Departure date : January 16, 2027

Itinerary

Day 1Bogotá

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. BH Bicentenario Hotel 3* or similar. (D)

Day 2Bogotá

Discover a typical Bogotá market, a vibrant showcase of colours, aromas and flavours, including a tasting of tropical fruits. Stroll through La Candelaria, the historic heart of the capital, with its cobblestone streets, colourful colonial houses and lively squares. Pass by Plaza Bolívar and the city’s main landmarks. Visit the Botero Foundation and the renowned Gold Museum, home to one of Latin America’s most important collections of pre-Columbian art. (B-L-D)

Day 3Bogotá – Pereira – Salento (40km)

Transfer to Bogotá Airport and flight to Pereira. Continue to the Divisa Don Juan coffee farm in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region. Meet the family owners and enjoy an immersive introduction to the world of coffee, from harvesting to roasting. This guided visit highlights every stage of production and the local expertise behind some of the world’s finest coffee. Freshly brewed coffee tasting and traditional lunch at the farm before transferring to Salento and checking in at the hotel. Dinner. Salento Real Hotel 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 4Cocora Valley

From Salento, travel by Jeep Willys, the iconic vehicle of Colombia’s coffee region, to the spectacular Cocora Valley. Enjoy a pleasant walk through breathtaking landscapes dominated by the majestic wax palms, Colombia’s national tree. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to Salento, a charming village known for its colourful houses, traditional handicrafts and authentic atmosphere. (B-L-D)

Day 5Salento – Jardín (265km)

Departure for Jardín, one of Colombia’s most beautiful heritage villages, nestled in the mountains of Antioquia. Renowned for its colourful houses, flower-filled balconies and peaceful atmosphere, this charming village captivates visitors with its authenticity and the warm hospitality of its residents. Lunch en route, followed by check-in at the hotel and free time to enjoy the village’s unique ambiance. Dinner at a local restaurant. 40 Amigos Hotel 2* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 6Jardín

Day at leisure. Optional ($): visit to Finca La Florida or Cueva del Esplendor. (B-D)

Day 7Jardín – Santa Fe de Antioquia – Medellín (130km)

Transfer to Santa Fe de Antioquia, the former colonial capital renowned for its rich heritage. Free time to explore its cobblestone streets, traditional architecture and the spectacular Bridge of the West. Continue to Medellín, a vibrant Andean city known for its pleasant climate, urban transformation and thriving cultural scene. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time at leisure. Lettera Hotel 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 8Medellín

Discover Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, by travelling on its metro and Metrocable system to explore the city's diverse neighbourhoods. Visit the historic centre, its lively squares and the famous Plaza Botero. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Comuna 13, an emblematic district undergoing remarkable transformation, where community initiatives and vibrant street art reflect the city's renewal. End the day with an aperitif at a viewpoint offering panoramic views of Medellín at sunset. Dinner at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 9Medellín – Cartagena

Transfer to Medellín Airport and flight to Cartagena, one of the most beautiful cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The city played a key role in the colonial history of Latin America, and its historic centre is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and free time at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant. Mood Matuna Hotel 3* or similar. (B-D)

Day 10Cartagena

Discover Cartagena, a colonial gem and the first Spanish stronghold in South America. Walking tour through the historic districts of Santo Domingo and San Diego, featuring lively squares, churches, fortifications and historic landmarks. Pass by San Pedro Claver Church, Plaza de la Aduana, Torre del Reloj and the Palace of the Inquisition (exterior view). Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Optional ($): visit and cultural exchange with the community of La Boquilla. Dinner. (B-D)

Day 11 Cartagena

Day at leisure. Optional ($): beach day on Isla Grande. (B-D)

Day 12Cartagena

Transfer to Cartagena Airport. (B)

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ColombiaFrom the Cocora Valley to Cartagena

  • 12 days
  • 11 nights
  • 28 meals

From the peaks of the Andes to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, this journey showcases the rich diversity of Colombia. From the cultural vibrancy of Bogotá to the breathtaking landscapes of the Cocora Valley, through coffee plantations, the colourful villages of Antioquia and the urban transformation of Medellín, each stop offers an authentic immersion into Colombian traditions. The journey concludes in Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where historic walls, lively streets and a vibrant Caribbean atmosphere create an unforgettable setting.

Cities on itinerary:

Bogota, Pereira, Salento, Jardín, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Medellin, Carthagène

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  • Local guide

Highlights:

  • Authentic villages of Antioquia
  • Innovative city of Medellín
  • Salento coffee region and Cocora Valley
  • Cartagena’s Caribbean beaches

Itinerary

Day 1Bogotá

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner at a local restaurant. BH Bicentenario Hotel 3* or similar. (D)

Day 2Bogotá

Discover a typical Bogotá market, a vibrant showcase of colours, aromas and flavours, including a tasting of tropical fruits. Stroll through La Candelaria, the historic heart of the capital, with its cobblestone streets, colourful colonial houses and lively squares. Pass by Plaza Bolívar and the city’s main landmarks. Visit the Botero Foundation and the renowned Gold Museum, home to one of Latin America’s most important collections of pre-Columbian art. (B-L-D)

Day 3Bogotá – Pereira – Salento (40km)

Transfer to Bogotá Airport and flight to Pereira. Continue to the Divisa Don Juan coffee farm in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region. Meet the family owners and enjoy an immersive introduction to the world of coffee, from harvesting to roasting. This guided visit highlights every stage of production and the local expertise behind some of the world’s finest coffee. Freshly brewed coffee tasting and traditional lunch at the farm before transferring to Salento and checking in at the hotel. Dinner. Salento Real Hotel 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 4Cocora Valley

From Salento, travel by Jeep Willys, the iconic vehicle of Colombia’s coffee region, to the spectacular Cocora Valley. Enjoy a pleasant walk through breathtaking landscapes dominated by the majestic wax palms, Colombia’s national tree. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to Salento, a charming village known for its colourful houses, traditional handicrafts and authentic atmosphere. (B-L-D)

Day 5Salento – Jardín (265km)

Departure for Jardín, one of Colombia’s most beautiful heritage villages, nestled in the mountains of Antioquia. Renowned for its colourful houses, flower-filled balconies and peaceful atmosphere, this charming village captivates visitors with its authenticity and the warm hospitality of its residents. Lunch en route, followed by check-in at the hotel and free time to enjoy the village’s unique ambiance. Dinner at a local restaurant. 40 Amigos Hotel 2* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 6Jardín

Day at leisure. Optional ($): visit to Finca La Florida or Cueva del Esplendor. (B-D)

Day 7Jardín – Santa Fe de Antioquia – Medellín (130km)

Transfer to Santa Fe de Antioquia, the former colonial capital renowned for its rich heritage. Free time to explore its cobblestone streets, traditional architecture and the spectacular Bridge of the West. Continue to Medellín, a vibrant Andean city known for its pleasant climate, urban transformation and thriving cultural scene. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time at leisure. Lettera Hotel 3* or similar. (B-L-D)

Day 8Medellín

Discover Medellín, the City of Eternal Spring, by travelling on its metro and Metrocable system to explore the city's diverse neighbourhoods. Visit the historic centre, its lively squares and the famous Plaza Botero. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Comuna 13, an emblematic district undergoing remarkable transformation, where community initiatives and vibrant street art reflect the city's renewal. End the day with an aperitif at a viewpoint offering panoramic views of Medellín at sunset. Dinner at the hotel. (B-L-D)

Day 9Medellín – Cartagena

Transfer to Medellín Airport and flight to Cartagena, one of the most beautiful cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The city played a key role in the colonial history of Latin America, and its historic centre is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and free time at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant. Mood Matuna Hotel 3* or similar. (B-D)

Day 10Cartagena

Discover Cartagena, a colonial gem and the first Spanish stronghold in South America. Walking tour through the historic districts of Santo Domingo and San Diego, featuring lively squares, churches, fortifications and historic landmarks. Pass by San Pedro Claver Church, Plaza de la Aduana, Torre del Reloj and the Palace of the Inquisition (exterior view). Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Optional ($): visit and cultural exchange with the community of La Boquilla. Dinner. (B-D)

Day 11 Cartagena

Day at leisure. Optional ($): beach day on Isla Grande. (B-D)

Day 12Cartagena

Transfer to Cartagena Airport. (B)

Inclusions

  • Bogotá - Pereira domestic flight

  • Medellín - Carthagène domestic flight

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • Transfers

  • 11 nights in 2* and 3* accommodations

  • Services of French-speaking tour guides

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips not listed in the “Price includes” section

  • Personal expenses

  • Visas and electronic travel authorization (if applicable)

  • Tourist taxes, departure and arrival taxes in certain cities and countries (if applicable)

  • Baggage handling

  • CFCTA if applicable

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

Inclusions

  • Bogotá - Pereira domestic flight

  • Medellín - Carthagène domestic flight

  • Transportation by tour bus

  • Transfers

  • 11 nights in 2* and 3* accommodations

  • Services of French-speaking tour guides

  • Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips not listed in the “Price includes” section

  • Personal expenses

  • Visas and electronic travel authorization (if applicable)

  • Tourist taxes, departure and arrival taxes in certain cities and countries (if applicable)

  • Baggage handling

  • CFCTA if applicable

  • Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section

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