11-Nights Colombia: From the Andes to the Sea - Tailormade Journeys — CALL

Itinerary Details

1 Arrive Bogotá, Colombia
Set more than 8,500ft above sea level, Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, is a modern metropolis that benefits from a year-round spring-like climate.


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2 Bogotá | Local Market And Museum
Stroll the lively Paloquemao market and sample local delicacies at its food stalls. Explore La Candelaria, the oldest part of Bogotá, with its colonial-era architecture, artistic masterworks and fascinating Gold Museum. Take the funicular railway or cable car to the summit of Monserrate, a majestic mountain in the center of Bogotá, for panoramic vistas of the city. When the weather is clear you can see for miles across Colombia – an unforgettable experience.


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3 Coffee Region | Mountain Estate
Colombia’s mountainous coffee region has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and it’s easy to see — and taste — why. From your hotel, set within an estate planted with coffee, bananas and sugarcane, explore life on a working coffee farm, learn to discern the qualities of different beans, and indulge your palate with an expert-guided coffee tasting.


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4 Coffee Region | Cocora Valley And Filandia
Visit one of the coffee region’s most impressive destinations, the majestic Cocora Valley. Walk through verdant groves that are home to the Quindío wax palm, Colombia’s national tree. Spend time in the charming village of Salento, strolling its colorful streets, visit the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint and peruse local handicrafts before stopping off in Filandia, another stunning example of architectural conservation in the region.


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5 Medellín | City Of Eternal Spring
Set among the green hills of Colombia’s Antioquia region, Medellín lives up to its nickname: the City of Eternal Spring. After some difficult years, it has blossomed into a shining example of social transformation and urban regeneration.


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6 Medellín | Astonishing Resurgence
Explore Medellín’s parks, museums and cultural treasures with an expert A&K guide, including the Comuna 13 neighborhood, where you visit a local business to hear from the owner about the positive impact the city’s renewal efforts have had on their family.


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7 Medellín | Guatape And Peñol Rock
Journey east of Medellín to the picturesque resort town of Guatape, admiring breathtaking landscapes along the way. Stroll through Guatape’s cobblestoned streets and pastel-painted buildings and marvel at the massive Peñol rock – believed to be a meteorite – that sits in the middle of the city’s scenic reservoir. For an even closer view, enjoy a boat ride around the reservoir.


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8 Cartagena | Culinary Adventure
Exuberant, colorful, tropical and beautiful, Cartagena is widely regarded as Colombia's crowning destination. Discover Cartagena’s extraordinary culinary culture by sampling the superb dishes — served from small stalls in every corner of the old city — that honor the heritage of its Spanish, African, Arab and Chinese immigrants.


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9 Cartagena | Historic Walled City
Exuberant, colorful, tropical and beautiful, Cartagena is widely regarded as Colombia's crowning destination. Discover Cartagena’s extraordinary culinary culture by sampling the superb dishes — served from small stalls in every corner of the old city — that honor the heritage of its Spanish, African, Arab and Chinese immigrants.


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10 Barú Island | Exploring The Rosario Islands
Departing by private vessel from the city, travel though the Bay of Cartagena, past the twin forts of the San Jose and San Fernando, out into the Caribbean Sea to the stunning Rosario Islands. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and some of the best coral reefs in Colombia, the islands are now a designated national park. Soak up the sun on glorious white-sand beaches, swim or snorkel, and then retire to your luxurious accommodation on Isla Barú.


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11 Barú Island | Beach Life
Explore the tropical beach life of Isla Barú, famed for its white and pink sands, pristine water and many colorful fish.


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12 Depart Cartagena



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