Overview
Banana Travel presents: Bogotá + Armenia + Tayrona
9 Days / 8 Nights – Culture, Coffee & Caribbean Jungle
You will visit 3 amazing destinations full of nature, adventure and a lot of cultural knowledge.
This trip starts in Bogota’s city center where you will explore the history of Colombia besides staying at a colonial mansion from the 19 century - a complete architectural gem
Then you will fly to Armenia, the land of Coffee where you will deep dive to visit genuine Coffee farms owned and operated by native country man. While in Armenia we will day travel to visit some of the most amazing landscape views of gigantic palm tree valleys and go horse backriding thru mountains, rivers and forests. Here you will stay at a very high end, Coffee Hacienda with private pools & jacuzzis to make your stay a very comfy and unique experience.
Finally we will fly to the caribbean coast to one of the most unexplored yet best kept secrets of Colombia - The Tayrona.
Here we will travel thru rivers and jungle paths and explore one of the most beautiful zones in Colombia. The place were the river meets the see and the jungle is home to wild monkeys and tropical parrots. You will be tking night river safaris and having amazing dinners by the beach, all surrounded by wild nature.
This trip ends back in Bogota for an unforgettable party at latin americas biggest gay club Theatron.
Pricing
Per person, based on room configuration.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Welcome to Bogotá!
- Arrive to Bogota & Hotel Checkin (shuttle from airport to hotel will be provided)Colonial Suites 722 Hotel
- Icebreaking tour around The Candelaria – Visit Bogota´s important landmarks (Mainsquare, cathedral, local market, teatro Colón)
- Cableway to Monserrate to have a whole 360 view of Bogotá by the sunset & city lights
- Dine in one of the most traditional yet still an unexplored Gems in Bogotá
Madre - Optional drinks in Bogota’s top Queer Bar
Chiquita
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- Bogotá is a cold city due to its altitude, We suggest some pants, sneakers and a jacket
Day 2 – Dive into Colombia’s Coffee Region
- Fly to Armenia & Check in at a Magnificent Coffee Hacienda (local flights are included in the trip´s price)
Hotel El Delirio - Travel in a Jeep Willys to a Coffee farm owned & operated by a local countryside family and learn about the whole Coffee process.
- Lunch is a traditional Bandeja Paisa! Colombia’s typical dish
- Visit Calarcá, a typical Coffee town full of architecture & Encanto-like streets
- Dine with a Michellin start winner Chef at his restaurant with a 5 course dinner.El Silo
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
Go Comfy, a pair of sneakers, shorts & shirts are more than ok
Day 3 – Horseback ride thru mountains, rivers and forests to explore the heart of Colombia
- Travel to Genova, a 40 min town to go horsebackriding for 2 hours and sightsee all the beautiful landscapes of this region
- Have a Picnic at the top of the hill with a 360 view of the whole Coffee valley
- Barrel barbecue for Lunch at the Hacienda
- Drive back to the hotel, Chill & Relax by the Jacuzzi & pools with some drinks
- Special Dinner Show
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- For the horseback ridding its recommended to wear a pair of jeans & a t-shirt.
- For the dinner show you can go comfy with a pair of shorts
Day 4 – Adventure inside the Valley of Cocora & visit two of the most emblematic Coffee towns (Salento & Filandia)
- Take a willys ride to Salento – the town where Disney’s Encanto movie was inspired.
- After touring in Salento, deepdive inside the Valley of Cocora. A land full of 200 ft tall palm trees, unique in the world.
- Lunch at an exquisite Cocora Resto/farm – house specialty is river trout!
- Try playing Colombia’s most traditional game – TEJO!
- Visit Filandia and fall in love with its 19 century architecture to end up having a 5 course dinner at a national awarded restaurant.Baruk
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- Salento & Cocora can be a bit chilly. We suggest you bring some pants or jeans and a jacket. You’ll be hiking a little so some comfy sneakers or trekking shoes are suggested.
Day 5 – Welcome to el Tayrona - The place where the Jungle meets the caribbean sea.
A complete Tropical paradise with stuning beaches!
- Fly to Santa Marta and lunch by the bay with a beautiful view of the marina.
Serena - Travel to El Tayrona taking a fast boat ride up the river and arrive to a Jungle oasis.
Tewimake Hotel - Special Welcome dinner by the river!
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- Tayrona is a Caribbean coastal very humid ecosystem. We suggest you bring shorts, sneakers or sandals and t-shirts for your stay.
Day 6 – Go tubbing down the river & Chill by the beach surrounded by the unique landscape of Tayrona
- Go tubbing down the river while watching parrots fly over you and wild monkeys pass by the trees on the river side. A total wild adventure
- Lunch by the Beach with a stunning view of the caribbean sea and the green of the jungle.
- Barbecue for dinner at a unique spot inside the jungle
- Enjoy the jungle sauna, private jacuzzis and hotel amazing pools.
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- This day you will be in the water most of the tie so a pair of swimshorts, sandals and t-shirts is the best deal.
Day 7 – Visit Indigenous tribes & go Night Safari in this amazing Jungle/beach ecosystem
- Visit the Indigenous tribe of Katanzama & explore one of their natural gems, the Poza Sagrada Falls
- Lunch with our Chef by the river deck and explore some local flavours in a 5 course meal.
- Layback & enjoy the hotel pools/jacuzzis or choose to hit the beach for an afternoon Off & relaxation session.
- Dinner will be held by the beach in a special fireplace
- Go night Safari watching alligators and nocturnal animals while boating up the river
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- Shorts & t-shirt will do best. Make sure to bring your swimming shorts to get inside the fallas and later hit the beach.
Day 8 – Back to the capital for some afternoon museum expeditions & wrap-up party at Latin americas biggest Gay club - Theatron
- Fly back to Bogota (shuttles and local flights are included)
- Visit & explore the Gold Museum – A total must see and very complete collection of gold indigenous elements & history of ancient times.
- Dine at a 19 century mansion full of history and delicious plates.
Casa del Rey - Go wild by night at latin americas biggest and most famous club!
Theatron
What to wear? Here are some suggestions:
- In Bogota you will normally wear some pants/jeans, a t-shirt and a jacket.
- For the night at Theatron you can go as comfy as you like!
Day 9 – Wellness morning session!
- Brunch before packing and traveling back home (shuttles to airport are provided)
Locations
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