Colombia

Bienvenidos a Colombia: A Renaissance in South America

Program No. 20099RJ
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Colombia as you learn about paintings in Bogotá, cuisine in Manizales, coffee in Armenia and the great writings of Márquez in Cartagena.

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At a Glance

Experience the many faces of Colombia, a country transformed from a place of turmoil to a thriving modern nation. Journey to the bustling capital of Bogotá, known for its glimmering skyscrapers and world-renowned collection at the Gold Museum. Explore the verdant hills and traditional villages of the coffee region, and discover Medellín, now one of South America’s most progressive cities. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Cartagena, the home and inspiration of Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to two miles at a time, often on dirt paths, cobblestones or other uneven terrain. Elevations up to 9,000 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore the world-famous Gold Museum and learn about the gold on display, its shamanic significance and how the collection was formed.
  • Discover the amazing underground construction and architecture of the Salt Cathedral.
  • Learn about Colombian coffee from production on the plantation to the delicious cup sold in the café.
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Meals
25 Meals
11 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
  • Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
  • Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Dec 06, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 28, 2025 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Mar 14, 2025 - Mar 25, 2025 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Oct 03, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 (Bogota to Cartagena)
  • Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 (Bogota to Cartagena)
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.
3 nights
Bogota
Expect the best at the Andino Royal Hotel in Bogotá, a destination designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation to discerning business and holiday travelers. From room and suite accommodations appointed with every luxury amenity to a modern gym, soothing sauna, chrometherapy shower, and massage room and elegant fine dining restaurant, our reputation as one of the premier Bogotá hotels has been built on our unmatched amenities and personalized service. Think of us as your home away from home when visiting Colombia’s vibrant capital.
2 nights
Salento
The Salento Real Hotel is a cozy hotel in Salento , right in the Coffee Region of Colombia and 20 minutes from Valle de Cocora. Colonial style, environmentally friendly, and specially designed for couples, families, and groups of friends who want to enjoy nature and tranquility in a warm environment where traditional hospitality of Quindio prevails.
1 night
Manizales
The Europa Hotel - Boutique is located in the Centennial Avenue near the bullring in one of the sectors with the highest tradition of the city of Manizales, near the historical center and commercial area of the city. In our hotel every guest is unique and this is precisely why we guarantee an unforgettable stay for both tourists to the executive, thanks to our personalized service, focused on meeting the needs and desires of each of the people staying with we.
3 nights
Medellin
Hotel Park 10 offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. This Medellin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested with non charge. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna.
2 nights
Cartagena de Indias
This property is a 11-minute walk from the beach. Situated on a quaint cobblestone street and strategically located within Cartagena's Historic Centre, Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias is close to Plaza de la Aduana, where shopping, dining and touristic attractions can be found. Its rooftop terrace features a swimming pool with 360-degree panoramic city views. The rooms freshly decorated with an elegant and modern-style décor and are equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, iPod dock and pillow menu. The full bathrooms boast a double shower. The rooftop lounge bar offers sophisticated cocktails and views San Felipe de Barajas Castle and the Marina Park, 0.6 miles away.





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