{"id":216,"date":"2023-05-24T15:39:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T15:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecuadorwonders.com\/tours\/?post_type=product&#038;p=216"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:25:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T14:25:44","slug":"vive-colombia-bogota-villa-de-leyva-pereira-santa-marta-cartagena","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ecuadorwonders.com\/tours\/producto\/vive-colombia-bogota-villa-de-leyva-pereira-santa-marta-cartagena\/","title":{"rendered":"VIVE COLOMBIA! BOGOTA-VILLA DE LEYVA-PEREIRA-SANTA MARTA-CARTAGENA 13d\/12n"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"accordion\">\n<div id=\"accordion-3946759232\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-3946759232-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3946759232-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 01 - BOGOT\u00c1<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-3946759232-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3946759232-label\">\n<p>Arrival in the City of Bogot\u00e1, welcome and assistance at the El Dorado International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\n-\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-2043389536\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-2043389536-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2043389536-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 02 - BOGOT\u00c1 \u2013 CITY TOUR \u2013 COFFEE TASTING AND PAILA ICE CREAM<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-2043389536-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2043389536-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour through the historic center of Bogot\u00e1 also called &#8220;La Candelaria&#8221;. We will visit the Gold Museum, where about 34,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and more than 25,000 pre-Columbian objects are presented. Later, we will visit Casa de la Moneda and Donaci\u00f3n Botero, where art pieces from the master Fernando Botero are exhibited. Fernando Botero is an internationally recognized Colombian artist different techniques such as painting, drawing and sculpture. Later on we will take a panoramic tour visiting the Bolivar Square (the Prime cathedral, the Casa de Nari\u00f1o \u2013 presidential house, the Li\u00e9vano Palace \u2013 Mayor Hall and the Palace of Justice). Finally, we will learn and have fun on a round of the smoothest coffee in the world. A local expert will teach you the secrets of a good cup, appreciating its qualities such as balance, body, aroma and acidity. Observe the most used preparation methods and try a cup of special selection coffee accompanied by products derived from coffee.<br \/>\nPaila Ice Cream: Demonstration on the elaboration of artisan ice creams of exotic fruits from Colombia based on an ancestral technique, called Helados de Paila. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.<br \/>\nDuration: 6 hours<br \/>\nIncludes : Entrance to the Gold Museum, Casa De La Moneda and Botero Donation, professional tour guide in English, private transportation, mini coffee tasting with Paila Ice Cream tasting.<br \/>\nImportant Note: Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and Casa de la Moneda and Donaci\u00f3n Botero are closed on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-3443476347\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-3443476347-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3443476347-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 03 - BOGOT\u00c1 \u2013 ZIPAQUIR\u00c1 \u2013 VILLA DE LEYVA<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-3443476347-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3443476347-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we begin the tour through the Cundiboyacense highlands and its imposing mountains towards Zipaquir\u00e1. Visit to the Salt Cathedral built inside a mine 180 meters deep, considered one of the most important wonders of Colombia and great work of engineering and religious art. We will continue to Chiquinquir\u00e1 and visit its Basilica, from there we will depart to R\u00e1quira, which stands out for its architecture. We will continue our Journey in Villa de Leyva, where we will appreciate its colonial architecture, surrounded by mountains, desert and the largest square in Colombia. Lodging in Villa de Leyva.<br \/>\nDuration: 12 hours<br \/>\nIncludes: Entrance to the Salt Cathedral, typical lunch, private transportation and professional tour guide in English.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/L\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-948690502\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-948690502-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-948690502-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 04 - VILLA DE LEYVA \u2013 BOGOTA \u2013 PEREIRA<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-948690502-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-948690502-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and departing with suitcases towards Los Pozos Azules. This is a natural attraction that will allow us to admire 6 wells that due their attractive color due to the minerals in the soil (sulphide, selenium and copper sulfate) Then, we will continue towards the Center for Paleontological Research, which has one of the most advanced laboratories in the preparation of vertebrate fossils in addition to having one of the largest paleological collections of the Cretaceous in the world. Lunch (Included). Return to Bogot\u00e1 to the El Dorado International Airport where a flight (Not included) will be taken to the City of Pereira (it is suggested to take a flight leaving the city of Bogot\u00e1 at night after 8:00 p.m. hrs) .<br \/>\nArrival and assistance at the Mateca\u00f1a International Airport in the city of Pereira, transfer to the hotel for the respective check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested domestic flight itinerary (Not included in the program)<\/p>\n<p>AIRLINE ROUTE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME<br \/>\nAvianca Bogota &#8211; Pereira 21:20 Hrs 22:21 Hrs<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/L\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-2897467185\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-2897467185-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2897467185-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 05 - PEREIRA \u2013 FILANDIA \u2013 SALENTO AND C\u00d3CORA VALLEY<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-2897467185-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2897467185-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Tour towards the typical town of Filandia. There we will walk through its colonial streets, we will visit the viewpoint of Quind\u00edo. Additional you will enjoy a gastronomic experience with drinks and dessert sin a local restaurant. Then, transfer to the Cocor\u00e1 Valley appreciating the beautiful landscape. Once reaching the Valley, we will have a welcome cocktail (Canelazo) and assistance by a specialized eco-guide from Cocor\u00e1 who introduces the Cocor\u00e1 Nature Reserve. Walking to the cloud forest where we will appreciate the diversity of fauna and flora of the place. An ecological path will take us to the tallest wax palm in the world and national flagship tree where we will take part of the ritual of the wax palm of Quind\u00edo. This consists of knowing the history of how the early inhabitants of the area worshiped this palm. After that we will plant palm seedlings. Transfer to the typical town of Salento where we will have a Walking tour visiting its colonial streets.<br \/>\nDuration: 7 hours approx .<br \/>\nIncludes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in English, gastronomic experience in Filandia, entrance to the mentioned places and typical lunch in a local restaurant.<br \/>\nNote: Mirador del Quind\u00edo closed on Mondays, if Monday is a holiday it will close on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/L\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1787837644\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-1787837644-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1787837644-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 06 - PEREIRA \u2013 VISIT TO THE COFFEE FARM<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-1787837644-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1787837644-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Journey to the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal. Once you arrive at the Coffee Farm, the tour begins in the company of a local expert, taking visitors through beautiful specialty coffee plantations, explaining the whole coffee process is from planting, selective manual harvesting, and pulping. After this, we will roast special coffee beans on a wood stove in the kitchen of the typical peasant house where we can have an authentic coffee experience. On the tour there are several stations with viewpoints made of bamboo where we can appreciate the beautiful landscape and natural environment of the place while enjoying a cup of coffee. Finally, we go to the innovative process of drying the coffee beans and then to the mill, ending up in the main house where we are refreshed with a delicious coffee lemonade. Return to the hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in English, interactive Caf\u00e9 process, assistance by expert staff at the Hacienda, typical lunch.<br \/>\nDuration: 5 hours approx.<br \/>\nAccommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/L\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-3400697119\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-3400697119-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3400697119-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 07 - PEREIRA \u2013 SANTA MARTA<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-3400697119-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3400697119-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Mateca\u00f1a International Airport to take a flight (not included) to the city of Santa Marta.<br \/>\nArrival in Santa Marta. Welcome and assistance at the Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in.<\/p>\n<p>Suggested domestic flight itinerary (Not included in the program)<\/p>\n<p>AIRLINE ROUTE DEPARTURE TIME ARRIVAL TIME<br \/>\nAvianca Pereira &#8211; Santa Marta 16:11 Hrs 17:36 Hrs<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-2645464325\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-2645464325-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2645464325-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 08 - SANTA MARTA \u2013 CITY TOUR<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-2645464325-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2645464325-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. City Tour passing through the historic center and visiting the most representative attractions of the city such as the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta, the oldest cathedral in Colombia and where the remains of Rodrigo de Bastidas, the founder of the city, are buried. You will also visit the Gold Museum or Customs House, the San Pedro Alejandrino House Museum, a sugar mill farm from the time where the Liberator Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar spent his last days. Then we will visit the statue in honor of the Colombian soccer player El Pibe Valderrama. Free time to take pictures and we will continue with a panoramic tour of Taganga or the El Rodadero sector (only one at the passenger&#8217;s choice). Return to the hotel.<br \/>\nDuration: 4 Hours<br \/>\nIncludes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in English, entrance fees to the mentioned tourist sites.<br \/>\nAccommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1650214886\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-1650214886-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1650214886-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 09 - SANTA MARTA \u2013 TAYRONA NATIONAL NATURAL PARK - CABO SAN JUAN FROM THE GUIDE<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-1650214886-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1650214886-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Tayrona Natural Park located 45 minutes from Santa Marta. This is a nature sanctuary with fascinating biodiversity, beaches and presence of indigenous cultures. After passing through the Ca\u00f1averal sector, we will begin our walk (approx. 1 hour) along the ecological trail until we reach the Arrecifes sector, a short stop to admire the landscape and take pictures. We continue to the beaches of Cabo San Juan with the guide on a walk of 30 min approx. Free time for a refreshing time in the sea. Free time for lunch (included). Return walking along the same path to the main entrance of the Park. Return to the hotel. Accommodation<br \/>\nDuration: 10 hours,<br \/>\nIncludes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in English, entrance to the Tayrona Natural Park and typical lunch of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/L\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1834830736\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-1834830736-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1834830736-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 10 - SANTA MARTA \u2013 CARTAGENA \u2013 SUNSET BY THE BAY<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-1834830736-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1834830736-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, land transfer in private service (Spanish speaking driver) from the hotel in Santa Marta to the hotel in Cartagena (Approx. 4 hours).<\/p>\n<p>Arrival to the City of Cartagena, check-in. Accommodation.<br \/>\nIn the afternoon, transfer from the hotel to the dock to make a tour of the bay of Cartagena De Indias and appreciate the sunset. Return to the hotel.<br \/>\nDuration: 90 minutes<br \/>\nIncludes: transfer hotel \u2013 pier \u2013 hotel, Cuba Libre open bar, rum punch, lemonade, water and soda.<br \/>\nDoes not include: Premium drinks and snacks on board (additional charge), dock tax USD 5 per person.<br \/>\nDays of Operation: Wednesday to Monday<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-4028102144\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-4028102144-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4028102144-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 11 - CARTAGENA \u2013 CITY TOUR<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-4028102144-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4028102144-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour in private transport unit equipped with air conditioning. Visit to the residential neighborhoods of Bocagrande, Castillogrande and Manga. Arrival at the Cima de la Popa, where you will have a complete view of the city. Guided visit to the convent and church. We will continue to the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the most important military engineering work of Spain in America in the colony time and which protected the city from pirate attacks. At the end of this visit, return to the hotel along Santander Avenue where you will appreciate the bastions and walls of the historic center. Visit to the craft center Las B\u00f3vedas. Return to the hotel.<br \/>\nDuration: 4 Hours<br \/>\nDays of Operation: Every day<br \/>\nIncludes: Professional tour guide in English, private transportation, entrance to the mentioned places.<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>\nB\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1523211415\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-1523211415-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1523211415-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 12 - CARTAGENA<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-1523211415-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1523211415-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.<br \/>Accommodation in a selected hotel<br \/>B\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1227982153\" class=\"accordion-item\"><a id=\"accordion-1227982153-label\" href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1227982153-content\"><button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\"><\/i><\/button><span>Day 13 - CARTAGENA \u2013 NEXT DESTINATION \/ ORIGIN CITY<\/span><\/a><div id=\"accordion-1227982153-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1227982153-label\">\n<p>Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Rafael N\u00fa\u00f1ez International Airport to take the flight (not included) to the next destination.<br \/>B\/-\/-<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>RATES PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"531\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"86\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"105\"><strong>City<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"196\"><strong>Planned and Similar Hotels<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"48\"><strong>SGL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"48\"><strong>DBL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"48\"><strong>TPL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"86\"><strong>Superior Tourist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"105\">Bogota<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Radisson Metrotel 74<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>3041<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>1675<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>1425<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Villa de Leyva<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">San Antonio Inn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Pereira<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Sonesta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Santa Marta<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Hotel Cathedral Plaza<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Cartagena<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Indies corals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"86\"><strong>Higher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"105\">Bogota<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Best Western 93<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>3182<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>1770<\/strong><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\" width=\"48\"><strong>1465<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Villa de Leyva<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Gethsemane<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Pereira<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Movich Pereira<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Santa Marta<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Best Western<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"105\">Cartagena<\/td>\n<td width=\"196\">Dann Cartagena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immerse yourself in Colombia&#8217;s rich culture with our 13-day tour. 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