Included in this offer :

• The 10 days and 11 nights tour in the specified accommodation or similar.
• Meals as listed in the programme
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Transportation to cities and sites mentioned in the itinerary
• 24-hour on-site assistance
• The service of professional local guides specialising in each visited region

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THE ESSENTIALS OF COLOMBIA WITH EXTENSION TO SAN ANDRES

Ready for an unforgettable adventure in Colombia? Discover a country where every day offers hidden treasures and memorable experiences! Start your escapade in Bogotá, the vibrant capital, and let yourself be seduced by its historic district while feasting on gastronomic delights. You'll be amazed by the Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, sites that will immerse you in Colombia's fascinating history. Then it's on to Salento, the jewel of coffee! Immerse yourself in lush green landscapes and explore the famous Cocora Valley, a true paradise for nature lovers. Every moment spent here is a promise of discovery and wonder. Continue your journey to Cartagena, where colonial architecture meets dreamy beaches. Stroll through its colorful streets, soak up its lively atmosphere, and enjoy unforgettable moments of relaxation by the Caribbean Sea.
Finally, let yourself be enchanted by San Andrés, a true corner of paradise. Relax on white sandy beaches and dive into crystal-clear waters that beckon adventure.

Your 11-day/10-night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá - Immerse yourself in the city
Day 2: Explore the wonders of Bogotá
Day 3: Fly to Pereira - Arrive in Salento
Day 4: Marvel at Salento
Day 5: Discover the coffee plantations
Day 6: Fly to Cartagena - Dive into history
Day 7: Enjoy Cartagena
Day 8: Fly to San Andrés
Day 9: Dream day in San Andrés
Day 10: Relax on the beaches of San Andrés
Day 11: Departure

Throughout your stay, you'll be accommodated in comfortable lodgings, guaranteeing you a pleasant experience.

**Please note that the order of visits may be modified due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions etc...) but all visits mentioned in the program will be carried out **

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Bogotá Airport - Bogotá

Arrival at Bogota, the Andean capital, and transfer to your hotel. Duration: approx. 30 minutes.

Hotel: BH Bicentenario 4* (or similar)

Day 2 - Bogota

Breakfast included at the hotel, then set off to discover Bogota the "rolos" way. The walking tour of the capital takes us to the city's most authentic and historic spots.

The Candelaria, the historic center, is a charming place, with its brightly-colored houses, carved wooden balconies and flower-filled patios. On the program: Plaza Bolivar, Plaza del Chorro with its artists and colonial houses. Duration: between 3 and 4 hours.

Hotel: BH Bicentenario 4* (or similar)

Day 3 - Heading for the Coffee Region

Breakfast included at your hotel then private transfer from your hotel to Bogota airport. Travel time: approx. 30 minutes.

**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 **

Hotel: Salento Real 3* (or similar)

Day 4 - Valle del Cocora and Bosques de Niebla

Breakfast included at the hotel, then departure from Salento by Jeep Willys in the early morning for Valle del Cocora. Following in our guide's footsteps on a hike, we discover an extraordinary valley where the wax palms, the national tree, give the landscape a surreal dimension. We then discover the 'bosques de niebla', a very special ecosystem in which we can observe some of the region's characteristic birds.

Area covered (approximate): 9 kms. - Altitude 2150 - 2900 m. - Humidity 75% - Willys Jeep: 1h - Walk: 4h

Hotel: Salento Real 3* (or similar)

Day 5 - Salento

Breakfast included at the hotel, then start your day at leisure. We suggest you start it with a stroll through the colorful streets of Salento, where you can admire the traditional architecture and visit the local handicraft shops. For lunch, choose from one of the many restaurants serving typical local dishes, such as fresh brew or specialities based on corn, then enjoy a moment of relaxation in the main square, while admiring the sunset over this charming village at the end of the day. Salento promises you a day rich in discovery and serenity!

Hotel: Salento Real 3* (or similar)

Day 11 - Head to Cartagena

Breakfast included at hotel, transport from Salento to **Pereira airport. Journey time: approx. 1 hour.

Domestic flight to Cartagena

Maximum baggage weight is 23kg, any excess will incur an additional charge payable directly at the airport.

Reception at Cartagena airport and transfer to your hotel in the center of this enchanting colonial city. Journey time: approx. 20 minutes.

Hotel: Casa Relax 3* (or similar)

DAY 7 - Cartagena

Breakfast included at hotel followed by Free day in Cartagena

Start your day with a stroll through the "old town ", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can admire the colorful walls and colonial architecture. Visit **the lively Plaza Santo Domingo, then explore the Gold Museum to learn more about the region's pre-Columbian history. For lunch, choose from one of the many restaurants offering tasty local dishes. In the afternoon, relax on the beaches of Bocagrande. End your day with a sunset stroll along the ramparts, enjoying the magic of this coastal town.

Hotel: Casa Relax 3* (or similar)

Day 8 - Head for San Andrés

**Transfer from your hotel to Carthagena airport ** Duration: approx. 20 minutes.

Domestic flight to San Andrés.

Maximum baggage weight is 23kg, any excess will incur an additional cost to be paid directly at the airport. Island access tax payable in cash.

A car will take you from the airport to your hotel in San Andrés. Journey time: approx. 15 minutes.

Hotel: Hotel Cocoplum 3* (or similar)

Day 9 - San Andrés

Breakfast included at hotel then free day in San Andrés

Discover La Piscinita, a perfect spot for swimming and snorkeling. Admire the colorful marine fauna in crystal-clear waters, a true paradise for nature lovers.

In the afternoon, we recommend a visit to the Museum of the Sea to learn more about the island's maritime history and cultural traditions. End your day with a relaxing stroll along the beach at Spratt Bight, where you can enjoy the sunset.

Hotel: Hotel Cocoplum 3* (or similar)

Day 10 - San Andrés

Breakfast included at hotel followed by Free day in San Andrés

Let yourself be tempted by a boat trip to Johnny Cay, an idyllic little island. Enjoy the beach, snorkel and soak up the festive atmosphere.

In the afternoon, return to San Andrés and visit Cayo Acuario, an excellent snorkeling spot, where you can observe a multitude of tropical fish. End your day with a moment of relaxation on the beach, enjoying the beauty of the landscape and the sound of the waves

Hotel: Hotel Cocoplum 3* (or similar)

DAY 11 - End of the stay

Your stay is coming to an end... **A car will take you from your hotel in San Andrés to the airport ** Journey time: approx. 15 minutes.

Domestic flight to Bogotá then return.

Your accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated as follows:

Bogotá: 2 nights at Hotel BH Bicentenario 4* (or similar)

Salento: 3 nights at hotel Salento Real 3* (or similar)

Cartagena: 2 nights at hotel Casa Relax 3* (or similar)

San Andrés: 3 nights at hotel Cocoplum 3* (or similar)

Your board

During your stay, you'll enjoy breakfast package from day 2 to day 11, only lunch on day 4 is included in the program.

Please note that breakfast is not guaranteed if you leave the hotel early in the morning.

Useful information

• As indicated, hotels are rated 3*, 4* or 5* according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 3*, 4* or 5* French standards.
• Please note that the order of visits may be modified due to local constraints (travel time, weather conditions etc...) but all visits mentioned in the program will be carried out.
• Please note that breakfast is not guaranteed if you leave the hotel early in the morning.
• An access tax to San Andrés Island must be paid in cash on site.
• The following activities and admissions are included: walking tour of Bogotá, admission and excursion to the Cocora Valley, admission to the Gold Museum.

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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