# Discover Colombia: Medellín, Cartagena and Bogotá

> From eternal spring to the Caribbean and the Andes · 11 days and 10 nights in Medellín, Cartagena and Bogotá with Guatapé, Rosario Islands, Monserrate and Zipaquirá. USD 1,857 per person sharing a double room. One category; no single rooms.

- URL: https://greatvibes.com.co/en/packages/descubre-colombia-medellin-cartagena-bogota
- Versión en español: https://greatvibes.com.co/es/packages/descubre-colombia-medellin-cartagena-bogota.md

## Key facts

- Destination: Medellín, Cartagena y Bogotá, Colombia
- Route: Medellín → Guatapé and El Peñol → Cartagena → Rosario Islands → Bogotá → Zipaquirá
- 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-medellin-cartagena-bogota
- 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

Explore Colombia through Medellín's art and urban transformation, colorful Guatapé and reservoir landscapes, Cartagena's colonial heritage and Caribbean islands, and Bogotá's Andean culture. Includes 3 nights in Medellín, 4 in Cartagena and 3 in Bogotá, daily breakfasts, transfers and visits described. One standard double-room accommodation option; specific hotels to be confirmed. Domestic and international flights excluded.

## Includes

- 10 nights in standard double rooms: 3 Medellín, 4 Cartagena, 3 Bogotá.
- Daily hotel breakfast.
- Private airport–hotel–airport transfers in the three cities.
- Private Medellín city tour with typical snack.
- Shared Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol excursion with boat ride and typical lunch.
- Shared Cartagena tour with San Felipe Castle admission.
- San Pedro de Majagua, Rosario Islands, with shared speedboat, pier tax, services and lunch as described.
- Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate and Gold Museum tickets, subject to weekly closures.
- Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour with admission; service type to be confirmed.
- Guides as described; language to be confirmed except Spanish-speaking guide in San Pedro de Majagua.

## Not included

- Domestic and international flights.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Tips, personal expenses, unspecified services and visits.
- Piedra del Peñol ascent and Rosario Islands aquarium admission.
- Optional excursions and Monserrate Fast Pass supplement.
- Travel insurance and medical expenses.
- Voluntary hotel insurance, payable per person per night.
- Accommodation VAT when applicable; source indicates an exemption for foreign tourists meeting immigration requirements.
- Excess luggage and nighttime transfer supplements.

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Arrival in Medellín

Meet at José María Córdova Airport and private transfer to the hotel. The source specifies a Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking assistance; guide language to be confirmed.

_Overnight in: Medellín_

### Day 2: Traditional Medellín

Breakfast and a 4-hour private tour of Pueblito Paisa, Barefoot Park, La Alpujarra, Berrío Park and Botero Sculpture Square. Transportation, guide and typical snack included. Return to hotel.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Medellín_

### Day 3: Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol

Breakfast. Shared excursion of approximately 10 hours to Piedra del Peñol and colorful Guatapé, including a traditional boat ride on the reservoir and typical lunch. The optional climb of more than 702 steps is not included; medium-high difficulty, payable in Colombian pesos.

_Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight in: Medellín_

### Day 4: Medellín – Cartagena

Breakfast and private airport transfer. Flight to Cartagena not included. Meet at Rafael Núñez Airport and private transfer to hotel.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena_

### Day 5: Historic Cartagena

Breakfast and a 4-hour shared city tour, including panoramic Cartagena Bay, Manga neighborhood, San Felipe de Barajas Castle with admission, and a walk through the historic center. Guide included.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena_

### Day 6: Rosario Islands: San Pedro de Majagua

Breakfast and private hotel–pier–hotel transfers. Shared speedboat to San Pedro de Majagua in Corales del Rosario National Natural Park. Includes pier tax, Spanish-speaking guide, non-alcoholic welcome cocktail, refreshing towel, beach towel, sun lounger and typical lunch. Round-trip aquarium transportation included; optional aquarium admission excluded. Arrive at La Bodeguita pier gate 3 at 8:00 am. Approximate duration 8 hours; return subject to port authority clearance.

_Meals: Breakfast, Lunch · Overnight in: Cartagena_

### Day 7: Cartagena at leisure

Breakfast and free day. Optional sunset bay excursion suggested, not included.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Cartagena_

### Day 8: Cartagena – Bogotá

Breakfast and private airport transfer. Flight to Bogotá not included. Meet at El Dorado Airport and private transfer to hotel.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Bogotá_

### Day 9: Bogotá and Monserrate

Breakfast. Approximately 6-hour private tour including Monserrate by cable car or funicular, Gold Museum and a historic-center walk past Colón Theater, San Carlos Palace, Bolívar Square and the Cathedral. Gold Museum and Monserrate tickets included. The Botero Museum replaces the Gold Museum on Mondays.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Bogotá_

### Day 10: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Breakfast. Approximately 6-hour excursion to Zipaquirá and the Salt Cathedral, 180 meters underground: Stations of the Cross, Dome, Choir and Narthex complex. Transportation, guide and admission included. Private or shared service to be confirmed: source descriptions conflict.

_Meals: Breakfast · Overnight in: Bogotá_

### Day 11: Departure from Bogotá

Breakfast and private transfer to El Dorado Airport with Spanish-speaking driver, without guide. End of services.

_Meals: Breakfast_

## Fees at destination

- Piedra del Peñol ascent: to be confirmed (Supplier reference COP 30,000, subject to change; payable locally.)
- Accommodation VAT when applicable: to be confirmed (Source states 19%; exemption for foreign tourists subject to immigration requirements.)
- Rosario Islands aquarium: to be confirmed (Optional admission excluded; transportation included.)
- Voluntary hotel insurance: to be confirmed (Per person per night, paid directly to hotel.)

## 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

- USD 1,857 per person sharing a double room; USD 3,714 per room for two adults. One category, no singles.
- Dates, availability, specific hotels and cancellation policy to be confirmed.
- Source lists several hotel alternatives without mapping this price to one selection; no specific hotel is guaranteed.
- Guide language to be confirmed: source heading says Spanish, several detailed visits say English. San Pedro de Majagua specifies Spanish.
- Zipaquirá is described as private in the itinerary and shared in the inclusions; confirm before booking.
- Transfer allowance: one 23 kg suitcase and one hand luggage item up to 8 kg per person. Excess subject to capacity and supplement.
- Check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out before noon. Twin beds subject to availability and possible price change.
- Nighttime transfers incur supplements; source times vary by city, so request a quote based on flights.
- Optional Piedra del Peñol ascent excluded; source reference COP 30,000, subject to change. Busy on weekends.
- Rosario speedboat trips may have waves and spray; return subject to maritime clearance. Optional aquarium closed Mondays and Tuesdays following a Monday public holiday.
- Gold Museum closed Mondays, replaced by Botero Museum. Monserrate may have queues on Sundays and holidays.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the price and room type?

USD 1,857 per person sharing a double room, USD 3,714 for two adults. One category and no singles.

### Are flights included?

No. International flights and Medellín–Cartagena and Cartagena–Bogotá flights are quoted separately.

### Are hotels confirmed?

No. Specific hotels, dates and guide language are confirmed before booking.
