Overview
Independent Magical Colombia
Colombia has been called the happiest country in the world, and this Independence by Globus vacation in South America is the happiest way to bring a smile to your face with expert Local Guides in Bogota, Pereira, and Cartagena. Peruse the impressive collection of pre-colonial gold in Bogotá’s glittering Gold Museum and take a fantastic ascent on a funicular ride to 10,000-foot Mount Monserrate for soaring views of the city below. Indulge in the I-time you deserve with a day to explore on your own. Take you pick from 50 fabulous museums, and the markets and shops you’ll find hard to resist. Consider a visit to the popular pilgrimage site at the underground salt cathedral of Zipaquirá. Next, fly to Pereira in the heart of the Coffee Triangle and see what’s brewing with a visit to a local coffee farm, plus many more awakening experiences in the Cocora Valley and Filandia. Hop a flight for Cartagena on the Caribbean Coast and join your Local Guide to explore the must-see streets and squares of this ancient city. Capture your imagination with pre-Colombian artifacts and pristine beaches on the Caribbean Sea. Magic!
Highlights of Independent Magical Colombia
City Highlights
Price Details US
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Transportation
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Bogota, Pereira, & Cartagena. Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added.
Travelers Notes
Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore with the I-time you crave–with all the perks you'd expect from Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation and transfers between each city on your tour, and a Local Host in each city to assist you when needed. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.
Product Group
Independent Magical Colombia
Independent Tour
Venture further to enjoy the world your way without the group. The experts at Globus put Peace of Mind first in travel planning. We take care of the details with included hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts and select meals, guided sightseeing, and transportation between cities. Explore confidently, knowing your Globus Local Hosts and GlobusGO mobile app provide you with tips and recommendations to personalize your tour and see the world your way.
UNESCO Sites
Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia (Coffee Triangle)|Port, Fortress and Group of Monuments, City of Cartagena
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches
Itineraries
Day 1
ARRIVE IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA Arrive in Bogotá, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.BOGOTA-STREET-VIEW.jpg
Day 2
BOGOTÁ • Included private sightseeing starts in a lively local market in the heart of the city, where you will learn about traditional Colombian food. • Continue walking through the well-preserved colonial part of the city, La Candelaria, before visits to the Gold Museum, housing one of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic gold, and the Botero Museum, featuring famous paintings from well-known artist Fernando Botero. • Cap your day off with a funicular ride up to Mount Monserrate at 10,000 feet for expansive views of Bogotá. (B)BOGOTA-MARKET.jpg
Day 3
BOGOTÁ • Today is free to explore the modern city of Bogotá on your own. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips Today, perhaps take an optional tour to Zipaquirá’s fascinating underground salt cathedral. More than 600 feet underground, you will find this monumental architectural masterpiece built inside a salt mine. Following the labyrinth of tunnels, you will find Stations of the Cross, angels, and the Madonna statue inside this unique underground cathedral. Today, it is still a popular pilgrimage site.BOGOTA-CITY-VIEW.jpg
Day 4
BOGOTÁ–PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA) • Board your flight for Pereira in the heart of the Coffee Triangle of Colombia, the third-largest producer of coffee in the world. • After lunch in a typical restaurant, your Local Host takes you on a visit to a coffee farm to learn about the process, from planting and roasting to tasting. Walk through lush plantations, uncover the secrets of the production process, and expand your palate with the help of local baristas who share the fine art of coffee tasting. • Stay in a beautiful hacienda dating back to 1888 for the next two nights. (B,L)PEREIRA-COFFEE-BEAN-PICKING.jpg
Day 5
PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA). EXCURSION TO COCORA VALLEY, SALENTO & FILANDIA • Drive through the region of Quindío to Cocora Valley with your Local Guide, where you will find Colombia’s national tree, the Palma de Cera—the highest palm tree in the world. Help preserve this protected species of tree through a small ritual that includes planting one of these very rare palm trees. • Next, stop in Salento, a typical village of this region, where you have time to walk through the small but vibrant streets. • Continue to Filandia, another village boasting gorgeous views of the vast Andes Mountain range. (B,L)COCORA-VALLEY-PALM-TREES.jpg
Day 6
PEREIRA (COFFEE TRIANGLE AREA)–CARTAGENA • Fly to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of well-preserved colonial architecture. • Remainder of the day is free to explore on your own.(B)TODAY’S I-TIME TIPSPerhaps take an optional excursion to see the old colonial city by horse carriage. Ride past churches, squares, and old houses with balconies full of flowers.CARTAGENA-STREET-VIEW.jpg
Day 7
CARTAGENA • This morning, a private guided tour includes a visit to the Monastery of La Popa. Built on a hillside at the beginning of the 17th century, it features panoramic views of the city, its beaches, and the bay.• Next, tour San Felipe Fort, built to protect the city from pirates as well as the British and French. Head into the walled colonial city and see the brightly hued streets and plazas of Old Cartagena.• Your sightseeing concludes with a tour of the San Pedro Claver Convent, housing impressive Pre-Columbian artifacts.• Remainder of the day is free to explore on your own. (B) CARTAGENA-SAN-FELIPE-FORT.jpg
Day 8
CARTAGENA Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)CARTAGENA-DOORS.jpg
Departures
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Hotels
| # | Name | Description | City | Address | Rating |
| 1 | Morrison Hotel 114 | With nearby shopping and access to attractions in Bogota, the Morrison Hotel 114 provides park and mountain views for its guests, updated and stylish rooms, international and Greek cuisine in the restaurant and friendly service. It's an ideal and comfortable location from which to explore the fabulous city of Bogota. | Bogota | Avenida 19 # 114 - 06 | |
| 2 | Hacienda San Jose | The charming Hacienda San Jose was originally built in 1888 and is one of the oldest estates in Pereira. It is decorated with antique furniture and the pool is surrounded by lilac flower gardens. Guests can observe the 100+ bird species and diverse wildlife which resides on the estate or enjoy a relaxing aromatherapy massage. It's a beautiful and authentic place to stay as you explore the fascinating coffee region of Colombia. | Pereira | Entrada 16, El Tigre, Vía Pereira - Cerritos km 4 | |
| 3 | Hotel Casa don Luis | Set within the walled city, this colonial-style hotel features high ceilings and a stunning staircase along with convenient access to area highlights such as the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. | Cartagena | Calle del Cuartel Carrera No. 36¿16 | Superior First-Class |
