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2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
Day 1 • Bogotá, Colombia
Welcome to the fun and joy of Colombia, where flowering landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality await you. Fly into El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Transfer on your own using the official airport taxi service. Enjoy a relaxing three-night stay at your Bogotá hotel. Bogotá is 8,660 feet above sea level. Note: Bogotá’s high elevation may pose a risk to individuals with heart or other health conditions. Please consult with your healthcare provider. Rooms are available for check-in after 3:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own.
Day 2 • Gold Museum, Plaza de la Independencia
After breakfast, join Caravan for an 8:00 a.m. welcome briefing. Then, visit the world famous Gold Museum of Bogotá. Learn about the Pre-Columbian cultures of Colombia through an extensive collection of over 55,000 intricately crafted gold artifacts. Next, visit La Candelaria District and marvel at its well preserved colonial architecture. Lunch is on your own. Visit Plaza de la Independencia, dedicated to the “Great Liberator” of South America, Simón Bolívar. See the Palace of Congress, the Cardinal’s Palace, and the 16th century Chapel of El Sagrario. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 • Salt Cathedral
This morning, drive north passing by greenhouses where carnations and roses are grown for export worldwide. Arrive in Zipaquirá. Visit the Salt Cathedral, carved within the tunnels of a salt mine. See the 14 Stations of the Cross and the stunning Main Altar. Return to Bogotá. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 • Fly from Bogotá to Medellín
Fly today from Bogotá to Medellín. This flight is included in your Caravan tour price. You are allowed one carry-on and one checked piece of luggage. Known as “the City of Eternal Spring,” Medellín is 4,905 feet above sea level. Lunch is on your own. Arrive at your hotel for a relaxing three-night stay. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 • Coffee Tasting, Stone of Peñol, Guatapé
Morning journey into the Andean highlands for a coffee tasting. Colombian coffee is celebrated worldwide for its outstanding flavor. See coffee plants. Learn the art of coffee bean cultivation. Next, enjoy a photo stop at La Piedra del Peñol, “The Stone of Peñol,” a towering natural rock formation. Continue to Guatapé. Visit the charming town square. Walk along the cobblestone streets lined with brightly painted colorful restaurants and stores, many adorned with “zocalos,” vibrant murals. Lunch is on your own. Then, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Guatapé. Return to Medellín. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 • Botero Plaza, Santa Elena
Morning sightseeing drive through the historic center of Medellín. See Botero Plaza, which showcases the works of the renowned Medellín sculptor, Fernando Botero. His iconic sculptures are characterized by their playful exaggerated proportions. Then, continue to the picturesque town of Santa Elena. Visit a family-operated flower hacienda. Discover the “silleteros” tradition and the intricate floral arrangements which celebrate the region’s flower growing heritage. Enjoy lunch. Return to Medellín. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 • Fly from Medellín to Cartagena
Fly today from Medellín to Cartagena. This flight is included in your Caravan tour price. You are allowed one carry-on and one checked piece of luggage. You’ll enjoy a relaxing three-night stay in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. The city was originally christened “Cartagena de Indias” by the Spanish, based on their belief that the discovered territory was part of the West Indies. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 • La Candelaria Monastery, Walled City of Cartagena
After breakfast, visit La Candelaria Monastery and see sweeping views of Cartagena and the Caribbean coast. Next, a photo stop at the 17th century Castillo de San Felipe, strategically located at the entrance of Cartagena Bay. Then, enjoy a walking tour of the Walled City of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic city was protected from pirates by a six-mile long stone wall fortification. See the Peace Plaza, the Clock Tower, the Royal Custom House, the Church of San Pedro Claver, and Simón Bolivar Park. Free time to shop for jewelry, leather goods, fashion accessories, and fine handcrafts. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 • National Aviary, Getsemani
This morning, drive south to Baru Island to visit the Colombia National Aviary. Colombia has an astonishingly rich biodiversity of over 1,900 bird species, the highest number of any country in the world. See macaws, parakeets, curassows, raptors, condors, and a harpy eagle. Wander among toucans and flamingos. Return to Cartagena. Visit the magical neighborhood of Getsemani, bursting with color and brimming with street life. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy your hotel's outdoor pool or stroll along the beach in front of your hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 • Cartagena
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel. Breakfast is included only after 7:00 a.m. Caravan provides transfers to the Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia, arriving at 5:00 a.m, 7:00 a.m, 9:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. If you wish to go at a different time or extend your stay in Colombia, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Muchas Gracias!
Meals: Breakfast
High Elevations
Colombia is an unforgettable mountainous destination, with some very high elevations. If you have breathing or heart issues, please consult with your healthcare professional to see if you can safely take this tour. The tour begins with 3 nights in Bogotá at an overnight elevation of 8,660 feet. This is followed by three nights in Medellín at an overnight elevation of 4,905 feet.
2025 Hotels
2025 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Days 1, 2, 3 • Bogotá
Bogotá Marriott Hotel
The hotel is four miles from Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport, in the city’s financial and entertainment district. The Marriott has 24 hour front desk reception, two restaurants, a bar, fitness center, indoor lap pool and full service spa. Free Wifi.
Days 4, 5, 6 • Medellín
Estelar Square Hotel
The hotel is ideally located in El Poblado, Medellin’s most exclusive area. The Estelar Square Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Santa Fe and Oviedo Malls. The hotel has 24 hour front desk reception, a restaurant, bar, rooftop pool and fitness center. Free Wifi.
Days 7, 8, 9 • Cartagena
Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel
The hotel is in the upscale Bocagrande neighborhood. It directly faces the beach, and is just a 20 minute walk to the Walled City of Cartagena. The hotel has 24 hour front desk reception, two restaurants and a lobby and pool bar. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, full-service spa, and beauty salon. Free Wifi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
arrival Transfers
Transfer on your own from the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Bogota Marriott Hotel (Av. El Dorado #69 B-53, Fontibon) in Bogota. Once you have exited customs and collected your baggage at the airport, proceed to the official taxi service known as “Imperial”. The Imperial kiosk is located as you exit baggage claims. Here you can request your taxi. The driving time from the airport to your hotel, Bogota Marriott Hotel, is approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. You can pay using US Dollars, Colombian Pesos, or with a credit card. Taxi fares range from 40,000 - 60,000 Colombian Pesos, or $15 - $20 US Dollars (depending on the exchange rate) plus tip. ATMs and a currency exchange are available at the airport. When you arrive at your hotel, please identify yourself as a Caravan tour member to the front desk personnel.
departure Transfers
Caravan includes fixed departure transfers from your hotel to Cartagena’s Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG), scheduled to arrive at 5:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. These transfers are only available at these set times on the day the tour ends. If you extend your stay in Colombia or if you wish to go at a different time, you will need to transfer on your own, at your own expense. Please ask the hotel bellman to arrange a taxi. Fares are approximately $25 U.S. Dollars per taxi, plus tip. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is usually 15 - 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
Colombia requires a current U.S. passport valid for six months after your date of entry. Non U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are travelling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Bogotá | Medellín | Cartagena | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 66/44 | 1.6 | 77/62 | 4.4 | 87/76 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 66/46 | 2.6 | 77/63 | 4.6 | 87/76 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 66/48 | 4.2 | 78/63 | 5.5 | 87/77 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 65/49 | 7.7 | 78/64 | 9.3 | 87/78 | 1.0 |
| May | 65/49 | 7.8 | 78/64 | 10.5 | 88/79 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 64/48 | 5.4 | 78/63 | 8.5 | 88/79 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 63/47 | 4.0 | 78/62 | 7.5 | 88/79 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 63/47 | 3.9 | 78/62 | 8.3 | 88/79 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 64/46 | 5.1 | 78/62 | 9.1 | 88/79 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 65/47 | 7.2 | 77/63 | 10.3 | 87/78 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 65/48 | 6.0 | 77/63 | 9.3 | 87/78 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 65/46 | 3.3 | 77/63 | 6.3 | 87/77 | 1.4 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | ||||||||||||
| temp | 66/44 | 66/46 | 66/48 | 65/49 | 65/49 | 64/48 | 63/47 | 63/47 | 64/46 | 65/47 | 65/48 | 65/46 |
| rainfall | 1.6 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 3.3 |
| Medellín | ||||||||||||
| temp | 77/62 | 77/63 | 78/63 | 78/64 | 78/64 | 78/63 | 78/62 | 78/62 | 78/62 | 77/63 | 77/63 | 77/63 |
| rainfall | 4.4 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 9.3 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 10.3 | 9.3 | 6.3 |
| Cartagena | ||||||||||||
| temp | 87/76 | 87/76 | 87/77 | 87/78 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 88/79 | 87/78 | 87/78 | 87/77 |
| rainfall | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are never required.
Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. In a typical year, most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best air fare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
