Colombia Explorer

Day 1 Bogotá                        
On arrival into Bogotá you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in this vibrant capital city.        
               
Day 2 Bogotá              
Explore Bogotá on a full day tour. Visit the historic quarter, La Candelaria, and learn about Colombia’s history in the Gold Museum. Admire the spectacular views across the city as you ride the cable car up to the top of Monserrate Hill then head out of the city to Zipaquirá to visit the impressive underground cathedral, carved into the tunnels of an old salt mine.    

Day 3 Bogotá to Medellín                  
Fly to dynamic Medellín and take a tour to learn about the city’s transformation since the death of Pablo Escobar. Travel via the cable cars of the infamous Comuna 13 and admire the sculptures in Plaza Botero, donated to the city by the acclaimed artist Fernando Botero.  

Day 4 Guatapé          
Today you will visit the picturesque lakeside village of Guatapé. Stop at the enormous El Peñól rock, where you can choose to climb the 654 steps to the top (payable locally), then explore the cobbled streets with quaint pastel coloured houses and visit the Guatapé reservoir, before returning to Medellín for an evening in this captivating city.  

Day 5 Medellín to Cartagena          
Fly to the historic city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast.  

Day 6 Cartagena        
Discover the cobbled streets and romantic atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a tour which also includes a visit to the San Felipe Fortress before an afternoon at leisure to discover more of this charming city at your own pace.  

Day 7 Cartagena            
Transfer to the airport for your onward flights.