Cafe and Coast: Discovering Colombia’s Heart and Soul

Upon arrival in Bogotá, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, and spend the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, with food and atmosphere inspired by the gastronomic traditions of Colombia.

This morning, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to your first stop of a full-day tour of Bogotá. Experience the vibrant Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao, where you can sample some of Colombia’s finest traditional foods, and learn about the Columbian culture. Following your visit to the market, you will be escorted downtown Bogotá to the old Candelaria Historic District. Observe traditional colonial houses and cobbled streets, where you will feel as if you have stepped back in time. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, visit the Gold Museum, containing more than 55,000 pieces of gold. Your final stop on this tour will be an incredible cable car ride up to Moserrate Hill, where you can admire the city from above. After your tour, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

This morning, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport before your flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival, a private transfer will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel to check-in. Once you have settled in, experience a rum-tasting experience, complete with a history lesson on Colombian rum. Following the tour, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Today, you will have the chance to meet with a local art expert, Rosana Lombana, and experience Colombia’s amazing art scene. Begin your experience at the Museum of Modern Art of Cartagena de Indias, home to over 400 pieces from local founders. Next, visit another more contemporary gallery, called the NH Galeria. Your final stop is at a local art gallery, which is a workshop of a local artist. Following this tour, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Enjoy a day at leisure today in the beautiful city of Cartagena. You can walk along the old streets, walk on the walls, try the traditional cuisine of Colombia, and listen to the musical rhythms of the Colombian Caribbean. You can also visit the modern areas of Bocagrande and El Laguito. If you are in the mood to relax by the water, you can see the Rosario Islands, an archipelago of islands that belong to the city. There you can bathe in the warm crystal clear waters and enjoy some nice white sandy beaches. Today is your time to explore Cartagena as you please.

After breakfast, take a private transfer to Minca, where you’ll spend the next few days unwinding at Casa Galavanta, an exclusive lodge nestled in the lush Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This stunning property, set between rainforest and coffee fields, offers panoramic views of the ocean and a unique cloud forest ecosystem brimming with diverse flora and fauna. With the entire lodge to yourselves, enjoy meals prepared by a private chef. Today, if you wish to participate in an activity, consider a guided nature walk with Casa Galavanta’s knowledgeable host, ideal for families, or join the chef for a hands-on cooking class, crafting a personalized menu with local delicacies and exotic ingredients.

Today, after breakfast, enjoy another leisurely day in Minca. For a unique experience, consider coffee harvesting at Casa Galavanta, where you can handpick premium organic coffee cherries during the October–December season. This therapeutic activity deepens your connection to local traditions and concludes with a freshly brewed cup of your harvest amidst the lodge’s serene surroundings. If you’re seeking something more adventurous, opt for a guided trek through the stunning Sierra Nevada. Choose between short 1-3 hour hikes or more demanding 6-8 hour routes leading to picturesque waterfalls. Equipped with trekking essentials and a picnic lunch, immerse yourself in the lush beauty of the region.

This morning, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport before your flight to Pereira. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

This morning, after breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the La Carbonera Wax Palm Forest for a full day of hiking with stunning views. Ascend approximately 10,959 feet, taking in the lush landscapes of the Central Mountain Range and the National Park of the Nevados, with a stop at Paramillo del Quindio for breathtaking vistas. At Carbonera Farm, walk among the towering wax palm trees, followed by a refreshing break with sugar cane water and Colombian cheese at the main house. Next, enjoy a private transfer to the starting point of your optional hike, where a delicious lunch awaits. For your return to Salento, choose between a scenic 7 mile hike, exploring the region's myths and legends, or a private vehicle transfer back.

This morning, enjoy a private transfer to a charming coffee and plantain farm in the Colombian countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee while learning about the farm’s history and its dedication to preserving coffee culture. Begin your tour at the nursery, then head to the cultivated area to explore planting and maintenance processes, interacting with farmers during the coffee harvest. Continue through the plantain fields, learning about their planting, picking, and traditional uses in Colombia. Back at the farmstead, prepare plantain dishes under the guidance of the in-house chef and taste your creations. Finally, observe the coffee processing, including how the pulp is removed and the beans are washed and dried. After this enriching experience, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel to relax for the rest of the day.

Today, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Manizales. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Today is yours to enjoy the various activities available at the camp. You have the option to experience the Aerial Cable Car, which takes you soaring over the valley for approximately 12 minutes, covering 1,707 feet in length and ascending 722 feet in altitude. Additionally, you can embark on a trekking adventure, crossing from the base station along scenic paths. Birdwatching enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy, and there’s also a bicycle route for those looking to explore on two wheels. Make the most of your day and immerse yourself in the natural beauty surrounding the camp.

Today, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport ahead of your flight to Bogotá. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel, and spend the rest of your day at leisure.

This morning, following breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport ahead of your flight home.