4 Day Bogota Vacation (New York)

Dinner at Andres Carne de Res DC 8:00 PM Andres Carne de Res is one of the most original restaurants in Colombia, due to its unique decor and great ambience. This legendary steakhouse features an extensive menu of delectable dishes, from Colombian specialties to Argentine steak & Peruvian ceviche. Savor a 3-course dinner offering a great selection of Colombian food to delight your palate, while being entertained by local performers and musicians. Pick-up at 8 PM and drop-off at 10 PM at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 2 Price : $125 Full Day Farmers Market, Handicrafts & Guatavita Lake with lunch 8:00 AM Begin the tour at the traditional Paloquemao Farmers Market, where you will be amazed at the extensive variety of fruits and vegetables. Wandering down the aisles you will also find thousands of colorful flowers that have been cultivated in plateau de Bogotá. Colombia is the second largest exporter of flowers in the world. After a tasting of delicious fruits, visit some of the best shops carrying handicrafts from Colombia. Later, travel north through beautiful landscapes to Guatavita and stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Guatavita, discover the beauty of mystical Guatavita Lagoon and hear about its sacred role in the history of the Muisca people along with stories about El Dorado’s legend. Conclude the day with a hike through the surrounding area to learn about the local ecosystem and admire stunning vistas, before returning to Bogota. Pick-up at 8 AM and drop-off at 6 PM at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 10 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $145 Half Day Monserrate Hill with lunch 12:00 PM Board the funicular or cable car that takes you up to Monserrate Mountain. After a short hike, reach the top of Monserrate. At more than 10,000 feet above sea level, see outstanding views of downtown Bogotá. View the 17th century church and the "El Señor Caído" shrine that welcomes pilgrims all year long. Afterwards, have lunch at a local restaurant, offering panoramic views of the city, before returning to the hotel. *This Optional Tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking or who have heart conditions. Departure for tour will be at the conclusion of the included morning walking tour, drop-off at 1:30 PM at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 2 Price : $85 Half Day Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira 2:30 PM Travel north from Bogota through La Caro, to Zipaquirá. Arrive at the impressive Salt Cathedral, built within the tunnels of a salt mine at 500 feet beneath the surface, a true feat of engineering. Begin the tour in a tunnel that passes the 14 Stations of the Cross and continues to a lit dome. Later, see the enormous cross carved into the rock and the three naves of the Cathedral representing the birth, life and death of Christ. In the central nave is the main altar, with a huge salt cross created by the Colombian artist Carlos Enrique Rodriguez. After your visit, stop by the Café located in one of the underground tunnels to have a delicious Colombian coffee. Later, drive back to Bogota. Pick-up at 2:30 PM and drop-off at 7:30 PM at hotel. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours OnDay : 2 Price : $75