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 COLOMBIA REAL

BOGOTA – MEDELLIN – CARTAGENA
10 DAYS, 09 NIGHTS

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DAY 1. ORIGIN BOGOTA
Arrival in Bogota in agreed flight. Welcome at the Airport at agreed time, transportation to the hotel. Accommodation at the selected hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 2. BOGOTA CITY TOUR - CHOPPING
8:00 am. Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 am. Picking-up at the hotel, and initiation of city tour: Candelaria; Botero Museum; Gold Museum; Chorro de Quevedo; Bolivar Squarte; entrance to Cathedral Primada de Colombia; pass through the “false door”, or “tradition door” or “the Cathedral Door”; where we enjoy a Colombian typical snack
12:30 p.m. Tour to Unicentro or Centro Andino. Lunch. (Crepes and wafflers or similar (BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED), and chopping tour with discount bonus 10% at article stores, Colombian men and women clothing.
5:00 p.m. Tour to Monserrate Hill: Monserrate is the symbol by excellence of the Colombian capital city, not only as a natural milestone, but religious icon, which sanctuary has been visited by thousands of pilgrims and travelers since its inauguration in 1940. The sight on Bogota from Monserrate; the faith represented by such sanctuary, and each stone for such purpose; its pilgrims; its gardens and streams, its gastronomy and cloudy forests; its sunsets; stared nights, and magnificent moon, make unique such experience of visiting Monserrate. (round trip cable car through 12 am). DINNER at San Isidro, located at the colonial casona which decoration resembles the sleepy, peaceful and lovely city of middle XIX C; it offers visitors a selected French menu, in a romantic and lovely environment, famous since 35 years ago for its gastronomic seasons all year round. (BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED). Space for panoramic pictures)
9:00 pm leisure time (*optional: Rumba leave at “El Sitio” Parque la 93 Restaurant Bar (consumption and return on passengers expenses). “El Sitio” is greatly recognized by locals and foreigners for quality of its music and gastronomic variety, a perfect combination o share leisure time with relative and friends.
It as an exclusive location in the three most important cities of Latin American Market: Bogota, Parque la 93; Miami FLO, Brickell sector; Cartagena city on Calle de la Media Luna, in front of Centenario Park.
DAY 3. BOGOTA –ZIPAQUIRA CITY
8:00 am. Breakfast
9:00 am. Picking up at the hotel, and travel to Guatavita municipality, to see the modern Guatavita town, an architectonic 42-year-old complex, built to replace the town sank in water of Tomine Dam. We will also visit the Chibcha Guatavita Pre-Hispanic town, surrounding the fantastic legends of gold and love on the lagoon, the Sacred Place where native people used to worship Chia, their God and protagonist of Dorado legend, which was ended by such gold robbery to fill up 4 vessels, the xxx of Felipe II, of Spain.
11:30. Lunch at El Dorado Restaurant (beverages not included)
13:30. Departure for the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira city, considered as one of the most notable architectonic and artistic achievements of the Colombian Architecture, it was even awarded the title of Architectonic Jewel of Modernity. This Cathedral is important for its value as a cultural, religious and environmental patrimony.
In 2007, through a competition to select the Seven Wonders of Colombia, this Salt Cathedral achieved the highest voting, and became the Wonder number 1 in Colombia; and it was proposed among the Seven Wonders of modern world.
6:30 pm. Heading for dinner at Andres Carne de Res, in Chia town.
Andres Carne de Res is a restaurant that gained reputation among local and foreign hearts, due to a mixture of a nice decoration which combines a great variety of objects on ceilings and walls, in a sort of Kitsch and Baroque style; the good music they play which lead guests to a party euphoria, and finally, its nice meny that offer carbon cooked dishes. Roast beef is the specialty of this restaurant.
7:10 pm. Typical dinner (BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED)
9:00 pm. Return to the Hotel in Bogota. Relax.
DAY 4. BOGOTA – MEDELLIN
Breakfast. At the scheduled time transportation to El Dorado airport to fly to Medellin city. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the Hotel. Upon checking up at the hotel, Lunch. (Beverages not included).
In the afternoon, city tour to Medellin, the most innovating city in the world, a title awarded in a competition promoted by The Wall Street Journal, sponsored by the Citigroup, and supported by the Urban Land institute (ULI).
Since 2004, city administrations have shown continuity in development of including works such as Metro, Metro Car Cables, Metro Plus, bicycle roads with stations of public bicycles, Parks, Libraries, Moravia Cultural Center, Electrical Stairs for Comuna 13 district, city and education projects, criminality decrease, and now, construction of Units of Articulated Life (the UVA) in several districts, and the Ayacucho Tranvia with their new two cables, among other.
Tourism in Medellin and Viales y Turismo Globo company is the city Operator which facilitates our visitors to see these transforming experiences.
Return to the Hotel, and dinner.

DAY 5: MEDELLIN. MEDELLIN FROM THE SERIES TO THE REALITY – PUEBLITO PAISA.
7:00 am. Breakfast at the hotel. At convened time, picking up at the hotel to head for a special tour. Medellin city, from the series to the reality. Since the 80s, growth of drug cartels began in Colombia, criminal organizations engaged in drug trafficking, headed by Pablo Escobar Gaviria, the boss of Medellin cartel. In the middle 90s violence starts to decrease in this city, and people began to speak other languages known so far: Transformation, optimism, modernization, cohabitation, opportunities, inclusion, fairness and innovation, by using tools such as culture, education, and social urban design. About 12 m, we start a visit to N PUEBLITO PAISA, this a replica of a traditional Antioquian town. It is the main touristic place of Medellin, where we may appreciate the extension and the various attractions of Medellin city. Typical lunch (Beverages not included). Afternoon for chopping, special private VIP Transportation. Visit to the main Outlets of Medellin city. Return to the hotel, and dinner.
DAY 6. MEDELLIN – NAPOLES RANCH – ALL DAY
Departure time: 5:15 am.
Tour to Napoles Ranch, in the Municipality of Puerto Triunfo, State of Antioquia, 165 kms, from Medellin to learn its story: today this ranch operates as Hacienda Napoles Thematic Park, visited by thousands of domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors may admire: the Hippopotamus park, Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora, Jurasic park, African museum, the Great African Plain, Air strip, memorial museum (Pablo Escobar), Barns,Biolandia, the “Park of Knowledge”, feline habitat, monkey island, Vannesa, Vera and suricate habitat. You may also enjoy fresh water of Acuasaurus Aquatic Park, which also includes Octopus, and new aquatic attractions: Wild River, and Victoria Falls.
IT INCLUDES: Transportation on a special tourism vehicle properly equipped for this kind of journeys. Breakfast. Tour and entrance to Napoles Ranch. Adventure passport (the Hippopotamus park, Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora, Jurasic park, African museum, the Great African Plain, Air strip, memorial museum (Pablo Escobar), Barns,Biolandia, the “Park of Knowledge”, feline habitat, monkey island, Vannesa, Vera and suricate habitat. You may also enjoy fresh water of Acuasaurus Aquatic Park, which also includes Octopus). Entrance to Victoria Falls, and Wild River (SAFARI PASSPORT), including a Guide. Medical Assistance Card. Family environment. RECOMMENDATIONS: Take with you bath clothing, sun blocker, hat to protect from sun, camera.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 7. MEDELLIN – CARTAGENA
Breakfast at the hotel. At convened time, picking up at the hotel to head for the airport to take a flight for Cartagena city. Arrival in Cartagena city. Transportation to the hotel, and lunch at the hotel. (Beverages not included). At 04:00 picking up at the hotel to enjoy a private tour for Cartagena Bay. Duration approximately 2 hours. Return to the hotel. Accommodation. If passengers prefer, they may remain in Old Cartagena to enjoy a dinner at this beautiful historical site. Return to the hotel on passengers account.
DAY 8. CARTAGENA FULL DAY ROSARIO ISLANDS
Breakfast. Departure site la Bodeguita Deck, diagonal to the convention center in front of La Marina Park. There is a compulsory tax to enter the Deck which is collected by the Government (a part of such tax is destined for Conservation and Care of marine species, because del Rosario Islands is a National Park; the other part of such tax is destined for a Compulsory Personal Insurance against any Accident). Departure time for del Rosario Islands is between 8:00 and 8:30, depending on the Season, and the number of reservations. Please be ready at 7:30 am. It is a two-story ship, where location is selected by the user. On the journey from Cartagena to Del Rosario Islands, there is a touristic guide for recreation, amusement and music. If desired, you may take with you food and beverages on board, you may also buy in the ship. We shall make a panoramic journey for Tierra Bomba Island, Caño de Oro sector, and Bocachica, where passengers may admire San Fernando Fort, and San Sebastian Fort, and hear about their history. Then we are to make a journey through del Rosario Islands, to see the various islands such as (Grande island, del Pirata island, among other).
There is 1-hour stop at San Martin de Pajarales Island, to see the Oceanario; those desiring to watch the dolphin show and shark show may by tickets either in the ship, or at the Oceanario ticket window. The show lasts for 45 minutes. After that, passengers will be asked to return to the ship in order to proceed to Baru White Beach to enjoy a typical lunch, at an exclusive restaurant for those arriving in the ship, (Rise with coconut, fried fish (Red mojarra), Patacon, salad and juice. Visitors may change fish for fried chicken. Passenger may take a bath at White Beach, take sun, and walk; about 3:30 pm., you will hear an announcement to get on the ship in order to return to Cartagena between 5:00 and 5:30 pm, where this activity is ended.
DAY 9. CARTAGENA . TOUR ON A CARRIAGE FOR THE OLD CITY – DINNER INCLUDED
Breakfast. Free morning. At the agreed time, picking up at the hotel to go to Boca Grande, to take a tour on a carriage which ends at the Walled City. Dinner (Beverages not included), at a special restaurant, and return to the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 10. CARTAGENA – ORIGIN PLACE
Breakfast. At agreed time, transportation to the airport to take the flight to the origin place.

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BOGOTÁ:
Transportation - hotel – airport
City tour classic Bogota
Chopping tour with lunch (Either Unicentro or Centro Andino)
Tour to Monserrate Hill
Dinner at San Francisco
Tour to the Salt Cathedral and Zipaquira city tour
Tour to Guatavita “the true legend of the Dorado” with lunch
Typical dinner at Andres Carne de Res, Chia, Cundinamarca
3 nights 4 days accommodation at selected hotel in Bogota
Daily breakfast
Integral Traveler Card for the whole journey 60.00 USD coverage
MEDELLÍN:
Transportation hotel – airport
Classic city tour for Medellin
Dinner at a restaurant Lleras park area, or hotel

Tour of Series to the reality and transformation Medellin, lunch included (drinks not included)
Chopping tour to Medellin
Full Day Napoles Ranch. Salvage Passport, free lunch
3 nights 4 days accommodation at elected hotel
Traveler Integral Card for the whole tour USD60,000 coverage
CARTAGENA:
Transportation hotel – airport
Tour on a private ship for Cartagena Bay
Full day to del Rosario Islands, typical lunch included
Tour on carriage for the Walled City, dinner included
Traveler Integral Card for the whole tour USD60,000 coverage
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Air tickets
Personal expenses
Drinks at scheduled lunches of dinners
Expenses not included in the schedule

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CLAUSES OF RESPONSIBILITY AND CONDITIONS
NOTE: In order to ensure reservation, deposit US300 per person; and full payment 30 days in advance to initiate the tour. * Cancellations. Cancellations made with less than 30 days before the proposed date of initiation, will result in loss of the deposit, if cancellation is made within 15 previous days, including day 15, shall result in loss of the whole amount deposited in the Agency. Any loss of flight due to emigration delay, problems related to documents, loss of domestic flight connections is under sole responsibility of the passenger.
TARIFFS MAY BE CHANGED WITH NO PREVIOUS NOTICE. COST PER PERSON IS IN US$ - SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
CONTACTO SELECTO SAS. National Tourism Registry (RNT) Nr. 16382,49128 assumes responsibility to users for full provision of services as described in the clause of responsibility Decree 053, 2002, Circular/letter 001 dated on February 25, 2009, available for the customer when required. Once the deposit is made, the passenger accepts conditions provided hereunder, which turns into a contract for provision of services.
CONTACTO SELECTO SAS, is committed to the Code of Behavior, which orders to protect children against any and all ways of exploitation, pornography or sexual violence. Article 16, Law 679, 2001. CONTACTO SELECT SAS, commits to the national government, with sustainable tourism, by supporting, respecting and enforcing law 17, 1991 on Flora and Fauna, and law 397, 1997, General Law of Colombian Culture, regarding Articles 70, 71, and 72, and other related articles of the Colombian Political Constitution, and standards on natural patrimony, cultural, promotion and stimulus to culture, and through actions related to Sustainable Tourism Standard Nr. NTS TS 003.