Day 1. Saturday. Bogotá
Arrival at Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and transfer to the hotel (not included) for check-in. Accommodation at the Radisson Metrotel hotel.
Includes: Accommodation, and medical assistance card.
Does not include: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2. Sunday. Bogotá: City Tour & Monserrate
Breakfast at the hotel. At 07:30, pick-up from the hotel lobby to begin the panoramic tour of Bogotá’s historic center, also known as “La Candelaria.” The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, where you can see nearly 34,000 pre-Hispanic gold pieces and over 25,000 pre-Columbian objects. Then, visit the Mint House and the Botero Donation, where works by the internationally recognized Colombian artist Fernando Botero are exhibited in various artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. The panoramic tour continues, exploring the area around Bolívar Square (including the Primada Cathedral, the House of Nariño, the Liévano Palace, and the Palace of Justice). From any point in the city, it’s impossible not to spot the hill that overlooks Bogotá from 3,152 meters above sea level. Monserrate is Bogotá’s most iconic symbol, not just for its natural beauty, but for its religious significance. Its sanctuary has been visited by millions of pilgrims and travelers since its foundation in 1640. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Transport, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Gold Museum, Mint House, and Botero Donation, ascent to Monserrate, and medical assistance card.
Does not include: Lunch, expenses, and unspecified consumptions.
Day 3. Monday. Bogotá: Visit to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral (OPTIONAL)
Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00 am, pick-up from the hotel lobby. Departure to the town of Zipaquirá, located 50 km from Bogotá, leaving from the northern part of the city, known as the “Sabana de Bogotá.” Upon arrival in Zipaquirá, visit the Salt Cathedral built inside a 180-meter deep mine, considered one of Colombia’s most important wonders and a great work of engineering and religious art.
Duration: 5 hours
Includes: Transport, Spanish-speaking guide, entrance to the Salt Cathedral, and medical assistance card.
Does not include: Lunch, expenses, and unspecified consumptions
At the agreed time, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Cartagena
Arrival at Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation at the Radisson Ocean Pavillon hotel
Suggested Domestic Flight Itineraries
Route: Bog-Ctg
Departure Time: 16:58 - 16:27
Arrival Time: 18:30 - 17:58