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DIVERSITY, CULTURE, FLAVORS AND HISTORY 12D/11N

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Bogotá, Villa de Leyva, Eje Cafetero and Cartagena

  • 12 Days 11 Nigths
  • Jun - Dec 20, 2024

Detail

THE PLAN INCLUDES:

  • Private and shared ground transportation as described in the program.
  • Accommodation as per your request.
  • Meals as outlined in the program description.
  • Admission tickets to specified attractions mentioned in the program.
  • Professional guide available in Spanish.
  • Traveler medical assistance card.

THE PLAN DOES NOT COVER:

  • Domestic and international airfare.
  • Services not mentioned in this document.
  • Laundry, national and international phone calls.
  • Personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities.
  • Beverages and meals not specified in the description.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a professional guide and transferred to your hotel.
You will stay at a selected hotel.

Includes: Private transportation and selected accommodation.

 

Day 2: Bogotá City Tour

Welcome to Bogotá, Colombia’s capital and largest city, ideal for all types of visitors. During the
Bogotá city tour, you will experience the territory’s past, present, and future.
Your day will start with breakfast and a visit to the tourist attractions of the La Candelaria
Historical Center.
You will stay at a selected hotel.

Includes: Private transportation from the hotel to the city center (for passengers staying in the
north of the City), professional guide, tickets to the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays*), Botero
Museum (closed on Tuesdays*), and Monserrate, lunch, snack, breakfast, and selected
accommodation.

*Alternatively, visit the Museum of Bogotá.

Day 3: Bogotá - Salt Cathedral - Villa de Leyva

Start the day with breakfast and then transfer to Villa de Leyva. During
the journey, we will visit the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá.
You will stay at a selected hotel.

Includes: private transportation, a professional guide, entrance to the Salt Cathedral, breakfast,
and the selected accommodation.

Day 4: Villa de Leyva, the most beautiful colonial town in Colombia - Ráquira

After breakfast, take a walk through the historic center of Villa de Leyva. This tour includes a visit
to the emblematic streets and discussions about its stories and heritage importance. Places
covered during the walk include Plaza Mayor, El Carmen Square, Calle Caliente (home of the first
congress), the Antonio Nariño and Antonio Ricaurte parks, the Royal Liquor Factory, and the
Nariño Museum.

Afterward, we will visit the surroundings and the artisanal town of Raquira. Optionally, you can
visit the Ain Karim Vineyard (not included in the package).
You will stay at a selected hotel.

Includes: a professional guide, entrance fees to places of interest, private transportation, a typical
lunch of the region, breakfast, and the selected accommodation.

Day 5: Villa de Leyva - Coffee region.

Start your day with breakfast before heading back to the airport in Bogotá for a flight (not
included) to the Coffee Region. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a professional guide who will
transfer you to your hotel.

Includes: breakfast, private transportation, and the selected accommodation.

Day 6:Salento, Cocora Valley, and Filandia

After breakfast, you will visit the Cocora Valley, renowned for the Cera Palm, Colombia’s national
tree, known for its impressive height of up to 70 meters. You can enjoy a leisurely walk along its
mountain trails for up to 2 hours to take in the stunning landscape. Then, you’ll explore the town
of Salento, the oldest municipality in the department, known for its colorful architecture and
traditional atmosphere. The next stop will be the Municipality of Filandia, located approximately
40 minutes from Salento. This charming coffee town is famed for its colorful door frames and
windows, creating a vibrant street art scene. It has been recognized as the winner of the Best
Tourism Village 2023 program by the World Tourism Organization.

Includes: transportation, entrance to the palm forest, a guided tour, hydration, a typical lunch, a snack, entrance to the Bejuco al Canasto Interpretation Center,
breakfast, and the selected accommodation.

Day 7: Coffee and Biodiversity

The day begins with breakfast, followed by a tour of the municipality of Calarcá, known as ” La Villa del Cacique & quot;, and the birthplace of poets. This tour will focus on the area’s architecture, including its large traditional houses, market square, and the paintings by local artists on its main streets.
Following this, you will continue the tour in a Willys Jeep, where you’ll get to see the coffee
landscape, fruit trees, birds, and flowers, and witness the daily life of the locals. You will also have
the opportunity to meet a family who transitioned to a life in coffee production after being
affected by the armed conflict in Colombia. This family will warmly welcome you and share their
knowledge about the coffee production process, from selecting seeds to roasting the beans.
Before departing, you will have the chance to savor a delicious typical lunch prepared by “the
mom” and enjoy a cup of coffee. The day will conclude with a Patacón Workshop where you will
learn about the banana planting process and how to prepare patacones with their
accompaniments: hogao, guacamole, and shredded meat or chicken.

Includes: transportation, a tour of Calarcá and coffee tasting, a Willys Jeep tour, a guided coffee
program in English, hydration, a typical lunch, breakfast, and the selected accommodation.

Day 8: Coffee region - Cartagena.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight to Cartagena (not included). Upon arrival, a
professional guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.

In the afternoon, an exploration of the local cuisine offers an authentic way to learn about the
culture of the area. This will involve tasting various street foods, allowing you to experience the
real Cartagena and interact with street vendors. The tour will cover a wide range of foods,
including tropical fruits, stuffed arepas, empanadas, and more. It is recommended to notify in
advance in case of allergies or dietary restrictions.

Includes: private transportation, a professional guide, food tasting, breakfast, and the selected
accommodation.

Day 9: Cartagena City Tour

Our tour starts with a transfer from the Historic Center to the Popa Convent, where you can enjoy
a panoramic view of the city. Next, we will visit the largest fortress built by the Spanish in South
America, the San Felipe de Barajas fort, and explore some of its tunnels and the statue of Don Blas de Lezo. After that, we will head to the center of Cartagena to stroll
through its main streets and squares.

The guide will share interesting facts about the history of Cartagena,
including legends and pirate stories. You will have the opportunity to explore the Historic Center
with an expert guide who will provide detailed insights into the past and present of Cartagena, as
you visit landmarks such as the Clock Tower and the statue of Don Pedro de Heredia, the city’s
founder, as well as less crowded areas of the old city.

Throughout the tour, you will experience the various influences—romantic, Moorish, colonial,
military, Arab, Spanish, and North American—that have shaped Cartagena. Additionally, the guide
will lead you through the Palace of the Inquisition, one of the city’s most emblematic buildings,
and the Sanctuary of San Pedro Claver, in honor of the Spanish priest and missionary known as the
“Slave of slaves” for his dedication to Africans brought as slaves to the Spanish colonies.

Includes: private transportation, entrance fees, a professional guide, as well as lunch, breakfast,
and selected accommodation.

Day 10: Barú Island

Start your day with breakfast and then head to the dock for transfer. You will spend a fantastic day
at the Barú Islands, near Cartagena. After a 60-minute journey, you’ll arrive at the Isla del Encanto
hotel, located in the Corales del Rosario Park. It’s an ideal destination for families or anyone
looking to enjoy a day on the island. The hotel offers a large swimming pool, a diverse lunch
buffet, and comfortable beach chairs. It’s the perfect place to have fun and relax at the same time.
The trip includes transportation by speedboat or bus, depending on the number of people.

Includes: Private transfer Hotel – Dock – Hotel, welcome drink, typical lunch with a drink, use of
beach and resort facilities, round-trip speedboat transportation* with other passengers, breakfast
and the selected accommodation
*Note:
By boat: more than 20 people depart in speed boats
By bus: less than 20 people depart by land to the town of Barú and then a 5-minute boat ride to
the island.

Day 11: Cartagena

Take the day off and enjoy the amenities of your accommodation.

Includes: Breakfast and the selected accommodation

Day 12: Cartagena - End of services.

Have breakfast and transfer to the airport for an international flight (flight not included) back home.

Includes: Breakfast, private transportation.

General conditions:

  • This document constitutes an economic offer according to article 845 of the Commercial Code.
  • The offer must be accepted or rejected within 5 days after the delivery date.
  • The offer may be revoked before its expiration, with a valid reason due to changes in economic conditions, such as updates in airline, hotel, and operator rates.
  • Prices are subject to change and availability at the time of reservation.
  • All reservations require written confirmation and all necessary information.
  • Rates are based on the number of requested passengers, and any modifications are subject to re-quotation.
  • All service prices are based on rates and currency exchange rates at the date of this offer and are subject to change due to modifications in rates and availability at the time of offer confirmation.
  • The offer only includes the requested services; any additional services will incur additional charges.
  • This offer does NOT imply any reservation or confirmation.

Policies

Reservation and payment policies

  • Reservations can be held for 72 hours without payment.
  • If the reservation is made less than twenty days before the travel date, full payment is required.
  • If the reservation is made more than twenty days before the travel date, a 30% payment is required once hotel availability is confirmed by Parce Travel, and the remaining balance must be paid in full at least 20 days before the travel date.

Change Policies

  • All changes are subject to hotel and service availability.
  • If the change is due to last-minute modifications in the air operation, stoppage of transporters, marches, extreme weather that makes it difficult to carry out activities, etc., Parce Travel Colombia may reschedule the services when possible. However, the client will be subject to paying for extra costs generated in the event of a change in operation, route, or date and will also be subject to losing the services that cannot be taken on the same day of the flight, land trip or activity, according to the contracted itinerary.

Cancellation and refund policies:

Cancellation penalty:

– 15 days before the travel date: 0%
– 8 days before the travel date: 50%
– 3 days before the travel date: 80%
– On the start day of the trip or by no-show: 100%

Refund policy:

In case of a refund, the client will incur a 4×1,000 fee and any financial costs.
If changes or cancellations are due to force majeure or proven acts of God, the penalties may be reduced based on the suppliers’ decisions.
Any refund to the client will be processed within 30 calendar days.
The change and cancellation policies will also apply if the passenger has not paid the program cost by the specified dates. In such a case, non-payment will be considered as cancellation of the plan.

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