Highlights
- Sample colorful tropical fruits on a tasting tour of Bogotá's Paloquemao Market
- Appreciate Colombian history and art at the Museo del Oro and Museo Botero
- Visit a coffee farm for a behind-the-scenes look at the bean-to-cup process
- Go horseback riding into the lush "Coffee Triangle" from a countryside hacienda
Brief Itinerary
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Explore the Colombian Capital | Bogotá |
Day 2 | Bogotá Fruit Market & Walking Tour, Cable Car Up Cerro Monserrate | Bogotá |
Day 3 | Fly to Pereira, Visit the Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal | Pereira |
Day 4 | Full-Day Tour of the Valle de Cocora & Salento | Pereira |
Day 5 | Horseback Riding at Hacienda el Palomar, Visit Parque del Café | Pereira |
Day 6 | Fly to Bogotá, Depart |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Bogotá, Explore the Colombian Capital
Welcome to Bogotá, the vibrant capital of Colombia! Meet your driver outside the airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and freshen up. When you're ready, venture out to explore the city at your own pace. A good place to start is La Candelaria, the historic district, for a leisurely walk among the charming colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and cobbled streets. Pass landmarks like Casa de Nariño (the president's official residence) and Iglesia de San Francisco (a historic church dating back to the 16th century).
Day 2: Bogotá Fruit Market & Walking Tour, Cable Car Up Cerro Monserrate
You may want to skip breakfast this morning as your day starts with a delicious tasting tour of Bogotá's Paloquemao Market. Learn about the history of the market and meet local vendors as you peruse the array of tropical delights. Taste 15 different fruits, such as mangosteen, granadilla, lulo, and uchuva, each with its own distinct flavor and texture. You'll also enjoy three shots of fresh juice and some delicious Colombian snacks to tide you over as you head to your next tour, which starts in the city's main square of Plaza de Bolívar.
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Day 3: Fly to Pereira, Visit the Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal
Trade the capital for Colombia's lush coffee region as you head to the airport for a one-hour flight to Pereira, a lively city known for its surrounding mountains, verdant coffee plantations, and charming rural villages. Meet your driver outside the airport and transfer to your hotel to check in and change into your bathing suit before transferring 30 minutes to the Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal. When you arrive, unwind in the natural thermal springs renowned for their therapeutic properties. Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and nearby waterfall as you spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Day 4: Full-Day Tour of the Valle de Cocora & Salento
Spend your day exploring the lush Valle de Cocora, just one hour outside Pereira in the heart of the Zona Cafetera, also known as Colombia's "Coffee Triangle." This triangle encompasses the departments of Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda, and its lush, mountainous terrain, ideal climate, and rich volcanic soil contribute to the region's exceptional coffee. Learn about the country's coffee culture as you walk under the region's iconic wax palms (the tallest palm trees in the world), then ascend into the valley's cloud forests, where the air is cooler and misty.
Day 5: Horseback Riding at Hacienda el Palomar, Visit Parque del Café
Explore more of the Zona Cafetera today on horseback as you transfer 15 minutes to Hacienda el Palomar, a large estate with a backdrop of rolling green hills, vast coffee plantations, and stunning mountain vistas. Meet a local cowboy and your horse for the day, then start your journey through Valle de Risaralda, passing charming rural farms and quaint villages. Enjoy views of the lush Valle del Cauca in the neighboring department of Quindío along the way. After the 2-3-hour ride, transfer one hour to Parque del Café, a 237-acre (96 ha) theme park centered around the country's rich coffee traditions.
Day 6: Fly to Bogotá, Depart
After just six days in Colombia, your adventure comes to an end today. If you have time before your flight, you can explore more of the area on your own. Consider heading to the Pereira Botanical Garden, home to a beautifully curated collection of native and exotic plants set against a backdrop of green spaces and winding paths. Keep your eyes peeled for colorful birds in the trees, like hummingbirds, white-winged doves, and southern lapwings. When it's time, return to your hotel to meet your driver, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Bogotá and your onward connection. Safe travels!
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