Explore Two Colombian Cities on a 5-Day Guided Tour

Discover Bogotá, the cosmopolitan capital of Colombia, and the alluring colonial Caribbean port city of Cartagena during this 5-day South American vacation. This trip includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Miami (MIA)
• Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
• Flight from Bogotá to Cartagena
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Royal Park Metrotel in Bogotá
• 2 nights of standard accommodations at Hotel Caribe in Cartagena
• Hotel porterage
• All transfers
• Four breakfasts and one dinner
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
• Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Services of English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees per itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Bogotá

The flight from Miami takes approximately 3.5 hours. After checking into your hotel, you’ll enjoy dinner and an orientation with your tour manager.

Day 2: Bogotá

Day 2 begins with breakfast at your hotel. Next, you’ll take a guided tour of Bogotá that includes a stroll through the Plaza de Bolivar, a visit to a pair of museums, a coffee break, and a game of tejo, Colombia’s national sport. You’ll also get to experience Bogotá after dark.

• Old Spanish buildings with hidden interior gardens line the streets of Bogotá’s colonial district, known as La Candelaria. The cathedral here, first constructed in 1539, houses important religious artifacts.
• Botero Museum: Works by Picasso, Renoir, Monet, and Matisse hang amid sculptures and paintings by Colombian artist Fernando Botero.
• The Gold Museum is Bogotá’s most famous museum. It contains more than 55,000 pieces of gold, along with informative bilingual descriptions of how the precious metal was used in pre-Hispanic cultures.
• Try your hand at tejo: You’ll get a chance to throw a tejo disk at a target that explodes if you hit it just right.
• Optional tour: Ride a train up Monserrate mountain to get a gorgeous view of the city ($39/person). The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
• Pubs and restaurants in the Zona Rosa provide a taste of Bogotá’s nightlife.

Day 3: Cartagena

In the morning, you’ll be taken to the airport for a flight to Cartagena, which takes just over 1 hour. The splendid old city was once a stronghold for both Spanish conquerors and pirates of the Caribbean. Your guide will lead a walking tour to see the coastal city’s many wonders.

• The Walled City: Ancient walls and fortresses were originally constructed to keep pirates at bay. Today, the area is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Browse handcrafted goods at The Vaults, a former prison site within the Walled City that now serves as a marketplace for local artisans.
• Colonial architecture is prevalent in Cartagena; you’ll also see republican and Italian-style structures, such as the bell tower of the Cathedral of Cartagena.
• San Felipe castle: This fortress was built on San Lázaro Hill to defend the city from pirate attacks.

Day 4: Cartagena

You’ll have this whole day to explore Cartagena at your leisure. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can join an excursion to La Boquilla mangrove in the morning or to Totumo Mud Volcano in the afternoon.

• La Boquilla: Hop in a canoe to explore the mangrove that abuts this fishing village. It’s a change of pace from the city, with a secluded feel and an abundance of wildlife, including pelicans, iguanas, and crabs. This tour ($65/person) lasts about 3 hours.
• Totumo Mud Volcano: Hike up to a crater in this volcano, where you’ll see sulphur, magnesium, or other therapeutic elements bubbling up. You can float in the mud to absorb its restorative properties before dipping into a nearby freshwater lake to rinse off. This tour ($65/person) lasts approximately 4 hours.

Day 5: Return to Miami

After breakfast, you’ll be transported to the airport for your flight back to Miami. The flight takes a little less than 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available from Miami.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? This deal is based on set airfares that cannot be altered.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.

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