Coffee farmer , Montenegro |
DAY 6 • Comuna 8 • GCF visit : Hill of Values • Pereira
After breakfast , set out for Comuna 8 . Once considered one of the most dangerous comunas in the city , Comuna 8 is now a model example of Medellín ’ s transformation . While there , we ’ ll visit the Hill of Values — a Grand Circle Foundation site — for a hands-on activity prior to our community lunch . This afternoon , fly to Pereira .
Meals : 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 .
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a traditional carriage ride through Cartagena ’ s scenic streets , followed by a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .
Meals : 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 .
Meals : B
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Chiva bus , Cartagena |
Meals : B , L , D | Finca Hotel Bosques de Samán or similar |
PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE |
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This evening , we enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant . |
Meals : B , L | Hotel de la Opera or similar
DAY 3 • Bogotá • Controversial Topic : Colombia ’ s internal conflict • Optional local market & urban street art tour
Today , your morning is free to make your own discoveries . Or you may choose to join our optional tour , which begins at a local market where you ’ ll see ( and taste ) Colombia ’ s exotic produce , then offers a look at the city ’ s colorful urban street art scene . This evening , gather for a conversation with a local expert about a Controversial Topic : Colombia ’ s decades-long political conflict .
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Meals : B , D | Hotel de la Opera 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 .
Meals : 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 .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Bantu or similar
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Bolivia : La Paz & Lake Titicaca
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1,695
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DAY 4 • Medellín • Explore Medellín • Botero Museum
Fly from Bogotá to Medellín this morning . Upon arrival , we ’ ll make our way to the city center for a walking tour , which will reveal a city reborn following decades of conflict . Next , visit the Botero Museum and Plaza , which features the work of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero . The afternoon is yours to explore independently .
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Meals : B , L | Novotel Medellín El Tesoro or similar
DAY 5 • Medellín • Visit Guatapé This morning , we head for Guatapé , a colorful village known for its zócalos , tiles that decorate houses and the town ’ s church . Enjoy a boat ride on the lake at the center of town before savoring lunch in a local restaurant , followed by free time to explore this charming village independently .
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DAY 10 • Cartagena • San Felipe Castle • Walled City visit
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 . This afternoon , visit an emerald jewelry shop before you have free time to explore on your own .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Bantu or similar
DAY 11 • Explore Cartagena • Cumbia dancing lesson
After breakfast , we ’ ll explore Cartagena ’ s oldest section , the Getsemani neighborhood . After , take a ride on a chiva , a vibrantly painted bus with live music , to La Boquilla , a small village near the beach . Here , we ’ ll discover Cumbia , a Latin American dance style , during a lesson led by a local dancer . Tonight , we enjoy
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Riobamba , Cuenca & Quito : Cultural Treasures in the Ecuadorean Andes
POST-TRIP : 7 nights from $ 1,995
ARRIVE EARLY We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth before your trip . Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in La Paz before your Bolivia pre-trip extension from $ 160 per room , per night
• Arrive early in Bogotá before your main adventure from $ 80 per room , per night
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Meals : B , L | Novotel Medellín El Tesoro or similar |