Day 1 · Medellín
Arrive in Medellín
Group transfer from airport to accommodation
Check-in at Estelar Square Hotel (or similar according to availability)
Welcome talk
Medellín urban culture party (including dinner)
Day 2 · Medellín
Breakfast
Choice of optional morning activity (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Lunch (not included in price)
Medellín City & Graffiti Tour
Dinner (not included in price)
The Gastrochiva Experience (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Day 3 · Medellín & Bogotá
Breakfast and check out of accommodation
Meeting Colombian Leaders
Lunch (not included in price)
Group transfer to airport
Flight to Bogotá
Group transfer from airport to accommodation
Check-in at BOG Hotel (or similar according to availability)
The Unmissable: Andrés Carne de Res (including dinner)
Day 4 · Bogotá
Breakfast
Classic City Tour in La Candelaria
Lunch (not included in price)
Choice of optional afternoon activity (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Free time
Dinner (not included in price)
Day 5 · Bogotá & Cartagena
Breakfast and check out of accommodation
Optional Paloquemao Market Tour (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Group transfer to airport
Flight to Cartagena
Group transfer from airport to accommodation
Check-in at Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel (or similar according to availability)
Lunch (not included in price)
Free time
Dinner at Juan del Mar Restaurant (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Day 6 · Cartagena
Breakfast
Free time or optional Rosario Island Hopping trip (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Lunch (not included in base price; included in price of Rosario Island Hopping trip)
Dinner (not included in price)
Optional party at La Jugada (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Day 7 · Cartagena
Breakfast
Choice of optional morning activity (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Lunch (not included in price)
Sunset and Drinks by the Bay
Eat and Dance at Casa Cruxada
Day 8 · Departure
Breakfast and check out of accommodation
Choice of optional morning activity (not included in price; see add-ons below)
Group transfer to airport
Journey ends
Day 1
Celebrate your arrival in Colombia with a thrilling party in the evening
Welcome to Medellín! This amazing city will serve as your introduction to Colombian culture, giving you an opportunity to learn what the country has to offer. After you arrive, you'll be whisked away to your hotel to check in and unpack your bags. A welcome talk will then prep you for the adventures ahead before we go to the first event of the trip: a party celebrating Medellín's urban culture.
Medellín urban culture party
This all-night party begins on the outskirts of Medellín, where you’ll arrive at a rustic private venue that overflows with a warm environment that contrasts with the chilly air. We’ll greet you with daring artists from Comuna 13, various drinks at an open bar, a graffiti scene that you can paint and intervene as much as you want, and a dinner that’ll kick off a unique show from stunning breakdancers. After their performance, join them in a party driven by hip-hop, rap, and other rhythms that gave life to artists like J Balvin, Maluma, and Karol G. Dance to the urban sounds of the city, eat a hot dog and other tasty street food, and dive into an uncommon stage of neon lights and lots of fun.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- Welcome artistic performance with extreme sports and rappers
- VAOVA’s open bar: firewater (aguardiente), vodka, gin, rum, tequila, wine, and beer
- Live graffiti including spray paint, stencils, and a space to express yourself through graffiti
- Private DJ with lights and audiovisual show
- Dinner with a stir-fried beef bowl and Food cart with unlimited hot dogs
- Main Show
- Exclusive venue outside Medellín
Day 2
Start the day with an optional adventure before embarking on a tour diving into Medellín's street art
Good morning! It's your first full day in Colombia, and there are multiple ways to enjoy it. After breakfast in the morning, you'll have two optional adventures to choose from: a paragliding excursion or a visit to a coffee farm. Then, in the afternoon, we'll head out on a street art tour to see how much color it brings to the city! Then, to wrap up the day, you'll have the option of hopping on a gastrochiva party bus for a fun night out on the town.
Medellín City & Graffiti Tour
Discover the many faces of Medellín and its ability to transform its history of violence into a thriving, creative community. Visit the landmarks downtown, learn about the metro culture, and ride the cable car to Comuna 13, a neighborhood that finds inspiration in entrepreneurship and urban art, especially graffiti, hip-hop, and rap. Meet the local guides and listen to their perspectives on social change, vulnerability, and how the collective effort of the community has brought them to where they are today.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- A bilingual guide for every 15 people
- Water, beer and snacks
- Tickets for the public transportation systems
- Food tasting (empanadas, popsicles) and traditional beverages
Day 3
Start the day by meeting some important Colombian leaders before flying to Bogotá
We're headed to Bogotá today, but we have one more activity planned in Medellín. Afterwards, we'll transfer to the airport and catch a flight to discover another one of Colombia's finest cities!
Meeting Colombian Leaders
In Colombia, issues like inequality, violence, and environmental risks are a constant threat to development, economic growth, and society. For this reason, we value the voices that rise and contribute to the much-needed message of peace. You'll have a chance to personally meet the people behind those voices, including business owners, seasoned politicians, expert academics, Nobel Prize winners, thriving entrepreneurs, and social community leaders. In alliance with the Compaz Foundation, we create a private conference or a case study event where you can listen to their personal stories, have holistic discussions about emerging affairs, and discover their unique insights about Colombia and Latin America.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- Private venue
- Speaker
End the night with dinner and a show at The Unmissable: Andrés Carne de Res
The Unmissable: Andrés Carne de Res
Lights, theater, flavor and rumba. Andrés Carne de Res is not only an exquisite restaurant and exotic rumba party. Andrés Carne de Res also breathes, in every corner, breaths of the Colombian bohemian spirit. On this night the tradition is lived dancing!
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- Entrance to the restaurant
- Beer, Water & Snacks
- Family style dinner with plates to share
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages in certain spirits
Day 4
Get acquainted with Bogotá by going on a city tour
Now that we're here in Bogotá, why not do some exploring? In the morning, we'll go on a city tour in La Candelaria, exposing us to the food, the sights, and the vibes of downtown. Then, in the afternoon, optional activities like a War & Peace Tour and San Felipe Gallery Hopping will help wrap up the day.
Classic City Tour in La Candelaria
Downtown Bogotá, discover La Candelaria, a district with a special meaning in the history of both the city and Colombia. Take a walk through the pebbled streets to learn fascinating stories about the Colonial era and crucial local landmarks such as Chorro de Quevedo or Bolívar Square. Taste various exotic fruits in a public market, try out the legendary Colombian coffee, and finish the tour by visiting a museum that preserves much of the cultural and historical heritage of the country.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- A bilingual guide for every 18 people
- A sample of Colombian fruits and fruit juices
- Specialty coffee
- Entrance fee to the museum
- Beer, Water & Snacks
Day 5
Say goodbye to Bogotá and fly to Cartagena, a gorgeous coastal city and our final stop of the trip
Ready for another change in scenery? In the morning, you'll grab breakfast at the hotel, decide whether or not to opt in for a Paloquemao Market Tour, and then fly to Cartagena. Generally considered one of Colombia's most beautiful cities, Cartagena boasts a wonderful coastline and a city that mixes traditional culture with colonial architecture. Then, in the evening, we'll head to a Jual del Mar, a local restaurant, for dinner. (Not included in price.)
Day 6
Enjoy a completely free day or take in some tropical vibes on a Rosario Island Hopping excursion (not included in price; see add-ons below)
For today, you have the ability to completely choose your own adventure. If you feel like having a chill day after lots of travel, you're welcome to just hang around at the hotel and explore the city at your own pace. If you're in the mood for adventure, you can head out on an optional Rosario Island Hopping trip that will take you to some dreamy islands just off the coast of Cartagena. Then, in the evening, you can keep the good times rolling with an optional party at La Jugada! (Rosario Islands trip and La Jugada party not included in price; see add-ons below.)
Day 7
Watch the sunset and have some drinks on a catamaran
Sunset and Drinks by the Bay
Spend an exclusive afternoon aboard a private catamaran and have drinks with your friends while enjoying the beautiful view of the city at sunset. Take your time to admire the setting sun, the Caribbean sea, and the city of Cartagena as its nighttime charm comes alive.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- Private 2-hour catamaran ride
- Private DJ
- VAOVA’s open bar: aguardiente, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, wine, and beer
Celebrate your final night in Colombia with dinner and dancing at Casa Cruxada
Eat and Dance at Casa Cruxada
Spend a night out in Casa Cruxada, a trendy club with different environments to choose from. Start with a three-course dinner in Ocasus, a restaurant with a wood oven, grill, and a tiki bar. After dining on an exclusive patio and enjoying the Caribbean music, go upstairs to Ostería Alta, an electronic music club where you can enjoy the open bar and have an unforgettable party with one of the best DJs in town.
What does this activity include?
- Transfer from and to the hotel
- Dinner with starters to share, main course, dessert to share and unlimited wine at the Ocasus restaurant
- Entrance fee and preferential admission to the club
- Open bar: aguardiente, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, wine, and beer (the available types of drinks will depend on the size of the group)
Day 8
Say goodbye to Colombia and head to the airport... or opt in for an additional activity before you leave!
It's your last day in Colombia. If you'd like, you can opt in for either a kayaking or a fishing trip in the morning to have one more adventure before you leave. Either way, we'll head to the airport once the morning is up. Have a safe flight, and thanks so much for joining us!
