8 Days • fr. $5,499
Adventures by Disney’s 8-Day Colombia tour is brimming with memorable moments your entire family will cherish for a lifetime. Colombia's cultural and natural diversity has served as an inspiration for creative minds over hundreds of years. Explore the history and culture of this South American gem where you will be both enlightened and entertained as you travel from Bogotá to Cartagena.
Join Adventures by Disney as they reveal one of South America's priceless jewels, Colombia. Experience, for yourself, gorgeous street art, warm people, delicious cuisine and more. Learn to make Arepas in a private cooking class, visit the Museo del Oro, learn about the entire coffee production process followed by a tasting, hike through verdant Cocora Valley, enjoy a rum and chocolate tasting, trek through the forest in search of critically endangered cotton-top tamarin as you learn about the conservation initiatives of Proyecto Tití to protect them, among many other captivating activities. This tour was designed by the expert Disney team who are exceptionally accomplished at bringing the magic of each destination to life for everyone who travels with them.
Bogota, 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 pre-arranged 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!
Dinner
Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia Hotel
Bogota, Colombia
Breakfast at the Hotel
Fuel up on breakfast at the hotel this morning before beginning your first adventure-filled day in Bogotá.
Paloquemao Market Experience
Enter one of Bogotá’s best 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-Colombian 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.
Breakfast, Lunch
Sofitel Bogotá Victoria Regia Hotel
Bogota, Colombia
Breakfast at Hotel
Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.
Armenia, Colombia
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.
Quindío, Colombia
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.
Please note: Spa activities and treatments require an additional fee and are subject to availability.
Adult Dinner at Hotel
Relax and dine at your leisure in the hotel’s restaurant.
Junior Adventurer Dinner & Movie
Junior Adventurers and Adventure Guides will dine together in the hotel’s Teen Club, followed by a screening of a Disney movie.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel Mocawa Resort
Quindío, Colombia
Breakfast at Hotel
Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.
Cocora Valley, Colombia
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.
Quindío, Colombia
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.
Salento, Colombia
Walking 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.
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.
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.
Quindío, Colombia
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.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel Mocawa Resort
Quindío, Colombia
Breakfast at Hotel
Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.
Bogota, Colombia
Lunch On Your Own at Airport & Fly to Cartagena
Grab lunch before boarding the commercial flight to Cartagena.
Cartagena, Colombia
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.
Breakfast, Dinner
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
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.
Children must be supervised by a guardian, but guardians can take turns in order to both have the opportunity to participate in a hike.
Lunch at Proyecto Tití
Enjoy a fresh, locally sourced lunch in the outdoor covered patio area of the local school.
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.
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.
Afternoon & 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.
Breakfast, Lunch
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you begin your day of adventures.
Rosario Islands, Colombia
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.
Barú Island, Colombia
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.
Cartagena, Colombia
Seaside Relaxation & Games
Enjoy some fun in the sun, sand and surf as you join your Adventure Guides and fellow Adventurers for some games by the sea. Or, if you prefer, simply relax and soak up some sun and island vibes.
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 with live music 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!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport.
Transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport
Board pre-arranged transportation to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and say goodbye to fellow Adventurers and to Colombia—until you return again!
Breakfast
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