Included in this offer :

• The 12 days and 11 nights tour in the specified accommodation or similar.
• Meals according to programme during the tour
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Domestic flights from Bogota to Salento and from Medellin to Cartagena
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
• Transfers between hotels
• Visits and activities mentioned.
• The service of professional local guides specialising in each visited region
• 24/7 assistance
• Welcome and assistance at the airport

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COLOMBIAN CLASSICS

Start your journey in cosmopolitan Bogotá, where you can explore the capital's rich culture and captivating history. Then fly to Salento, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the coffee region, where you can explore the coffee plantations and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Continue your journey to Jerico, a charming colonial village, then discover the dynamic energy of Medellin, famous for its history, art and cuisine. Finish your tour with a visit to the magnificent city of Cartagena, with its cobbled streets, impressive ramparts and enchanting atmosphere. Make the most of every day and create unforgettable memories of your trip to Colombia.

Your 12-day/11-night tour:

Day 1: Bogota Airport - Bogota

Day 2: Bogota

Day 3: Bogota - Bogota Airport - Pereira Airport - Salento

Day 4: Salento

Day 5: Salento

Day 6: Salento - Finca La Romelia - Jerico

Day 7: Jerico - Medellin

Day 8: Medellin

Day 9: Medellin - Medellin JMC airport - Cartagena airport - Cartagena

Day 10: Cartagena

Day 11: Cartagena

Day 12: Cartagena - Cartagena airport

Please Note:
- Please note that the order of tours may change due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions, etc.), however, all the tours mentioned in the programme will take place.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Bogota

Welcome at Bogota airport, the Andean capital, and transfer to your hotel. Journey time: approx. 30 minutes. Overnight at the hotel in an Executive Room.

Includes: Transport, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Casa Deco or similar.

Day 2 | Walking tour of Bogota

Let's discover the centre of Bogotá as the rolos (nickname for the inhabitants of Bogotá). The walking tour of the capital takes us to the city's most authentic and historic spots. La Candelaria, the city's historic centre, is a charming place with its colourful houses, carved wooden balconies and flower-filled patios. On the programme: Plaça Bolivar, Plaça del Chorro with its artists and colonial houses. In the afternoon we visit the Gold Museum with the largest collection of pre-Columbian gold objects in Latin America, with more than 30,000 pieces of gold and magnificent emeralds (closed on Mondays) and the Botero Museum with a large collection of Colombia's most famous artist, as well as other masterpieces by the greatest names in Impressionism and Modernism (closed on Tuesdays). Duration: 8 hours. Overnight at the hotel in an Executive Room.

Includes: Tour, Entrance fee(s), Bilingual guide, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Casa Deco or similar.

Day 3 | Paloquemao fruit and vegetable market

Departure from your hotel for the Paloquemao fruit and vegetable market. This is typical Colombia as we stroll through one of the country's most important retail markets. Most of the country's catering professionals buy their produce here, which is why it is constantly bustling with activity. We find all kinds of fruit and vegetables, from the best-known to the most original. Return to your hotel at the end of the tour. Market visit: 1h20 - Transport: 40min.

Private transfer to Bogota airport. Travel time: approx. 30min. Domestic flight to Pereira. Maximum baggage weight is 23kg, any excess will incur an additional cost to be paid directly at the airport.

Private transfer from Pereira airport to Salento. Journey time: approx. 1 hour.

Overnight at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Includes: Excursion, Transport, Tasting, Bilingual Guide, Domestic flight, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Salento Plaza or similar.

Day 4 | Tour of Valle del Cocora and the Niebla bosques and visit to a traditional coffee finca

Early morning departure from Salento in a Willys jeep for the Cocora Valley. Following in our guide's footsteps on a hike, we discover an extraordinary valley where wax palms, the national tree, lend a surreal dimension to the landscape. We then discover the Bosques de Niebla, a very special ecosystem where we can observe some of the most characteristic birds of the region. Return to Salento for lunch.

Distance covered (approx.) 9 km. - Altitude 2150 - 2900 m. - Humidity 75% - Willys jeep: 1 hour - Walk: 4 hours.

After lunch, departure for a short visit to a traditional coffee finca near Salento. You'll walk down to the coffee farm and enjoy the Andean landscapes of the coffee region. You'll learn all about the artisan coffee production process, from harvesting the beans to the final product. You will be offered a cup of coffee and have the opportunity to buy a few bags of coffee for yourself and/or your loved ones. Return to Salento by jeep.

Guided tour: 45min - Walk: 1h - Car: 15min.

Overnight in the hotel in a Standard Room.

Included: Excursion, Local guide, Lunch, Entrance fees, Transport, Bilingual guide, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Salento Plaza or similar.

Day 5 | Salento

**Free day **

Overnight at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Includes : Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Salento Plaza or similar.

Day 6 | Visit to the gardens of Finca Romelia

Private transport will take you from **Salento to Finca La Romelia Hotel. The journey takes approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. This morning you will visit the Finca Romelia Gardens. José, the owner, is a world-renowned orchid collector. The house and greenhouses in his garden contain more than 800 different varieties of every size and colour. José will join us on this walk and will be happy to tell us more about his magnificent plants.

Guided tour: 3h. A car will take you from la Finca Romelia to Jerico. Travel time approx. 2h45.

Overnight at the Hotel in a Señor Suite.

Included: Transport, Excursion, Lunch, Bilingual guide, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 2-star El Despertar Hotel Boutique (or similar)

Day 7 | Cultural and historical visit to Jerico

Jericó is a typical village of Antioquia, in the department of Medellín, known for its distinctive architectural style, with its colourful finca-style houses, its rich heritage, its architecture, its history and its strong popular "paisa" (antioqueña) culture. This village, still far from the tourist crowds, offers a wide range of opportunities to enjoy the authenticity of the region, its landscapes and its people. Immersed in a typical Antioquia village, we'll discover its remarkably well-preserved architecture, especially the religious aspect of Jericó, starting with the Cathedral of Our Lady of Las Mercedes; we'll meet the key figures of its history at the House-Museum of Santa Laura Montoya, then we'll be guided through the paths of the Botanical Gardens, before finishing with a breathtaking view from the Morro El Salvador, over the village on one side and the surrounding green landscape on the other. Jericó is the only place where you can meet the craftsmen who still make the famous "Carriel", the leather bags that the paisas never gave up. On this tour you'll also discover the tradition and exclusivity of leatherwork at the heart of its craft, an authentic experience.

Duration: 3 hours. This tour does not include visits to museums, churches or chapels.

A car will take you from Jerico to Medellin. Travel time: approx. 3h30.

Overnight at the hotel in a Standard Room.

Included: Excursion, Local guide, Transport, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star La Campana (or similar)

Day 8 | Comuna 13 history and transformation

25 years ago, this city was one of the most dangerous in the world. Today, the city of "Eternal Spring " is one of the world's most innovative metropolises. Let's find out more about this spectacular transformation by discovering the Comuna 13 district and its street art! This emblematic site is now a large-scale open-air project for redevelopment and reconversion. Programs initiated by the residents of this popular district are each more innovative than the last. Let's also admire the graffiti of Comuna 13, which gives us a glimpse of daily life in this area rich in history, and makes us understand the importance of urban art for social communication and identity. Duration: 4 hours.

**Afternoon free

Overnight at hotel in Standard Room.

Includes: Transportation, Excursion, Bilingual Guide, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: La Campana 3* (or similar)

Day 9 | Guatapé Tower

Today, we visit the outskirts of Medellin: the famous El Peñol rock, where, from the top of its steps, we discover an extraordinary landscape of lagoons, and the village of Guatapé, classified as a natural and environmental heritage site.

Return to Medellin airport in the late afternoon for our flight to our next destination

Transfer: 3h return - Day trip.

Domestic flight to Cartagena. The maximum weight allowed is 23kg per baggage item, any excess will incur an additional cost to be paid directly at the airport.

Welcome at Cartagena airport and transfer to your hotel in the centre of this famous colonial city. Journey time: approx. 20 min.

Overnight at hotel in a Classic Room.

Includes: Excursion, Bilingual Guide, Lunch, Boat, Domestic flight, Transport, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Casa Pizarro or similar.

Day 10 | Historical walking tour of Cartagena

Let's follow in the footsteps of the famous pirates and be surprised by the Pearl of the Caribbean, a city with an exotic, mixed heritage and a cultural richness that will amaze you. This excursion through the streets of the beautiful city of Cartagena takes us back to colonial times, with its colourful houses and lively parks. It's a chance to step back in time and relive some of the highlights of the history of this city, the second Spanish stronghold on the South American continent. Cartagena was repeatedly attacked by pirates, the most famous of whom was Captain Francis Drake! We will discover the beauty of its monuments, squares, churches and walls, witnesses to times gone by.

Duration: 4 hours.

Overnight at the hotel in a Classic Room.

Included : Tour, Bilingual Guide, Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Casa Pizarro or similar.

Day 11 | Cartagena

**Free day **

Overnight at the hotel in a Classic Room.

Includes : Room with breakfast.

Hotel: 3-star Casa Pizarro or similar.

Day 12 | End of stay

Our stay is coming to an end...

**Transfer from your hotel to Cartagena airport ** Duration: approx. 20 min.

Your Accommodation

During your trip you will stay in the following accommodation:

• Bogota: 2 nights at three-star Casa Deco (or similar)
• Salento: 3 nights at the **three-star Salento Plaza (or similar)
• Jerico: 1 night at the El Despertar Hotel Boutique** (or similar)
• Medellin: 2 nights at the **three-star La Campana (or similar)
• Cartagena: 3 nights at the **three-star Casa Pizarro (or similar)

Board and accommodation

During your tour, you will benefit from the breakfast package from day 2 to day 3, from day 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 to day 12 and the half-board package (breakfast and lunch) on days 4, 6 and 9.

Useful things to know

- Although participants may be asked to join a group of up to 12 people on excursions, it is important to stress that this trip is still designed on the principle of FIT (Free Independent Travel), with the emphasis on an individual, personalised experience.

• Please note that the order of tours may change due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions, etc.), however, all the tours mentioned in the programme will take place.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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