MUST COLOMBIA 8 NIGHTS – 9 DAYS - Bogotá – Medellín – Cartagena

DAY 1. (Saturday, December 27, 2025) BOGOTÁ

Assistance at El Dorado Airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. 

DAY 2. (Sunday, December 28, 2025) BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR.

Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic walking tour of Bogotá's historic center through its streets characterized by colonial and republican style facades. Admission to the Banco de la República Art Museum, where you will visit the Botero Museum to see one of the most renowned exhibitions of the Colombian master's art. The tour continues through Plaza de Bolívar, where you can admire the San Carlos Palace, the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic, the Primada Cathedral, the National Capitol, and the Liévano Palace. We will conclude the tour with a visit to the Gold Museum to explore its halls, which display pieces of pre-Columbian goldsmithing, one of the most important in the country. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, admission to the Gold Museum. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather. 

DAY 3. (Monday, December 29, 2025) BOGOTÁ – CARTAGENA - (flight included).

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport for your flight to Cartagena. Arrival, assistance at the international airport, and transfer to the hotel. Remain of the day free for personal activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 4. (Tuesday, December 30, 2025) CARTAGENA – CITY TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to begin the panoramic tour of the city's main neighborhoods, such as Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and Manga, until reaching and entering San Felipe Castle, where we will visit one of the most important military engineering constructions from the colonial era. The tour concludes with a short walk through the walled area, where you can admire its beautiful squares, narrow streets, and houses with balconies beautifully decorated with flowers. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay. Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to San Felipe Castle. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for warm weather. 

DAY 5. (Wednesday, December 31, 2025) CARTAGENA – ISLANDS DAY PASS

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the pier to board a shared speedboat to the Rosario Islands or Barú. Time to enjoy the beach and a traditional lunch is included. At the agreed-upon time, return by speedboat to Cartagena de Indias. Return to the hotel is at the island's expense. Overnight stay. Days of Operation: Daily. Departures: 7:30 – 8:00 am Includes: Transfer from hotel to pier to hotel, shared speedboat transportation to and from the pier, a traditional lunch menu consisting of a main course, dessert, and a non-alcoholic beverage, and beach chairs. Not included: Pier tax, payable directly at the tour pier of approximately USD 10 per person. Note: Return time from the islands: 3:00 pm. Recommendations: Bring comfortable beach clothing, towels, and sunscreen. Not applicable for children under 3 years old. 

DAY 6. (Thursday, January 1, 2026) CARTAGENA – FREE DAY

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities and to enjoy the beautiful city of Cartagena. Overnight stay.

DAY 7 (Friday, January 2, 2026) CARTAGENA – MEDELLIN (Flight included)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, you'll meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport for your flight to Medellín. Arrival, assistance at Medellín Airport, and private transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for personal activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 8. (Saturday, January 3, 2026) MEDELLÍN – HISTORY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION.

Breakfast at the hotel. Just over 20 years ago, Medellín was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Until the beginning of the new millennium, the struggle to succeed Escobar continued, but since 2002, Medellín has changed. Smart local politicians began investing heavily in infrastructure and public education, with clear success. Today, the "City of Eternal Spring" is one of the most innovative cities in the world. Join us on a tour of Medellín's history and present. Learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis, the transformation of the city, while using a highly innovative transportation system in the most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Visit downtown Medellín. Explore Medellín's newest invention: the escalators in Comuna 13, and learn what the people of Medellín think about the city's history. Return to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight stay. Duration: Approx. 4 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Hotel pickup, professional bilingual guide, private transportation, refreshments, and taxes. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for temperate weather.

DAY 9. (Sunday, January 4, 2026) MEDELLÍN – VISIT TO EL PEÑOL AND GUATAPÉ

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure via the highway to Marinilla, a colonial town known for its musical instrument making. During the drive to the reservoir area, you'll admire a landscape of green meadows and mountains. Arrival at the municipality of El Peñol, one of the country's main energy producers, with a reservoir built under the old town, which was flooded to make way for this beautiful engineering feat. Later, arrival at the El Peñol rock, a 220-meter-high monolith with 724 steps. Time to enjoy a typical lunch. Visit the town of Guatapé to appreciate its picturesque houses whose plinths on the walls represent the local culture. Cruise through the reservoir for approximately one hour. Return to Medellín. Duration: Approximately 10 hours. Departure: 8:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, and traditional lunch (main course and drink). Not Included: Ascent to Piedra del Peñol, boat ride on the reservoir.

Recommendations:

- Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for mild weather.

- People with respiratory problems, the elderly, and children under 5 years of age are not allowed to ascend Piedra del Peñol.

- If you are unable to climb Piedra del Peñol due to health problems, the ticket will be forfeited and cannot be exchanged for another activity. 

DAY 10. (Monday, January 5, 2026) MEDELLIN

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to your next destination. END OF SERVICES