Colombia: Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Cocora Valley, Cartagena

 
Colombia: Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Cocora Valley, Cartagena
The Adventures by Disney® Colombia trip is a journey into a land of natural and cultural diversity that has been a source of creativity in art, music, dance and food for centuries. Located in the northwest region of South America, you'll discover stunning landscapes ranging from the higher altitude Andes Mountains region to the Caribbean coastal areas. Known for its renowned Coffee Region, vibrant and colorful cities like Bogotá and Cartagena, as well as its diverse cultures, it's no wonder that Colombia provided the inspiration for bringing the magical Madrigal family to life in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Academy Award®-winning Encanto!
 

Guided Vacation Details

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  • Vacation Includes

    • Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts
    • Outstanding Accommodations as specified in the itinerary
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary
    • Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary
    • Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary
    • Porterage service
    • Transportation within your adventure
    • Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney)
    • All gratuities except for Adventure Guides
    • Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)
    • Internal airfare when applicable
  • Trip Highlights

    • Private Arepa-Making Class: Learn to make the classic South American food—just like Mirabel's mother in Disney Animation's Encanto—during a private cooking class.
    • Coffee Farm Experience: Visit a fourth generation family-owned coffee hacienda to learn about coffee growing & harvesting, plus a coffee tasting.
    • Cocora Valley Hike: Hike beneath the towering wax palms of the magical landscape that surrounds you.
    • Proyecto Tití Visit: Learn about this organization, sponsored by the Disney Conservation Fund, which helps cotton-top tamarin monkey conservation.
    • Discover Cartagena: From the Getsemani Neighborhood—the arts & culture hub of Cartagena—to the gorgeous Rosario Islands, there's so much to explore in this magical destination.
  • Itinerary

    Day 1: Bogotá

    Arrive in Bogotá, Colombia
    ¡Bienvenido a Colombia! Upon your arrival at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, pass through customs and meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will help you with your luggage and take you to your prearranged transportation for the ride to your hotel.

    Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
    Gather together to meet your Adventure Guides and your fellow travelers for a private dinner at one of Colombia's amazing local restaurants!
    • Meals Included: Dinner
    • Accommodations: Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia Hotel

    Day 2: Bogotá

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Fuel up on breakfast at the hotel this morning before beginning your first adventure-filled day in Bogotá.

    Local Market Experience
    Enter one of Bogotá's well-known markets and marvel at the vibrant colors, the aromas of fresh fruits and flowers and, of course, an array of regional flavors to savor. Wander the magnificent stalls, soaking up the sights and mingling with the locals and vendors.

    Historic City Center Walking Tour
    Experience the beauty and rich history of Bogotá on this privately guided tour that brings its stories to life through the sites you'll see, including the Plaza Choro de Queveldo, Plaza Bolivar, the Presidential Gardens and the amazing street art by local artists throughout the city.

    Arepa Class & Lunch
    Put your culinary skills to the test during a private cooking class where you'll learn how to make arepas, the classic South American food that has been around since Pre-Columbian times. And maybe you'll discover you have the power to heal people through food—just like Mirabel's mother, Julieta, in Disney Animation's Encanto!

    Museo del Oro Visit
    Tour the Pre-Columbian art made from gold and other alloys by native tribes over 500 years ago. The museum is home to over 54,000 pieces of art, including the Muisca raft which inspired stories of the legendary El Dorado—the city of gold.

    Afternoon & Dinner On Your Own in Bogotá
    Spend the afternoon wandering the Chapinero neighborhood near your hotel or exploring the sites of Bogotá. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend one of their favorite places for a delicious dinner or discover one on your own.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodations: Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia Hotel

    Day 3: Coffee Region

    Breakfast at Hotel
    Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

    Fly to Armenia
    Take a commercial flight to Armenia in the heart of Colombia's coffee region.

    Coffee Farm Experience & Tasting
    Following your arrival in Armenia, head to a local coffee farm to get a firsthand look at the process for growing, harvesting and roasting the beans used to create one of the world's most popular beverages. During the experience, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of the farm's single origin coffee (or chocolate for non-coffee drinkers).

    Lunch at Coffee Farm
    Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch typical of the mountain regions and local coffee fincas, while surrounded by the coffee plants that Colombia is so well known for.

    Check-in & On Your Own Time at Hotel
    After your adventure-filled morning, relax at the hotel and take advantage of the array of amenities at your disposal, including multiple pools, a spa, a gym and sport courts.♦

    Adult Dinner at Hotel
    Recount the day's experiences as you dine with your fellow Adventurers in the hotel's restaurant.

    Junior Adventurer Dinner & Movie
    Junior Adventurers and Adventure Guides will dine together, followed by a screening of a Disney movie.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Hotel Mocawa Resort

    Day 4: Coffee Region

    Breakfast at Hotel
    Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

    Cocora Valley Hike
    Hike through a truly magical landscape that encapsulates the very essence of Colombia. With its rolling, verdant hills teeming with towering wax palms trees (Colombia's national tree) and the Andean foothills rising from layers of mist in the distance—it's no wonder this stunning setting was one of the locations the filmmakers of Disney Animation's Encanto visited during their trip to Colombia to experience the country's famous "magical realism," as coined by literary greats like Gabriel García Márquez, which became the foundation for the film's story. Marvel at the expansive views and participate in the preservation of the area.

    Lunch at Local Restaurant
    After working up an appetite following your hike, stop into a local restaurant that specializes in dishes specific to this region, while steeping you in the lives of the locals.

    Orientation Tour of Salento
    Take a short, privately guided walking tour designed as an orientation of the town of Salento, known for colorful architecture and bustling small streets.

    On Your Own Time in Salento
    Put your new knowledge of this Andean town to good use as you walk the streets and peruse the storefronts in search of the perfect souvenir. And if you find yourself needing a pick-me-up, just stop in at one of the local coffee shops for a latte or hot chocolate—and be sure to admire the barista's foam art skills.

    Learn to Play Tejo
    Immerse yourself in local life and learn to play Tejo, Colombia's national game where you throw a small metal puck at a clay target with gunpowder poppers to earn points.

    Outdoor Asado Dinner at Hotel
    Gather together with your fellow Adventurers back at the hotel for an outdoor asado-style barbeque dinner under the stars.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Hotel Mocawa Resort

    Day 5: Cartagena

    Breakfast at Hotel
    Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

    Lunch On Your Own at Airport & Fly to Cartagena
    Grab lunch before boarding the commercial flight to Cartagena.

    Culinary Adventure of Centro Historico
    Continue to understand this vibrant country as you savor its many flavors that are as diverse as the people who call Colombia home. Tour Cartagena's historic walled city on a privately guided tour where you'll experience firsthand more of the inspirations behind Disney Animation's Encanto—much of which can be found in the city's food. Throughout the tour, enjoy different sweet and savory treats as a progressive dinner experience, highlighting such landmarks as the Portal de Los Dulces and the Monumento Torre del Reloj bookstore.

    Rum & Chocolate Tasting
    End your day on a sweet note as you relax and unwind with a rum and chocolate tasting before checking in to your hotel. Junior Adventurers will enjoy a chocolate and juice pairing.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

    Day 6: Cartagena

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

    Proyecto Tití Visit
    Learn about this important organization, sponsored by the Disney Conservation Fund, which helps to protect and conserve the natural habitat of the native cotton-top tamarins. Activities include:
    • Cotton-Top Tamarin Hike: Trek through the forests in search of these critically endangered primates as you learn how the teams track and monitor the families to ensure growth and health. While tamarin sightings are very likely, they are not guaranteed.
    • Artisan Demonstration: Learn from the local women's cooperative that upcycle plastic bags into eco-mochilas (tote bags) and other fashionable items that are a source of alternative income. The bags also help fund Proyecto Tití conservation initiatives, while additionally cleaning up local villages of plastic trash.
    • Planting Activity: Help a local farmer plant some of the tamarin's favorite plants.♦♦
    Lunch at Proyecto Tití
    Following your hike in the dry tropical forest, enjoy a fresh, locally sourced lunch with your fellow Adventurers.

    San Felipe de Barajas Fort
    Marvel at San Felipe de Barajas Fort, one of the largest Spanish colonial fortresses and a true engineering wonder. Built in 1536 and strategically located high atop the Hill of San Lázaro, the fortress stood watch over the city of Cartagena from pirates approaching by land or sea.

    Getsemani Neighborhood Exploration
    Explore the vibrant streets of this lively neighborhood that was once known as a home for the working class but has become a hub of art and culture in Cartagena. Bask in the beauty of the many colorful murals, decorative displays and art installations by local artists on display throughout the neighborhood.

    Dinner On Your Own in Cartagena
    Continue your exploration of the city of Cartagena, strolling the cobblestone streets and checking out the shops and restaurants in the colorful buildings that surround you. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend their favorite restaurants or discover one of your own.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

    Day 7: Cartagena

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you begin your day of adventures.

    Snorkeling Along the Rosario Islands
    Journey to the stunning Rosario Islands and spend a truly magical morning snorkeling the brilliant blue waters and shallow reefs teeming with 1,300 species of colorful marine animals, plants and coral. Or, if you prefer, simply relax and soak up some sun and island vibes.

    Lunch at Local Restaurant on Barú Island
    Head back to shore and enjoy a bite at a local hotel restaurant along the water before soaking up a bit more sun.

    Afternoon On Your Own
    Continue your exploration of the city of Cartagena by taking in any final sights or shopping for those last few souvenirs in the charming streets that surround you.
    You may also head back to the hotel and take advantage of the amenities available, including a pool, garden areas and even a crypt that inspired Gabriel García Márquez to write the book Of Love and Other Demons.

    Farewell Dinner
    Soak up the energetic atmosphere at a restaurant that perfectly captures the soul of Cartagena showcasing Afro-Caribbean roots and delicious regional dishes that come directly from the local land and sea. Swap stories and enjoy an amazing evening as you bid your fellow travelers and the beautiful country of Colombia a fond despedida—until you return again!
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

    Day 8: Cartagena

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport.

    Transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport
    Board prearranged transportation to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and say goodbye to fellow Adventurers and to Colombia—until you return again!
    • Meals Included: Breakfast
 

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♦Spa activities and treatments require an additional fee and are subject to availability.

♦♦All Guests are required to wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and closed-toe shoes to participate in the forest and/or perimeter walks. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate in the forest hike. Children aged 5-7 can do a perimeter walk and participate in other activities, but they will not likely see any tamarins. Children must be supervised by a guardian, but guardians can take turns in order to both have the opportunity to participate in a hike.

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