Day 1: Bogota
Bog
Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Bogotá to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
Day 2: Bogota
Bogota “City tour with Monserrate”:
Breakfast. A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets and take a close look of the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country's legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum.
The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and if time permits, a tour will be made to the Casa de la Moneda Museum. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising up to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota.
Gold museum and Quinta de Bolívar are closed on Mondays, instead we visit Museo de Botero and Museo Casa de la Moneda.
The Casa de la Moneda Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
On Sunday, this tour operates subject to availability and upon request.
Duration: About 05 hours approximately.
Operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Saturday starts at 8:00 Hrs. For the private service it can be scheduled at 09:00 or 14:00 hrs.
Day 3: Pereira
Bogota - Pereira (coffee region):
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport as scheduled to take a flight to Pereira (Flight not included). Arrival at Matecaña Airport in Pereira. Reception and transfer to and from the chosen hotel in the Coffee Zone. Check-in and accommodation.
Day 4: Pereira
Pereira “Coffee Region” Interactive Coffee Process”:
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service from the hotel to “Finca del Café” farm located in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Cabal in Risaralda. Once in the farm, with the company of a local expert we 'll explore the special coffee plantations and we ́ll learn all about the coffee process: the sowing, the selective manual harvest and the decupled. Then, we'll toast some coffee grains in a wood stove in the kitchen of a typical peasant house, this is an authentic coffee experience. The tour continues through different stations with viewpoints to admire the beautiful landscape and the natural environment while we enjoy a cup of coffee. Finally, we ́ll observe the innovative process of coffee drying and we'll finish drinking a coffee lemonade in the principal house of the farm. Transfer to return to the hotel or you ́ll can connect with other additional touristic activity of the region.
Includes: Transfers, English - speaking guide, assistance by an expert guide of the farm, interactive coffee process, hydration, and snacks.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours of activity considering the transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.
Day 5: Pereira
Pereira “Coffee Region” Cocora Valley and Salento Village:
Breakfast. Assistance and transfer in private service to Cocora Valley enjoying the beautiful landscape. First, we'll have a welcome cocktail “Canelazo” and with the assistance of a specialist eco-guide we' ́ll be ready to start the introduction to the natural reserve of Cocora. Then, we 'll go to the fog ́s forest a place to admire the biodiversity of fauna and flora. There, we'll find the highest wax palm of the world and we'll connect with the earth doing a special ritual planting some palms. Then, we'll go to the typical village of Salento where we'll have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, craft workshops and the principal viewpoint. Typical Lunch and transfer to return to the hotel or you ́ll can connect with other additional touristic activity of the region.
Includes: Private transportation, English - speaking guide - specialized guide and environmental interpretation - welcome cocktail “canelazo”-regular ecological hike - Wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide - Hydration, snacks, and typical lunch with starters, main course, and non-alcoholic beverage.
Duration: Approximately 6 hours of activity considering the transfer time depending on the location of the chosen hotel.
Due to the high influx of local and foreign visitors on Sundays and public holidays, we recommend booking this tour on different days for a better experience. This also applies to Easter Week, the end, and the beginning of the year.
Day 6:
Pereira (coffee region):
Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to the airport of Pereira as scheduled to take a flight to the next city.
