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COLOMBIA Tour packages to Colombia

 

Colombia, a nation of contrast that combines perennial snows on the peaks of the Andes to the warm beaches of the Caribbean coast and from the lush rain forest of the Amazon to the dry deserts of La Guajira. Full of history and archeological sites from the Lost City of the Tayronas to colonial mansions and churches from Spanish times. Colombia is also a modern and dynamic nation with up to date infrastructure and great tourist facilities.

 

Come join us to discover the new Colombia !

 



Medellin & Cartagena -8 days visiting the superb city of Medellin and the beautiful colonial town and beach resort of Cartagena

The Big Three in Colombia  -8 days Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena....fantastic cities..!!
Cartagena is HOT...! fantastic one week with private transfers and tours....
Colombia's Coffee Region Visiting Bogota, Pereira and the Coffee region
San Andres Island 7 days to discover this fabulous Caribbean Islands.  Many choices of hotels Marazul, Aquarium, San Luis, Isleno, Maryland....
San Andres & Providencia  3 nights in Providencia and 4 nights in San Andres at the Aquarium all inclusive resort.
Diving in San Andres ! Fantastic diving around the Island of San Andres....
Best of Colombia  12 days visiting Bogota, Cali, Medellin and Cartagena,

Trekking to the Lost City: Visiting Tayrona National Park and Trekking for 5 days to the Lost City
Magnificent Baru Island & Cartagena 7 nights -First 2 nights in Cartagena and 5 nights to enjoy Baru and the most beautiful beaches of Colombia....(also Isla Palma)

Colombia's Caribean Coast -8 days visiting Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, Barranquilla and Cartagena

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE BIG 3 IN COLOMBIA

 

Colombia vacation packages

 

Visiting Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena -Private services


8 day/7 night itinerary

*Two nights hotel accommodation in Bogota with daily buffet breakfast.
*Two nights hotel accommodation in Medellin with daily buffet breakfast.
*Three nights hotel accommodation in Cartagena with daily buffet breakfast.
*Room taxes and service charges.
*Private round trip transfers to/from airport in Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena.
*Private sightseeing tour of Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin.
*English speaking tour guides.
*Assistance of our local representatives 24/7.
*Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON

Rates 2024 Double Triple Single
3stars = Bogota Belvedere, Cartagena Atlantic, Medellin Belfort US$1,870 1,755 2,950
4stars = Bogota Windsor, Cartagena Capilla del Mar, Medellin D.Carlton 1,960 1,870 2,977
5stars = Bogota Sofitel, Cartagena Sofitel, Medellin Royal 2,590 NA 4,480
      



 
 

AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED:

SAMPLE AIRFARES:

International airfare from Miami US$350-450; New York $450-550, Los Angeles $700-800

Local airfare Bogota-Medellin-Cartagena $300-400 pp
RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS & HOLY WEEK -PLEASE CALL
DEPOSIT: $200 per person.
FINAL PAYMENT:
45 days before departure

 

 

Itinerary

 

8 days/7 night

 

Private services

 

Daily Departures

 

DAY 01  ARRIVE IN BOGOTA

Arrive in Bogota,  Capital of Colombia. Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 02  BOGOTA

Morning sightseeing tour of the Capital of Colombia. It is the most populous city in the country with an estimated population of more than 8 million inhabitants as 2017. We will start by visiting the Colonial District located downtown where we find Bolivar Square, the Presidential Palace, House of Congress, Supreme Court of Justice. Then, onto the Gold Museum, which houses the world's greatest and most famous collection of gold. We will also visit Bolivar Villa, where Libertador lived occasionally. Continue to Monserrate Hill for spectacular views of the City. You will go up by cable car. Monserrate houses at its top the sanctuary of Señor Caído de Monserrate, place of pilgrimage of nationals and foreigners. Visit to Monserrate not available on Sundays. (5-6 hour tour)

Afternoon at leisure -we highly recommend to visit the Botero museum. (B)

DAY 03 BOGOTA -MEDELLIN

Transfer to the airport for flight to Medellin. Arrive in Medellin known as “City of Eternal Spring” and second largest city in Colombia and a city with great gastronomic, commercial and tourist offer....Medellin rises in the center of a valley and covers part of the mountains that surround it. Medellin today is a leader in finance, banking, services, art, culture, communication, fashion, health care, plastic surgeries and entertainment industries, the city is a true development axis. Transfer to hotel selected. (B)

 

DAY 04 MEDELLIN

Medellin is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the most northerly of the Andes Mountains in South America. As of 2012, it has a population of 2.7 million. With its surrounding area, the metropolitan area of Medellín , which includes nine other cities, it is the second largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 3.5 million people.  Medellín was founded in 1616 by the Spaniard Francisco Herrera Campuzano as Poblado de San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence Town) in present-day El Poblado.

One of our representatives will pick you up at the hotel to take you on a panoramic tour where you will visit some of the most representative places in Medellin, as the Bare Feet Park, the square where you can find some sculptures of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cerro Nutibara, where you will see a replica of a typical village in Antioquia from the twentieth century that includes a church and the mayor’s office, the famous pueblito paisa. The tour continues to the north of the city to meet The Desires Park, The *Botanical Garden Joaquín Antonio Uribe and all de urban development of this area. The tour ends with a trip by metro to the station of *Santo Domingo. where it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Return to the hotel. ( Visit the Botanical Gardens Subject to closures for private events and a visit to Metrocable Subject to operational changes to visit another Metrocable). Does not apply for passengers staying in " Movich Las Lomas" hotel Duration: About 5 hours  (B)


DAY 05 MEDELLIN-CARTAGENA

Transfer to the airport for flight to the great colonial city of Cartagena. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B)


DAY 06 CARTAGENA

Morning tour of this beautiful colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (B)

DAY 07 CARTAGENA

Days at leisure to explore the city on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Islands nearby or enjoy the beaches of Cartagena. (B)

DAY 08 CARTAGENA - DEPART

Transfer to the airport.  (B)

 

NOT INCLUDED: Travel and health Insurance, Airfares, Colombia & USA airport departure taxes ...(usually included in your international air ticket) . Airport tax from Cartagena $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Airport taxes subject to change at any time.  Covid insurance, personal mask, test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wonderful Cartagena

 

Colombia Cartagena vacation tours

 

7 days/6 nights

Land tour program

 

* Six nights hotel accommodation in Cartagena with daily buffet breakfast.
* Room taxes and service charges.
* Private round trip transfers to/from airport.
* Private Half day city tour of  Cartagena.
* English speaking tour guides.
* Assistance of our local representatives 24/7.

* Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

 

Rates 2024 in US$ dollars - PER PERSON Double Triple Single Children
BOCA GRANDE DISTRICT        
Hilton Cartagena - 5 stars - Main Tower US$1,530 1,448 2,568 250
Hyatt Regency - 5 stars - City view rooms 1,177 1,024 1,996 421
Hyatt Regency - 5 stars - Ocean view rooms 1,258 1,195 2,068 520
Capilla del Mar - 4 stars - Superior rooms 826 772 1,492 295
HISTORICAL CENTER        
Sofitel Santa Clara (BB) Deluxe 5 stars -Classic rooms 1,999 NA 3,560 196
Ananda Boutique Hotel -5 stars -Superior room
1,340 1,296 1,960 n/a
Ananda Boutique Hotel -5 stars -Deluxe room 1,555 1,447 2,410 331

All rates per person. Airfare not included. Rates not valid during Christmas, New Years, Carnival, Holy week.

Rates subject to change at any time

 

Sample airfares: From Miami US$300-450, New York $500-650, Los Angeles $550-750, Washington $500-600

*RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS, CARNIVAL & HOLY WEEK (Apr.8-12, 2020)  and certain Colombian Holidays (Nov.1-11, 2020) Usually during those holidays rates go up 50%.  Take note every hotel has diferent rules and dates. Please call.

 

Call us 1-800-327-0080 or email us at: tara@taratours.com

 

NOT INCLUDED: Travel & Health Insurance, Airfare, Colombia & USA airport departure taxes ...(usually included in your international air ticket) . Airport tax from Cartagena $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Airport taxes subject to change at any time. Covid insurance, personal mask.

DEPOSIT: 15% of total cost per person

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure.

 

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEDELLIN  &  CARTAGENA

 

Colombia Medellin vacations and tours 

Private tours

 

 

8 Days/ 7 nights 

 

Locally Hosted-Private services

 

DAILY DEPARTURES

 

DAY 01 ARRIVE MEDELLIN
Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 02 MEDELLIN
City tour and Museum
AM Come and visit the capital of Antioquia, the city of eternal spring, a land of cheerful, friendly, and good-humored people with deeply rooted customs; impressive green landscapes to its surroundings, and beautiful sunsets that make the city the ideal destination. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start a panoramic sightseeing where you will appreciate some of the touristic places of Medellín, such as El Poblado neighborhood, the financial, hotel, and commercial center, The Nutibara Hill at the top of which is a replica of a typical Antioquia village, The Botanical Garden, The Explora Park, The Park of Desires, The Barefoot Park, The Metropolitan Cathedral, and Botero Square where 23 outdoor bronze sculptures by Colombian master Fernando Botero are exhibited, and The Antioquia Museum. In addition, we will enjoy a tour of our massive metro public transport system. At the end, you will return to your hotel. This tour includes: Transport, tour guide, visit to Pueblito Paisa, walk at Botero Square and visit to the museum, metro, and Metrocable. Duration: 5 hours approximate. (BB)

 

DAY 03 MEDELLIN Comuna 13

AM A tour to appreciate the social changes in Medellin.

We'll starr tour with the visit to “Comuna 13” (commune 13) carrying out a historical, aesthetic, and political tour designed and executed by some street artists of the hip hop movement of that area. Through graffiti, stories that move and inspire hope and the search for better living conditions for the community are shown. Also, stories of inequity and historic violence still present in the area are told. The tour starts at San Javier neighborhood on a 100% walking tour that ends at the escalators of “Comuna 13” at Las Independencias neighborhood, where we may interact with the customs of the commune generating social equity. Lastly, we will make a panoramic visit to the east of the city, in the modern, public, urban, and railway transportation system (streetcar and Metrocable) that has transformed this environment in a cultural, artistic, and sport place. This tour includes: Transport, guide, guided graffiti tour (walking tour), hydration, typical commune tasting, streetcar and Metrocable. Practical Recommendations for the Tour: Use comfortable clothing, hat, and sport shoes, sunglasses, sunblock, and bring your camera with you. Duration: 4 to 5 hours approximately

DAY 04 MEDELLIN-CARTAGENA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Cartagena. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel selected. (BB)

DAY 05 CARTAGENA
Morning tour of this incredible colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (BB)

DAY 06-07 CARTAGENA
Days at leisure to explore the city on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Islands nearby or enjoy the beaches of Cartagena. Optional tours available to visit the beaches of Baru or Rosario Islands (BB)

DAY 08 CARTAGENA - DEPART
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.(BB)

 

 

INCLUDING:  3 nights hotel accommodation in MEDELLIN and 4 nights in CARTAGENA; room taxes and service charges; Daily Buffet Breakfasts; Private round trip transfers to/from airport and private sightseeing tours in Medellin and Cartagena. English speaking tour guides. Assistance of our local representatives. Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

NOT INCLUDED:   Airfares, Travel & Health Insurance, tips, airport departure taxes -from USA & Colombia, any other service not specifically mentioned in the included section. Covid insurance, personal mask.

 

LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON 2024

 

Land Tour Rates (Jan.11 to Dec.15) Except Holy Week Double Triple Single
3 & 4 stars hotels: MedellIin: Dix Hotel; Cartagena: Capilla del Mar US$1,690 1,531 2,700
4 & 5 star hotels: Medellin: Estelar Milla de Oro; Cartagena: Hyatt Regency 1,780 1,638 2,970
5 star hotels: Medellin: Marriott  & Ananda Cartagena (deluxe room) 2,482 2,366 4,220
DELUXE HOTELS: Santa Clara Sofitel in Cartagena & JW Marriott Medellin 2,950 2,842 5,470

                              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAMPLE AIRFARES:

International airfare from Miami US$350-450; New York $450-550, Los Angeles $700-800

Local airfare Medellin-Cartagena $100-190 pp


RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS & HOLY WEEK - and some other Colombian Holidays. PLEASE CALL

DEPOSIT:
15% of total amount per person..

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure

 

 

 

 

 

COLOMBIA'S CARIBEAN COAST

Vacation packages to Cartagena, Santa Marta and Barranquilla

Visiting Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, Barranquilla & Cartagena

 

8 days/7 nights

 

Day 1 –ARRIVE SANTA MARTA
Upon arrival -at local airport, meet and transfer to hotel ZUANA BEACH (4+ stars) where you will stay for 3 nights

Day 2 –SANTA MARTA –City tour
Santa Marta is a city, located in northern Colombia by the Caribbean sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains. The city is an important maritime port and hub for tourism, history and culture. Founded on July 29, 1525 by Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, It was one of the first cities to be founded in Colombia. The half-day tour will take you along “El Rodadero, noted for its fine beach shops and restaurants. There is a mirador (lookout point) where you may take spectacular pictures of the bay. We will visit the Cathedral of Santa Marta, - oldest church on the American continent.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Santa Marta. (B)

Day 3 –SANTA MARTA-TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK - SAN JUAN

Full day excursion to one of the most beautiful National Parks in Colombia. During the tour we will visit the  sector of Cabo San Juan with beautiful beaches such as Arrecife, the natural pool, sand and finally Cabo San Juan.

You will enjoy the wonders of nature, the different species of fauna and flora, you can bathe in magnificent beaches and appreciate the relaxing panorama of an intensely blue sea. The day tour has a 2 hour walk to Cabo San Juan and return the same time. Includes: Transportation, entrance to the park and a 4-hour walk. Approximate duration 10 Hrs tour. (B,LUNCH)

Day 4 SANTA MARTA TO BARRANQUILLA –city tour
Morning transfer to Barranquilla (1 1/2 hour) by private car. Arrive and overnight at hotel Four Points Sheraton for 1 night.

Barranquilla is the fourth largest city in the country and one of the most important ports for navigation and international commerce, located on the western riverbanks of the Magdalena River. This afternoon we will tour Barranquilla’s residential neighborhoods and surroundings, visiting the Romantic Museum, the Cathedral, the Municipal Theatre, the Zoo and the industrial sector. (B)

Day 5 BARRANQUILLA-CARTAGENA
Transfer by private car for 1 ½ hour ride to the colonial and historical city of Cartagena
Arrive and overnight at hotel Hotel Capilla del Mar -4 stars (B)

DAY 6 CARTAGENA
Morning tour of this beautiful colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (B)

DAY 7 CARTAGENA - ROSARIO ISLANDS
Today you will enjoy the beauty of Rosarios Islands and its beaches, an excursion to an spectacular coral reef and marine life. Depart in the morning for a 45-minute trip by speedboat. A tour guide will provide very valuable historical information about the bay, the outlying villages and the main entrance to Cartagena by sea. Upon arrival at the selected island (Isla del Pirata or Isla del Sol), you may appreciate the imposing beauty of the place and its ecological environment. A series of optional activities are offered, such as snorkeling, a panoramic tour of some of the 27 islands, transfer to the aquarium to enjoy dolphin and shark shows and different marine species (additional cost). Later on the island you will have an exquisite typical lunch and a few hours to enjoy its beaches. Mid-afternoon return to Cartagena by boat. (B,L)

DAY 8 CARTAGENA - DEPART
Transfer to the airport (B)

2024 LAND TOUR RATE PER PERSON
Based on a Double occ. US$2,095

INCLUDING:
* Seven nights hotel accommodations with daily buffet breakfast
* Room taxes and service charges.
* Private round trip transfers to/from airport and intercity
* Private Half day city tour of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta
* Full day Rosario islands (shared tour) with lunch

* Full day tour to Tayrona National Park (sjared tour)
* English speaking tour guides.
* Assistance of our local representatives 24/7.
* Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

NOT INCLUDED: Travel & Health Insurance, Airfares, Colombia & USA airport departure taxes ...(usually included in your international air ticket) .. Airport taxes subject to change at any time. Health and travel insurance, personal mask.

 

DEPOSIT: 15% of total cost per person

 

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure.

 

 

 


 

Tara's Best of Colombia


Colombia vacations and tours

 


12 days/11 nights

Independent departures- Locally Hosted

DAY 01 ARRIVE IN BOGOTA
Meeting on arrival and transfer to Hotel St. Morrison (4 stars located in the pretty area called " Zona Rosa" ) for 4 nights with room taxes and daily buffet breakfast

DAY 02 MON. BOGOTA
Morning sightseeing tour of the Capital of Colombia. We will start by visiting the Colonial District located downtown where we find Bolivar Square, the Presidential Palace, House of Congress, Supreme Court of Justice. Then, onto the Gold Museum, which houses the world's greatest and most famous collection of gold. We will also visit Bolivar Villa, where Libertador lived occasionally. Afternoon at leisure -we highly recommend to visit the Botero museum. (B)

DAY 03 TUE. BOGOTA-ZIPAQUIRA’S UNDERGROUND SALT CATHEDRAL
Leaving the city through the northern residential district, we take the Pan American Highway, passing some typical villages to reach Zipaquirá where the Salt Cathedral is located. These salt deposits were formed 2 million years ago. The Cathedral is underground, built in a tunnel of salt mines, 200 meters inside a salt mountain. Curving and twisting tunnels descend into the Roman Catholic temple, passing 14 small chapels representing the stations of the cross, which illustrate the events of Jesus' last journey. Each station has several kneeing platforms carved into the salt structure. It is spectacular. (4 hours duration). (B)

DAY 04 WED. BOGOTA
Day at leisure to explore the city on your own or take an optional excursion to visit some of the coffee plantations or sorrounding colonial cities like Tunja and Villa Leyva. (B)

DAY 05 THU. BOGOTA - CALI
Transfer to the airport for flight to Cali. Arrival and transfer to Hotel Dann Carlton (5 star property) (B)

DAY 06 FRI. CALI
Morning sightseeing tour of Cali. With a population of 2.5 million, Cali is the third largest city in the country. The principal urban, cultural, and economic site in southwestern Colombia, Cali has one of the fastest growing economies in the country due to its geographic location. The city was founded on 25 July 1536 by the Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar. Your sightseeing tour will cover the most important sites in the old and modern Cali, visiting the residential areas of San Fernando and Santa Monica, the railroad stations with its beautiful mural paintings. Caicedo Square and Cathedral, up to Belarcazar Hill for view of the city. (B)

DAY 07 SAT. CALI-MEDELLIN
Transfer to the airport for flight to Medellin. Arrive in Medellin known as “City of Eternal Spring” and second largest city in Colombia and a city with great gastronomic, commercial and tourist offer....Medellin rises in the center of a valley and covers part of the mountains that surround it. Medellin today is a leader in finance, banking, services, art, culture, communication, fashion, health care, plastic surgeries and entertainment industries, the city is a true development axis. Transfer to Hotel Medellin Royal (5 stars)

DAY 08 SUN. MEDELLIN
Medellin is in the Aburrá Valley, one of the most northerly of the Andes Mountains in South America. As of 2012, it has a population of 2.7 million. With its surrounding area, the metropolitan area of Medellín , which includes nine other cities, it is the second largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 3.5 million people. Medellín was founded in 1616 by the Spaniard Francisco Herrera Campuzano as Poblado de San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence Town) in present-day El Poblado. This morning you will be visiting the most interesting places of Medellin, such as the "Pies Descalzos" Park, the square where you will find about 10 sculptures of Master Fernando Botero, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cerro Nutibara on top of which is a replica of a "paisa town, Avenida La Playa, Antioquia Museum , which houses the largest collection of works donated to the city of Medellin by Master Fernando Botero, Wishes Park, Botanical Garden, "Explora Park", City Administrative Sector "Alpujarra", Plaza de la Luz, EPM Public Library, Old Train Station, Exhibition Centre, Convention Center "Plaza Mayor", Metropolitan Theater, Residential Zone and Financial Town (Golden Mile).

DAY 09 MON. MEDELLIN-CARTAGENA
Transfer to the airport for flight to the great colonial city of Cartagena. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Capilla del Mar (4 star hotel facing the ocean). (B)

DAY 10 TUE. CARTAGENA
Morning tour of this beautiful colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (B)

DAY 11 WED. CARTAGENA - ROSARIO ISLANDS
Today you will enjoy the beauty of Rosarios Islands and its beaches, an excursion to an spectacular coral reef and marine life. Depart in the morning for a 45-minute trip by speedboat. A tour guide will provide very valuable historical information about the bay, the outlying villages and the main entrance to Cartagena by sea. Upon arrival at the selected island (Isla del Pirata or Isla del Sol), you may appreciate the imposing beauty of the place and its ecological environment. A series of optional activities are offered, such as snorkeling, a panoramic tour of some of the 27 islands, transfer to the aquarium to enjoy dolphin and shark shows and different marine species (additional cost). Later on the island you will have an exquisite typical lunch and a few hours to enjoy its beaches. Mid-afternoon return to Cartagena by boat. (B,L)

DAY 12 THU. CARTAGENA - DEPART
Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, Los Angeles, New York or Washington DC. (B)

 


LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON 2024
Double US$2,995; Triple $2,950; Single $4,480; Children* $1,960

Plus local airfare Bogota-Cali-Medellin-Cartagena $300-420

Other hotels available upon request. International airfare not included.

INCLUDING:
All hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges for 11 nights; Transfers on arrival & departure; Transfers by private car; meals as mentioned in itinerary ( B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner); Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. Assistance of our local representatives 24/7.  

NOT INCLUDED:
AIRFARES,Travel & Health Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Covid insurance, personal mask.


RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.

SAMPLE AIRFARE: From Miami US$600-700, From New York $700-800, Los Angeles $800-900 (via Bogota), Washington DC $950-1050 (via Bogota). Many other flight options available upon request.

*Rate for children is under 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults (parents)

 

 

 


 

 

COLOMBIA'S COFFE REGION

 

Colombia Coffee vacations and tours 

 

6 day/5 night

 

Locally hosted-Private tours

 

DAY 1 BOGOTA
Arrive in Bogota, where you will be met and transfer to Hotel Boheme Royal.
 

DAY 2 BOGOTA - City tour & Gold museum
Breakfast at your hotel. During the morning we will have a view of the city, visiting the Bolivar’s Square where the most important building of the city are, such as: the Cathedral, the Palace of Justice, the President house, the National Capitol, we will continue our journey through the Colonial District of La Candelaria and visit to the Gold Museum with its collection of 30.000pre-Colombian ornaments, after this visit we will continue to Bolivar’s Country House where the Liberator Simón Bolivar lived. Finally we will take a cable car to the top of Monserrate those lords over Bogota where we will admire a wonderful view of the city. (Duration of this tour 4 Hours aprox.) Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel Boheme Royal. (B)
 

DAY 3 BOGOTA-PEREIRA-COFFEE ZONE
Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for you flight to Pereira. Arrival, reception and transfer to Boutique Hotel San Jose or Sazagua. (B)
 

DAY 4 COFFEE ZONE -Coffee Farm
Breakfast. During the morning Transfer through the most amazing coffee scenery until we reach Caldas where Hacienda Venecia stands. The coffee produce in these  crops is exporta tion quality. Learn from this guided tour how the coffee is recollected, toasted, and prepared. Identify the quality of the product and the different types in the world. During this tour you will go back home with the experience of the peeling of the seeds, the  toasting and grinning of the coffee, just as the ancient people of this region used to do it. We will continue this visit entering to the live butterfly house where your will admire more than 25 of this specimen, also we will visit the Botanic Garden. Lunch included. Boutique hotel San Jose or Sazagua. (B,L)
 

DAY 5 COFFEE ZONE -Cocora Valley
Breakfast Transfer to the Cocora Valley. On the road we will be able to appreciate the beautiful local landscape. Once it comes near to the Valley we will have a welcome cocktail (canelazo) and assistance for a specialized guide of the Cocora Valley, transfer to the forest where we will be able to know the local biodiversity. Of return, in the crossing of the Rio Quindío, we will take the ecological path of the highest palm of wax of the world and tree national emblem where we will do the ritual of the palm of wax of the Quindío, then it is continued by the so wing of plántulas of palm for the eternity. We will have the opportunity to visit the breeding-places of trout. Free time to enjoy the place. We will continue to Salento, the oldest town of the coffee area where you can admire the colonial architecture. Optional: You will have time for a horse ride knowing this region. Lunch included. Boutique hotel San Jose or Sazagua. (B,L)
 

DAY 6 COFFEE ZONE -PEREIRA-BOGOTA-HOME (or see extensions below)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight and connections. (B)

 

2024 LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON (includes local airfare Bogota-Pereira-Bogota)

 

Double US$1,987; Triple $1,924; Single $2,950; Children $1,276

 

Does not include international airfare.

 

EXTENSION TO CARTAGENA:

3 days/2 nights at the Hotel Capilla del Mar (4stars) with transfers on arrival and departure, city tour, daily buffet breakfast.

Cost per person: DBL US$493; TRP $412; SGL $583; Child $223 plus local airfare OW (Bogota-Cartagena)  about US$120-140

 

SAMPLE AIRFARE:  

From Miami US$500-600, From New York $600-800, Los Angeles $800-900, Washington DC $950-1050

 

Note: Other hotels available upon request.

Rate for children is under 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults (parents)

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME

 


INCLUDING
All hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges for 5 nights; Transfers on arrival & departure; Transfers by private car; meals as mentioned in itinerary ( B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner); Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides. Assistance of our local representatives 24/7; Local airfare Bogota-Pereira-Bogota.  Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

NOT INCLUDED:
AIRFARE,Travel & Health Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes (usually included in your international air ticket) and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Covid insurance, personal mask.

 

 

 

 

Cartagena and Baru Island

(Also Isla Palma)

 

Cartagena and Baru vacations 

 

Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of Baru Island

 

 

8 days-7 nights 

 

Tour Program Includes:

 

2 nights in Cartagena at the beautiful boutique Hotel Ananda in the walled-in zone with daily breakfast; 5 nights at the  new Royal Decameron Baru or Isla Palma (your choice..see below rates) with all transfers on arrival & departure from/to Cartagena; all meals at the Baru Cartagena at any of the 5 restaurants (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners) unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; taxes & tips included.

 

Information about Royal Decameron Baru click here

 

Land tour rates -per person (Ananda in Cartagena & Royal Decameron in Baru)

 

2024 Rates

Double Triple Single Children
Jan.05-Dec.25 US$ 1,870 1,780 2,828 725
Dec.26-Jan.04 2,491 2,320 3,391 970

During Holy Week: During Holy week, please add 10% to above rates.

Other options available upon request.

 

 

Transfers to/from Isla Palma:

Cartagena – Isla Palma

1st bus departs: 11:00 Arrive Isla Palma a: 14:20

2nd bus departs: 13:00 Arrive Isla Palma a: 16:20

Isla Palma – Cartagena

1st. bus departs: 09:00 Arrive Decameron Cartagena a: 12:20

2nd: bus departs: 13:30 Arrive Decameron Cartagena a: 17:00

 

All rates per person. Airfare not included. Rates and schedules subject to change at any time.

NOTE: Decamerons includes all meals, drinks, shows. Hotel Ananda in the city includes only breakfast.

 

SAMPLE AIRFARES VIA AVIANCA AIRLINES:

From Miami US$450-650, New York $550-750, Los Angeles $650-850, Washington $600-800

 

RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS, CARNIVAL & HOLY WEEK . Please email for further information  at: tara@taratours.com

 

NOT INCLUDED: Airfare,Travel & Health insurance, USA airport & Colombia departure taxes. Airport departure tax from Cartagena $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.   Covid insurance, personal mask.   

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

 

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure.

 

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Andres Islands

 

 

 

Tour packages to San Andres Islands, Colombia

 

San Andres is a beautiful Caribbean Island discovered in 1629 by English Puritans and Jamaica woodcutter which were conquered by the Spanish at the end of 17 century. The Island today is a mixture of many different races and cultures and has become a perfect vacation getaway.
The official language is Spanish although all of the islanders speak "Caribbean English". 

The archipelago of San Andres and Providence is located 480 miles North-West of the Colombian mainland in the Caribbean Sea. It is made up of the islands of San Andres, Providence and St. Catherine: Bolivar and Albuqueque islets; Cotton, Haynes, Johnny, Serrana, Serranilla, Quitasueno, Rocky, and Crab cays and Alicia and Bajo Nuevo sand banks.

Its architecture ranges from colorful wooden houses in the native districts to modern buildings where the later settlers live.
San Andrés is English, Spanish, reggae and salsa music, crystal waters and the scene of various sports. San Andrés is as well an irresistible shopping center, the peaceful world of lush countryside, trees, flowers and fruits. A colorful contrast of peace and tranquillity and the noisy chatter of busy thoroughfares.

 

8 days / 7 nights

 

ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS-

 

DAILY DEPARTURES

 

2024  Rates per person*

 

San Luis or Maryland

Double

Triple

Single

Children

Feb 1-Dec.25

US$1,096

1,033

1,690

592

Aquarium or Delfines

Double

Triple

Single

Children

Feb 1-Dec.25

US1,358 1,294 1,870 448

Marazul

Double Triple Single Children

Feb 1-Dec.25

US$1,499 1,370 1,960 493

NEW -Hotel Isleño (Adults only)

Double Triple Single Children
Feb 1-Dec.25 (Std room Ocean Front) US$1,726 1,618 2,950 Adults only
Dec.26-Jan.12 2,590 2,446 3,999 Adults only

 

* During Holy week -Please add 10% to above rates as well as from Jan.13 to Jan.30

 

* From Dec.26 to Jan.03 For hotels San Luis, Maryland, Aquarium, Delfines, Marazul: please add US$60 per person/per night. Children $20 per night (For Single add $70 per night)

 

Sample airfare via Avianca Airlines:

From Miami US$500-700; New York $600-800; Washington DC $700-900; Los Angeles $800-990

 

* All rates per person

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults. *Surcharge of $25 per person per night during HOLY WEEK.

 

INCLUDING:

Seven nights hotel accommodations (at hotel of your choice), transfers on arrival & departure; all meals (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners) at any of their restaurants; unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; 4 bars; satellite TV; hotel taxes & tips included.  Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

 

 

NOT INCLUDED:  

Travel & Health Insurance, airport departure taxes/security/fuel surcharges -from USA $150 to $200, from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Covid insurance, personal mask.

 

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

 

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Andres & Providence Island

 

Colombia San Andres and Providencia vacations

 

"The Best Kept Secret in South America"

Providence is an small island with green mountains, small rivers and beautiful crystal blue sea with a lush coral reefs and a rich underwater flora and fauna ideal for diving, snorkeling and watersports....still calm and quiet.... thanks God...no big hotels yet..!

 

 

8 days/7 night package

 

Including:

 

- Local round trip airfare San Andres to Providence Island.

- 3 nights hotel accommodations at any of the following bed and breakfast properties in Providencia: Cabañas Relax, Posada del Mar, Miss Elma, Miss Mary (all small properties with 12-15 rooms)

- Daily breakfast in Providencia

- 4 nights in San Andres at the all inclusive beach resort Decameron Aquarium or Delfines- with all meals, drinks and nightly shows.

- Local hotel taxes.

- Transfers on arrival and departure

-  Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

 

 

NOT INCLUDED:

International airfare,Travel & Health Insurance, airport departure taxes -from USA & Colombia; any other service not specifically mentioned here. (Jet ski, banana boat , fishing , scuba diving are all available at additional charge). Covid Insurance, personal mask.

 

 

LAND-TOUR COST PER PERSON  2024

 

DBL US$1,591; TRP $1,483; SGL $2,266; CHILD $592 

 

Please add 20% to above rates for New Years and Holy week

 

Sample airfare: from Miami US$500-650; New York $700-800; Los Angeles $800-950

 

From Holy Week nights -please add US$40 per person per night.

 

All rates subject to change at any time. Make reservations in advance.

 

DEPOSIT: $300 per person.

 

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

 

 

 

 

 

Decameron San Luis - DIVING

 

 

7 days/6 nights

 

Daily Departures -  

Including:

Six nights at Hotel Decameron San Luis, 4 days of diving (DOUBLE DIVE - Departs:8:30 and  Returns:13:30 . Diving days includes Dive master-guide, 2 tanks, ballast, 2 dives, potable water, snack, 25’ launch -  with 75HP motor with capacity for 12 persons, with safety equipment (radio, GPS, cellular phone), professional captain. Does not include: diving equipment)
Transfers on arrival & departure; all meals (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners) at any of the 3 restaurants; unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; 4 bars; satellite TV; hotel taxes & tips included.  Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

Not included:  
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE, Travel & Health Insurance, airport departure taxes/security/fuel surcharges -from USA $150 to $200, from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Covid insurance, personal mask.

LAND TOUR/DIVING RATE PER PERSON 2024

 Double US$2,358; Triple $2,195; Single 3,199

 

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED. 

 

Sample airfare from MIami US$500-700, from New York $650-850, Los Angeles $690-890 (via Bogota), Washington $750-850 (via Bogota). Air is subject to availability.

 

 

NOTE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIVE PROGRAMS:
Bring wet shoes, notebook, diving certificate, anti-seasickness medicine.
Every person who wishes to dive have to have a valid diving certificate and notebook at the moment of registration. Please bear in mind that this activity requires optimum physical condition and the instructor reserves the right to refuse any participant who does not fulfill this requirement.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Hiking to the Lost City"

 

 

Discovering the Tayrona Civilization

 

 

Decameron Amacayacu Amazons, ColombiaDAY 01 SUN ARRIVE SANTA MARTA
Upon arrival in Santa Marta  you will be met and transferred to DECAMERON GALEON HOTEL for overnight (D).

DAY 02 MON TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY (CIUDAD PERDIDA)
It is difficult not to succumb to the enchantment produced by the temptation to go and become acquainted with the enigmatic Ciudad Perdida of the Tayrona civilization, a millennial culture whose importance marked the history of the country. This incredible site is located amid thick, dense and almost impenetrable vegetation surrounding the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Few are the fortunate who can tell about the fulfilled dream of reaching the mountain and finding consolidated on the heights that stone city which only three decades ago nobody knew existed, and today is one of the most imposing works of pre-Hispanic architecture of cultures which inhabited Colombia.
 

The Sierra Nevada is the highest coastal mountain range in the world: starting at sea level, 16,400 Km2 rise in four groups of peaks and a wall of 5,295 m in height. The highest points are 5,700 m above sea level. Above 3,000 m there is perpetual snow and lakes of glacial origin. Such is the verticality of the mountain that from these summits, as though from a privileged balcony, the sea abates at scarcely 30 km distance. When one is there, time is short to tour and understand the significance of this work and the magnitude of the labor its construction implied for the Indians. In all there are 160 terraces of different dimensions, almost 200 blocks of surface, accompanied by 22 dwelling rings and a series of retaining walls half a meter in width, and a system of drains and cornices which have permitted Ciudad Perdida to sustain itself in the presence of attacks by erosion.
 

The trek includes: ground transport Santa Marta - Machete Pelao - Santa Marta, all meals based on canned goods and non perishable products (including refreshments and snacks), lodging (multiple accommodations, hammocks with mosquito netting), Park entry fees and permits for the Sierra Nevada National Park and the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park, local expert guides, mules, porters, assistants, cooks.
 

Recommendations: backpack, hiking boots, lightweight sleeping bag, bathing suits and towels, insect repellent, sandals for river crossing, sun block lotion, canteen / water bottle, basic first aid kit, flashlight and batteries, large plastic bags, lightweight clothing for warm climate (shorts, tee shirt), long pants and long-sleeved shirt for nighttime.
 


NOTE FOR THIS EXPEDITION: Each passenger will carry his/her own backpack with their personal effects, for that reason we recommend lightweight luggage. This excursion requires optimum physical condition and health. The excursion guide reserves the right to reject any participant who does not fulfill this requirement without right to reimbursement.

DAY 03 TUE. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 04 WED. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 05 THU. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Overnight in the Lost City (B, L, D).

DAY 06 FRI. TREKKING DOWN FROM THE LOST CITY TO SANTA MARTA
Trekking down from the Lost City to Santa Marta. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 07 SAT. TREKKING/SANTA MARTA
Today the trekking to the Lost City finishes. Arrival in Santa Marta and transfer to DECAMERON GALEON HOTEL with all meals(B,L,D)

 

DAY 08 SUN. SANTA MARTA-AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport. (B)
 

2024 LAND COST PER PERSON/DBL OCC  to be advise -please call

 

Including:

2 nights at the Decameron Galeon (one at the beginning and one at the end), 5 nights trekking

(3 days ascent, 1 day’s stay in Ciudad Perdida, 2 days descent), ground transportation from Santa Marta to the National Park, all meals based on canned goods and non perishable products (including refreshments and snacks), lodging (multiple accommodations, hammocks with mosquito netting), Park entry fees and permits for the Sierra Nevada National Park and the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park, local expert guides, mules, porters, assistants, cooks. Covid-19 precautions & protocols (safe distance, sanitation of vehicles, antibacterial gel....)

 

Not included:

Airfares, Travel & Health Insurance, emergency medical equipment or evacuation and any other service not specifically mentioned here. Covid insurance, personal mask.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more programs to Colombia, questions or information,

have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours at 

1-800-327-0080 or e-mail us:
tara@taratours.com