Colombia, Ecuador - Coffee & Colonial Culture

Day 1 Bogotá 
Arrival in Bogotá and transfer to the hotel.  

Day 2 Bogotá  
Half day city tour incl. visit of the famous Paloquemao   market, the Gold Museum, Botero Museum and the statue of Guadalupe. Afternoon at leisure. 

Day 3 Bogotá  
Visit of the underground salt cathedral Zipaquirá, the      legendary lagoon of Guatavita and the farm of a local  family to learn more about their daily live. Lunch included. 

Day 4 Bogotá-Armenia 
Flight to Armenia, located in the „coffee triangle“ of Colombia. In the afternoon meeting with specialists to learn more about the coffee making process. Guests can pluck and roast beans and in the end enjoy their personal coffee.   

Day 5 Coffee Triangle 
Full day visit of the fascinating Cocora Valley with its palm trees; visit of the picturesque village Salento; proceed to Filandia to enjoy a marvellous panoramic view of the       Cordillera. 

Day 6 Armenia - Cartagena 
Half day visit of a coffee hacienda incl. coffee tasting; transfer to ARM-airport and flight to Cartagena, located at the Caribbean coast. 

Day 7 Cartagena 
City tour in Cartagena and visit of the Convent La Popa, Photo-Stop at San Felipe fort, then walking tour in the historical centre of Cartagena with visit of the San Pedro Claver Monastery. 

Day 8 Cartagena - Quito 
Flight to Quito in Ecuador. 

Day 9 Quito 
Half day city tour including visit of the Equatorial Line       Monument and the Ethnographical Museum, which shows the history of the Indian cultures of Ecuador.  

Day 10 Quito 
Day at leisure.  Optional: Full day famous Otavalo handicrafts market. 

Day 11 Quito 
End of the roundtrip and departure flight or extension     program on the Galapagos Islands as Island Hopping       program or Galápagos Cruise.