Multi-Destination Cultural Immersion Experience

MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
MULTI-DESTINATION CULTURAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Multi-Destination Cultural Immersion Experience

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Package Type

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Multi-Destinations

Activity Level

Activity Level

Low

Wildlife expectation

Physical Difficulty

Wildlife expectation

Cultural rating

Wildlife expectation

Wildlife expectation

Specialist

Travel specialist

Claire
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Colombia is one of the undiscovered gems of natural beauty and culture in the world. The best way to immerse yourself into the local community is to become a part of the community. This unique tour combines local interaction to the full, allowing us to visit traditional remote and authentic communities, learn the local way of life and try local dishes, take part in traditional activities such as cooking classes, all the time enjoying this multi-destination tour of Authentic Colombia!

Special features of  our Multi-destination Cultural Immersion Experience: 

Type of Tourism:  History, Culture, Luxury, Cultural immersion.

Places to Visit:  Bogota, Pereira, Medellin, Cartagena.

Duration:  12 Days and 11 Nights. 

Type of Service: Private tours. 

 Accommodation:  3 star hotels at every destination that you will visit. These hotels have been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for! 

DAY BY DAY SCHEDULE

Today is arrival day to the city of Bogotá. We will collect you from the airport and take you to the hotel.

    Today, we will head out on a graffiti bike tour in the historic centre known as La Candelaria.  This historical suburb is of great significance to the country ́ due to its cultural heritage and its stunning Spanish colonial architecture. Bogotá’s has incredibly colourful graffiti, murals and street art on the walls found in the historical centre. This graffiti has an artistic, social and political form of expression of the city’s inhabitants, offering a fantastic insight into local culture. 

       Today we will head to the airport for our flight to Pereira for a specialized coffee processing tour. We will head directly to the Finca del Café, where coffee tastes better A local expert will take you through the coffee plantations, showing you how they process the coffee, from planting, manual picking and pulping. We will then toast the beans on a wood stove in the country house's kitchen, for an authentic coffee experience. During this tour, we can appreciate a number of viewpoints made from bamboo, with spectacular ...

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        Today, we will head to the Hacienda Santa Clara hotel, for an authentic gastronomic experience and interactive cooking class. We will be welcomed by the specialist chef who will take us to the town's local market, called the "Village Gallery". This market is preserved in time, with its distribution and its tradition. We will be able to talk with an agricultural seller and taste their different seasonal fruits.  With the chef's help, you will buy the ingredients to prepare the traditional dish, while learning the popular slang of...

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          After breakfast, we will head out on a visit the Cocora valley, located in the central mountains of the department of Quindío. This valley forms part of the Parque Nacional de Los Nevados and is the ideal place to marvel at the “Quindian wax palm”, the national tree of Colombia. This tree can reach a massive 60 metres high and is the home of a number of bird species, such as the hummingbird and the endangered palm parrot.

          We can get to the valley either by hiking or on horseback and we will head into the cl...

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            Today we will leave early for our next destination, the famous city of Medellin.

              Today we can enjoy a Community Experience in Moravia, which is one of the benchmarks for social and urban transformation in Medellín. This densely populated neighbourhood, due to the number of displaced people left by the armed conflict in the country, was once the municipal garbage dump of the city and where residents used to live in extreme poverty.  Sustainability projects were developed, and cooperatives were formalized and we can see the social transformation created by the community itself. We will get to know the s...

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                After breakfast, we will head out to the small town of Carmen del Viboral in the Eastern Hills outside of Medellin, renowned for its traditional ceramics and pottery. The unique style of pottery turned this activity into the most emblematic tradition of the region. We will visit the local ceramic museum and learn about the history of pottery in Colombia. After, we will experience a pottery workshop where you will make your own ceramic pots. We will pass through the old pottery manufacturer, then visit the factory La Cardona, belongin...

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                  After breakfast we will head to the airport for our flight to Cartagena.

                    Today, Cartagena's colonial district tour starts in The Parque Bolívar, which is surrounded by large trees and four impressive fountains, with El Libertador's statue as the centrepiece. Around the square, the Gold Museum exhibits pre-Hispanic objects, and the Palace of the Inquisition, with its impressive baroque entrance. This building housed the prison and torture chambers for the alleged opponents of the Catholic Church. The visit continues to the Santo Domingo church and the cathedral to end at the Museo de Las Fortificaci...

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                      After breakfast, we will head to La Boquilla, a fishing village 20 minutes from Cartagena. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a refreshing iced coconut water. Here, an artisanal fisherman will take you in his canoe to cross the Ciénaga de Juan Polo, and he will teach you how to open and throw a cast net, select and prepare fish bait traps. After sharing details about his work and fascinating stories reflecting the cultural elements of his community, we will enjoy a cooking class in the house of a local family. We will help...

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                        Today is our final day of the tour! We will drop you off at the airport for the flight to your next incredible destination.


                          WHAT'S INCLUDED

                          • Daily breakfast & meals listed in the itinerary
                          • Private transfers & excursions with English speaking guide.
                          • Accommodation in 4* hotels.

                          WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

                          • Extra expenses not indicated in the itinerary.
                          • Internal Flights
                          • Airport Tax
                          • Tips and gratuities.
                          • Medical Insurance

                          Trip Preparation & FAQS

                          You can check our safety protocols in the following link: https://www.colombia.travel/en/covid-19-information

                          We do not include travel or health insurance and we strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance for any unexpected circumstances. This is not obligatory, however. An full travel insurance policy that covers cancellations and delays as well as medical insurance.

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure that you are up-to-date with the recommended vaccinations when traveling to the destination.

                          We suggest that you speak with your doctor to ensure what medications you will need to bring to the destination. Pharmacies and drugstores are common in all cities, however, it is not certain that you will be able to find a specific drug that you can find in your country of origin.

                          As in any city in the world, there can be pickpockets in crowded places. We suggest being vigilant at all times, but if you are in a group you will always be safer.

                          We do not include the cost of any domestic or international flight in any of our programs. These services must be booked independently by each guest.

                          Yes, hotels will charge the cost of a double room as standard, so a single supplement will be charged if you are traveling alone.

                          VA Expeditions is supported by Valencia Travel, a company with more than 12 years of foundation with a solid financial position. We have insurance from the insurance company La Positiva, that supports us and protects our guests from any eventuality at the destination, covering our guests for more than 5 million US dollars.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, in addition to multi-day programs, we offer half-day experiences and excursions without overnight, which you can purchase as additional services. In case you wish to purchase one of these services, you can ask your guide, the transfer representative or your sales representative to provide you with the support you need.

                          Yes, you can add additional or optional services to your regular tour. We appreciate contacting your sales representative for any changes you wish to make.

                          Yes, you can travel with children and we have many activities to do as a family, however, depending on your itinerary, some experiences can be a bit demanding for young children. As a recommendation, we suggest that you ask your sales consultant if the tour you wish to book is suitable for children.

                          We work with a maximum group size of 12 passengers for sustainability reasons and a more personaized experience.

                          We suggest making your reservations at least one month before your trip in order to reserve the best hotels, transportation and services for your travel dates, however, in last minute cases, we can reserve up to 15 days in advance.

                          We suggest consulting with your embassy to review any documents, tests or special visa you need for your trip.

                          The official currency in Colombia is the Colombian peso (COP). In large cities there is a good chance that you will find ATMs or ATMs, however, we suggest that you do not rely entirely on this solution, as it may not be enabled to work with your bank.

                          Yes, we cater for all special dietary requirements. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.

                          As a sustainable travel company, we are in constant search of how we can improve the sustainability of our operations, that is why we carry out the following activities to generate a fair and sustainable development in our areas of operation: We are now in the process to get the certification of Travel Life to be more sustainable.  Travel Life is an internationally recognized, GSTC-Global Sustainable Tourism Council accredited training, management & certification program in sustainability in tourism. Travelife is a three-stage certification program for tour operators and travel agents: (1) Travelife Engaged; (2) Travelife Partner and (3) Travelife Certified. We are at stage 1 – Travelife Engaged. We are working to move forward to stage 2 - Travelife Partner.

                          We have implemented different practices to be more sustainable, please find attached our sustainability Policy to know some of them.

                          We promote activities like visits to social and environmental projects.

                          Some experiences that we offer include a donation to support local communities.

                          We decided to stop including single use plastic bottles in our transfers and excursions. We are now suggesting our clients to bring their own bottle of water, or we can include a bottle of water with a filter since it is not always possible to drink water from the tap in Colombia. When passengers arrive we share a list with the places they can refill the bottle according to the itinerary they have.

                           

                          Tips are not included in the cost of the tour. You should plan to tip 10% in restaurants and for your guided services, however, tipping is never required.

                          Cultural norms vary within each Latin American country, even within each city within the country, however, we recommend the following measures to have a pleasant visit in each destination: Latin American culture in general tends to be closer and more informal than in others cultures, so there is usually always a friendly approach in all conversations, and going directly to the point could be considered offensive to some people. Personal space can be much shorter as well, but without being interpreted as sexual in nature.  The schedules are also usually more relaxed and informal, however, this is not the case of VA EXPEDITIONS, since we will always respect the hours indicated in your itinerary. This may be different for other appointments that you can book on your own at other locations.

                          This depends on each itinerary, and will be indicated in the detail of the day. However, our itineraries always usually include free times to offer more flexibility to our guests. 

                          For any emergency, we appreciate contacting the following number: +57 316 694 8013

                          At VA Expeditions we believe that every action we take should generate a positive impact on the communities and the environment of our entire production chain, which is why we carry out various activities focused on this objective. For an example of our sustainable projects, visit the following link: https://valenciatravelcusco.com/archivos/socialprojectscolombia.pdf

                          All our guests have 24/7 support for any type of emergency or eventuality. For emergencies you can contact the following number: +57 316 694 8013. For general inquiries, you can write to us at the following email: info@valenciatravelcusco.com 

                          This depends on each itinerary, but generally is a ratio of one guide for every nine guests.

                          This depends on the type of the type of Travel insurance that the passenger has. We recommend that you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy for better care and hospital facilities.

                          The tours are carried out by an expert team that has determined the optimal times of visits to make the most of our guests' time, without rushing. All our programs are customizable, so if at any time at the destination you want to adjust the pace of the trip, you can ask your guide to reach a consensus with the whole group in case you need to make adjustments to the pace of the trip.

                          Each trip is customizable, but there may be additional restrictions and expenses in each case. We suggest contacting your sales representative for more information.

                          Yes, you can safely store any luggage at your hotel.

                          For city tours, there are public bathrooms available, in remote destinations bathroom facilities are more sparse.

                          In the mountains and remote places there is no Internet connection. Hotels and public places usually have WIFI available.

                          In cities and tourist centers you will have good telephone reception. In remote areas, there may be no cell phone reception.

                          It depends on each itinerary, we suggest you ask your travel advisor for the specific information of your program.

                          We decided to stop including single use plastic bottles in our transfers and excursions. We are now suggesting our clients to bring their own bottle of water, or we can include a bottle of water with a filter since it is not always possible to drink water from the tap in Colombia. When passengers arrive we share a list with the places they can refill the bottle according to the itinerary they have.

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