world.

• jour 7

  Wax palms in San Félix and tradición panela

  

  Trip in a Willys Jeep to the traditional village of San Félix to enjoy a « tinto » with a fritter. Then, we will set off on a hike in the spectacular Valle de La Samaria, home to the gigantic wax palms (national tree). In the afternoon, we will experience the artisanal process of making panela on a local farm.

• jour 8

  Art and transformation in Medellín (Comuna 13)

  

  4-and-a-half-hour transfer to the dynamic city of Medellín. We will take a moving tour of Comuna 13, discovering its profound social transformation and its resilience through urban art, its famous escalators, and the innovative Metrocable system.

• jour 9

  The color and the wonder of Guatapé

  

  Full-day excursion to visit the imposing rock of El Peñol. We will climb its stairs to be rewarded with an unrivaled view of the immense reservoir. We will complete the day by strolling through the charming and colorful village of Guatapé before returning to Medellín.

• jour 10

  Flight to the Caribbean and charm of Cartagena

  

  Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Cartagena de Indias. After settling into the walled city, we will enjoy a 4-hour historical walking tour through its vibrantly colored streets, its charming squares and the solid ramparts that once withstood pirate attacks.

• jour 11

  Afro-Caribbean tradition in La Boquilla

  

  Authentic morning excursion to the fishing village of La Boquilla. Alongside the Afro-Cartagenian community, we will learn to fish with a net and to catch crabs. The reward will be to learn to cook our own catch, accompanied by a delicious coconut rice, with a local family.

• jour 12

  Goodbye to the Colombian paradise

  

  Private transfer of about 20 minutes from the hotel to Cartagena airport to take the return flight. End of a truly unforgettable adventure!