Private transfer international airport to hotel + guide (-/-/-)
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Upon arrival at the International Airport El Dorado, you will be met by our representative and will be taken to your hotel. Our guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in) and give you a detailed itinerary of all the services included in your trip. You will also receive information about our office contact details including our 24-hour emergency phone number.
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs.) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
City Tour + Zipaquira's Underground Salt Cathedral + Lunch (B/L/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide.
Today’s tour starts with a panoramic drive to Zipaquirá, Colombia’s salt mining capital at just under 50km north of Bogotá. Zipaquirá is famous for its Salt Cathedral, which was carved inside an active salt mine formed 250 million years ago, and is home to the largest ever underground cross. This is a popular tourist destination as well as a place of pilgrimage for the local community.
After visiting the Salt Cathedral, take a quick view of Zipaquirá’s old town, and return to Bogotá, to visit La Candelaria, Bogotá’s colonial center. Enjoy a stroll around Plaza de Bolivar, Bogotá’s main square, flanked by prominent colonial and Republican-era landmarks like the Cathedral, the Congress Palace, the Cardinal’s Palace, the colonial churches of El Sagrario and San Agustin, the Independence House, the Palace of Justice and the City Hall.
After La Candelaria, head east to Monserrate Hill, for exceptional panoramic views of Bogotá. Continue to visit Bogotá’s Gold Museum, world’s largest collections of pre-Columbian gold, and a must-see when travelling to Colombia. The tour ends with a visit to Botero’s Museum. The works on display are all donated by Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous contemporary artist. His work is well-known for large, exaggeratedly voluminous figures. In addition to his work, his art collection is also exhibited.
Notes: Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral is not recommended for people who might be claustrophobic. The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Also, please bear in mind when visiting churches and similar, women should not wear shorts or miniskirts and men should not wear shorts. Lunch is included during the tour at a local restaurant with a set menu. All entrance fees are included. Duration: 8 hours.
Private transfer hotel to international airport + guide (B/-/-)
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel and will take you to the International Airport El Dorado or Puente Aéreo (depending on your flight). We will assist you at the airport during the check-in at the airline counter to help you connect to your next destination.
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Private transfer airport to hotel (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and will be taken to your hotel. Our guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in).
NOTE: This rate only applies if the airport and the hotel are both located in the same department. Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Inspiration Coffee (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide
Combia coffee inspiration is an experiential immersion in the coffee world in Calarcá (Quindío), which allows explorers to feel nature through the experience of coffee; seducing them from lasting and transformable experiences over time, to create links that seal a pact with the knowledge of coffee culture and its nature. It is a new way of relating to nature, coffee and space. This experience seeks to exalt the elements of the Coffee Cultural Landscape (PCC), through a process of the Combia Hacienda coffee. It is a premium coffee experiential immersion, which contains seven stations articulated by paths through coffee plantations, which allow knowing the natural elements that nourish the coffee production chain and the impact it has on the life of each of them; the coffee production chain, the preparation and tasting of a personalized cup. A symbolic element that allows linking each of the stations with emotions and sensations produced in visitors.
Note: The experience lasts 3 hours plus the time of transfers that vary depending on your location.
Salento & Cocora Valley (B/L/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Join us for a visit to the beautiful Cocora Valley located in the department of Quindío. This majestic valley is home to the wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world. These palms can measure up to 190 feet tall and live more than 120 years. Be amazed by the natural beauty and diversity of fauna and flora that you will encounter throughout the valley. Once you arrive, you will be welcomed with a typical cocktail called “canelazo”. Afterwards you will visit the misty forest where our guide will explain to you the importance of protecting and conserving this beautiful ecosystem. It is a great opportunity to take some pictures.
The tour continues with the “Ritual de la Palma”, a way to help preserve the wax palms. Visitors from all around the world have helped plant future wax palms at the park, you will also be able to grow your own palm tree for eternity.
Next you will visit the town of Salento. Founded in 1842, Salento was one of the first settlements in the Quindío state and still today it preserves its colonial bahareque architecture. Salento’s centuries buildings are awash in harmonious color, especially along Calle Real, the main street lined end to end with restaurants, bars, handicrafts shops and souvenir stores.
Notes: A typical lunch with smoked trout is included at the Cocora Valley. Duration: 8 hours + transfer time. All entrance fees are included.
Transfer Hotel to Airport (B/-/-)
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver & english-speaking guide.
Note: This rate only applies if the airport and the hotel are both located in the same department. Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Private Day Transfer José María Córdova Airport to Hotel (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide.
Upon arrival at José María Córdova International Airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your selected hotel where he will assist you with the registration procedures (check-in).
Please note that Medellin has two airports: José María Córdova International Airport located in the municipality of Rionegro, approximately 45 minutes away from the city and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (this airport only operates some regional destinations), located southwest of the city.
Notes: Please keep in mind that this service includes transportation for one suitcase per person up to 23 kg plus one carry-on. Please inform us in advance if you plan to travel with more luggage in order to modify the transport unit assigned for your transfer. There may be additional charges when making this modification.
This rate applies only for transfers between 06:00 AM to 20:00 PM, otherwise we will apply an additional charge per person.
Fonda Tour (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide.
One of the most traditional nightlife experiences in the valley of Medellín is a visit of the “Fondas” – local bars with exotic decoration and typical Colombian music, located in the suburbs of the city. The decoration of common artefacts, traditional appliances, paintings and religious icons reflects the cultural heritage of the so-called Paisa Culture. Back in the days the “Fondas” were traditional shops throughout the Andean mountains around Medellín where the farmer stopped to take a break with their mules and horses to enjoy the typical “Aguardiente” liquor. Nowadays the “Fonda” is a very popular place for entertainment of the locals. This tour takes you to several local “Fondas” where you try traditional food and drinks while listening to typical Colombian music.
Notes:Includes visit of 2 Fondas, 2 shots of Colombian Rum or Aguardiente per person, 2 national beers or soft drinks per person and street food in Sabaneta. Recommended on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (evening hours). Duration:4 hours.
Guatapé & Peñol + Lunch (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide.
The Peñol Boulder is one of the most spectacular destinations in the surrounding area of Medellín. The 200- meter-high monolith can be climbed with a staircase of 740 steps. Enjoy breathtaking views over the stunning surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes.
The village of Guatapé is famous for its church and its beautiful, colourful paintings that decorate the houses of the village. On this day trip we will take you on a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia.
You can climb the Peñol Boulder, enjoy a delicious typical Colombian lunch on the waterfront of the Guatapé reservoir, explore the lake on a boat ride and take time to stroll and relax.
Note: Typical lunch is included with a set menu. All entrance fees are included. Duration: 10 to 11 hours (depending on traffic conditions). Includes speedboat ride on the lake.
Medellin City Tour 5hrs (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide.
This tour takes you to the most important touristic sights of the “City of Eternal Spring”. Explore downtown Medellín and the historical centre. Listen to local musicians and the traditional “Guasca” music while visiting the Parque Berrío. Stroll through the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellin to the famous Botero Plaza with an exhibition of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures have become a landmark of the city.
Take the Metro Cable up to Santo Domingo, which was once a notorious area of gang violence in Medellín. The cable car was constructed to make the inner city more accessible to people from the outskirts, and allows visitors a glimpse into the lives of the marginalized population. While enjoying the spectacular view you learn more about the transformation of Medellín from one of the most dangerous cities in the world into a fascinating melting pot of cultures with possibly the friendliest and warmest people in the world.
Notes: 4 to 5 hours duration (depending on traffic), all entrance fees are included.
This tour does NOT include a visit to the Antioquia Museum, if you wish to add it, this adds 2 more hours to the tour, for a total of 7 hours and will have an additional cost. You must notify us in advance.
Private Transfer Hotel to Olaya Herrera Airport (B/-/-)
06:01 AM a 19:59 PM
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and Spanish or English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel on time to transfer you to Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. Once at the airport, the guide will assist you with the registration procedure at your airline's counter.
Notes: Please keep in mind that this service includes transportation for one suitcase per person up to 23 kg plus one carry-on. Please inform us in advance if you plan to travel with more luggage in order to modify the transport unit assigned for your transfer. There may be additional charges when making this modification.
This rate applies only for transfers between 06:00 AM to 20:00 PM, otherwise we will apply an additional charge per person.
Private transfer airport to hotel + guide (B/-/-)
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Upon arrival at the Rafael Núñez Airport, you will be met by our representative and will be taken to your hotel. Our guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in).
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Walking Tour (B/-/-)
Private service with English-speaking tour guide.
Discover Cartagena’s rich history and beautiful colonial architecture where you will admire the old houses, stunning balconies and different little squares. You will know more about the culture of Cartagena and its interesting architecture as you walk through the different cobbled streets and plazas; each street has a different story to tell. You will also see this city alive, with its students, vendors, and all the people that live there.
Passengers will pass by the main square called “Plaza de Bolívar”. In this beautiful plaza you will find many trees and a statue of the most important leader of South America’s Independence movement, the liberator Simón Bolívar. Initially it was used for military parades; however, after 1610 it was called “Plaza de la Inquisición”, because the Inquisition Palace was located on the west side of the plaza. Then you will pass by the “Plaza de la Proclamación”, where the town gathered to support the declaration of independence on November of 1811.
The tour then continues to the “Plaza de San Pedro de Claver”, a small plaza named after the saint that fought to help the slaves that came from Africa and were sold in the city. Next, you will visit the “Plaza de la Aduana”, the largest and oldest square where the important governmental and administrative buildings were located in the colonial times.
Afterwards, visit the “Plaza de los Coches”. A triangular plaza surrounded by the old city wall, houses with Spanish colonial architecture and buildings with colonial arches at ground level. This arcade walkway is known as “El Portal de los Dulces”, a whole street full of stands that sell typical Colombian sweets. There you will also find the main entrance to the inner walled city, which was originally called “Boca del Puente”. This gateway was complemented years later with a Republican-style clock tower, which is known as a symbol of Cartagena.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the “Plaza Santo Domingo”. This plaza is full of life and entertainment and it is a perfect place for social interaction and relaxation while enjoying the open-air restaurants that are located there. You will also see the church of Santo Domingo, a beautiful colonial church with a stunning facade.
NOTES: Transportation is not necessary for passengers staying inside the colonial neighborhood. Passengers staying outside the colonial city need to book two transfers for an extra cost. Duration: 2hours.
Rosario Islands - Majagua (B/L/-)
Private transfer hotel-port-hotel with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide. Shared motorboat transfer from the port to Isla Grande and vice versa, this service is provided by the Hotel San Pedro de Majagua.
It is time to step outside the walls of Cartagena and experience the beauty of one of the many islands located in Islas del Rosario: Isla Grande.
The Rosario Islands are located about 30 miles away from the city. An archipelago formed by coral reefs with small white sand beaches, and clear Caribbean waters that invite you to appreciate the diverse marine life. These small islands have been protected by the authorities since 1977, when they were declared a National Park. The park’s coral reefs, mangrove habitats and lagoons support more than 1,300 different species in nearly 500 square miles.
The day starts at your hotel where you will be picked up and transferred to the port. The boat usually departs at 9:00 am. You will head out from the port into open water for a 60 minute ride approximately to the island. Upon arrival you will disembark and have time to explore the island or just to relax.
You can sit on the small beach and rest, enjoy a walk around the island, sign up for a diving course in the coral reefs, swim or relax with a massage session. The hotel has a beach front bar and snacks can be purchased throughout the day. You will be arriving back to Cartagena between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.
Lunch is included with a set menu.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that from December to mid-April there can be trade winds in Cartagena, which causes the waves to reach approximately 1 meter (3 feet). In the months of May to mid-June, and from October to mid-November (rainy season) there can also be strong winds. Due to this, passengers may sometimes be sprayed or splashed by water due to windy conditions and high waves during the boat transfer.
The day use fee at San Pedro de Majagua includes shared motorboat transfer, towel service (one per person), a welcome fruit punch and typical lunch with: fish, fried plantain, coconut rice and one soft drink.
All extra activities like snorkeling, kayaking, diving course, ecological walks, bicycle rides, massages, etc. must be paid in cash at the island.
This service does not include guide assistance, only the hotel staff is available on the island.
Departure time from the island is scheduled between 02:30 and 03:30 p.m. depending on the tide, waves and weather condition.
Approximate time to enjoy at the island: 5 hours.
Please note that pregnant women and pets are not allowed on the boat.
Private transfer hotel to airport + guide (B/-/-)
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel and will take you to the Rafael Núñez Airport. We will assist you at the airport during the check-in at the airline counter to help you connect to your next destination.
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
