Colombia Tour: Bogotá, Caño Cristales, Medellín & Cartagena

Breakfast in the hotel. At 8.00 Meeting in the hotel lobby with a Russian-speaking guide. We leave for the whole day from Bogota. First, our path leads to the Laguna de Guatavita lake located at an altitude of 3100 meters above sea level and about 75 km from Bogota. This lake is of great importance in pre-Columbian history, as it is historically associated with the ritual of the famous el Dorado. After visiting the lake and getting acquainted with the history, we continue our journey for an hour and a half in the direction of the town of Zipaquirá. Visit the famous and beautiful Catedral de Sal, located 180 meters below sea level. A dark tunnel in the mountainside leads to the altar. The walls of the cathedral are 75% pure salt. Historically, this location was the site of a mine used by the Indians to obtain salt. The temple is unusual and is the only one of its kind on the entire Latin American continent. You'll have time to wander around and buy plenty of souvenirs in this colorful and typical Colombian village. Lunch at the restaurant. Evening return to Bogota. Location and relaxation at the hotel.

Bogota. Breakfast at the hotel. At 9.00, meet in the hotel lobby with a Russian-speaking guide and begin a sightseeing tour of the Historic Center of Bogota. During the tour you will hear about the rich history, vibrant culture of Bogota and see luxurious colonial churches, narrow ancient streets, historical squares and museums. The ancient quarters are home to dozens of churches and other architectural monuments of the 17th-19th centuries, and new areas shine with skyscrapers, cafes and restaurants, and shops of national makeup artists. The excursion includes a visit to the Gold Museum, one of the richest museums on the planet. Giant masks, tiaras, bracelets, ritual figurines and symbols of power made of the purest gold have come to us from the pre-Columbian era, when gold was considered the material embodiment of the creative energy of the sun.. Then you will take the funicular to the Montserrate hill, which is located at an altitude of 3200m above sea level. From there you will have an amazing view of Bogota. At the top of the hill is the world famous monastery of San Vincente (XVII century), to which serpentine stairs lead. Our tour will then continue to the museum of the famous Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero. Lunch at the restaurant. At the end of the tour you will be taken back to your hotel. Rest .

Transfer to the airport and flight to La Macarena. Upon arrival, meet with representatives of the team who will be with you during these days. Organizational meeting and talk about environmental protection in the Cormacarena National Park. After the end of the conversation, we board the boat. Which will take us to the observation deck “Mirador” From the height of which a huge green plain will spread out in front of us. Let's continue our way to Cristalitos, this is our first glimpse of the diversity of Caño Cristales. A quiet and ideal place to end our journey today. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and rest. *Itinerary may change depending on relevant climatic conditions.

Breakfast. Boarding the boat, within 20 minutes we will cross the Guayabero River. *Every day our hike in Caño Cristales National Park will be different and you will get great pleasure from this tour. At the end of the day, return to your hotel to relax and prepare for a show produced and performed by the city's children and artists. Dinner and return to the hotel.

Breakfast. Our excursion day starts early in the morning. *If yesterday our path lay through bright red crystallitos, today you will plunge into the beauty of all shades of green and emerald. If yesterday you swam in cool waters framed by the redness of numerous algae, today the colors will change dramatically. Return to the hotel, prepare and transfer to the airport to fly back to Bogota, which is scheduled for approximately 13:00-15:00 hours. Arrival at Dorado Airport in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Meeting and transfer at the hotel. Rest.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport and flight to the charming city of Medellin. Meeting and transfer to Guatapé y Peñol. The El Peñon de Guatapé rock is located between the towns of El Peñol and Guatapé, and each of them considers it their own attraction, inviting tourists to their place. That’s why they named the rock that way, combining the names of the cities so that no one would be offended. The Indians of the Tahamis tribe lived in these places; they considered the rock sacred and called it “Muharra”, that is, “stone”. The Tahamis worshiped the fish Batolito, which, according to legend, jumped out of the sea to protect them from the wrath of the heavenly gods. In battle, she was petrified and turned into El Peñon de Guatapé. The rock rises alone among the low hills, so it looks especially impressive. Its height is 220 m, while another 2/3 of the stone is underground. It is believed that its age is more than 70 million years. Since the 40s El Peñon de Guatape is under state protection. The first ascent to it was made in 1954, it took 5 days. Return to Medellin. Rest.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting and transfer to the hotel of the selected category and start of the tour of the city of eternal spring. You will have the opportunity to get to know the capital Antioquia, the second most important city in Colombia. Visit the Antioquia Museum and Plaza de Botero, where you can admire the wonderful sculptures and works of art of Master Botero. Also visit and appreciate the Palace of Culture and the Church of Veracruz, national monuments of Medellin. You will enter the famous Commune 13, which a few years ago was one of the most dangerous communes in the city and today is a place full of graphitis, culture and most visited by tourists from all over the world. We will then continue to the Castle Museum, built in 1930, famous for its art collections and beautiful gardens. Arrival at the hotel and rest.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport and flight to the charming city of Cartagena de Indias. Meeting and transfer to the hotel “*****”. Check into a hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 Meeting in the hotel lobby with a Russian-speaking guide and the beginning of our city tour of the ancient city, which is declared a cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. The city on the seashore was founded by the Spaniards in 1533. It was an important strategic point through which treasures looted by the conquerors were transported. To protect the fabulous wealth in Cartagena, impressive fortress walls, forts, towers, Stone bastions surrounding the old city, Catholic churches and monasteries with amazing stories, the Palace of the Inquisition, colonial mansions were built - all this turns the city into a real museum. The San Felipe Fortress is one of the masterpieces of Spanish engineering. All mansions in the city are decorated with graceful flowering balconies. Also visit the Emerald Museum and the Convento de la Popa. Everything in this city speaks of antiquity and luxury. Return to the hotel. Rest.

Breakfast. At the appointed time Transfer to the airport. Connection for an international flight.