Colombia
16 days from $11208 pp with roundtrip flights
A softly paced journey from high-Andean Bogotá to golden-stone Barichara, emerald Coffee Region hills, storybook Cartagena, and the turquoise shallows of the Rosario Islands. Designed for comfort—easy walking, shaded old-town loops, seated tastings, gentle lookouts and hammock hours—this 14–15 day route blends culture, craft and coast with seamless private transfers and handpicked boutique stays (B&B; islands on HB/FB).
Good to Know: Most days feature short, level walks with frequent shade/café stops. Vehicle support is on call. Domestic flights may have tighter baggage limits—use soft-sided luggage.
Highlights: Colombia luxury itinerary, easy walking tour Colombia, Cartagena & Rosario Islands, Coffee Region Cocora, Boutique hotels Colombia.
Day 1 : DEPART NEW YORK → BOGOTA (NEXT-DAY ARRIVAL)
Day 2 : ARRIVE BOGOTA: EASY FIRST EVENING AT ALTITUDE
Day 3 : BOGOTA: GENTLE CITY GLIMPSE
Day 4 : ARRIVAL & FIRST STROLL: WHITE WALLS, BOUGAINVILLEA & BIG-SKY VIEWS
Day 5 : HERITAGE & HANDCRAFTS: CHURCHES, PLAZAS & LIVING STUDIOS
Day 6 : CAMINO REAL (EASY) & LEISURE: STONE PATHS, SLOW TIME
Day 7 : COFFEE ORIGIN (GENTLE): FROM CHERRY TO CUP
Day 8 : COCORA VIEWPOINTS & SALENTO: SKY-HIGH PALMS, PLAZA-TIME PACE
Day 9 : FILANDIA & OPTIONAL FLOAT / COOKING: COLOR, VIEWS & A GENTLE AFTERNOON
Day 10 : ARRIVAL & COURTYARD CALM: PLUNGE POOL, PLAZAS & A SOFT FIRST STROLL
Day 11 : OLD TOWN, SLOWLY: BALCONIES, WALLS & SHADED PLAZAS
Day 12 : RUM, CACAO & SUNSET BAY: SIPS, STORIES & GOLDEN WATER
Day 13 : YOUR FLAVOR OF CARTAGENA: TASTES, ROOFTOPS & SLOW PLAZA TIME
Day 14 : BOAT OVER, SETTLE & SNORKEL: JADE WATER, EASY BREEZES
Day 15 : ISLAND LEISURE FOR RELAXATION: HAMMOCKS, WARM WATER & SEA BREEZES
Day 16 : DEPART TO HOME: SEA BREEZE GOODBYES & EASY AIRPORT FLOW
Begin your journey to Colombia with a one-stop flight from NEW YORK to El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá (BOG). Due to distance and time zones, you’ll arrive on Day 2. Check in, set devices to Colombia Time (COT), hydrate, and settle in—the Andean capital awaits with cool mountain air, colonial plazas and world-class museums.
Connection Tips (1-Stop): Book a through-ticket so bags check to BOG. Aim for a 75–90 min minimum connection (more if changing terminals). Follow International Connections signs to stay airside, and always recheck the gate on arrival—last-minute changes are common.
Baggage & Seats: Typical allowance is one small cabin bag + personal item; long-haul hold bags are often 23 kg (check fare rules). If you’re tall or sleep better upright, pre-select extra-legroom or consider Premium Economy (supplement). Keep medications, valuables, adaptor, chargers and a spare top in your carry-on.
Jet Lag & Wellness: Switch devices to COT after take-off, sip water regularly, and keep caffeine/alcohol light. Stretch hourly, use an eye mask/neck pillow, and consider electrolytes before landing. Bogotá sits at ~2,600 m—take your first day easy and avoid heavy meals on the flight.
Route Preferences
Touch down in Bogotá and meet your representative at El Dorado International (BOG) for a private transfer to your hotel. Check in, freshen up, and take the day at leisure—today is about resetting after the flight and easing into the Andean altitude.
Pace & Altitude: Bogotá sits at approx. 2,600 m. Keep plans light, sip water, and favour short, level strolls this afternoon. Save Monserrate or longer walks for a later visit when fully acclimatised.
If energy allows, take a gentle wander in the Zona Rosa/Parque 93 area for cafés and leafy squares, or a short taxi to La Candelaria for pastel streets and pocket museums. Keep steps unhurried and include frequent coffee breaks—try a smooth tinto or a single-origin pour-over.
Light Plan (Pick 1–2):
• Short café stroll near the hotel, early dinner.
• Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) — compact visit (if open; closed some Mondays).
• Usaquén square for artisan boutiques (weekends livelier).
• Parque 93 sunset bench, people-watch, back to hotel by cab.
Practical Notes — Arrival Day
• Traffic can be heavy at rush hour; we route transfers on the quickest corridors.
• Withdraw a small amount of COP (Colombian pesos) at an airport or hotel-area ATM.
• Bottled/filtered water recommended while adjusting to altitude.
• Set up eSIM/SIM now for maps and ride-hailing.
Safety & Getting Around
Keep phones/cameras discreet on busy corners; use hotel-called radio taxis or known ride apps after dark. Carry only essentials and store passports in the hotel safe.
Ease into Bogotá with a soft-paced overview: leafy plazas, colonial façades, and cafés that make lingering an art form. Choose one or two light experiences, then keep an early night to stay altitude-fresh.
Included (Gentle) — Pick 1–2 Highlights
Pace & Altitude — Bogotá sits at approx. 2,600 m. We favour short transfers, level routes and museums with seating. Keep steps light, hydrate often, and plan an early dinner back near the hotel.
Practical Notes
• Monserrate can be breezy/cool — carry a light layer and avoid exertion on the steps.
• Museums close some Mondays/holidays; we swap order if needed.
• Use hotel-called radio taxis/ride apps after dark; keep valuables discreet in La Candelaria.
What to Bring — Comfortable flats, small daypack, water, sun hat & SPF, light jacket, phone/camera (wrist strap).
Evening: Early night on B&B basis; tomorrow you continue rested for the next region.
Roll into Barichara, Colombia’s heritage hill-town of chalk-white façades, clay tiles and flowered balconies. Check in and sip a cool lemonade in the courtyard as swifts stitch the afternoon sky. With your guide, set out on a gentle loop along level lanes—lime-washed houses trimmed in green, door knockers like tiny sculptures, and sprays of bougainvillea over cobbles that gleam after a light mist. Drift toward the main square, where the sand-stone cathedral warms to honey at day’s end and guitar notes float from the arcades.
As the light turns amber, a short ride whisks you to a mirador on the canyon rim. Breeze on your cheeks, Andes-blue distance ahead—this is your golden-hour welcome to the Santander highlands. Unhurried photos, a quiet toast, then back to town for an early dinner or a lantern-lit wander beneath terracotta roofs.
Included (Gentle): Private arrival transfer • Calm check-in with welcome drink • Orientation stroll (level streets, frequent pauses) • Golden-hour mirador by vehicle with photo stop.
Pace & Comfort: Routes focus on the flattest streets around the square. We keep to cooler hours and add café or shade pauses as needed. Vehicle support is on standby if you’d like to shorten the loop.
Practical Notes: Cobblestones can be uneven after rain—use cushioned shoes with tread. Barichara sits around 1,300–1,400 m; evenings turn breezy. ATMs are limited—carry small COP notes for cafés and crafts.
What to Bring: Cushioned walking shoes • sun hat & SPF • light scarf/jacket for dusk • reusable water bottle • small daypack • phone/camera (microfiber cloth for lens).
Photography Tips — White Walls & Golden Hour: For glowing façades, try ISO 100–200, f/5.6–f/8, 1/250 sec. Canyon outlook: expose for sky, then lift shadows in post. Use house lines and bougainvillea as leading frames.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Private sunset aperitif at the mirador • Short artisan studio stop (paper, stonework) on the loop.
Begin with a gentle heritage walk through Barichara’s preserved heart—sun-warmed plazas, cool church naves and shady arcades where time lingers. Your guide threads quiet lanes lined with lime-washed houses and carved stone portals, sharing stories of colonial Santander, local saints and the artisans who still shape stone and paper by hand.
After a relaxed lunch, dive into handcrafts: visit a pottery workshop to see clay thrown and burnished, then step into a stone-carving atelier where chisels ring softly—both with seated demos and time for questions. Close the afternoon with a slow café break under the arches—iced limonada or rich tinto—and watch village life scroll by.
Included (Gentle): Private heritage walk (level route, frequent shade pauses) • Guided visits to pottery & stone ateliers with seated demonstrations • Café stop in the main arcade.
Pace & Comfort: We keep to the flattest, most even streets near the square. Core walking runs in the cooler morning; studios provide seating. Vehicle support can shorten any segment on request.
Practical Notes: Churches appreciate modest dress (shoulders covered). Carry small COP notes for crafts and tips; many makers are boutique-scale. Cobblestones can be uneven—use cushioned shoes with tread.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes • sun hat & SPF • light scarf/shawl for churches • reusable bottle • small daypack • a padded pouch if you plan to buy delicate ceramics.
Photography Tips — Stone & Clay: Portals & façades: ISO 100–200, f/5.6–f/8, 1/250 sec. Inside studios, switch to ISO 800–1600, f/2.8–f/4, 1/80–1/125 sec. Always ask permission before close-ups of artisans at work.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Hands-on mini pottery session • Paper-making at the taller de papel (recycled fibers) • Private heritage house tour with rooftop view.
Note: Optionals are payable locally unless specified as included and may have limited slots—please pre-book.
Today: Barichara heritage tour, artisan workshops, pottery demo, stone-carving Colombia, easy walking, private guide.
After breakfast, step onto a short, flat section of the historic Camino Real—hand-laid stones, low dry walls and breeze-touched scrub dotted with cacti and wildflowers. Your guide sets an unhurried pace, pausing at shady nooks for canyon glimpses and stories of muleteers who once linked Barichara with the surrounding valleys. This is an easy-walking sampler: even surfaces, gentle grades and plenty of time for photos.
Return to town late morning for pool and reading time in the courtyard. Later, if you wish, soothe shoulders with a massage or sample arepas de maíz pelao—toasty, stone-ground corn cakes served with local cheese and a swirl of suero. Sunset finds the white façades glowing honey-gold: perfect for a quiet wander before dinner.
Included (Gentle): Private Camino Real walk (flat segment, level pace) • Shade and water breaks • Return vehicle support to town • Leisure time at the hotel (pool/courtyard).
Pace & Comfort: We walk in the cool morning; distances are modest with frequent rests. Cobblestones are even on this section, but we still suggest cushioned soles. A support vehicle can shorten or skip the walk anytime.
Practical Notes: Mornings are mild; midday sun can be strong. Carry small COP notes for a post-walk refresco. If showers pass, stones may be lightly damp—watch footing on shaded patches.
What to Bring: Cushioned walking shoes with tread • sun hat & SPF • light long sleeves • reusable bottle • small daypack • light rain shell (just in case). Optional: compact trekking pole for extra stability.
Taste of Santander: Try arepas de maíz pelao hot off the griddle with local queso—simple, regional and perfect with a cool limonada.
Photography Tips — Camino Texture: For stone patterns and leading lines, try ISO 100–200, f/8, 1/250 sec. Backlit façades at dusk: ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/160 sec; expose for the whites and lift shadows gently.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Massage at the hotel • Guided arepa tasting with a local cook.
Today: Camino Real Barichara, easy walking Colombia, Barichara leisure day, arepas de maíz pelao, private guided.
Ease into the morning on a soft farm walk beneath shade trees alive with birdsong. Your guide leads you past glossy coffee cherries, whispering windbreaks and humming drying patios, explaining how altitude, varieties and terroir shape aroma and body. In the tiny beneficio, see the mill and a small-batch roast in action before settling for a seated cupping—fragrance first, then slurps and notes of cacao, panela, citrus and florals.
After lunch, the afternoon is yours: pool time, a quiet read, or a restorative spa session. Carry a bag of freshly roasted beans back to the lodge—the aroma alone is a souvenir.
Included (Gentle): Guided farm walk on level paths • mill/roast overview with producer • seated cupping (3–5 origins/processes) with tasting notes and brew tips.
Pace & Comfort: Short, level paths with shade breaks; benches at the cupping lab. Vehicle support available between sections. Ideal for easy walking and curious palates.
Practical Notes: Farms can be dewy—walkways may be damp in the morning. Light fragrances only (strong perfume masks aromas). Many fincas accept cards for beans; bring small COP notes for snacks.
What to Bring: Comfortable closed-toe shoes • light sun hat & SPF • reusable bottle • small daypack • camera/phone. Coffee fans: a zip bag to carry fresh beans.
Photo Tips — Cherries & Steam: For glossy cherries, try ISO 100–200, f/4–f/5.6, 1/250 sec; use leaves as a frame. In the roastery, bump to ISO 800–1600, f/2.8–f/4, 1/125 sec to catch rising steam.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Hands-on pour-over workshop (V60/Chemex ratios) • latte art mini-class • farm-to-cup tasting flight with chocolates.
Today: coffee farm tour Colombia, gentle walking, coffee cupping, mill & roast, private guided.
Set out early for the Valle de Cocora, where wax palms spear the clouds and pasture folds like velvet. We keep to flat lookouts on firm ground—no steep trail—so you can linger on benches for photos as mist lifts and light washes the valley. Your guide points out hummingbirds and the silhouettes that make Cocora a Colombia bucket-list scene.
By late morning, roll to Salento for an unhurried lunch and artisan browsing along Calle Real—guadua crafts, woven bags, roasted coffee, and bright balconies made for camera lenses. Close with a café stop on the plaza: a slow tinto or iced limonada as music drifts across the square.
Included (Gentle): Vehicle-supported Cocora viewpoints (flat, level surfaces) • Benches and photo pauses • Salento plaza time with café stop • Private transfers throughout.
Pace: Vehicle-supported with short, level strolls only. Frequent benches & photo stops. Timing flexes around weather windows for the best views.
Practical Notes: Cocora sits higher and can be cool/breezy with passing mist—carry a light layer. Surfaces are mostly firm pasture/packed earth; can be damp after showers. Markets often take cards, but bring small COP notes for snacks.
What to Bring: Comfortable closed-toe shoes • light rain shell • sun hat & SPF • reusable bottle • small daypack • padded pouch if purchasing ceramics/coffee gear.
Photo Tips — Palms & Mist: For towering palms, shoot wide (16–24 mm), ISO 100–200, f/8, 1/250 sec; place a person for scale. In mist, expose slightly to the right and lift contrast later. Balcony color in Salento: ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/250 sec.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Hummingbird garden stop • Short jeep hop to an additional viewpoint • Plaza coffee tasting flight with local roaster.
Today: Valle de Cocora viewpoints, wax palms Colombia, Salento artisans, easy walking, private tour Coffee Region.
Start in Filandia, a jewel-box town of painted balconies and coffee aromas. Stroll the colorful plaza (short, level walk), peek into artisan boutiques, then continue to the Filandia mirador for sweeping Coffee Region vistas—Andean folds, patchwork fincas, and sky for miles.
This afternoon, choose your pace: drift on an easy river float (calm water, sit-back & watch kingfishers skim the surface), or join a market-to-table cooking class where you’ll chop, season and sauté your way through local recipes—ajiaco-style broths, plantains and bright herbs—before a relaxed tasting.
Included (Gentle): Private transfers • Filandia plaza orientation stroll (short, level) • Mirador photo stop.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Calm-water river float with naturalist guide • Market-to-table cooking class (hands-on, seated breaks; recipes provided).
Note: Optionals are payable locally unless specified as included. River levels and weather may adjust the float route/time.
Pace: Gentle town time in the morning; choose-your-pace afternoon (fully seated on the float; seated prep/cooking intervals in class). Vehicle support throughout.
Practical Notes: The mirador has a short, level approach for viewpoints; stairs to the upper tower are optional. For the float, life vests provided; expect gentle splashes. Cooking class accommodates dietary notes with advance notice.
Bring: Light layers • comfy walking shoes • sun hat & SPF • light rain shell • reusable bottle • small daypack • camera for balcony color and valley views. For the float: quick-dry top and a small dry bag.
Photo Tips — Color & Water: Filandia balconies: ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/250 sec; step back to frame façades. Mirador panoramas: ISO 100, f/8, 1/250 sec; try a 2–3 shot pano. On the float, raise to 1/1000 sec for birds in flight.
Today: Filandia Colombia, Coffee Region tour, river float, market-to-table cooking, easy walking, private guided.
Touch down on the Caribbean coast and meet your driver for a smooth private transfer into the walled city of Cartagena. Check in to your boutique hotel—cool stone floors, leafy courtyard, a small plunge pool that whispers “exhale.” Unpack, refresh, then join your host for a brief orientation stroll along level streets to the nearest plaza for a frosty lemonade or fresh coconut water.
Keep the evening easy: watch balconies glow at dusk, listen for street musicians, and choose an early night if you’d like to reset before tomorrow’s deeper wander. Cartagena rewards unhurried first impressions—color, cadence, and sea-breeze corners.
Included (Gentle): Private airport → hotel transfer • Courtyard welcome & check-in assistance • Orientation stroll (short, level) to a nearby plaza with a refreshment stop.
Pace: Short, flat stroll using shade-first routing; frequent pauses. Consider an early night if adjusting to heat or time zones.
Practical Notes: Afternoons can be warm & humid—hydrate often. Old-town paving is mostly even with occasional curbs. Use hotel-called radio taxis/ride apps after dark. Carry small COP notes for drinks and tips.
What to Bring: Light, breathable layers • comfy walking flats • sun hat & SPF • reusable bottle • small daypack • a microfiber cloth for lenses in humid air.
Photography Tips — Balconies at Dusk: Color pops in the golden hour. Try ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/250 sec for façades; as light fades, raise to ISO 800–1600 and brace on a doorway for sharp handhelds.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Private sunset wall walk with a guide • Mocktail tasting at a rooftop bar with bay views.
Today: Cartagena old town, luxury boutique hotel, private transfer, easy walking tour, plunge pool courtyard.
Ease into Cartagena’s Old Town with a private, short-segment walk. Flower-laden balconies curve above pastel façades; coral-stone city walls glance the sea breeze; cloisters hush the day beneath palm-shaded courtyards. Your guide links sights with level, shady lanes and frequent pauses so the city’s color and cadence unfold at an unhurried pace.
Break mid-morning at a leafy plaza café—iced limonada or a velvety tintico—then wander a final block or two before returning to your boutique hotel for a cool-down and a restful siesta.
Included (Gentle): Private old-town walk in short segments • Highlights of balconies, walls, cloisters & plazas • Planned café stop • Return to hotel for midday rest.
Pace: Shaded stints with benches/cafés every 15–20 minutes. Streets are flat with occasional low curbs. A planned hotel siesta keeps the warmest hours restful.
Practical Notes: Mornings are best for cooler air and softer light. Churches/cloisters appreciate covered shoulders. Use hotel-called radio taxis/ride apps if returning later independently. Carry small COP notes for drinks and tips.
What to Bring: Breathable layers • comfy walking flats • sun hat & SPF • light shawl for churches • reusable bottle • small daypack • microfiber cloth for lenses in humid air.
Photo Tips — Color & Coral Stone: Balcony color pops at ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/250 sec; use doorways as frames. Cloister shade: ISO 800–1600, f/2.8–f/4, 1/100 sec; brace on a column for sharp shots.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Rum & cacao pairing in a colonial house • Rooftop sundowner overlooking the walls • Short carriage loop at dusk (smooth streets, seated).
Today: Cartagena old town tour, easy walking, shaded plazas, city walls, boutique hotel Cartagena.
Keep the day light and save your senses for late afternoon. Step into a cool, air-conditioned salon for a guided rum-and-cacao pairing: origin stories, aging notes (oak, spice, molasses), and single-origin chocolates that bloom from citrus to caramel. It’s fully seated and unhurried—flavor first, with water and palate cleansers between pours.
As the heat softens, transfer a short distance to the marina for a sunset bay cruise. Settle into a cushioned seat as gold light warms the ramparts and the skyline silhouettes against the Caribbean. Glide past bastions and domes; sea breeze, easy music, and clinking ice set the tempo for a serene evening on the water.
Included (Gentle): Rum & cacao pairing (seated tasting with water breaks) • Sunset bay cruise with reserved seating • Private hotel ↔ venues transfers.
Pace: Mostly seated experiences, short transfers, and gentle boarding with handrails. Crew can assist; low step onto the boat.
Practical Notes: Light lunch recommended before tastings. Please advise any dietary or alcohol-free preferences—non-alcoholic pairings can be arranged. Evenings are warm with a sea breeze; a light layer is handy on deck.
What to Bring: Light, breathable outfit • flat shoes with grip • small daypack • reusable bottle • hat & SPF for pre-sunset • a compact dry bag for phone/camera on the boat.
Photography Tips — Golden Hour on the Bay: Skyline silhouettes: ISO 200, f/5.6–f/8, 1/250 sec. For silky water after sunset, slow to 1/6–1/2 sec and brace on a rail. Use a polariser sparingly; it can darken reflections at low sun angles.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Private sommelier-led premium rum flight • Live trio onboard (subject to availability) • Rooftop digestif after docking.
Today: Cartagena sunset cruise, rum and chocolate tasting, easy evening tour, walled city views, private transfers.
Make today your own. Drift between flowered balconies and pastel lanes, then follow your nose to the city’s edible highlights. Choose a hosted food stroll with sit-down tastings—buttery arepas, bright-lime ceviche, and cut-to-order tropical fruit—or keep it blissfully mellow with a spa hour and shaded plaza people-watching. As late light warms the coral stone, ascend to one of Cartagena’s rooftop sunset bars for golden views over domes and ramparts.
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Bring: Light, breathable layers • comfy flats • sun hat & SPF • refillable bottle • small fan/cooling towel • light evening outfit for rooftops • a small pouch for snackable souvenirs (coffee, cacao).
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Guided food stroll with tastings • Rooftop reservations with hosted seating • 60–90 min spa ritual. Dietary preferences can be accommodated with advance notice.
Today: Cartagena food tour, rooftop bars Cartagena, easy walking, spa day, walled city Colombia.
Slip out of Cartagena on a morning private boat, skimming the bay toward the Rosario Islands. Palms sharpen on the horizon; water turns glassy jade. On arrival, clink a welcome juice, complete a smooth resort check-in, and breathe—this is your Caribbean interlude.
After settling in, wade from the pier for a gentle snorkel over sand-and-coral patches (guide available). Look for sergeant majors, parrotfish and glints of blue tang as sunlight lattices the seabed. Spend the afternoon exactly as you wish: sway in a hammock, float in the pool, or book the spa for a sea-salt scrub. Meals operate on your plan: HB/FB as booked.
Included (Gentle): Private boat transfer (morning) • Welcome drink & island check-in assistance • Easy pier snorkel (mask/fin set; guide on request) • Use of resort leisure areas.
Pace: Mostly seated boat ride • short walk to room and pier • Calm, close-to-shore snorkel with easy entry/exit ladders. Afternoon fully at leisure.
Practical Notes: Morning seas are typically calmer; departures adjust to conditions. Towels provided; reef areas are protected—no touching/standing on coral. Bar tabs & spa are payable locally. Electricity is standard; Wi-Fi may be island-slow.
What to Bring: Quick-dry swimwear • light cover-up • reef-safe SPF • hat & sunglasses • water-friendly sandals • small dry bag for boat/phone • reusable bottle. Optional: sea-sickness tabs if sensitive.
Snorkel Tips — Clear & Calm: Best visibility late morning on a rising tide. Defog mask with baby shampoo; float horizontal and fin gently to avoid stirring sand. Keep 3–4 m off reef; follow guide hand signals.
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Guided reef snorkel by boat • Stand-up paddle at dawn • Couples’ spa ritual • Sunset cocktail cruise around the cays.
Today: Rosario Islands transfer, Cartagena island resort, easy snorkelling, reef-safe, half board full board.
Wake unrushed to trade-wind hush and palm shade. Today is pure island downtime: linger over breakfast, then claim a hammock or cabana as the lagoon glows jade. When the mood strikes, drift in the calm shallows, stroll the shore for shells, or read to the rhythm of waves. Lunch is easy and unhurried; afternoons invite a siesta, a cool dip, or simply watching pelicans skim the reef edge.
Included (Gentle): Use of beach & pool areas • Towels & loungers • Non-motorised gear where offered (e.g., snorkel sets near the pier, kayaks/SUP on calm water; resort-dependent).
Optional (Pre-book; Extra Cost): Spa ritual with sea-salt scrub • Private cabana service • Short reef snorkel by boat • Sunset cocktail cruise.
Note: Water activities operate weather & visibility permitting.
Pace & Comfort: Fully at leisure • flat sandy paths between room, pool and pier • Shade-first cabanas • Hydration reminders from staff.
Practical Notes: Reef areas are protected—no touching/standing on coral. Charge tabs to room; Wi-Fi may be island-slow. Evenings catch a light breeze—carry a linen layer.
Bring: Quick-dry swimwear • light cover-up • reef-safe SPF • hat & sunglasses • water-friendly sandals • reusable bottle • small dry bag if you’ll paddle.
Photo Tips — Blue on Blue: Mid-morning gives the clearest water color. Try ISO 100–200, f/8, 1/500 sec for ripples; for silky shore wash at dusk, slow to 1/6–1/2 sec and brace on a pier rail.
Today: Rosario Islands leisure day, Cartagena beach relaxation, gentle island activities, hammock & spa.
Wake to one last Caribbean morning. After breakfast, meet your driver for a seamless private transfer to Cartagena Airport (CTG). Watch domes and ramparts recede as you roll to the terminal—souvenirs tucked away, sun still warm on your shoulders. Check in, clear security, and settle in for your homebound flight.
Timing & Flow: Be at the airport 3 hours before international departures (2 hours for regional). Keep passport, e-ticket, and any visa/ESTA handy. Liquids in carry-on must follow the 100 ml rule; power banks in cabin baggage only.
Practical Notes: Wear light layers—terminals can be cool. Keep small COP notes for porterage and snacks. Photograph luggage labels and store your hotel/DMC contact until wheels-up.
Carry-On Checklist: Passport & copies • Medications • Chargers & adaptor • Headphones/earplugs • Light sweater • Fragile souvenirs • Reusable bottle (empty through security).
Want a Softer Finish? Add 1 extra night in Cartagena (B&B) for an unhurried farewell. We’ll arrange private transfers and a dinner reservation under the balconies.
From balconied lanes to wax-palm valleys and island shallows—thank you for traveling with us. Until the next chapter.
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Boutique and luxury stays chosen for calm settings, character and easy access to our gentle activities. If a listed property is unavailable, we will confirm an alternative of the same category/standard in a comparable location.
| City / Region | Hotel / Lodge | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | B.O.G. Hotel | Design-forward, emerald-and-gold accents in the upscale north (Zona T/Parque 93). Quiet, well-insulated rooms, generous breakfasts and short hops to cafés, museums and cable car transfers—ideal for a soft, altitude-aware start. |
| Barichara | Hotel Terra Barichara | Whitewashed casona style with stone paths, leafy courtyards and a tranquil pool. Spa on site; easy stroll or short drive to plazas, artisan ateliers and sunset miradors. Calm base for cobbled, level loops. |
| Coffee Region (Armenia/Pereira) | Hotel Boutique Sazagua | Hacienda-style retreat with verandas, tropical gardens and pool; intimate rooms dressed in regional craft. Farm-to-table dining, small spa and easy access to Cocora viewpoints, Salento and Filandia (vehicle-supported). |
| Cartagena (Walled City) | Bastión Luxury Hotel | Refined colonial townhouse with shady patios, a rooftop pool and noted dining (El Gobernador). Perfect base for short, shaded old-town loops by day and rooftop sunsets by night. |
| Rosario Islands | Hotel Coralina Island | Small-island escape with boardwalk decks, hammocks and spa cabanas. Easy pier snorkelling in protected waters; private boat access; HB/FB meal plans available for unhurried days. |
Meal plans: Bogotá, Barichara, Coffee Region, Cartagena — B&B. Rosario Islands — HB.
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