Inclusions
- Hotels (3/4 Star) including Breakfast
- Sightseeings as per itinerary
- Admission tickets to sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary at relevant places
- Transfers from airport to hotels and vice versa
- Intercity transfers
Key Exclusions
- City Taxes at hotels (Euro 1-3 per person per night)
- Train or Bus station to hotel transfers (airport transfers are included by private cab)
- Lunch and Dinner
-International Flights and transfers in South America
-Visa fees
A FEW KEY POINTERS TO KNOW BEFOREHAND:
Colombians love to travel, especially in large groups. It seems that every weekend they decide to take all their family and friends for a trip. Try to avoid long weekends and if you travel on Saturday or Sunday, book in advance.
Landing in Lima and walking tour
You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in your private cab. After freshening up, a tour of the Peruvian capital of Lima awaits us. We’ll start off with the grand Plaza Mayor of Lima& the Presidential Palace, we might even get to see the change of guard if we’re lucky! Post this, we’d head to the pious Santo Domingo Church and the serene Rimac River. Our next stop will be the popular, House of Peruvian Literature, filled with facts and history about the South American country and its literature. The trip ends at the Colonial City Wall of Lima. (Overnight in Lima)
The Sacred Valley of Incas
Get your bags packing as the Inca Valley awaits you on day 2. Right from the moment you set foot in Cusco, the city closest to Inca Valley you’ll be blown away by the aura of the place on offer.The day promises to be a long yet mesmerising one right from the word go. We’ll start the day at the Sacred Valley Viewpoint, with short stops at Pisac, Maras, Moray, the perfect places to soak in citadels, ruins and the stories of the Inca civilization. This will followed by a buffet at Urubamba with a spectacular view of the garden that houses Alpacas before ending the day at Ollantaytambo, a place with bucket-loads of history about the Spaniards and the last Incas. (Overnight in Cusco)
Rainbow Mountains
Yes, you read that right. The mountains are painted in a sea of colors indeed. Hold your breath and take in this majestic view of the only multi-colored mountain range in the world from the highest viewing point possible. We’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of the unbelievable Red Mountain range if the weather is favourable. The way up here will give you plenty of opportunities to click some photographs with the much-known Alpacas, adding to the fairly delightful experience. This place is sure to go up there on your social media profile leaving everyone who sees them, awestruck. Since the trek is going to take half a day, It’d be great to pack comfortable trekking shoes along in order to aid the whole experience and add to the fun.This marks the end of our trip in Peru and Ecuador awaits us next (Overnight in Cusco)
Landing in Quito and walking tour
You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel in your private cab. After freshening up, a tour of the Ecuadorian capital of Quito awaits us. We’ll witness the grand Plaza De La Independencia & La Plaza Grande, we might even get to see the president if we’re lucky! Post this, we’d head to one of the amazing colonial churches and the serene Plaza Mayor. The trip ends at the with a colonial workshop in La Ronda. (Overnight in Quito)
Off to Cotopaxi
We start the day early for what’s going to be an exciting set of adventure packed days in down South. We’ll board the luxury bus at 6 am and arrive at the Chuquiragua Lodgeto catch our first views of the stunning Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the country's most famous sights followed by a hearty breakfast to set the tone for the remainder of the day. From there we’ll set off for the Cotopaxi National Park to witness the jaw-dropping Limpiopungo Lagoon, a stunning glacial lake in the shadow of the Cotopaxi Volcano!This will be followed by a visit to the José Rivas Refuge, the main base camp for the volcano. Post this, in the afternoon, we will return to the Chuquiragua Lodge for an afternoon lunch surrounded by gorgeous landscapes. End the day by enjoyingfree use of the lodge's spa area, complete with jacuzzi and saunain order to refuel yourselves for the next day. (Overnight in Cotopaxi)
Best of Quilotoa
A tour of the marvellous Toachi River Canyon sets the ball rolling on the third day not forgetting the guided hike down to the shore of the Quilotoa Lagoon, just as breath-taking. This picturesque lake, given the ample amounts of time we’ll get to explore it, will surely set your Instagram feed apart. Next stop in the day is a guided hike to the local community in Quilotoa to gorge on amazing lunch and take in the exquisite Ecuadorian cuisine. Mirador Shalala is the final stop in the day and there couldn’t be a better end to our Quilotoa adventure. and no words can do justice to the marvel this place is. Post this we’ll head to our hotel in the evening and feel free to switch off to recharge your batteries for the next day or explore the place a bit on your own! (Overnight in Quilotoa)
Bienvenido a Baños
Get your bags packing as the Baños awaits us on day 4. Setting off at 12 in the afternoon, we’ll reach the city at 3 pm and right from the moment you set foot in the city closest to Devil's Cauldronyou’ll be blown away by the aura of the place on offer.Herein we’ll have some lunch and then visit the famous "Swing at the End of the World" at La Casa del Arbol and take in an amazing view of the gorgeous mountain landscapes. After spending a major chunk of the day here, we’ll head back for some dinner on the penultimate night. Recommended activity: visit the nearby thermal baths which gave Baños its name and go for a relaxing dip in these healing pools (Overnight in Baños)
Pastaza River and Devil's Cauldron
You’ll be picked up at Juan Montalvo Park (main Baños drop-off point) to begin the day's activities. We’ll head straight to the Pastaza River and ride a cable car over it to experience one of the most extraordinary sights in this part of the world, with 360 degree views of waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful jungle landscapes. Saving the best for the last, we’ll pay a visit to the stunning Devil's Cauldron (Pailón del Diablo) waterfall, the premier tourist attraction in the country. From here we’ll set off for Baños in the noon before shortly leaving for Quito, to cap what has been a marvellous journey.
Arrival in Bogotá and Monserrate mountain
Arrive at El Dorado International Airport in Colombia and transfer to your hotel in Bogota. Bogotá is Colombia's beating heart, an enticing and vibrant capital surrounded by chilly Andean peaks. It is a city of contrasts, and offers a unique experience to its visitors. Prepare to find a hectic balance between the new and the old; the peaceful and the frantic. Visit Monserrate Mountain to learn about the history of the area and discover its restaurants, coffee and snacks stores, the Basilica, and the Stations of the Cross Path. (Overnight in Bogota)
Monserrate cable car, Gold Museum and Botero Museum
Ride the cable car to the top of Monserrate mountain and walk through the narrow streets where you can appreciate colonial houses and graffiti of all kinds. Visit the Gold Museum, Botero Museum and the Gabriel García Marquez cultural along with the main administrative buildings of the country and the Primada Cathedral of Bogotá. (Overnight in Bogota)
Arrival in Medellin and city walk
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Medellin. Bogota to Medellin is a 1-hour flight. Medellín is surrounded by 8 smaller towns which together form the ‘Area Metropolitana’. Medellín is situated in a narrow valley but packs the punch of a city twice its size, this city is always friendly to visitors. After reaching your hotel in Medellin you can go for a nice walk to visit the most important places in the centre of Medellín, like Alpujarra administrative centre, Cisneros plaza, Carabobo street, Botero square and Berrío park among others. (Overnight in Medellin)
Guatape Rock and boat tour
Spend a day visiting the city of Guatapé, and see a world of colours amongst its streets adorned with tile facades. Visit the Rock of Guatapé (Piedra del Peñol), which was worshiped by the former indigenous inhabitants of the region and access its summit by climbing the steps built. Take a relaxing boat ride through the reservoir and enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch. See panoramic views of Casa Museo, La Cruz, Piedras del Marial and the ruins of the Pablo Escobar's vacation home. (Overnight in Medellin)
Pablo Escobar tour
Explore the past of the murderous drug lord, Pablo Escobar by visiting his grave and former residence and learn about the painful and bloody history behind the drug lord. Head to “la cathedral”, a jail Escobar built for himself in an agreement with the government, from which he later escaped. By the end of the day, you’ll have a better understanding of the negative impact that Escobar had on the country and the lives of the Colombian people. (Overnight in Medellin)
Departure
On the last day you’d be transferred to the Medellin Airport,based on your flight schedule.
- Hotels (3/4 Star) including Breakfast
- Sightseeings as per itinerary
- Admission tickets to sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary at relevant places
- Transfers from airport to hotels and vice versa
- Intercity transfers
- City Taxes at hotels (Euro 1-3 per person per night)
- Train or Bus station to hotel transfers (airport transfers are included by private cab)
- Lunch and Dinner
-International Flights and transfers in South America
-Visa fees
Day 1
Landing in Lima and walking tour
Lima
Day 2
The Sacred Valley of Incas
Cusco
Day 3
Rainbow Mountains
Cusco
Day 4
Landing in Quito and walking tour
Quito
Day 5
Off to Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi
Day 6
Best of Quilotoa
Quilotoa
Day 7
Bienvenido a Baños
Baños
Day 8
Pastaza River and Devil's Cauldron
Baños
Day 9
Arrival in Bogotá and Monserrate mountain
Bogota
Day 10
Monserrate cable car, Gold Museum and Botero Museum
Bogota
Day 11
Arrival in Medellin and city walk
Medellin
Day 12
Guatape Rock and boat tour
Medellin
Day 13
Pablo Escobar tour
Medellin
Day 14
Departure
Medellin