GREAT COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN 8 NIGHTS – 9 DAYS GUARANTEED DEPARTURES - Santa Marta – Barranquilla – Cartagena

Assistance at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, transfer to the selected hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Welcome to the hotel to begin your tour of Lima's Historic Center. You'll begin by visiting Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion with more than five centuries of history and considered the oldest house in the Americas. You'll then explore the Plaza Mayor, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can tour the imposing Lima Cathedral. Finally, you'll visit the Larco Museum, located in an 18th-century colonial mansion. Here, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in more than 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history. This tour is shared. Duration: 4 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional bilingual tour guide, entrance to the mentioned locations.

DAY 3. (Saturday) LIMA Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for personal activities. We recommend taking an optional half-day excursion such as Barranco and Pachacamac or a ceviche cooking class (see options).  

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport for your flight to Cusco (flight included). Arrival, assistance at Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, and transfer to your selected hotel. Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. A shared service will take you to the Convent of Santo Domingo, located in the ancient Coricancha temple. Next, you will visit the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption, Cusco's main temple. Afterward, you will explore the Cusco hills, starting with the Sacsayhuamán Fortress and then touring the Qenqo archaeological complex. Continue with a visit to the Puca Pucará military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca Baths. Finally, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay. Duration: Approx. 4 hours. Departure: 1:00 PM Includes: Shared transportation, professional bilingual tour guide, admission to the mentioned sites.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel for a shared transfer to Ollantaytambo Station. Board the PeruRail Expedition train from Ollantaytambo Station to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you will receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo Station, you will board the Expedition train again. Both journeys last an hour and a half each, and schedules are subject to availability. Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant handicraft market and a variety of restaurants. Just 25 minutes away by bus is Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. At the end of your visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for your return to Cusco. This tour is a shared service. You will enjoy a delicious set lunch at Café Inkaterra with a unique view of the Vilcanota River. After your train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco. Transfer via shared service.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed-upon time, meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport for your flight to Bogotá (included). Assistance at El Dorado Airport and transfer to the hotel. 

Breakfast at the hotel. A panoramic walking tour of Bogotá's historic center, through its streets characterized by colonial and republican-style facades. Admission to the Banco de la República Art Museum, where you'll visit the Botero Museum to see one of the most renowned exhibitions of the Colombian master's art. The tour continues through Plaza de Bolívar, where you can admire the San Carlos Palace, the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic, the Primada Cathedral, the National Capitol, and the Liévano Palace. We'll conclude the tour with a visit to the Gold Museum, where you'll explore its halls, which display pieces of pre-Columbian goldsmithing, one of the most important in the country. Return to the hotel. Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Departure: 9:00 am Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, admission to the Gold Museum. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for cold weather.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, you will meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to Bogotá's El Dorado Airport for your flight to Cartagena. Arrival, assistance at the airport, and private transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon is free for personal activities. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to begin the panoramic tour of the city's main neighborhoods, such as Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and Manga, until reaching and entering San Felipe Castle, where we will visit one of the most important military engineering constructions from the colonial era. The tour concludes with a short walk through the walled area, where you can admire its beautiful squares, narrow streets, and houses with balconies beautifully decorated with flowers. Return to the hotel.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours.

Departure: 9:00 am

Includes: Private transportation, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to San Felipe Castle Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing suitable for warm weather. 

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, transfer from the hotel to the pier to board a shared speedboat bound for the Rosario Islands National Natural Park. During the cruise, we will admire the Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica, where the fortifications of San Fernando and San José are located (the boat ride from Cartagena to the island or vice versa takes approximately one hour). Time to enjoy the beach and a traditional lunch is included. At the agreed-upon time, return by boat to Cartagena de Indias. Return to the hotel at the island's expense. Days of Operation: Daily. Departures: 7:30 – 8:00 am Includes: Transfer from hotel to pier to hotel, shared speedboat transportation to and from the pier, a traditional lunch menu consisting of a main course, dessert, and a soft drink, and beach chairs. Not included: Pier tax, payable directly at the tour pier. Note: Return time from the islands: 3:00 pm. Recommendations: Bring comfortable beach clothing, towels, and sunscreen. - Not applicable to children under 3 years old.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to Rafael Núñez Airport for your flight to your next destination. Or we recommend an extension to the Rosario Islands or Tayrona Park Sector. Ask the advisor.

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