# Discover Colombia: Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena > From the Andes to Colombia's Caribbean · 11 days and 10 nights in Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena, including Monserrate, Salt Cathedral, Guatapé, San Felipe Castle and Rosario Islands. - URL: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/packages/descubre-colombia-bogota-medellin-cartagena - Versión en español: https://greatvibes.com.co/es/packages/descubre-colombia-bogota-medellin-cartagena.md ## Key facts - Destination: Bogotá, Medellín y Cartagena, Colombia - Route: Bogotá → Medellín → Cartagena de Indias - Duration: 11 days / 10 nights - Booking mode: Flexible arrival date - International flights: not included - Price per room: Double US$3,714 - Deposit to book: 20% of the total - Book: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/book/descubre-colombia-bogota-medellin-cartagena - How to book (also for AI agents): https://greatvibes.com.co/llms.txt _Prices in US dollars (USD). They may change: confirm on the page before booking._ ## Description Discover three sides of Colombia: Bogotá's heritage, Medellín's energy and Cartagena's colonial Caribbean charm. Combine cultural visits, Andean landscapes and a day in the Rosario Islands. ## Includes - 10 nights in standard rooms: 3 Bogotá, 3 Medellín and 4 Cartagena. - Daily breakfast and listed private airport–hotel–airport transfers. - Private Bogotá tour including Monserrate and Gold Museum, Spanish-speaking guide and admissions. - Shared Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral excursion with admission and Spanish-speaking guide. - Private Medellín city tour with Spanish-speaking guide and typical snack. - Shared Guatapé excursion with Spanish-speaking guide, boat ride and typical lunch. - Shared Cartagena city tour with Spanish-speaking guide and San Felipe Castle admission. - Rosario Islands/San Pedro de Majagua excursion with services detailed on day 9. ## Not included - Domestic and international flights. - Unlisted meals and services, personal expenses, tips, porters and hotel services. - Optional excursions and unspecified admissions; Piedra del Peñol climb and aquarium admission. - 19% lodging VAT where applicable; source states exemption for foreigners holding the Colombian tourist immigration stamp. - Voluntary hotel insurance, paid per person per night directly to the hotel. - Travel insurance and medical expenses. - Excess baggage on transfers: one 23 kg suitcase per person is allowed. - Night transfer supplements where applicable. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Bogotá Assistance at El Dorado Airport and private transfer to the hotel with a Spanish-speaking driver, without guide. Services operate 05:00–21:59; a night supplement applies from 22:00. _Overnight in: Bogotá_ ### Day 2: Bogotá and Monserrate Breakfast. Six-hour private tour with Spanish-speaking guide: ascend Monserrate by funicular or cable car, visit the Gold Museum and walk through the historic center, Colón Theater, San Carlos Palace, Bolívar Square and the Primatial Cathedral. Listed admissions included. On Mondays the Botero Museum replaces the Gold Museum. Optional Monserrate Fast Pass recommended on Sundays and holidays. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Bogotá_ ### Day 3: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Breakfast. Six-hour shared excursion with Spanish-speaking guide to Zipaquirá, 49 km from Bogotá. Visit the Salt Cathedral 180 meters underground, including its Stations of the Cross, dome, choir and narthex. Transportation and admission included. Return to Bogotá. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Bogotá_ ### Day 4: Bogotá – Medellín Breakfast and private transfer to Bogotá Airport for the connecting flight, not included. Reception at José María Córdova Airport and private transfer to Medellín hotel with Spanish-speaking driver, without guide. Services 05:00–21:59; night supplement from 22:00. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Medellín_ ### Day 5: Traditional Medellín Breakfast. Four-hour private city tour with Spanish-speaking guide: Pueblito Paisa, Barefoot Park, La Alpujarra, Berrío Park and Fernando Botero's Sculpture Square. Includes a typical snack and return to the hotel. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Medellín_ ### Day 6: Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Breakfast. Approximately ten-hour shared excursion with Spanish-speaking guide to Piedra del Peñol and Guatapé. The optional climb of more than 702 steps has medium-high difficulty and is not included. Enjoy a traditional boat ride on the reservoir, typical lunch, and visit Guatapé and Plazoleta de los Zócalos. Return to Medellín subject to traffic. Source quotes approximately COP 30,000 for the rock entrance, subject to reconfirmation and payable in cash. _Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight in: Medellín_ ### Day 7: Medellín – Cartagena Breakfast. Private transfer to José María Córdova Airport; flight to Cartagena not included. Reception at Rafael Núñez Airport and private hotel transfer with Spanish-speaking driver, without guide. Services 06:00–20:59; night supplement from 21:00. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena de Indias_ ### Day 8: Cartagena and San Felipe Castle Breakfast. Four-hour shared tour with Spanish-speaking guide: panoramic bay tour, Manga neighborhood, San Felipe de Barajas Castle and a short walk through the historic center. Transportation and castle admission included. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena de Indias_ ### Day 9: Rosario Islands: San Pedro de Majagua Breakfast. Approximately eight-hour excursion to Hotel San Pedro de Majagua in the Rosario Islands. Includes private hotel–pier–hotel transfers, shared return speedboat, pier tax, Spanish-speaking guide, non-alcoholic welcome cocktail, refreshing towel, typical lunch, towel service and sun lounger. Arrive at La Bodeguita pier gate 3 at 08:00. Aquarium transportation included; optional admission excluded. Return depends on port authority authorization and sea conditions. _Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight in: Cartagena de Indias_ ### Day 10: Free day in Cartagena Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Cartagena independently. Optional sunset bay tour is not included. _Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena de Indias_ ### Day 11: Departure from Cartagena Breakfast and private transfer from the hotel to Rafael Núñez Airport with Spanish-speaking driver. End of services; flight not included. _Meals: Breakfast_ ## Fees at destination - Lodging VAT where applicable: to be confirmed (19%; source states exemption for foreigners holding the Colombian tourist immigration stamp.) - Piedra del Peñol climb: to be confirmed (Source quotes approximately COP 30,000; reconfirm locally. Cash payment.) ## Cancellation policy Reembolso escalonado según la anticipación de la cancelación. - Cancelling 90 or more days before the trip: 75% refund - Cancelling 60 or more days before the trip: 70% refund - Cancelling 45 or more days before the trip: 40% refund - Cancelling 0 or more days before the trip: 0% refund - The deposit is non-refundable. ## Important notes - Single commercial option in double occupancy: USD 1,857 per person; USD 3,714 per room for two adults. No single occupancy. - Dates and hotels subject to confirmation. The source lists multiple hotel alternatives without an unambiguous assignment to this rate; no star category is guaranteed. - Spanish-speaking tour guides. Transfers include driver, without guide. - The aquarium closes Mondays and Tuesdays when Monday is a Colombian holiday. Speedboat trips can involve waves and splashing; return schedules depend on port authority authorization. - Source lists 2026 high seasons: January 2–18, March 30–April 5, July 15–August 18 and December 15–31. Reconfirm availability and possible variations for the requested travel date. ## Frequently asked questions ### Are flights included? No. International flights and Bogotá–Medellín and Medellín–Cartagena flights are excluded. ### Is single occupancy available? No. This package offers double occupancy only and one commercial option.