THE ESSENTIAL OF THE ALTIPLANIC DESERTS
THE ESSENTIAL OF THE ALTIPLANIC DESERTS
15 Days / 14 Nights
Buenos Aires / Salta / Cafayate / Purmamarca / Atacama /Villamar /Colchani
Itinerary
DAY 1 BUENOS AIRES. D
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, visiting the most relevant places. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.
DAY 2 BUENOS AIRES / SALTA. B
Arrival and reception at Salta’s airport. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, the city awaits us to explore it by foot, walking along its streets, churches, colonial buildings and visiting the MAAM.
Maximum altitude: 1.152 MASL (3.779 ft.)
DAY 3 SALTA / CAFAYATE. B
Departure to start our trip through the Calchaquíes Valleys, passing by the Obispo Slope, Del Tin Tin Straight, Los Cardones National Park, Cachi and De Las Flechas Gorge. Arrival at Cafayate.
Travel time: 12 hours – Maximum altitude: 3.348 MASL (10.984 ft.)
DAY 4 CAFAYATE / SALTA. B
In the morning, we visited the town, museum, and winery to undertake the return to Salta touring the Quebrada de Cafayate and its formations. Arrival and Accommodation
Travel time: 7 hours – Maximum altitude: 1.683 MASL (5.522 ft.)
DAY 5 SALTA / PURMAMARCA. B
Early departure travelling through Del Toro Gorge in order to get to know the small town of San Antonio de los Cobres. After lunch (not included), we continue across the Puna up to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and then we start descending through De Lipán Slope to Purmamarca.
Travel time: 10 hours – Maximum altitude: 4.170 MASL (13.681 ft.)
DAY 6 PURMAMARCA / ATACAMA. B
In the morning, departure towards San Pedro de Atacama, passing by Paso de Jama border crossing. Arrival at this oasis in the middle of the desert.
Travel time: 7 hours
Maximum altitude: 4.400 MASL (14.436 ft.)
DAY 7 ATACAMA. B
Departure to the Altiplanic Lagoons, which represent one of the seven sectors that embrace Los Flamencos National Reserve along with Chaxa Lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flat. During the tour, we visit the Miscanti, Miñiques and Toconao Lagoons.
Travel time: 7-8 hours / Maximum altitude: 4.220 MASL (13.845 ft.)
DAY 8 ATACAMA. B
Early departure to El Tatio Geysers, the highest geothermal field in the world where we observe the steam and fumaroles produced by the high temperatures of its craters. During the afternoon, we enjoy the sunset in De La Luna Valley.
Travel time: 9 hours / Maximum altitude: 4.320 MASL (14.173 ft.)
DAY 9 ATACAMA / VILLAMAR. B L D
Departure to the border with Bolivia, Hito Cajón, from there we continue to the Verde lagoon, Dalí Valley, hot springs of Chaviri, Geysers of the Morning and the Laguna Colorada where we will appreciate the flamingos of James, unique in the world. Arrival in Villamar.
Travel time: 8 hours / Maximum altitude: 4.990 MASL (16.371 ft.)
DAY 10 MALKU / COLCHANI. B L D
In the morning visit to the Cave Paintings and Fort Necropolis of Tomas Lakjas, Valley of the Rocks and then continue to Uyuni passing by the towns of Culpina and San Cristóbal. During the trip and before going to Colchani, we visit the Cemetery of Trains to finally arrive at Colchani, where we stay at a salt hotel.
Travel time: 8 hours / Maximum altitude: 3.550 MASL (11.647 ft.)
DAY 11 COLCHANI. B L D
Today we explore Uyuni Salt Flat, the largest in the world. During the tour, we will visit a salt processing plant, the Incahuasi Island where we can observe the giant Cactus, and the Pucara de Ayque. After enjoying lunch, which will be served on the Salt Flat, we have fun with a photo session and then we enjoy the sunset.
Maximum altitude: 3.600 MASL (11.811 ft.)
DAY 12 COLCHANI / PURMAMARCA. B L
Very early in the morning, departure towards Atocha’s mining centre and Tupiza, in order to arrive then at La Quiaca, from where once we do the migrations procedures, we continue through the Humahuaca Gorge, a Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity.
Travel time: 12 hours / Maximum altitude: 4.220 MASL (13.845 ft.)
DAY 13 PURMAMARCA / SALTA. B
We explore the Humahuaca Gorge, Humanity’s Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Travel time: 3 hours / Maximum altitude: 3.000 MASL (9.843 ft.)
DAY 14 SALTA / BUENOS AIRES. B
In the morning, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Buenos Aires. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 15 BUENOS AIRES. B
Day at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport.
What’s included:
- Needed transfers
- Accommodation: 14 nights
- Buenos Aires (2) – Salta (3) – Cafayate (1) – Purmamaca (2) – Atacama (3) – Malku (1)- Colchani (2)
- Tours:
- Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show
- Salta: Walking tour with MAAM – De Las Flechas, Cafayate and Del Toro Gorges
- Jujuy: Humahuaca Gorge
- Atacama: Altiplanic Lagoons – Atacama Salt Flat – El Tatio Geysers – De La Luna Valley
- Uyuni: Colores Lagoons – De La Mañana Geysers – Uyuni Salt Flat
- Meals: 14 breakfasts – 4 lunches – 4 dinners
- Neededtickets to the Parks, Reserves, and museums
Operational notes:
Day 2: It is required to arrive by flight before 2PM
The High Mountain Museum is closed on Mondays. Due to the closure of Cabildo (MAR) and Mercado de San Miguel (DOM). the points of interest to visit will be modified.
Day 4: The Vine and Wine Museum closes on Mondays.
Day 6: Please, ask about the frequency of the bus Purmamarca – S.P. de Atacama.
Day 9: From May to October, the access to Colores Lagoon and De la Mañana Geysers in Bolivia can be affected due to weather conditions.
Day 11: From December to April, due to the rains, access to the salt flat, Incahuasi Island and the Pucara de Ayque can be affected.
To keep in mind:
- Due to the characteristics of the Puna, we recommend that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure illnesses take special care.
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The Essential of Patagonia
The Essential of Patagonia
11 Days / 10 Nights
Buenos Aires / Puerto Madryn / Ushuaia / El Calafate
Itinerary
DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city, starting in Plaza de Mayo and then towards the neighborhood of La Boca, finishing in Palermo and Recoleta, where its famous cemetery is located. In the evening, we attend a dinner show to enjoy the magnetism of tango.
DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES
Day at leisure to enjoy the city. According to your preferences, we suggest having a look at the options we have for you.
DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES / PUERTO MADRYN
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Trelew. Arrival and transfer to Puerto Madryn. Once there, afternoon at leisure to explore this maritime city.
DAY 4 – PUERTO MADRYN
Full day visit to Valdés Peninsula, declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its geography, flora and fauna, characteristics that make it a nature’s paradise. During the tour, we visit Puerto Pirámides, from where we can (optionally) make the southern right whale watching from July to November. We continue to Estancia San Lorenzo to visit a Magellanic penguin colony and finally we arrive at Punta Norte, from where we can see sea lions. Returning to Puerto Madryn, we make a stop at the Interpretation Center.
DAY 5 – PUERTO MADRYN / USHUAIA
Morning at leisure. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception. In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water.
Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins, while we observe their nests and learn about their habits. Check the available options according to your trip date.
DAY 6 – USHUAIA
Departure from the city to Tierra del Fuego National Park to visit Ensenada Bay, Lapataia Bay, where National Route 3 ends, in addition to Lake Acigami (former Lake Roca), which is featured by its changed-by-weather water’s colour.
Afternoon at leisure to continue discovering the destination. If you are a nature lover, we suggest you should visit Martillo Island, one of the few sites where it is possible to walk with Papuan penguins, while we observe their nests and learn about their habits. Check the available options according to your trip date.
In the afternoon, we sail the Beagle Channel to admire the Sea lions Island, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and Ushuaia´s Bay from the water.
DAY 7 – USHUAIA / EL CALAFATE
At due time, transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel.
DAY 8 – EL CALAFATE
Departure from the hotel towards Perito Moreno Glacier, located in Los Glaciares National Park and declared a Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive river of ice with an area of 257 square kilometres, and a height in its front walls between 50 to 60 meters (165 to 200 ft.) above the level of the lake.
During the tour, a walk along the paths located in front of the glacier allows us to admire this impressive natural wonder from different angles.
This tour can be enhanced by a one-hour boat trip that provides a different view of the front wall of the glacier from the water level. Free time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, return to the hotel.
DAY 9 – EL CALAFATE
Day at leisure. Ideal to make a boat trip through the Lake Argentino or to enjoy activities that will allow you to explore unique landscapes.
DAY 10 – EL CALAFATE / BUENOS AIRES
Morning at leisure to explore El Calafate and at due time, transfer to the airport to return to Buenos Aires. Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES
At due time, transfer to the airport.
OPTIONAL – YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO: Puerto Iguazú 3 Days/ 2 Nights
DAY 11 – BUENOS AIRES / PUERTO IGUAZÚ.
Transfer to the local airport to board the flight to Puerto Iguazú. Arrival, reception, and accommodation.
In the afternoon, visit the Brazilian Side, to appreciate a different view of the waterfalls. At the end, return to Puerto Iguazu.
DAY 12 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ
In the morning, we leave for the Puerto Iguazu National Park to visit the Iguazu Falls, declared a Natural World Heritage by UNESCO and one of the Seven Modern Wonders of Nature. During the tour, we go through the three circuits of the Park: Garganta Del Diablo, The Upper and The Lower Trails.
DAY 13 – PUERTO IGUAZÚ
In the morning, we visit the Brazilian side that provides a different view of the falls. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Needed transfers
- Accommodation: 10 nights
- Buenos Aires (3) – Puerto Madryn (2) – Ushuaia (2) -El Calafate (3)
- Tours:
- Buenos Aires: City tour – Dinner tango show
- Puerto Madryn: Valdés Península with penguin colony of San Lorenzo
- Ushuaia: National Park – Beagle Channel Boat Trip
OPTIONAL – YOU CAN EXTEND YOUR TRIP TO: Puerto Iguazú 3 Days/ 2 Nights
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Needed transfers
- Accommodation: 2 nights
- Tours: Argentinian Falls – Brazilian Falls
- Meals: 2 breakfasts
- Neededtickets to the National Parks
To keep in mind:
- In case of taking the Great Adventure, ask for restrictions.
- The access to Garganta Del Diablo can be interrupted because of the rise in river flow.
- El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
- Meals: 10 breakfasts – 1 dinner
- Needed tickets to the Parks and Reserves
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The Essential of Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia with Cruise
The Essential of Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia with Cruise
13 Days / 12 Nights
Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Australis Cruise / Puerto Natales / El Calafate
SEASON: OCTOBER – APRIL
Itinerary
DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES
Arrival and reception at the airport transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we make a panoramic tour of the city. We start at Plaza de Mayo, witness of the most important events of the country since 1810, to then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta.
In the evening, we attend a dinner show to appreciate the magnetism of tango.
DAY 2- BUENOS AIRES
Day at leisure to explore the city.
DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES / USHUAIA
Transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Ushuaia. Arrival and reception at the airport, transfer to de hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 4 – USHUAIA / AUSTRALIS CRUISE
In the morning, excursion to the Tierra del Fuego National Park to enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Beagle Channel, surrounded by mountains, lenga forest, cherries, notros and flowers.
In the afternoon, we conclude with the boarding formalities and later, transfer to the port. Once on board, the captain and crew welcome us. Set sail.
DAY 5 – AUSTRALIS CRUISE / CAPE HORN / WULAIA BAY
We sail along the Murray channel and Nassau Bay towards Cape Horn National Park, where we land if the climatic conditions allow us. The mythic Cape Horn, known as ‘the World’s End’, was declared as Worldwide Biosphere Reserve in 2005.
In the afternoon, we land at Wulaia Bay, historic site that used to be one of the biggest settlements of native canoeists called Yamanas. We walk to a viewpoint from where we can appreciate the beauty of the vegetation and geography.
DAY 6 – AUSTRALIS CRUISE / PÍA GLACIER / GARIBALDI GLACIER
We start the day sailing through the north-western arm of the Beagle Channel to land at the Pía fiord to walk towards its viewpoint.
In the afternoon, we enter the Garibaldi fiord to have a walk to the base of a glacial waterfall. Return to the cruise.
DAY 7 – AUSTRALIS CRUISE / AGOSTINI SINE / ÁGUILA GLACIER / CÓNDOR GLACIER
Today we push out into the Agostini Sine, where it is possible to appreciate the glaciers that comes down from the centre of the Darwin Mountain Range, some of them reach the sea. During the morning, we land in Zodiac boats to make a soft walk around a lagoon that emerged from the Águila glacier. In the afternoon, we return to the Zodiac boats to come closer to the Cóndor Glacier. We learn about the formation of the glaciers and its influence in the sharp geography of the Patagonian channels.
DAY 8 – AUSTRALIS CRUISE / PUERTO NATALES
Early in the morning we arrive at Magdalena Island, if the climatic conditions allow it, which was a must-stop for the supply of ancient sailors and discoverers. During our walk towards the lighthouse, we can appreciate a wide colony of Magellanic penguins.
Finally, we arrive at Punta Arenas. The land is at 11:30 AM. Regular shuttle to Puerto Natales.
DAY 9 – TORRES DEL PAINE
Full day excursion to Torres del Paine National Park. The park was declared Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO in April 1978. The variety of flora and fauna along the landscapes and geography makes this area one of the most ideal places to practice adventure sports. We admire lakes as the Sarmiento, Nordenskjold and Pehoe, among others. The fauna you may observe are foxes, guanacos, and other species. During the tour, there is a huge variety of birds easy to see. We take a short walk towards the Salto Grande, which is a part of the water supply system of the park. The circuit continues to the administration leading to Lake Grey, where it is possible to take a short thirty-minute walk through a native wood to reach the lake’s coast and admire the icebergs that break off the glacier and now are located at the beach. Box Lunch. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 10 – PUERTO NATALES / EL CALAFATE
Regular shuttle to El Calafate. Arrival and reception. Accommodation.
DAY 11 – EL CALAFATE
Way out from the hotel to the Perito Moreno Glacier, located at Los Glaciares National Park. The Perito Moreno Glacier is an impressive mass of ice that descends from the Southern Ice Field, causing detachments during its advance, which makes it the only glacier in the world that is constantly moving. This is an awesome spectacle, not only for its beauty but also for the detachments’ roars. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its beauty.
DAY 12 – EL CALAFATE / BUENOS AIRES
Time at leisure for optional activities. At due time, transfer to the airport to board the flight towards Buenos Aires. Arrival and reception at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 13 – BUENOS AIRES
Transfer to the airport to board scheduled flight.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Needed transfers.
- Accommodation: 12 nights
- Buenos Aires (3) – Ushuaia (1) – Cruise (4) – Puerto Natales (2) – El Calafate (2)
- Tours:
- Buenos Aires: city tour – dinner show
- Ushuaia : National Park
- Australis Cruise : programmed activities and excursions
- Puerto Natales: Torres del Paine
- El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier
- Meals: 12 breakfasts – 4 lunches – 5 dinners
- Needed tickets to Parks and Reserves
Operational note:
Day 8: During September and April, the landing at Magdalena Island is replaced by a landing at Marta Island, where South American sea lions can be spotted from the Zodiac boats.
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Buenos Aires: Cultural Encounter
Buenos Aires: Cultural Encounter
5 Days / 4 Nights Buenos Aires
Itinerary
DAY 1 – BUENOS AIRES
Arrival, reception, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy the city tour starting at Plaza de Mayo, witness of the most important events of the country from 1810. Then continue to the neighbourhood of La Boca and finish in Palermo and Recoleta. During the tour, we visit a city’s icon: Recoleta Cemetery, where we will be able to observe the architecture and the tombs of some of the most important personalities of the country, among them Eva Peron’s.
DAY 2 – BUENOS AIRES
Today we dedicate our afternoon to the Colon Theatre, one of the five best opera houses in the world, due to its excellent acoustic design and its high architectural level.
The tour starts at Plaza de Mayo, where the first Colon Theatre was installed in what the inhabitants called the “Pozo de las Animas” (the well of the souls) because there used to be a cemetery. Then we continue with a visit to the Theatre where we walk through some of its facilities to finish at Colon Fabrica, a wonderful proposal that allows us to discover the magic that beats behind the scenes through its scenery, costumes and more.
DAY 3 – BUENOS AIRES
Our day will be dedicated to art to visit two museums related to different aspects and periods of Argentine art and culture. Depending on taste and preferences, the passenger will be able to choose between: National Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Decorative Art or Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires (MALBA).
In the afternoon, our encounter will be with Urban Art. Discover why Buenos Aires is one of the world capitals of Street Art by exploring fascinating stories behind the city walls.
DAY 4 – BUENOS AIRES
Fair day. We leave the city and drive to the neighbourhood of Mataderos (in Spanish, ‘mataderos’ means slaughterhouses), where the countryside and the city lived for a while because in 1889 a slaughter of cattle was founded. When the neighbourhood began to populate with workers attracted by the new activity, it received the nickname ‘Nueva Chicago’ (the New Chicago), in allusion to the city from the United States, centre of the meat industry. Nowadays, an outdoor fair is held in the neighbourhood, in which is possible to see a mix of horse dressage and runs, lasso throwing, guitar-playing, live music and typical dances. At lunchtime, we can taste some of the typical foods of the country such as empanadas and locro (meat and vegetable stew).
DAY 5- BUENOS AIRES
In the morning, we visit some bars of the city that have special historical relevance and for that reason deserve to be called ‘Remarkable’. During the tour, we stop at El Ateneo Splendid. It is an antique theatre that nowadays functions as a bookstore, which is known as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, by The Guardian. At due time, transfer to the airport.
Operational notes:
Day 2: Colon Experience operates Fridays through Sundays.
Day 3: The Fine Arts and Decorative Art museums are closed on Mondays. MALBA closes on Tuesdays.
The regular Graffiti Tour operates on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons.
Day 4: Mataderos Fair operates from April to December on Sundays. From January to March, it is replaced by the San Telmo Fair and market.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Needed transfers
- Accommodation: 4 nights
- Tours: City tour with Recoleta– Colon Experience – Museums Tour – Graffiti Tour – Mataderos’ Fair – Remarkable bars
- Meals: 4 breakfasts – 1 lunch – 1 snack
- Needed tickets to museums
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Colombia
THREE PEARLS OF THE CARIBBEAN
THREE PEARLS OF THE CARIBBEAN
9D/8N. Daily Departures
Itinerary
DAY 1: SANTA MARTA
Reception and transfer from the airport of Santa Marta to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 2: SANTA MARTA (City Tour)
Breakfast. Tourist tour of one of the oldest cities in South America that offers the visitor a historical and cultural legacy with colonial treasures. Its geographical location close to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta makes the surroundings of this city offer wonderful inlets of white sand and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. During the tour you will visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the Minor Basilica Cathedral, the Gold Museum, or the Customs House, in addition, within the tour you will make a stop at the monument to “Pibe Valderrama” where you will have free time to take photos, before finishing the tour there will be a panoramic visit of Taganga.
Duration 3.5 Hrs.
Includes: Transportation to and from the hotel (Historic Center area, Rodadero, wells Colorado’s and Beautiful horizon) is included, guidance and entrance to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.
DAY 3: SANTA MARTA (Tayrona National Park & “Playa Cristal” Tour)
Breakfast. The Tayrona National Natural Park in the Playa Cristal sector offers its visitors an inlet of white sand and crystal-clear waters, ideal for those seeking contemplation and rest, it is not necessary to walk to enjoy this wonderful place that has unique characteristics making it in a magical place where you can see beautiful coral beds ideal for snorkeling and autonomous diving. Approximate duration 10 Hrs. Includes: ground transportation, entrance to the park, stop at the viewpoint of the 7 waves, transportation by boat type bongo and guide
Blackout dates for the Tayrona National Park: February 01 -29/ June 01 – 15 and October 19 – November 02, 2022. (Every year the governmental entities of Santa Marta close the Tayrona Park for its environmental recovery.)
DAY 4: SANTA MARTA / BARRANQUILLA
Breakfast. At the agreed time, one of our representatives will pick you up to take you on a private land transfer from Santa Marta to Barranquilla. Arrival to the hotel of your choice and overnight. This service doesn´t include English-speaking guide, only driver. Duration: approximately 2 ½ Hours
DAY 5: BARRANQUILLA (Historical City Tour)
Breakfast. At the agreed time, one of our representatives will pick you up to start a city tour. You´ll visit: El Prado Neighborhood, Los Fundadores Park, House of the Carnival, Amira de la Rosa Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral, Customs Old Building, Montoya Station, Railway Plaza, and finally Museum of the Caribbean. Return to the hotel, rest of the day at leisure and overnight.
Duration 4 Hrs.
Includes: Transportation to and from the hotel, guide and admission to the Carnival Museum is included
DAY 6: BARRANQUILLA / CARTAGENA
Breakfast. At the agreed time, one of our representatives will pick you up to take you on a private land transfer from Barranquilla to Cartagena to Santa Marta. Arrival to the hotel of your choice and overnight. This service doesn´t include English-speaking guide, only driver. Duration: approximately 3 ½ Hours
DAY 7: CARTAGENA (City Tour)
Breakfast. At the agreed time, I meet one of our representatives at the hotel where you are staying to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where you can see old houses from the beginning of the 20th century. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century. We continue with a short walk through the historic center of this beautiful city, the tour ends by visiting the emerald museum. The tour will end at your hotel.
Includes: Entrance to the Castillo San Felipe and the Esmeralda Museum.
Duration: approximately 3 hrs. and a half.
Departures from Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs., Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.
DAY 8: CARTAGENA (Beach Tour)
Breakfast and transfer to start a full day tour to the Rosario´s Islands National Park. There you´ll enjoy coral beaches and variety of fauna of the reef, ideal for relaxing and swimming. Return to Cartagena and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
- San Pedro de Majagua: Includes dock tax. Doesn’t include transfers hotel-dock-hotel
- Isla del Encanto: Offers free transfer hotel to dock just for hotels at Bocagrande, historic center and north zone. The transfer dock-hotel is not included. Doesn’t include dock tax. Approx. cost: USD 8.00 per person.
DAY 9: CARTAGENA Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to reach your destination.
** The tour could begin from Santa Marta or from Cartagena
SANTA MARTA
- Transfer airport – hotel
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour
- Tayrona National Park and “Playa Cristal”
- Transfer by land from Santa Marta to Barranquilla
BARRANQUILLA
- 2 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour
- Transfer by land from Barranquilla to Cartagena
CARTAGENA
- Transfers airport- hotel -airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour with San felipe Fort
- Full day Tour at “Isla Del Encanto” or “San Pedro de Majagua” according to the category of hotel
- Rooms in Triple accommodation are subject of availability and usually hotels offer a bed-settee or in some cases, hotels allow this accommodation sharing 2 beds in a same room.
- Do not include Air tickets and airport taxes, Tourism Cards, Tourism or ecological taxes, Expenses and food unspecified, Colombian IVA’s Tax of 19% (See more in conditions), Hotel insurances is voluntary, if the passenger decide to pay, it must be done directly to the hotel.
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THREE CITIES TO FALL IN LOVE WITH: BOGOTA, MEDELLIN & CARTAGENA
THREE CITIES TO FALL IN LOVE WITH: BOGOTA, MEDELLIN & CARTAGENA
10D9N. Daily Departures
Itinerary
DAY 1: BOGOTA
Reception and transfer from International Airport El Dorado to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 2: BOGOTA (City Tour with Monserrate)
Breakfast. A staff member will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets to see the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country’s legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum. The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and a visit to the House Museum Quinta de Bolivar, the house belonged to Simon Bolivar. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
Notes:
- Gold Museum and Quinta de Bolivar are closed on Mondays; instead, we will visit “the Botero Museum or Casa de la Moneda Museum”.
- Duration: Approximately of this tour 05 hours.
- Operation: Monday to Saturday 9:00 Hrs. Sunday does not operate.
DAY 3: BOGOTA (Salt Cathedral Tour)
Breakfast. A staff member will meet you at the hotel, either in the morning or the afternoon, to take you on a tour through La Sabana de Bogota to the town of Zipaquirá, which name means ‘city of our Father’ in the language of the Chibcha. Back in pre-Columbian times, salt around the area was the most important commodity and the ‘salt cakes’ were the only currency for trading. Over time, technology improved and the Muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “Capilla de los Mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means ‘mine’ in Chibcha). Return to Bogotá and overnight.
The Salt Cathedral is not recommended for persons with mobility restrictions, claustrophobic and pregnant women.
Duration: 4 hours and a half approximately.
Operation: Monday to Sunday at 9:00 Hrs.
DAY 4: BOGOTA – MEDELLIN
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Medellin. Reception and transfer from International Airport of Rionegro to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 5: MEDELLÍN (Visit Medellín)
Breakfast. A representative will contact you at your hotel to start a panoramic tour where you will appreciate some touristic places of Medellín, such as El Poblado neighborhood, the financial, hotel, and commercial center. The Nutibara Hill at the top of which is a replica of a typical Antioquia village, The Botanical Garden, The Explora Park, The Park of Desires, The Barefoot Park, The Metropolitan Cathedral, and Botero Square where 23 outdoor bronze sculptures by Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited. In addition, we will enjoy a tour of our massive metro public transport system. At the end, you will return to your hotel. Overnight.
Includes Transportation, tour guide, and visit to Pueblito Paisa, short walking at Botero Square, metro, and Metrocable.
Duration: 4 hours approximately
Schedule: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
DAY 6: MEDELLÍN (EL Peñol and Guatapé Dams)
Breakfast. A representative will contact you at your hotel to start a tour for the east part of the province. The route goes to Marinilla, where we will find colonial constructions and a fervent religious tradition; The New Peñol, a municipality that replaced the old Peñol that was flooded to build the Peñol – Guatapé dams at the end of 1970. We will visit The Stone of El Peñol, a 220-meter-high rock. Finally, we will visit the municipality of Guatapé, where the plinth and facades of the twentieth century of its houses outstand, in addition of the seawall reservoir. At the end of the day, we will return to your hotel. Climbing El Peñol (659 steps) is optional, not included.
Includes transportation, tour guide, and lunch.
Duration: 8 hours approximately
Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
DAY 7: MEDELLIN – CARTAGENA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Cartagena. Reception and transfer from International Airport Rafael Nuñez to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 8: CARTAGENA (City Tour)
Breakfast. At the agreed time, I meet one of our representatives at the hotel where you are staying to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where you can see old houses from the beginning of the 20th century. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, with which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century. We continue with a short walk through the historic center of this beautiful city, the tour ends by visiting the emerald museum. The tour will end at your hotel.
Includes: Entrance to the Castillo San Felipe and the Esmeralda Museum.
Duration: approximately 3 hrs. and a half.
Departures from Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs., Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.
DAY 9: CARTAGENA (Beach Tour)
Breakfast and transfer to start a full day tour to the Rosario´s Islands National Park. There you´ll enjoy coral beaches and variety of fauna of the reef, ideal for relaxing and swimming. Return to Cartagena and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
- San Pedro de Majagua: Includes dock tax. Doesn’t include transfers hotel-dock-hotel
- Isla del Encanto: Offers free transfer hotel to dock just for hotels at Bocagrande, historic center and north zone. The transfer dock-hotel is not included. Doesn’t include dock tax. Approx. cost: USD 8.00 per person.
DAY 10: CARTAGENA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to reach your destination.
BOGOTA
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City tour with Monserrate
- Salt Cathedral Tour
MEDELLIN
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour
- Peñol and Guatape Dams
CARTAGENA
- Transfers airport- hotel -airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour with San Felipe Fort
- Full day Tour at “Isla Del Encanto” or “San Pedro de Majagua” according to the category of hotel
NOTES
- Rooms in Triple accommodation are subject of availability and usually hotels offer a bed-settee or in some cases, hotels allow this accommodation sharing 2 beds in a same room.
- Do not include Air tickets and airport taxes, Tourism Cards, Tourism or ecological taxes, Expenses and food unspecified, Colombian IVA’s Tax of 19% (See more in conditions), Hotel insurances is voluntary, if the passenger decide to pay, it must be done directly to the hotel.
The beach tour for Luxury Category will be at “San Pedro de Majagua” island (Rosario Island), the other categories will visit “Isla del Encanto” (Barú). Both excursions include typical lunch and always operate in regular (share) speed boat even when the category is Luxury, if the passengers want a private boat, it is possible to rent a boat with additional cost
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ENJOY THE CARNIVAL OF BARRANQUILLA!
ENJOY THE CARNIVAL OF BARRANQUILLA!
4D/3N. Daily Departures
Itinerary
DAY 1 – BARRANQUILLA
Reception and transfer from the airport to the chosen hotel.
DAY 2 – BARRANQUILLA (Batalla de Flores: Battle of the Flowers Parade)
Breakfast at hotel. At the indicated time pick up at the hotel, transfer, and accompaniment to a selected Balcony to enjoy the wonderful and colorful parade of carrozas of Batalla de Flores on via 40. At the end of the afternoon and at the indicated time transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation. Includes: Transportation Hotel – Balcony – Hotel in regular shared service, event ticket, carnival kit, accompaniment throughout the experience.
DAY 3 – BARRANQUILLA (La Gran Parada: Great Parade of Tradition)
Breakfast. At the indicated time pick up at the hotel, transfer, and accompaniment to a selected Balcony to enjoy the Great Parade of Tradition with the presentation of folkloric groups and comparsas that will show in all their splendor the dance and musical customs of the Colombian Caribbean. At the end of the afternoon and at the indicated time transfer back to the hotel. Accommodation.
Includes: Transportation Hotel – Box – Hotel in regular shared service, Ticket Box numbered “Army”, accompaniment, box lunch and hydration.
DAY 4 – BARRANQUILLA
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer to the airport to take a flight to your city of origin or to your next destination.
Package Includes:
- Transfer airport – hotel – airport
- Accommodation 3 nights with daily breakfast
- Transfers in regular service and entrance ticket to balcony to enjoy la Batalla de Flores of the Carnival of Barranquilla with carnival kit.
- Transfers and entrance ticket to the balcony, to enjoy La Gran Parada of the Carnival of Barranquilla
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CARTAGENA & SAN ANDRES ISLAND
CARTAGENA & SAN ANDRES ISLAND
7D/6N. Daily Departures
Itinerary
DAY 1: CARTAGENA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Cartagena. Reception and transfer from International Airport Rafael Nuñez to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 2: CARTAGENA (City Tour)
Breakfast. At the agreed time, I meet one of our representatives at the hotel where you are staying to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where you can see old houses from the beginning of the 20th century. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, with which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century. We continue with a short walk through the historic center of this beautiful city, the tour ends by visiting the emerald museum. The tour will end at your hotel.
Includes: Entrance to the Castillo San Felipe and the Esmeralda Museum.
Duration: approximately 3 hrs. and a half.
Departures from Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs., Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.
DAY 3: CARTAGENA
Breakfast. Day at leisure to discover more secrets from the Heroic City or you may take an optional tour.
DAY 4: CARTAGENA – SAN ANDRÉS
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to San Andrés. Reception and transfer from Airport to the hotel of your choice in public Taxis of the island. Overnight.
Notes:
- To enter the island, it is necessary to buy the Tourism card, approximately USD 35 per person, the payment must be done in Colombian pesos.
- In accordance with the government regulation of the Island, all transfers from to airport to the hotels and vice versa must be done with public taxis.
DAY 5: SAN ANDRES (Tour Around the island)
Breakfast. On this tour you can appreciate the colors of the sea: blues, greens, lilacs, vegetation, and a beautiful blue sky. The visit will begin at the indicated meeting point, from there, we will go to Morgan’s Cave, where there will be a stop of approximately 20 minutes, time for if you wish, you can purchase the entrance to the Cave and learn about the legend of the English buccaneer Henry Morgan who, according to the story, hid some of the treasures that he stole from the Spanish galleons in this place. The tour will continue to the Hoyo Soplador, located on the southern tip of the Island, ending the tour we will pass through the beautiful beaches of San Luis, this place has a spectacular contrast between the colorful houses that preserve the Antillean architecture, the green of the vegetation, the white of the sand, and the infinite and deep blue of the sea. On the tour it is possible to visit the first Emmanuel Baptist Church, it is the oldest on the island, this iconic Church is made entirely of pine wood and built-in parts in Alabama, United States and then assembled in the highest part of the island, known as La Loma, from its viewpoint you have a panoramic view of the entire island.
Tour around the island It is a panoramic tour, it does not include tickets to the places of interest.
DAY 6: SAN ANDRES (Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay, and Mangroves Excursion)
Breakfast. Passengers must arrive at 09:00 hours at the Casa de la Cultura Pier where they acquire their entrance ticket to Johnny Cay, there they will take the boat to the Islet of Johnny Cay to enjoy the beach and the contrast of the seven colors of our sea. We continue to the islet of the aquarium for a visit and sighting of manta rays, we end with a tour of the OLD POINT mangroves.
It operates every day. Does not include: Kay entrance, lunch, and transfers hotel / pier / hotel IMPORTANT
DAY 7: SAN ANDRES
Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to the airport in public Taxis of the island as scheduled to take a flight to reach the next city or your final destination.
CARTAGENA
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour
SAN ANDRES
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- Tour around the island
- Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay, and Mangroves excursion
- Rooms in Triple accommodation are subject of availability and usually hotels offer a bed-settee or in some cases, hotels allow this accommodation sharing 2 beds in a same room.
- Do not include: Tourism Cards, Tourism or ecological taxes, Expenses, and food unspecified, Colombian IVA’s Tax of 19% (See more in conditions ), Hotel insurances is voluntary, if the passenger decide to pay, it must be done directly to the hotel.
- The beach tour for Luxury Category will be at “San Pedro de Majagua” island (Rosario Island), the other categories will visit “Isla del Encanto” (Barú). Both excursions include typical lunch and always operate in regular (share) speed boat even when the category is Luxury, if the passengers want a private boat, it is possible to rent a boat with additional cost
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BOGOTA, COFFEE & FLOWERS
BOGOTA, COFFEE & FLOWERS
9 N / 10 D
Itinerary
DAY 1: BOGOTA
Reception and transfer from International Airport El Dorado to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 2: BOGOTA (City Tour with Monserrate)
Breakfast. A staff member will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets to see the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country’s legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum. The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and a visit to the House Museum Quinta de Bolivar, the house belonged to Simon Bolivar. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising up to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
Notes:
- Gold Museum and Quinta de Bolivar are closed on Mondays; instead, we will visit “the Botero Museum or Casa de la Moneda Museum”.
- Duration: Approximately of this tour 05 hours.
- Operation: Monday to Saturday 9:00 Hrs. Sunday does not operate.
DAY 3: BOGOTA (Salt Cathedral Tour)
Breakfast. A staff member will meet you at the hotel, either in the morning or the afternoon, to take you on a tour through La Sabana de Bogota to the town of Zipaquirá, which name means ‘city of our Father’ in the language of the Chibcha. Back in pre-Columbian times, salt around the area was the most important commodity and the ‘salt cakes’ were the only currency for trading. Over time, technology improved and the Muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “Capilla de los Mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means ‘mine’ in Chibcha). Return to Bogotá and overnight
The Salt Cathedral is not recommended for persons with mobility restrictions, claustrophobic and pregnant women.
Duration: 4 hours and a half approximately.
Operation: Monday to Sunday at 9:00 Hrs.
DAY 4: BOGOTA – PEREIRA (COFFEE REGION)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Pereira. Reception at the airport of Pereira and transfer to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 5: (RISARALDA – COFFEE REGION) / INTERACTIVE COFFEE PROCESS
Breakfast. With a local expert you´ll explore the special coffee plantations and you´ll learn all about the coffee process: the sowing, the selective manual harvest and the depulped. Then, you´ll toast some coffee grains in a wood stove in the kitchen of a typical peasant house, this is an authentic coffee experience. The tour continues through different stations with viewpoints to admire the beautiful landscape and the natural environment while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, you´ll observe the innovative process of coffee drying and you´ll finish drinking a coffee lemonade in the principal house of the farm. Afternoon at leisure and overnight.
Includes: transfers in private service, assistance by an expert guide of the farm, entrance ticket, interactive coffee process, hydration, snacks.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours of activity plus transfers time.
DAY 6: (RISARALDA – COFFEE REGION) / COCORA VALLEY AND SALENTO VILLAGE.
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service to Cocora Valley enjoying the beautiful landscape. First, you´ll have a welcome cocktail “Canelazo”; with the assistance of a specialist eco-guide, you´ll be ready to start the introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora. Then, you´ll go to the fog´s forest, a place to admire the biodiversity of fauna and flora .There, you´ll find the highest wax palm of the world and you´ll connect with the earth doing a special ritual planting some palms. Then, you´ll go to the typical village of Salento where you´ll have a walking tour to visit its colonial streets, craft workshops and the principal viewpoint. Time to take an included typical lunch and transfer to return to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight.
Includes: Private transportation, English – speaking guide – specialized guide and environmental interpretation – welcome cocktail “canelazo”-regular ecological hike – Wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide – Hydration, snacks and typical lunch with entrance, main course, and non-alcoholic beverage.
Duration: Approximately 7 hours of activity plus transfers time.
DAY 7: PEREIRA – MEDELLIN
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled, to take a flight to Medellin. Reception and transfer from International Airport of Rionegro to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
DAY 8: MEDELLÍN (Visit Medellín)
Breakfast. A representative will contact you at your hotel to start a panoramic tour where you will appreciate some touristic places of Medellín, such as El Poblado neighborhood, the financial, hotel, and commercial center. The Nutibara Hill at the top of which is a replica of a typical Antioquia village, The Botanical Garden, The Explora Park, The Park of Desires, The Barefoot Park, The Metropolitan Cathedral, and Botero Square where 23 outdoor bronze sculptures by Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited. In addition, we will enjoy a tour of our massive metro public transport system. At the end, you will return to your hotel. Overnight.
Includes Transportation, tour guide, and visit to Pueblito Paisa, short walking at Botero Square, metro, and Metrocable.
Duration: 4 hours approximately
Schedule: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
DAY 9: MEDELLÍN (EL Peñol and Guatapé Dams)
Breakfast. A representative will contact you at your hotel to start a tour for the east part of the province. The route goes to Marinilla, where we will find colonial constructions and a fervent religious tradition; The New Peñol, a municipality that replaced the old Peñol that was flooded to build the Peñol – Guatapé dams at the end of 1970. We will visit The Stone of El Peñol, a 220-meter-high rock. Finally, we will visit the municipality of Guatapé, where the plinth and facades of the twentieth century of its houses outstand, in addition of the seawall reservoir. At the end of the day, we will return to your hotel. Climbing El Peñol (659 steps) is optional, not included.
Includes transportation, tour guide, and lunch.
Duration: 8 hours approximately
Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
DAY 10: MEDELLÍN
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to reach your final destination.
BOGOTA
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City tour with Monserrate
- Salt Cathedral tour
PEREIRA
- Transfers airport- hotel -airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- Interactive Coffee Process tour
- Cocora Valley and Salento Village tour with typical lunch
MEDELLIN
- Transfer airport – Hotel – airport
- 3 nights with daily breakfast
- City Tour
- Peñol and Guatape Dams
- Rooms in Triple accommodation are subject of availability and usually hotels offer a bed-settee or in some cases, hotels allow this accommodation sharing 2 beds in a same room.
- Do not include: Tourism Cards, Tourism or ecological taxes, Expenses, and food unspecified, Colombian IVA’s Tax of 19% (See more in conditions ), Hotel insurances is voluntary, if the passenger decide to pay, it must be done directly to the hotel.