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Cali, Coffee Region and Cartagena de Indias - Essence

Cali, Coffee Region and Cartagena de Indias - Essence

12-day programme with 3 nights in Cali, 3 nights in the coffee region and 4 nights in Cartagena de Indias

A new, more flexible and personalised offering, with new services and experiences. Here you will find all the services included in the Essence travel programme, the planned itinerary and those optional services that you can add when booking your trip.

Services

The price includes:

  • Flight Madrid - Cali - Madrid with our airline World2Fly.
  • Domestic flights Pereira - Cartagena - Cali.
  • 10 nights' tour in a double room with the indicated board basis.
  • All transfers indicated in the itinerary.
  • All visits mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Inclusion insurance.

Excluded services

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
  • Anything not specified in the itinerary as included.

Optional services

  • Premium Insurance.
  • Connecting hotel in Madrid
  • Seat reservation
  • Check-in at the counter and priority boarding
  • Gourmet menu
  • Activities at destination

Considerations

Considerations

  • Minimum number of participants: 2 people.

Itinerary

Sunday

Departure and arrival, Airport of origin - Cali

Our journey begins! We head to the airport to catch the World2Fly flight to Cali. Upon arrival, we will receive assistance at the airport and transfer to our chosen hotel. Accommodation.

Monday

Cali (City tour with Cali salsa class)

Desayuno en el hotel. Comenzamos el tour sumergiéndonos en la música con una visita al Monumento al Grupo Niche, un homenaje a la legendaria agrupación musical. Luego, caminaremos por el encantador Bulevar del Río, un lugar que ofrece vistas impresionantes hacia las montañas, se puede sentir el pulso de la vida urbana y apreciar la arquitectura que ofrece la iglesia La Ermita y el Puente Ortiz, hasta llegar a la iglesia La Merced, donde nació Cali, un lugar lleno de historia y significado. Después, nos adentraremos en el encantador Barrio Colonial de San Antonio, hogar de la segunda iglesia más antigua de la ciudad, construida en 1747. Desde aquí, se podrá disfrutar de una bella panorámica. Continuamos hacia el famoso Gato del Río y el pintoresco Parque las Novias del Gato, un lugar lleno de encanto y misterio, con una historia intrigante, antes de detenernos en La Palabra Cali. Nos dirigimos hacia un acogedor almacén de artesanías, donde podremos adquirir recuerdos especiales y disfrutar de un delicioso refrigerio típico de la región. Terminamos la experiencia con una hora de clase de salsa caleña, donde podremos aprender las características e influencia que han hecho a este género único y significativo para la cultura caleña. Traslado de regreso al hotel y alojamiento.

Duración: 5 horas.

Incluye: Transporte, hidratación, refrigerio, guía en español y 1 hora de clase.

No incluye: Almuerzo y gastos personales.

Tuesday

Cali - Coffee Region

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private vehicle to the coffee region, approximately 4 hours and 211 km, enjoying the beautiful landscape and coffee plantations that characterise this beautiful region. Arrival and welcome at the selected hotel. Accommodation. We suggest taking the Santa Rosa Hot Springs tour.

Wednesday

Coffee Region (Traditional coffee processing)

Breakfast at the hotel. Hacienda Combia is one of the most historic places in the department of Quindío, built in the early years of Quindío's colonisation. Located just 15 minutes from the municipality of Calarcá, it is home to one of the most typical and magical eco-hotels in the area and is the producer of Combia Inspiración export-quality coffee. Welcome drink before starting a visit to the different plots of the hacienda, where we will have an interactive tour. Afterwards, we will visit the processing plant to understand the pulping, fermentation and drying processes. Finally, we will arrive at a special place on the Hacienda where we will have a tasting of special coffees. Transfer back to the hotel and accommodation.

Thursday

Coffee Region

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the surrounding area, such as the Cocora Valley or Salento.

Friday

Coffee Region - Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch the flight to the city of Cartagena. Arrival, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Saturday

Cartagena de Indias (City tour)

Desayuno en el hotel. Descubriremos la rica historia de Cartagena de Indias en un tour compartido en cómodo vehículo climatizado, en compañía de un guía experto. Comenzamos en la segura bahía de Cartagena, seguida de una panorámica en el tranquilo barrio de Manga, con su arquitectura republicana. Exploraremos el imponente Fuerte San Felipe de Barajas, la máxima fortificación colonial en América. Luego, nos sumergimos en el centro histórico y amurallado con tiempo para compras de artesanías y una caminata reveladora por las calles y plazas cargadas de historia.

Duración: 3.5 horas aprox.

Grado de dificultad: Moderado

Incluye: Transporte en servicio compartido, guía de turismo profesional en español y entrada al Castillo de San Felipe.

Nota 1: Los horarios de salida dependen de la ubicación del hotel donde te encuentres hospedado.

Nota 2: Si te hospedas en un hotel del el centro histórico, deberás llegar por tu cuenta a los puntos de recogida indicados anteriormente.

Recomendaciones: Llevar protector solar, zapatos cómodos, gafas de sol, gorra y ropa adecuada para clima cálido.

Aclaraciones: El recorrido puede variar por cierres de museos o temas operativos como cierres en el centro histórico sin previo aviso.

From Sunday to Monday

Cartagena de Indias

Breakfast at the hotel. Free days to enjoy optional activities and get to know the city better. Accommodation.

Tuesday

Cartagena de Indias - Cali

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer from the hotel to Cartagena Airport and departure on flight to Cali. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

From Wednesday to Thursday

Cali - Airport of origin

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time, transfer from the hotel to Cali Airport. After checking in your luggage, we will board the World2Fly flight, returning home with the best memories of our trip. Night on board and arrival.

Planned accommodation or similar

Tourist

CALI

COFFEE REGION

  • Hacienda El Percal
  • Hacienda Combia

SuperiorTourist

COFFEE REGION

  • Finca del Café

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