This action-packed, culturally-enriching jaunt through Northern and Central Colombia will have you and your special plus-one coffee-tasting and cocktail-making in the UNESCO-listed city of Cartagena, eating some of the country’s best cuisine in the high-energy capital of Bogota, soaring through the skies and climbing sheer sandstone walls in Colombia’s outdoor adventure capital, Suesca.
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What We Love
- Colombia is still a relatively undiscovered destination, meaning you can still enjoy quiet hiking trails, peaceful retreats, and off-the-beaten-track adventures without the crowds
- The right mix of white glove and soft touch service from the team at This Is Colombia Travel. You’ll feel like you’ve got a friend on hand when you need them but privacy when you need it
- A fantastic blend of indulgence and adventure. Explore, eat, sleep, repeat on a trip that’s anything but repetitive or predictable
- Taking in three of Colombia’s most impressive places and some wonderful natural wonders - Cartagena, Rosario Islands, Bogota, and the limestone climbing walls of Suesca in a seamless week in paradise
- You’ll have some of Colombia’s most knowledgeable experts to guide you every step of the way, meaning you don’t just get to travel further, but deeper
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The Ideal Itinerary
- 7 nights, 8 days in stylish, centrally-located accommodation in Cartagena, Bogota, and Suesca
- An a-la-carte menu of tours, activities, and experiences to suit all interests and group sizes
- A perfect mixture of adventure, relaxation, and culture
- Top international and local cuisine at some of the country’s best restaurants
- A whole day dedicated to relaxing in the stunning Rosario Islands, as well as action-packed and cultural adventures in Cartagena, Bogota, and Suesca
- Private transportation (including by land and sea) to the National Parks and major attractions, meaning you can spend less time traveling and more time exploring
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Who Will Enjoy It
Adventurous couples or even friends or families looking to explore new cultures, stunning scenery and indulge their senses with a magical mix of outdoor activities, natural wonders, luxury hotels and world-class culinary experiences
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The Ideal Length
8 days, 7 nights
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The Details
Days: 8 days
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
From $3,950 per person
From $5,950 per person (high season)Phone Number: 1 (347) 871-7997
Rating: TIC Rating
Rating: Trip Advisor
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The Lowdown
Cartagena + Bogota
Day 1 | Colonial Charm in Cartagena
Kickstart your Colombian adventure by picking with a five-star private pickup from the airport to your first luxurious stay of the week, the Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel or Hotel Casa San Agustin. Once you’ve had time to soak up your colonial crib’s historic charm, take a couple of hours to explore the hidden treasures of Cartagena’s Walled City. Take in the romantic 17th and 18th-century architecture, bougainvillea-draped boutique shops, and fairy-lit rooftop cocktail bars. At 20.30, don your favorite evening wear for a sensational 10-course tasting menu at the critically-acclaimed Restaurante Celele, where Colombian flavors fuse with contemporary techniques to create plate after plate of pure foodie magic.
Stay / Choose From:
- Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara - the luxurious former convent that transformed Cartagena’s historic center
- Hotel Casa San Agustin - A game-changing, luxury boutique bolthole in the heart of Cartagena's old townDay 2 | A Sensorial Start
Day two begins with a Colombian coffee tasting session, where, as well as getting an insight into the world’s best coffee, you’ll also learn how to filter and cup the perfect mug of joe. Burn off a world class caffeine buzz with a stroll through Cartagena’s colonial streets before taking it down a notch with a relaxing massage at one fo the city’s top spas.
Your sensational start will be followed by a fresh ceviche lunch at Cartagena’s best seafood spot, El Boliche and an early evening rum cocktail-making and chocolate-tasting class, followed by a tantalizing meal at one of Cartagena’s best restaurants, Carmen.
A couple of rum cocktails and a bottle of wine later, you and your special plus one will be ready to hit the town. With the help of two local salsa dancers, we’ll take you to Cartagena’s best night spots - what time you come home is up to you!
Day 3 | Chillax in Paradise
What better hangover cure than an injection of vitamin sea and a luxurious day island hopping in style. Spend day three exploring the beautiful Rosario Islands on your very own private boat, stopping by La Piscina to dive into the deep blue. Your concierge will pander to your every need. If it’s great cocktails, world-class food, and beachside swimming pools that speak to you, we’ll take you to Blue Apple Beach Club in Tierrabomba for a perfect day of eating, swimming, and relaxing. After watching the sun sink into the Caribbean, finish off the perfect day with a perfect meal at Don Juan, a presidential favorite for dinner.
Day 4 | Head to Bogota
Say goodbye to Cartagena, and hello to Colombia’s high-octane capital. On day four we’ll fly you to Bogota, a mountain-ringed, sprawling metropolis home to the country’s creative classes. Once you’ve had time to settle into your new hotel to the north of the city in the heart of the city’s culinary quarter, enjoy slow-cooked meats at the award-winning Prudencia restaurant. Explore Bogota’s colonial quarter and learn about the transformation taking place in Colombia’s creative capital. Go beyond Botero in search for Colombia’s modern-day riches - cool hunting as well as an illuminating spin through the awe-inspiring riches of the Bogota Gold Museum. Finish off a perfect day in the capital with a romantic meal at El Chato, voted one of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America.
Stay / Choose From:
- Four Seasons Casa Medina - A historical gem in the tastiest corner of Bogota
- W Bogota - An urban take on a stay in the BogotaDay 5 | Salt Cathedral & Glamping in Suesca
Head out of the mountain metropolis to Suesca, Colombia’s rock climbing mecca and nature-lovers paradise. En route, you’ll stop to admire the architectural marvel, Zipaquira Salt Cathedral before enjoying a typical Andean lunch at the no-frills, fiercely local Sal y Gallina. Then, we’ll continue onto Suesca, where you’ll set up camp at the luxury glamping resort of Nido; the ultimate spot from which to watch the sun dip behind the 120m-high sandstone wall formations.
Stay:
- El Niddo - High-end glamping in the cloudsDay 6 | Rock Climbing in Suesca
Day six is dedicated to getting out on those perfect rock formations, some of which span almost 4km across and 120 meters up! With the help of an experienced climbing and mountaineering guide, you’ll be clambering up (and abseiling down) some of Sueca’s most picturesque routes. Don’t worry, there are easy routes for beginners too! And if you’re a pro, well, it goes without saying - you’ll be in heaven.
Day 7 | Paragliding Adventures
The outdoor adventures in Suesca continue with a scenic morning paraglide flight over the region’s stunning countryside. A day you won’t forget in a hurry. We’ll take you back to Bogota for one more night in the urbane luxury of one of Colombia’s finest houses now converted into a Four Seasons Hotel. Enjoy dinner at Colombia’s top restaurant, Leo, Cocina y Cava, the home of Leonor Espinosa’s ground-breaking re-invention of Colombian cuisine.
Stay:
- Four Seasons Casa Medina - A historical gem in the tastiest corner of Bogota
- Grand Hyatt - Full-service comfort close to the city's historical highlightsDay 8 | Return Home
And just like that, the adventure of a lifetime comes to an end. On day eight, you’ll be ushered to Bogota’s airport to catch your flight home. It’s tough returning home to the routine but you’ll have bragging rights for months to come when you tell your friends about your seamless Colombian adventure.
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WHY THIS IS CARTAGENA
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With Us, Colombia's Yours
After putting Cartagena on the map we've embarked on our next act to connect our…
Go Bespoke
Our talented team of travel advisors thrives on left-field requests and strives …
Quality Assurance
All the tours and tailor-made trips that make it into our list have been hand-pi…
Insider Intel
Our team of talented travel advisors are here on-the-ground 24/7, all-year-round…
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With Us, Colombia's Yours
After putting Cartagena on the map we've embarked on our next act to connect our visitors with some of the most amazing places and experiences in Colombia. Our team of 21st century Humboldt's have explored every corner of this fascinating country to help good people do great things with a selection of unbeatable tailor-made experiences built with modern and adventurous travelers in mind. For unrivaled knowledge of Cartagena and beyond, This Is Cartagena's talented team of travel advisors is a right place to start for an unbeatable holiday in Colombia
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Go Bespoke
Our talented team of travel advisors thrives on left-field requests and strives to make your Cartagena travel dreams a reality. Aside from being fully certified, our team of bilingual guides, concierges and hosts aim to go above and beyond to ensure you have the best Cartagena vacation imaginable. We're here to help good people do great things, which means creating meaningful connections and transformations through travel. Your concierge will make sure you meet the people that will elevate your trip beyond your expectations
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Quality Assurance
All the tours and tailor-made trips that make it into our list have been hand-picked or created by our team of talented travel experts. This Is Cartagena champion's regenerative and sustainable tourism that's good for the visitor and good for the destination. We celebrate what makes a destination unique by collaborating with local, independent providers, the personalities that make Cartagena and Colombia so incredible and work with them to ensure the very highest service levels to guarantee a better vacay in every way
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Insider Intel
Our team of talented travel advisors are here on-the-ground 24/7, all-year-round and really do know Cartagena and Colombia better than anyone else. We know everyone and everything there is to know in town and love to introduce visitors to the types of personalities that will make your trip to Colombia extra special. We're storytellers at heart and enjoy creating unforgettable travel tales with good people that want to do great things. We've got the lowdown on what's happening in the city and know all of those off-the-beaten path places that will allow you to leave the tourist trail to everyone else
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