Jewels of Colombia: History, Culture and Luxury

Assistance at José María Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Hydromassage experience at Kúa Spa, a specialized wellness center that detoxifies, relaxes and revitalizes the body. Duration: 90 minutes. 

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the tour to Guatapé and La Piedra del Peñol, two of the most outstanding tourist destinations near Medellín. These places are located approximately two hours from the city and are known for their natural beauty and charming countryside scenery. The region attracts both tourists and local residents, who are captivated by the combination of agricultural beauty and the imposing Piedra del Peñol, a rock formation that rises 297 meters above a dam that generates a significant portion of the country's electric power. Our journey takes us through the new town of El Peñol, an essential point for understanding the history and future of this region. We will arrive to make a panoramic view of the region in a helicopter for a 6-minute flight over the dam and a pontoon tour of the dam. Lunch at a typical restaurant to learn about the local gastronomy. We will continue our trip with a visit to the picturesque village of Guatapé, known for the colorful decorative baseboards of its houses. Return to the hotel.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, 6-minute helicopter overflight, boat ride on the dam and lunch. 

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the airport to take the flight to Santa Marta. Arrival at Simon Bolivar airport, meeting at the domestic flights departure with our guide who will make the welcome and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santa Marta. 

Breakfast at the hotel. We will embark on an enriching cultural city tour of Santa Marta, where we will explore the best of this historic city. Starting the tour at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the emblematic colonial estate that served as a refuge for Simon Bolivar in his last days, where we will admire its beautiful gardens. Then, we will visit the Tayrona Archaeological Museum to discover the collection of indigenous artifacts that reveal the rich heritage of the Tayrona civilization. We will continue to the Cathedral of Santa Marta, the oldest in Colombia, where its elegant architecture and history transport us to the colonial past. Finally, we will enjoy the view of El Rodadero, famous for its white sand and crystal clear waters, where we will enjoy the Caribbean breeze.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance fees to the attractions described, and hydration.

Ground transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena. Lodging in Cartagena. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a walk through the area of Getsemaní and historic center, during the tour there will be gastronomic tastings such as endemic fruits of the Caribbean region, lunch at the San Pedro restaurant. Panoramic tour in vehicle to admire the castle of San Felipe and visit the area of Boca Grande, Castillo Grande and El Laguito. Stop at sky bar 51 to watch the sunset of Cartagena accompanied by a refreshing drink. Transfer to the hotel.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, gastronomic tasting, lunch and refreshing drink for the sunset. 

Dinner with typical show in a restaurant specialized in Cartagena food. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take flight to the city of origin.