Wendy Wu Colombia Discovery

Cartagena
Visit the colourful and vibrant town

Coffee Tour
Tour a hacienda and try some of Colombia’s famous beans

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Walk along the golden coastline of this exotic national park

Cocora Valley
Drive into the beautiful landscapes of Cocora

Day 1: Fly to Bogota

Fly to Bogota where you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 2: Explore Bogota

Begin your day by exploring Paloquemo Market, where you’ll have the chance to try some local produce before heading the historic centre. Visit the Botero and Gold museums before lunch. After, ride the cable cars up to the Santuario de Monserrate to enjoy brilliant views of the city.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 3: Salt Cathedral

Head out of the city to visit the unusual Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Explore the illuminated caverns before returning to Bogota for your flight to Pereira.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 4: Valle Del Cocora

Head into the Central Mountains and the beautiful landscapes of the Valle de Cocora. Take an easy hike through a wax palm forest to discover a diverse range of flora and fauna. Colombia’s national tree. Spend the afternoon in the traditional towns of Salento and Filandia,  including a visit to a basket weaving workshop.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 5: Coffee Plantations

Spend the morning out exploring the landscapes of the coffee estates and pay a visit to a typical hacienda where you’ll enjoy an informative tour followed by a tasting session, guided by a master taster.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 6: Travel to Medellin

Head to the airport and fly to the city of Medellin.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Discover Medellin

Spend the day seeing the city’s sights, taking the cable car up Cerro Nutibara for panoramic views, admiring the sculptures of Colombian artist Fernando Botero, and admiring some excellent street art. You will also participate in a musical experience before enjoying a cooking demonstration for lunch.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Around Medellin

Travel out of the city to explore the surrounding region. Stop at La Piedra del Peñol, a towering rock monolith that was once worshipped by the local indigenous community. The 700-step climb to the top is optional. Continue to the town of Guatape where you’ll wander the streets lined with vividly coloured buildings. Return to Medellin.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Fly to Santa Marta

Depart Medellin and fly to the Caribbean seaside city of Santa Marta. On arrival, you’ll explore the beautiful old colonial district before heading out of the city to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the bays of Rodadero and the fishing village of Taganga.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 10: Tayrona National Park

Explore the exotic coastline of the Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona today, winding through tropical forest before arriving at the Sea of the Seven Wave, a natural viewpoint from which to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Walk a short way along a stretch of golden sand backed by lush rainforest to reach the boat which will take you on a cruise over to Playa Cristal, a beach of extraordinary beauty where you can take a refreshing dip.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Travel to Cartagena

Travel by road this morning from Santa Marta to the Caribbean port of Cartagena, where the afternoon will be spent exploring the city, its vibrant historic centre, and its tastiest eats on a delicious street food tour.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: The Jewels of the Indies

This morning, your city tour will start with panoramic views over the city from the Monasterio and Iglesia de La Popa. Continue to San Felipe Fortress and the Convent and Church of San Pedro Claver in the Ciudad Vieja (old city). Browse the the wares of the artisan centre housed in the Bovedas, before a rum tasting experience during which you can try a variety of favourites, followed by a fun salsa lesson before dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 13: Visit La Boquila

Explore La Boquilla, a steadfast Afro-descendant fishing village preserving its cultural heritage for over two centuries. Immerse yourself in a workshop that connects you with Afro-Colombian drum rhythms through hands-on interaction. Following this experience, indulge in a serene catamaran sunset cruise before dinner in the heart of the walled city.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 14-15: Fly to the UK

Fly from Cartagena to the UK, arriving back home the following day.
(Breakfast)

Street Food tour of Cartagena
Stroll through the beautiful streets of Cartagena whilst exploring its excellent array of snacks and delicacies on a street food tour, from exotic tropical fruits to deep-fried los fritos and sweet cocadas.

Learn about ‘The World’s Best Coffee’
Learn all about one of Colombia’s most famous exports, the humble coffee bean, with a visit to an estate in the ‘Coffee Triangle’, where you’ll see the process from bean to cup and taste some of the world’s best coffee

– Return international flights
– 13 nights in 3+/4* accommodation
– All meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– Touring with guides & entrance fees

Classic

See the classic sights in the company of expert guides so you can really understand the history and culture of the destination. On classic tours everything is taken care of, leaving you to sit back and enjoy the experience to the full. The tours are fully inclusive with all meals and a comprehensive touring programme.

This tour has a maximum group size of 28 people

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.