Day 1 Hometown - Bogota

Arrive Bogota, capital of Colombia, our tour guide will meet and greet at the airport, then transfer to hotel. You can walk around after hotel check-in if you like.

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Day 2 Bogota

Full day tour of Bogota, highlights include Plaza de Bolivar, San Francisco Church, the "must-see" Gold Museum, the old colonial part of town "La Candelaria", and a cable-car ride to the top of Cerro de Monserrate at 3,190m above sea level, which on a clear day offers amazing views across the entire city. (B)

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Day 3 Bogota

Full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city. You might want to take an optional tour to Villa de Leyva & Tunja, one of the first and finest colonial cities established by the Spaniards in Latin America; or, tour Zipaquira where a huge cathedral is built in a salt mine underground; or try an ecologic coffee plantation tour. (B)

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Day 4 Bogota - Cartagena

Fly to Cartagena this morning. Cartagena is undoubtedly the jewel in Colombia's crown and deservedly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a delightful place to stroll the surrounding, which is packed with well-preserved colonial charm, tiled roofs, pretty balconies and flower-filled courtyards. Upon arrival, take a tour of the city, visiting El Laguito, Bocagrande, and the old sector of the city, as well as San Felipe Castle, and La Popa Monastery. (B)

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Day 5 Rosario Islands Excursion

A full day fun in the Caribbean Sea! Transfer to pier and board speedboat to crossing Cartagena Bay. Pass through Bocachica and skirt the north coast of Baru Island towards El Rosario Islands, an archipelago of 27 small, coral islands, recently declared a National Park. First stop at the idyllic crystal clear waters on Cholon beach, continue onto Pirate Island. After a traditional lunch, the trip continues to San Martin Island where you can explore the island or visit a local aquarium (optional), or simply relax on the beaches. (B/L)

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Day 6 Cartagena

Full day at leisure to explore on your own. You might want to take an excursion tour to Santa Marta, the oldest Hispanic city in Colombia, and the so-called "most beautiful bay in America". Or tour Totumo Mud Volcano where you can immerse into liquid mud and experience the feeling of weightlessness due to the rising mud. (B)

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Day 7 Cartagena

Morning at leisure. You can continue visiting the attractions you haven't finished yesterday. You can definitely have enough time for deeply exploring Cartagena. Go wherever you want, see what ever you like. (B)

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Day 8 Cartagena - Hometown

Take a last look at this charming city. Then, transfer to airport for flight home or to your next destination. (B)

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