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8 Day Classic Colombia
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Discover Medellin in the beautiful Aburra Valley, named the "City of Eternal Spring"
- Stay in magical Cartagena, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site - a true cultural treasure!
- Tour Cartagena's Colonial District, view Bolivar Park, Santo Domingo Church and the Gold Museum
- Stand before the impressive collection of pre-Columbian gold pieces at the Gold Museum
- Visit La Candelaria District renowned for its perfectly preserved Colonial architecture
- View the paintings and sculptures of Fernando Botero, the famed Colombian artist
Short Description
3 Medellin, 2 Cartagena, 2 Bogota
Destinations
N/AActivities & Interests
N/AItinerary
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DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Colombia
DAY 2, Saturday - Medellín City Tour
DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Medellín
DAY 4, Monday - Flight to Cartagena
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Cartagena
DAY 6, Wednesday - Flight to Bogota
DAY 7, Thursday - Bogota City Tour
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Colombia ▲ Due to the high elevation, travel in the Colombian highlands may cause some passengers to experience the temporary effects of altitude sickness. If you have any concerns about traveling to higher than your accustomed elevation, please consult your healthcare provider. |
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8 Day Classic Colombia
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VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE
Today 25/8/2023 when i was in Monas
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I’d you don’t mind substandard accommodations, go for it.
This service is entirely unacceptable.
Not too bad for price, but...
I was not totally happy with our most recent trip on land and the Rhine River. I don't usually write emails or letters to companies unless their product of service is either outstanding and I want to compliment them, or it's poor or something has gone wrong, but I felt compelled to write to Gate 1.
I will tell you that on our most recent trip there was a very sick woman on our bus who coughed and coughed and coughed throughout the entire trip from Bruges, Belgium to Paris. Long story short, nobody wanted to sit near her on the bus, and when our table asked that she not sit with us because she was sick, the tour manager just came over and shoved a table next to us so she could sit with us. We protested, so he moved her a small distance away from us.
I wrote to Gate 1, who told me that "half of the group was sick," which was simply not true. The tour manager told Gate 1 that he wanted to put her with us "to ensure group harmony." So, Gate 1, "group harmony" is more important than our catching an infection? Why couldn't the tour manager have told everybody at the beginning of the tour that it will not be anything personal if he or she suggests that sick people isolate themselves whenever possible? I told Gate 1 that I would never travel with that tour manager again, and since they seemed to make excuses for the tour manager's actions, I am seriously considering not taking any more Gate 1 tours.
Details
Optional Activities
Full Day Guatape & Piedra del Penol
Depart from Medellin this morning, on a scenic drive through the Eastern Highlands of Antioquia. Arrive at one of the area's top attractions, the Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), a 656 foot high monolith. You'll have the opportunity to climb more than 700 stairs to reach the top of this spectacular landmark and enjoy panoramic views of Guatapé Lake and the surrounding mountains. Continue with a visit to the town of Guatapé. Tour the iconic sites of the town like the historic church, town square and traditional colored streets. After lunch on your own, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Guatapé, one of the country's largest lakes. Time to stroll along the boardwalk and relax at one of the cafes. Return to the hotel in Medellin.
Entrance fees to the Peñol Boulder and boat ride on the lake are included.
Approximate tour duration is 10 hours.
OnDay : 3
Price : $85
Half Day Bird-watching at the Colombian National Aviary
Depart Cartagena and travel south for about an hour through the picturesque countryside to the Colombia National Aviary, which houses more than 1,750 birds, representing 135 species. It’s the second biggest aviary in Latin America, and sixth in the world. This fascinating place, with its unique flora and fauna, aims to educate and create awareness about the diversity of birds found in Colombia. Take a walking tour through the three ecosystems, tropical rainforest, seaboard and desert. At the end of the tour, enjoy a typical Colombian coffee before returning to Cartagena.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $66
Half Day Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Drive north from Bogota towards Zipaquira. Traveling through the Sabana de Bogota, you'll see the many greenhouses used for the cultivation of carnations and roses, an important industry in this region. Next, 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 before returning to Bogota.
Approximate tour duration is 5 hours
OnDay : 6
Price : $56
Half Day Santa Elena
Depart for Santa Elena, a small colonial town high in a mountainside near Medellin. It is one of the most typical "Antioqueño" towns, where the "Silleteros" tradition, linked to the flower production of the area, was born. Tour the area where the well-known floral arrangements have become a famous symbol of Medellin. Explore a quaint family-run organic flower hacienda and immerse yourself in the euphoric sights and smells of the plants. Marvel at the spectacular flower sculptures and diverse species of plants. At the end of the tour, enjoy a typical Colombian coffee. Afterwards, return to the hotel in Medellin.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
OnDay : 2
Price : $50
Monserrate Funicular Train Ride
Board the Funicular Train 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 Bogota. Visit the 17th century church and the "El Señor Caído" shrine that welcomes pilgrims all year long.
*This Optional Tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking, fear of confined space or heights, or who have heart conditions.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
OnDay : 7
Price : $29
Emerald Jewelry Workshop
Upon arrival, meet your main instructor and watch a video about Colombian emeralds to learn fascinating facts regarding these gemstones, including how they are mined and carved. Colombia is the world's largest producer of emeralds. A hands-on class follows, where you use 925 sterling silver wire and Colombian emeralds to create three pieces of jewelry, a pair of earrings, a bracelet and a ring. At the conclusion of the class you will receive a diploma and one piece of jewelry that you created.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
OnDay : 5
Price : $25
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Medellin-Cartagena & Cartagena-Bogota.
Trip ID#:
gate1-CO-8DAFFCO-PKG-23
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