Transfer to Bogotá.
On-site experience of Colombian Music 101
Overnight at HAB Hotel

Learn about Colombian music in an experience with a musician and expert in traditional Colombian rhythms. Explore the local culture and hear the music that makes our bodies move in our unique Colombian Music 101 live experience!

Colombian Music 101 – 2 hours

This experience is a real treat for music lovers. Colombia is one of the richest countries in Latin America in terms of musical rhythms, having a tremendous musical diversity comparable to Brazil or Cuba. On this tour, Gregorio Uribe will open you the doors to his house and his studio to have the marvelous opportunity to experience and learn about Colombian music. Gregorio will guide you through Colombian rich musical heritage as he plays a selection of songs of multiple genres and uses the piano and drums as a didactic tool for a more comprehensive approach to Colombian music

Included: ● Private transportation ● Professional musician ● Snacks

Breakfast at the hotel.
The fruit journey in Paloquemao Plaza.
Later, visit the Egyptian Quarter, experience social transformation at Breaking Borders, then visit the Buena Semilla Foundation to see a wool and wood workshop considered an oasis in a neighborhood where many people have died due to gang violence. Stroll through La Candelaria, and then visit the Gold Museum.
Overnight at HAB hotel.

Market Fruit tour in Paloquemao Plaza! 3 hours.
The fruit tour is a unique experience that will engage you with the vast diversity of food, geography and cultures of Colombia in just one place: the Paloquemao Plaza, the only market in the world where you can find up to 67 different fruits! An expert guide, who has worked with the market community since 2015, will connect you with farmers and merchants so that you can learn about their family businesses and community projects, as you taste Colombia’s mega-diversity

Included: ● Tasting of snacks, drinks, and fruit ● Local souvenirs ● Hotel pickup and drop-off ● English guide

Breaking Borders + Lunch and Wood and Weaving Workshop – 4 hrs.
The visit to the traditional wood carving and wool workshop at the Buena Semilla Foundation is an unforgettable experience for passionate individuals. Led by women and former inmates of the Egipito community, you will deeply experience “breaking borders” and discover one of the most traditional crafts in Colombia and the Andean region by weaving the famous ruanas.
Included:
● English guide
● Local guide
● Contribution to the local social enterprise
● Lunch
● Wood and wool workshop

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Chingaza National Park, hike in the magical páramo mountains. During this extraordinary hike, you will encounter frailejón valleys and visit the sacred lagoon — Siecha lagoons, of the pre-Columbian Muisca communities. Dinner and overnight at HAB Hotel.

hingaza Natural National Park – 8 hours

Today, we will visit the unique tundra landscape of the Andean highlands. We will visit Chingaza National Park and take a 3-hour low-to-medium difficulty hike to discover the three sacred Muisca lagoons, from ancient pre-Columbian communities. The páramos are unique ecosystems of the South American tropics, and Colombia has the most páramos in the world. You will visit the sacred Siecha lagoons and walk through valleys full of frailejones. If you are lucky, you may see wildlife! Included: ● Entrance tickets ● Transportation ● English guide ● Hydration and snacks

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. The coffee farm experience at La Palma y El Tucan. From seed to cup. Experience a coffee farm at La Palma y El Tucan. Enjoy nature at a beautiful farm outside of Bogotá. Learn about the planting of coffee, fruits, and vegetables, and then enjoy a fresh, local meal. Overnight at the ecolodge. Check-in at La Palma y El Tucan Hotel. Dinner and overnight.

La Palma y el Tucán Coffee Farm

Enjoy nature at a beautiful farm outside of Bogotá. Learn about the planting of coffee, fruits, and vegetables, and then enjoy a fresh, local meal. After tasting the coffee and exploring the place, you will see the different stages of the coffee-making process. Starting with the seeds, through transplanting, cultivation, and harvesting, you will connect with nature and learn about the different coffee species and the factors that make Colombian specialty coffee so valuable. Included: ● Entrance tickets ● Transportation ● English guide ● Farm-to-table organic lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.
Private transfer to airport for onward travel to Yopal. Morning flight to Yopal.

Lunch: cultural event in a typical restaurant with regional joropo show and dancing.

Afternoon Arrival to Yopal and transfer to Casa Cumbres an agro-touristic and natural lodge (25 minutes from the airport).
Check in at Casa Cumbres hotel. Dinner and overnight. Dîner et nuit.

5:00 AM Coffee, fruit, snacks. Check out. Check out. Departure to bird spotting in the savannah foothill through the paths of Casa Cumbres. 168 species Hotspot E-Bird Finca Cumbres Borrascosas

9:30 AM Breakfast and departure to Natural Reserve of Guanapalo arriving at 1 o’clock.

15:00 Birdwatching and animal safari in the eastern flatlands or llanos with a picnic set up near a water body for a perfect wildlife sunset.

Dinner and cultural interchange with the community and local guides.

Hotspot Ebird: RN El Encanto De Guanapalo: 318 sp.

Check in at El Encanto de Guanapalo hotel and overnight.

5:00 AM Coffee fruit and snack.

5:30 AM Watching of local fauna and birds y a Safari tour through the natural reserve.

9:30 Breakfast and departure to forest area Bosques de Galería and Lagoons looking for the local Fauna, in the afternoon drive to the airport. Private transfer from hotel to Yopal airport for flight to Bogota (PM). Transfer in Bogota.

Lunch in Bogota

Check in at BH Bicentenario hotel. Overnight.

Wildlife Safari in Yopal – 3 days 2 nights (from day 5 to day 7)

The Colombian lowlands are located in the east of the country and represent half of the national territory. This unique ecosystem of flooded plains and the Orinoco River basin offers a diversity of flora and fauna, and the “llanero” culture complements the typical lifestyles of this sensational region. It is the perfect combination for intrepid explorers who wish to discover the complexity and diversity of the Colombian territory more deeply.
Included:
● Hotel transfers
● Professional bilingual guide
● Full meals
● Basic insurance card
● Double room at the hotel
● Snacks

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.

Morning flight to Cartagena.

Welcome lunch in a local restaurant.

Afternoon walking tour in the fortress city center and visit the Fort of San Felipe, the great work of Spanish military engineering in the “New World”.

Check in at Hotel Monterrey. Overnight.

Cartagena City Tour – 4 hours

Enjoy the beautiful city of Cartagena by discovering its magnificent streets and sites: the Clock Tower, San Pedro Church, San Felipe Castle, and the fortress wall. With this city tour, you will have the chance to discover the most incredible places in Cartagena in a short time, with a guide who will provide you with information and the history of the city. Included: ● Hotel pickup and drop-off ● Professional, knowledgeable guide ● Entrance tickets to San Felipe Castle ● Refreshing juice or coffee during the break

Free morning in Cartagena. Breakfast.

Afternoon canoe tour through the mangroves of La Boquilla and after a short coconut water break you will go to Batambora a local music school and perform on the unique Drums at the Beach experience.

Back to Hotel Monterrey. Overnight. Nuit.

Canoe trip in the mangroves! 2 hours 2 hrs

Visit La Boquilla, a lesser-known beach in Cartagena, and meet a group of fishermen who have dedicated their lives to preserving this crucial marine ecosystem. This canoe trip will take you through the canals and tunnels formed by dense mangrove forests. Included: ● Canoe trip with a local guide ● Fresh coconut water ● Lunch

Drums at the beach – 2 hours

During the Beach Drum Experience, you will discover the energetic rhythms of Afro-Colombian voices and genres with experts. This takes place 20 minutes by car from Cartagena in La Boquilla, a fishing village with a thriving culture. After getting to know the area with a local resident, you will begin your musical experience provided by a social enterprise that uses this art to support local youth. Included: ● Private transportation from the hotel. ● Bilingual assistance throughout the day. ● Coconut water. ● Contribution to a social enterprise.

8 AM Visit San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town of America, and explore the vibrant afro-culture through history, traditional music, and tasty food. This tour is part of our brand HEART experiences.

Return to Cartagena at 5 PM. Night and leisure in Cartagena. Hotel Monterrey

San Basilio de Palenque, Music, Food and Freedom! 8 hours！ 8 hrs

San Basilio de Palenque is the first free town in the Americas, established by self-emancipated former African slaves during Colombia’s colonial periods. This town remains a symbol of African resistance and honor during the colonial era. Due to isolation and resistance, the Palenqueros have preserved African culture by creating new local manifestations such as Alegrías (a type of candy), Son Palenquero (a musical genre), and the first Spanish-based Creole language, which is still spoken in this area. Included: ● Professional guide ● Local Palenque guide ● Transportation ● Lunch ● Community support

Day tour of Islas del Rosario 8 AM – 5 PM – Take a tour of the Rosario Islands on a private speedboat for 18 people (42 ft) with a friendly crew on board. The tour includes stops for snorkeling and swimming in clear, calm waters, with a cooler stocked with ice and bottled water.

Hiking on Cartagena Island – 8 hrs.
Take a tour of the Rosario Islands with stops for snorkeling and swimming in clear, calm waters. There are coral reefs and a sunken plane for snorkeling, making it a great place for swimming or paddleboarding. Visit a tranquil island (lunch option available) where you can swim, relax on the beach or in a hammock, and enjoy a massage in the shade of a tropical tree.
Included:
● Escort to the dock
● Crew
● Drinks, ice, and snacks on the boat
● Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the airport and end our journey.