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BOLIVIA PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
To Bogotá
Lake Island of Titicaca the Sun
BOLIVIA
Copacabana
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Caribbean Sea
San Felipe Castle
La Boquilla
Cartagena
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YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS |
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Tiwanaku
Valley of the Moon
La Paz
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V E N E Z U E L A
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P A N A M A
Pacific Ocean
To / From U . S . Internal flight Land route Boat route
0 Miles 100
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COLOMBIA |
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Pereira
Armenia
Medellín
Salento
Guatapé
Bogotá
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ECUADOR POST-TRIP EXTENSION
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Cajas Natl . Park
From Cartagena
Riobamba
U A D O
Quito
Pistishi Tolte
Cuenca
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Bolivia : La Paz & Lake Titicaca
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1495 Only $ 299 per night
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visit the Hill of Values — a NEW Grand Circle
Foundation site — for a hands-on activity prior to our community lunch . This afternoon , fly to Pereira .
B , L , D — Finca Hotel Bosques de Samán or similar
DAY 7 • Montenegro • A Day in the Life of the Coffee Triangle Experience A Day in the Life of a coffee farm in the town of Montenegro . Begin at the town market , where we ’ ll shop for ingredients for today ’ s lunch . Then we ’ ll board local Jeepaos ( Jeeps ) bound for Buenos Aires Farm , a family-owned coffee plantation . During our visit , we ’ ll enjoy a hands-on introduction to coffee growing and savor lunch with the farm ’ s owners . Please note : If Day 7 of this itinerary falls on a Saturday or Sunday , travelers will instead hike through a cloud forest in Cocora , and visit a working hacienda on Day 8 .
B , L , D — Finca Hotel Bosques de Samán or similar
DAY 8 • Salento • Cocora Valley This morning , travel to Salento , a 19th-century village perched on a plateau over the Quindío River where we ’ ll learn about the process of roasting coffee and witness local baristas making “ latte art ,” decorative patterns in the foam on espresso drinks . Then ride to the Cocora Valley in Jeepaos , colorfully decorated Jeeps , and take a guided hike near the cloud forest .
B , L , D — Finca Hotel Bosques de Samán or similar
DAY 9 • Cartagena This morning , fly from Armenia via Bogotá to Cartagena on Colombia ’ s Caribbean coast . Presiding over sandy beaches and azure ocean views , Cartagena exudes both a colonial elegance
and a tropical Caribbean flavor , making it one of Latin America ’ s most beautiful cities .
B , D — Hotel Bantu or similar
DAY 10 • Cartagena • San Felipe Castle • Getsemani walk This morning , we ’ ll head to the 17th-century San Felipe Castle , exploring its labyrinthine tunnels and taking in panoramic views of the city from atop the castle walls . Then take a walking tour of the Getsemani neighborhood , the oldest part of the city . After , take a ride on a chiva , a vibrantly painted bus with live music , to La Boquilla , a small village near the beach . This afternoon , visit an emerald jewelry shop before you have free time to explore on your own .
B , L — Hotel Bantu or similar
DAY 11 • Explore Cartagena • Cumbia dancing lesson After breakfast , we ’ ll explore Cartagena ’ s oldest section , the Ciudad Amurallada , or Walled City , and stroll through the narrow , flower-lined streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site . Then discover Cumbia , a Latin American dance style , during a lesson led by a local dancer . Later , explore the vibrant Bocagrande neighborhood . Tonight , we enjoy a traditional carriage ride through Cartagena ’ s scenic streets , followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .
B , D — Hotel Bantu or similar
DAY 12 • Return to U . S . After breakfast , we transfer to the airport for our flight home . Or , begin your optional post-trip extension to Riobamba , Cuenca & Quito : Cultural Treasures in the Ecuadorean Andes .
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Riobamba , Cuenca & Quito : Cultural Treasures in the Ecuadorean Andes
POST-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 1995 Only $ 285 per night
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Arrive Early , Stay Later
Prices below include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in La Paz on your Bolivia pre-trip extension for $ 175 per person , per night
• Arrive early before your main trip in Bogotá for $ 150 per person , per night
• Conclude your main trip with more time in Cartagena for $ 200 per person , per night
• Remain in Quito after your Ecuador post-trip extension for $ 125 per person , per night
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