Colombian Jewels
Enjoy a diversity of experiences in Colombia
Your 4-night visit to Colombia will show you the historic capital city of Bogota and the stylish, cultural hub of Cartagena. With city tours and sightseeing included, this is the perfect introduction to Colombia.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Bogota (BOG) and from Cartagena (CTG)
- One way flight from Bogota to Cartagena
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Ground transportation for the duration of the trip
- Accommodations as listed:
- 2 nights in Bogota at Hotel Atton 93 or similar
- 2 nights in Cartagena at the 4-star Capilla del Mar or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Entrance fees/sightseeing includes:
- Half-day city tour of Bogota
- City Tour of Cartagena
- Entrance fee to Gold Museum
- Entrance fee to La Popa Monastery
Great Ways to Explore
- Visit the Gold Museum in Bogota, which holds the biggest collection of Pre-Columbian gold in the world.
- In Cartagena you’ll visit the Monastery La Popa located on top of the tallest hill of the city.
- Try an authentic arepa, or corn cake, which can be served with anything from cheese and salad to meat and fish.
- Take the steep funicular to the top of Monserrate, Bogota's tallest mountain, for great views of the city!
- Succumb to Cartagena's seductive powers; its cobbled streets and vine-draped balconies are something out of a dream.
Your dual-city visit to Colombia with show you the historic center of Bogota and the stylish, cultural hub of Cartagena.
Enjoy time in Bogota, the Colombian capital, home to a beautiful and charming juxtaposition of landscapes. You’ll have admission to the Gold Museum included in your stay here. Admire the city's colonial grandeur and the history that goes along with it before exploring its modern metropolis.
In Cartagena, you’ll discover the history of how this city was once a mecca of stolen jewels. Today the history is still remembered but the city has grown into a modern world, and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site! There are beaches surrounding the main town and tourists flock here every year. Visit the monastery of “La Popa”, located on top of the tallest hill of the city. There, enjoy a 360° panoramic skyline of the city.
Please note: After making your booking, please call us to provide your valid passport details. We are required to collect your passport information on behalf of our in-destination partners to reserve internal flights, hotel rooms, train tickets and/or visits to the ecologically protected areas. Kindly note, your passport must be valid 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Please call us at 800-896-4600.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Bogota (BOG) and from Cartagena (CTG)
- One way flight from Bogota to Cartagena
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Ground transportation for the duration of the trip
- Accommodations as listed:
- 2 nights in Bogota at Hotel Atton 93 or similar
- 2 nights in Cartagena at the 4-star Capilla del Mar or similar
- Breakfast daily
- Entrance fees/sightseeing includes:
- Half-day city tour of Bogota
- City Tour of Cartagena
- Entrance fee to Gold Museum
- Entrance fee to La Popa Monastery
- Visit the Gold Museum in Bogota, which holds the biggest collection of Pre-Columbian gold in the world.
- In Cartagena you’ll visit the Monastery La Popa located on top of the tallest hill of the city.
- Try an authentic arepa, or corn cake, which can be served with anything from cheese and salad to meat and fish.
- Take the steep funicular to the top of Monserrate, Bogota's tallest mountain, for great views of the city!
- Succumb to Cartagena's seductive powers; its cobbled streets and vine-draped balconies are something out of a dream.
Your dual-city visit to Colombia with show you the historic center of Bogota and the stylish, cultural hub of Cartagena.
Enjoy time in Bogota, the Colombian capital, home to a beautiful and charming juxtaposition of landscapes. You’ll have admission to the Gold Museum included in your stay here. Admire the city's colonial grandeur and the history that goes along with it before exploring its modern metropolis.
In Cartagena, you’ll discover the history of how this city was once a mecca of stolen jewels. Today the history is still remembered but the city has grown into a modern world, and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site! There are beaches surrounding the main town and tourists flock here every year. Visit the monastery of “La Popa”, located on top of the tallest hill of the city. There, enjoy a 360° panoramic skyline of the city.
Please note: After making your booking, please call us to provide your valid passport details. We are required to collect your passport information on behalf of our in-destination partners to reserve internal flights, hotel rooms, train tickets and/or visits to the ecologically protected areas. Kindly note, your passport must be valid 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Please call us at 800-896-4600.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Colombia!
Upon arrival in Bogota, you will have a transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Bogota is the Colombian capital and was founded in 1538 by the Spaniard Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada under the name of Santa Fe. Here you will experience both the colonial grandeur and the vitality of a modern metropolis.
Celebrate your first night with a bowl of warming ajiaco, a hearty soup mace with chicken and three kinds of potatoes.
Transfer to Bogota hotel
Check-in - Hotel Atton 93
Immerse yourself in comfort and relaxation at Atton 93 in bustling Bogota. Step through the hotel's doors and feel welcomed by trendy artwork, contemporary furniture, and a beyond-friendly reception team. Stroll through the halls and find a small snack bar, numerous meeting rooms, a modern fitness center, and much more. Head up to your room and open the door to tons of space and natural light. Take a nap on your large cozy bed, catch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, use the hotel's WiFi to get in touch with family and friends, and check out your sparkling bathroom. When it's time to eat, indulge in local cuisine at the authentic Guadalupe Restaurant & Bar. In need of a pick-me-up? Unwind with a cocktail at the bar, or grab a hot cup of coffee or tea in the lobby any time!
Day 2. Bogota
Today, enjoy a half-day city tour taking you to the Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolivar, and the Gold Museum!
After your tour, take a funicular up to Bogota's mountain in the clouds, Monserrate. Breath in the fresh, cool air as you admire the stunning views of the city. On Monserrate you will find a Catholic church, restaurant, food stalls and a crafts bazaar.
In the evening, head to the trendy Zona Rosa neighborhood for dinner and a drink of aguardiente, an anise-flavored liquor beloved by Bogotanos.
Half-day Bogota City Tour with funicular to Monserrate and lunch (morning)
The Bogota city tour will start at Paloquemao, the famous food market located in the heart of the city. Once you enter the market, you will smell, see and be surprised by exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, seafood and meat. Take a break at one of the simple but delicious food stands and try a fresh juice or one of the typical meals of this region. Early in the morning you will find a beautiful flower market in front.
After the market, take a walk through ‘La Candelaria’, Bogota's historical neighborhood. A pleasant quarter of cobble stoned streets, Spanish colonial architecture, and Baroque churches, the neighborhood is also home to several universities, libraries and museums. Walk across the main square Plaza Bolivar as you pass various government buildings, then visit one of a dozen milliners along Calle San Miguel to get an idea of how hats are made.
Pass by the Fernando Botero Museum, which holds a large collection of works from the well-known Colombian painter and sculptor, on your way to the Gold Museum. The museum contains nearly 34,000 gold pieces plus a further 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic, and textile articles belonging to 13 Pre-Hispanic societies.
You'll then take a funicular up to Bogota's mountain in the clouds, Monserrate. Breath in the fresh, cool air as you admire the stunning views of the city. On Monserrate you will find a Catholic church, restaurant, food stalls and a crafts bazaar. Enjoy a typical lunch before finishing your tour.Day 3. Bogota - Cartagena
Today you’ll start your day with a transfer to the airport for your flight to the colonial jewel of Colombia, Cartagena. Once in your new destination transfer and check in at your accommodation.
Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spaniard Pedro de Heredia. Gold-crafting Indigenous tribes, Spanish colonialism, pirates and corsairs, African slaves, fortifications, Catholicism and The Inquisition: Cartagena has led a very interesting life! With such a fascinating and turbulent history, you can bet that there are plenty of must-see spots for visitors.
Head into the old town and get lost in the dreamy cobbled streets and vine-draped balconies.
Transfer to Bogota airport (BOG)
Fly to Cartagena!
Transfer to Cartagena hotel
Check-in - Hotel Capilla del Mar
Across the street from the beach, Hotel Capilla del Mar is a sophisticated high-rise hotel in Cartagena's vibrant Bocagrande neighborhood. You'll be situated just two miles from the historic center and three miles from the 16th-century fortress Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.
Enjoy the tropical breeze from the 22nd floor deck and take a dip in the Solarium pool with beautiful views of Bocagrande and the Caribbean Sea. The relaxed, airy rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Enjoy daily complimentary breakfast and meals at the seafood restaurant and sea-view buffet eatery. Come nighttime, enjoy a drink at the sleek cocktail bar with panoramic views and DJs. There's also a spa and a gym, plus cooking and dancing classes at an extra charge.
Day 4. Cartagena
Today you will visit some of Cartagena's highlights on an included city tour. Cartagena was given the name La Heroica (Heroic City) by Simon Bolivar in 1815 after the city resisted 105 days of siege by the Spanish.
After the tour, stroll over to Plaza de la Aduana, the largest and oldest square in Cartagena's old town that was once the home of the city's government (aduana means customs).
Enjoy your last night in Colombia dining on fresh seafood from the coast and relaxing in this romantic and seductive city.
Cartagena City Tour (half-day)
Your tour of this UNESCO World Heritage City will begin with the Castille San Felipe de Barajas, or the Fortress of San Felipe. Located at the top of the Hill of San Lazaro, this well-preserved fortress dominates the city and is seen from both land and sea.
From there, you’ll make a photo stop at the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, a masterpiece of engineering built by the Spaniards to defend the city from attacks by pirates. Continue walking around the walled colonial city, where its narrow streets and houses with spectacular balconies will take you back in time. Visit the Convent of San Pedro Claver, a jewel of Spanish colonial architecture.
Your last stop on the tour will be the famous Emerald Museum in Bocagrande, before you are returned to your hotel.
Day 5. Depart Colombia
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Transfer to Cartagena airport (CTG)
Fly home!
Where available, the Flexible Change Plan allows you to change your travel date for ANY reason (between 30 days and 14 days before planned departure). You will receive a Future Travel Credit for the entire amount you paid. Please note that prepaid instant purchase airfares and group airfare are not eligible for the Flexible Change Plan and are subject to airline-imposed change or cancellation fees based on airline rules at the time that the change is requested. You must rebook using the original air carrier at least 14 days prior to your originally scheduled departure and complete travel at least 1 year from original booking date. Additional fees may apply. Future travel credit is non-transferable, non-refundable, and may not be redeemed for cash.