Private Tour Highlights
- Waking up to the delicious aromas of roasting coffee beans, before visiting the plantations and production lines.
- Walking the undulating hills of the rural coffee region, known for their scenic trails and panoramic lookout points.
- Lapping up the extraordinary atmosphere of Cartagena, the picturesque walled city awash with cobbled streets and pretty plazas.
- Hopping over to the beautiful Rosario Islands, a National Park brimming with vibrant marine life, for an exciting day of swimming and snorkeling.
- Rejuvenating the mind, body and soul while enjoying a mud bath at the Totumo Volcano.
Tour Overview
Your Colombia Coffee Tour and the Caribbean Coast begins in the coffee region of Risaralda and its capital city Pereira and ends in Cartagena de Indias a Caribbean city on the northern coast of Colombia. In Pereira enjoy the verdure of Colombia’s landscape and coffee estates before immersing yourself in the rich culture and heritage of Cartagena.
In the coffee region of Pereira, expose yourself to Colombia’s world-class coffee and the production processes of a local plantation while sampling their delicious brews. After experiencing the coffee plantations up close, traverse Caracoli Canopy. From high above, look down at the rich flora of the coffee plantations and bamboo forest below. Awake your senses while in Pereira without caffeine as you kayak the rapids of Rio Barragan.
Departing Pereira, travel to Cartagena, a UNESCO world heritage site known for its stunning architecture and beautiful Caribbean coast. Stroll the historic streets of Cartagena and engulf yourself in the rich surroundings of brightly colored buildings and abundant courtyard gardens. While in the Cartagena you will visit the mud baths at the Totumo Volcano and Isla del Rosario, one of 46 natural National Parks of Colombia, created to protect the coral reefs off the Colombian Caribbean coast. As a farewell to Colombia, you will enjoy a private excursion of the local markets. With the guidance of a local Chef, you will select the freshest ingredients before travelling to the beaches of Manzanillo de Mar for your afternoon culinary lesson before enjoying your lunch on the beach.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 3749
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Pereira
Day flight to Pereira, Colombia. Upon arrival, be met by the guide for airport reception and transfer to the hotel.
Day flight to Pereira, Colombia. Upon arrival, be met by the guide for airport reception and transfer to the hotel.
Coffee Production in Venice
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Wake refreshed as the aroma of the shade grown coffee plants float through the air. This morning transfer to Caldas in the Paisa region of Colombia, well known for the cultivation and production of Colombian coffee. In Caldas, visit a plantation that distributes its products to Peace Coffee, a sustainable and fair-trade company located in the United States. Enjoy the remarkable landscape surrounding this property declared a UNESCO World Heritage site before travelling to Venice, 20 minutes away. Once in Venice, witness the production process beginning with a discussion on the preparation of coffee beans, the roasting process, and the quality characteristics and properties of the different coffee varieties worldwide. The expert guide will lead the tour through the property explaining the various stages of production. Finish the tour at the Hacienda on ground where to enjoy a cup of coffee and learn the history of the property. This afternoon, return to the hotel for an evening of leisure. ...read less
Montenegro
Today, travel to Montenegro, its name meaning Black Mountain for the deep green colors of the surrounding vegetation. Montenegro is at the heart of Colombia’s coffee zone. Today, traverse Caracoli Canopy, 1900 meters above the ground. Crossing the canopy between flourishing trees enjoy the view from above of the sprawling coffee plantations, small streams, and a bamboo forest. Keep a lookout for sloths and several species of birds. After the excursion, return to the hotel for the evening.
Today, travel to Montenegro, its name meaning Black Mountain for the deep green colors of the surrounding vegetation. Montenegro is at the heart of Colombia’s coffee zone. Today, traverse Caracoli Canopy, 1900 meters above the ground. Crossing the canopy between flourishing trees enjoy the view from above of the sprawling coffee plantations, small streams, and a bamboo forest. Keep a lookout for sloths and several species of birds. After the excursion, return to the hotel for the evening.
Rio Barragan River
This morning, travel 45 minutes to the river Rio Barragan located in the department of Quindio for a kayak or rafting excursion down the river. After debarking from the port, travel almost 9 miles before returning to shore after an exhilarating ride.
This morning, travel 45 minutes to the river Rio Barragan located in the department of Quindio for a kayak or rafting excursion down the river. After debarking from the port, travel almost 9 miles before returning to shore after an exhilarating ride.
Colombia – Cartagena
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This morning, transfer to the airport for the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival in Cartagena be met at the hotel by the guide and transfer to the airport.
This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Cartagena’s Old Town. Walk along the walled old town through the historic streets, passing Churches, colonial houses with balconies, and visiting the Museum that was the residence of the five times president of the Republic, Rafael Nuńez. Also visit Santa Catalina Bastion and the craftsmanship at Las Bovedas, The Dungeons, where one can purchase locally handmade souvenirs. After, return to the hotel for the evening.
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Totumo Volcano
Today, take a guided of the Totumo Volcano, known for its medicinal properties, only 50 minutes away from Cartagena. After lunch, there will be the option of submerging into its crater to enjoy a healthy mud bath. After, take a regular bath at El Totumo Lagoon.
Today, take a guided of the Totumo Volcano, known for its medicinal properties, only 50 minutes away from Cartagena. After lunch, there will be the option of submerging into its crater to enjoy a healthy mud bath. After, take a regular bath at El Totumo Lagoon.
Rosario Islands
Today, cruise to Rosario Islands, to the south of the Bay of Cartagena. These Islands are a National Natural Park consisting of a group of coral islands surrounded by a crystal clear sea. The 23 coral islands were formed by volcano activity causing the seabed to rise creating ideal conditions for the development of coral reefs. This area is a great natural habitat for a large variety of marine fauna. After lunch, there will be an opportunity to swim and snorkel before returning to the hotel.
Today, cruise to Rosario Islands, to the south of the Bay of Cartagena. These Islands are a National Natural Park consisting of a group of coral islands surrounded by a crystal clear sea. The 23 coral islands were formed by volcano activity causing the seabed to rise creating ideal conditions for the development of coral reefs. This area is a great natural habitat for a large variety of marine fauna. After lunch, there will be an opportunity to swim and snorkel before returning to the hotel.
La Plaza de Mercado de Bazurto
This morning, leave the hotel to meet a local chef for a private visit to Cartagena’s largest market, La Plaza de Mercado de Bazurto, to find all the freshest local products available including seafood direct from the Caribbean. With the Chef as the guide, select produce before continuing to the Getsemani. Here, prepare dishes made with the local purchases.
This morning, leave the hotel to meet a local chef for a private visit to Cartagena’s largest market, La Plaza de Mercado de Bazurto, to find all the freshest local products available including seafood direct from the Caribbean. With the Chef as the guide, select produce before continuing to the Getsemani. Here, prepare dishes made with the local purchases.
Cartagena - Home
This morning, the guide will meet at the hotel to transfer to the airport for the international flight.
This morning, the guide will meet at the hotel to transfer to the airport for the international flight.
Places You'll See
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Pereira
Part of Colombia’s “Coffee Triangle”, Pereira is a perfect destination for a perfect cup of Joe. Along with coffee, the city is known for its public and private universities, so the students keep the place buzzing. To keep up with the excitement, visit the nightclubs of Avenida Simon Bolivar. Or for a quieter time, enjoy the Museum of Art, or the Orchids and Catleyas Garden.
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Cartagena
The walled city of Cartagena, with its cobblestone streets and gorgeous colonial architecture, is full of exciting and engaging sites and activities. Visit the Palacio de la Inquisicion, where the Spanish Inquisition condemned men accused of crimes against religion. Or spend the day at the Playa Blanca beach, enjoying the surf and the sand.
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Hotel Options
3 Star Properties
Pereira : Hotel Movich Pereira
Hotel Movich Pereira
Pereira , COLOMBIA
At the heart of Pereira one will find the Hotel Movich Pereira, located in the beautiful coffee region, making it an ideal destination for business and pleasure. Bamboo, the plant used around the world by the famous architect Simon Velez, is the main material used to decorate the hotel. No less important are the orchids that add beautiful bursts of color to the hotel’s spaces. The rooms are elegantly designed with dark wood furnishings, and are equipped with Cable TV, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and a private bathroom. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool with lounge area, a well-equipped gym, a steam room and sauna, and a spa offering a diverse range of fantastic treatments.
Hotel Bantu
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Bantú by Faranda Boutique invites guests to discover one of the most amazing accommodations in the Caribbean, full of warmth and authenticity. A charming boutique hotel in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, the Colombian colonial city par excellence. Bantú By Faranda Boutique offers an avant garde interior design, eighteenth-century colonial architecture and unique services such as a colonial courtyard, a chill-out terrace, solarium area and swimming pool, spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, and a bar and lounge area. The Cabildo restaurant offers Caribbean and Colombian cuisine.
Alfiz
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Alfiz Hotel is located in a XVII century colonial house in Cartagena’s historical quarter. The restoration and decorative design of the eight rooms take in to account the most important periods of Cartagena’s history in order to provide a stylish getaway and encounter with Colombia’s historic city. The hotel offers 8 rooms featuring modern comforts such as air conditioning, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. The hotel also features a beautiful garden, a library, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary breakfast, served daily, a coffee shop, and a bar and lounge area.
4 Star Properties
Pereira : Hacienda San Jose (Suite)
Hacienda San Jose (Suite)
Pereira , COLOMBIA
The Hacienda San Jose was built in 1888, it is one of the oldest estates located around the city of Pereira, capital of Risaralda department, with more than a hundred years of history that can be recognized both in the details its construction and unique in its furnishings. Its rammed earth walls on the first floor connects the visitor with the characteristics of the era of colonization Caucana houses, and strong Spanish influence, while building on the second floor adobe puts it in line with the architecture of colonization Antioquia.
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Hotel Casa Pestagua
Hotel Casa Pestagua
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa, known as “the most beautiful house in Cartagena”, belonged to the 18th Century Count of Pestagua. Distinguished by its exquisite architectural and artistic harmony, today the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa offers luxury hotel services, with the comfort and technology expected by the most demanding hotel standards. Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa is a boutique hotel with its exclusive offer of 11 rooms housed in spacious grounds, worthy of a first rate luxury hotel. Enjoy the privilege of being attended to in the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa and receiving a totally personalized service in an oasis of peace and tranquility.
5 Star Properties
Sazagua
Pereira , COLOMBIA
Sazagua is a boutique hotel that arises in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape. Surrounded by natural beauty, gardens, tropical flowers, unique birds and beautiful surroundings of temperate lands cultivated with coffee, this place turns into an exquisite manifestation of hospitable culture ideal for special visitors. The rooms are bright and feature eclectic and contemporary pieces of furniture, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel offers a charming outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a shared lounge and TV area, a sauna, and a spa offering a variety of relaxation treatments.
Cartagena : Ananda Hotel Boutique
Ananda Hotel Boutique
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Ananda Hotel Boutique is located in the heart of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias. The hotel offers 23 spacious rooms, each one individually furnished and equipped with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel also features a beautiful outdoor pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi with a comfortable lounge area, a massage room for total relaxation, and a gorgeous rooftop terrace. Carmen Cartagena offers contemporary cuisine with a fusion of ingredients and preparations from all over the world.
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Casa del Arzobispado
Casa del Arzobispado
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Located in the center of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Casa del Arzobispado is the perfect retreat to relax, and soak up the charm of the city. At Casa del Arzobispado, guests can experience the magic and style of colonial times within the original architecture of the beautiful house. The 10 comfortable and attractive rooms feature antique pieces and modern amenities needed to provide the perfect combination of rest and relaxation in a luxurious atmosphere. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a steam room, and a solarium. There is also a complimentary breakfast served daily, as well as an onsite restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Luxury Properties
Cartagena : Hotel Casa San Agustin
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A luxurious small hotel lovingly restored and reimagined for a new generation of travelers, exquisite Casa San Agustín echoes Cartagena’s fresh contemporary style and colorful Caribbean sensibility. From original frescoes in the library to centuries-old wood-beamed ceilings in the guest rooms, Casa San Agustín’s art and architecture evoke the city’s rich history as 17th century Spanish stronghold. The hotel’s 30 beautifully decorated guest rooms and spacious suites showcase an authentic Colombian style while seamlessly incorporating the modern services and amenities that contemporary travelers seek. Guests can also enjoy the swimming pool with poolside bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Cartagena : Charleston Santa Teresa
Charleston Santa Teresa
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Charleston Santa Teresa, in Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is where a regal mix of historical grace and contemporary cool, meets the warmth of Colombian hospitality. After exploring the sites of the city, relax in the sumptuous and chic guest rooms, unwind in Cartagena’s most luxurious hotel spa offering number of therapies and body treatments, and then experience the magic of a Caribbean sunset over dinner in La Terrazza, one of the best restaurants in Cartagena serving a daily buffet breakfast as well as a broad menu with unique flavors.
Testimonials
Edoardo
Traveled February 2016
It was a most memorable trip and we enjoyed every minute of it
It was a most memorable trip and we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to the impeccable Yampu’s organization and the great support offered by your local agents.
Claudia is feeling much better and thinks it was thoughtful of you to send her some teas.
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Caroline T.
Traveled January, 2016
Our trip was excellent!
Highlights from our trip: Bogota museums and the Sunday bike ride (absolutely fabulous guide for that), Hotel in Villa de Leyva (the best!), Medellin (wonderful Aquarium, also visit to Level 1 neighborhood, also great restaurant), Botero sculptures and museum, walking around in Cartegena, hotel in Cartegena, great restaurants in Cartegena, snorkeling.
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Barbara
Traveled February 2016
First and foremost, we had a fabulous trip!
Thank you and the whole local team so much!! We truly appreciate the immediate attention and swift action due to the missed flight connection. It was handled very professionally with lots of communication, so we had no anxiety, and while we missed some sleep since we arrived in San Agustin quite late, we were very pleased not to have to sacrifice any of the planned tour as a result of it.
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