A Creative Trip to Cartagena.
Eat your way through history on this seriously tasty 9-day, foodie-themed trip through the ultimate culinary experiences in Colombia.
The Lowdown.
In collaboration with some of Colombia’s most revered gastronomical experts, This Is Colombia, has hand-crafted this unique gourmand trail which exhibits the best of Colombia’s cultural intricacies on a plate.
Sink your teeth into Colombia on a journey through the country’s most delicious regions—Bogota, the coffee zone and Caribbean coast.
What We Love
Uncovering Colombia’s regional nuances through the best sense of them all—taste!
Leaving it to our food experts to fill your boots. Trade the restaurant guides and tourist traps for authentic meals in spectacular settings that no one else knows about
This comprehensive trip combines all the sights with something a little more satisfying, meaning you get to truly tune into the local vibes of each region without exhausting yourself.
Being able to tailor your trip with a dedicated travel advisor, someone who wants to understand the ingredients that make a perfect vacation for a solo traveller, couple, family or large group
Filling up on the fantastic foodie experiences and culinary treats on offer in not one, but 3 incredible destinations each worth their salt.
Your Itinerary at a Glance.
Day 1 — Arrive in Bogota.
Arrive in Bogotá and get settled into your luxury hotel, selected by our travel specialists to suit your needs. Whether you’re traveling solo, or in a large group, Colombia’s ‘capital of cool’ has something for everyone.
Discover Colombia’s largest metropolis on foot with a local insider. Get the backstory on La Candelaria, Bogota’s picturesque colonial district and marvel at the Spanish architecture, well-preserved plazas and jaw-dropping street art murals. After clocking up your fitbit quota for the day, treat yourself to a traditional pick-me-up of fresh farm cheese, warm bread and hot chocolate at La Puerta Falsa, an Alice-in- Wonderland-sized eatery with a recipe book going back 200 years.
Includes:
Private transfer to your city retreat.
Stay / Choose from:
Hotel W - Young at heart. Perfect for hip couples.
Four Seasons, Casa Medina - Colonial gem in a fabulous neighboorhood.
Click-Clack - Independent bolthole in the midst of the action.
Activity / La Candelaria Tour with foodie twist.
Day 2 — Market to Table.
Set your alarm and head out early for a market tour to Paloquemao, the nerve centre of Bogota’s culinary scene.
Watch in awe as chefs and locals scramble for the freshest pickings of fruit and veg and sample some delicacies for yourself.
For dinner, awaken your tastebuds at Harry Sasson, a trailblazer restaurant that’s put Colombia on the global foodie map.
Includes:
Activity / Morning market tour including the empanada cook-off & tropical fruit tasting.
Fine-Dining / With Harry Sasson.
Day 3 — 100% Colombian.
Depart Bogota and head to the south of Colombia’s hypnotic coffee region, Quindío.
Melt your stresses away in the scenic surrounds of Hacienda Bambusa or Biohabitat Hotel, two organic retreats with with eco-friendly hearts.
Learn about farm-to-plate culture and fill your boots with hearty and wholesome meals made fresh by local chefs. In the afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to get lost in the aromas of Colombian coffee at San Alberto farm, where you’ll learn about the growing process from bean to brew.
Includes:
Transfer / to your hotel
Stay / Choose from:
Hacienda Bambusa
Biohabitat Hotel
Activity / Coffee Tour at the San Alberto coffee farm
Day 4 — At Leisure.
Relax in the coffee region. Enjoy the tranquil sea of green, indulge yourself with a spa treatment or relaxing massage or explore the organic gardens of the hotel.
Day 5 — Valleys & Villages.
Trek through Cocora Valley, a serene cloud forrest with exotic birds, flora and fauna and a spectacular palm tree climax.
A well-earned, late lunch at Helena Adentro—a charming restaurant which focuses on local providers, ingredients and traditional cooking techniques—will lift your spirits no end before you set off once again to your third and final destination, Cartagena.
Includes:
Activity / Explore the Cocora Valley with a deluxe pop-up picnic. Discover the colonial village of Filandia.
Eat / A late lunch at Helena Adentro.
Transfer / to the airport.
Flight / to Cartagena.
Transfer / to your hotel in Cartagena.
Stay / Choose from:
Hotel Quadrifolio - Antique colonial mansion
Hotel Casa San Agustin - A boutique hotel with an intimate yet polished feel
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara - An iconic brand and location with impressive suites, gardens and rooftop pool
Day 6 — Cartagena.
Welcome to Colombia’s jewel of the Caribbean.
Steeped in history, this postcard-perfect colonial city has become a haven for gourmands and culture vultures.
You’ll have the chance to get stuck right in to the culinary treats, with a tasty ceviche and cocktail tour with a foodie insider.
Includes:
Activity / Cocktail and ceviche tour
Day 7 — Culinary Traditions.
Gain first-hand experience on how history, culture and food intertwine in Colombia with a traditional cook out in a local home in Palenque, a small village 90 minutes away from Cartagena.
Small yet mighty, it’s home to the proud descendants of the first settlement of slaves in the Americas.
After gaining an education to the Afro-Caribbean backstory of the country, return to the city where another homemade feast awaits you.
This time, it’s a 7-course menu from game-changing chefs, Jaime Rodriguez and Sebastián Pinzón. Prepared to be left speechless by a cutting-edge tasting encounter with Colombian cuisine in a hush-hush setting.
Includes:
Activity / Discover Palenque.
Fine dining / Secret supper with two top chefs.
Day 8 — Do it Yourself.
Seafood is king in the Caribbean, and you’ll have the chance to understand exactly why when you join local fishermen for their daily catch of the day at La Boquilla, a fishing village north of the city.
After returning back to the city in the afternoon, your own culinary skills will be put to the test when you learn how to cook some home-grown favorites with an hecho en casa feel at one of the city’s top restaurants.
Includes:
Activity / Fishing with the locals
Activity / Cook your catch in a healthy Colombian cooking class.
Day 9 — Hasta Luego.
You just have enough time for some last-minute shopping and a quick street food snack before catching your flight back home.
Includes:
Transfer / to the airport
FAQs
What’s Included on this journey?
8-nights accommodation in luxury hotels.
Three meals a day.
Airport transfers and domestic flights.
Seven scheduled foodie-themed activities.
Bilingual guides & concierges.
Insurance.
What’s not included on this journey?
Tips and gratuities.
International flights.
Who will enjoy this journey?
Travelers with curious tongues whose dream is to eat their way through the world. You’ve done France, Italy and perhaps even Argentina. Now you’re ready to sample a rogue newcomer in the food field. You like circulating mealtimes around activities where you get to leave the table and perhaps work off some calories, all whilst thinking about your next meal of course.
Is this a private or shared journey?
This is a private journey organized for you and your group.
What time does the journey depart and return?
Subject to your availability.
Let’s Get Planning.
All of our signature Colombian journeys have been designed for the most demanding of international travelers. That said our team loves to rip up the script and get to work on a 100% tailor-made journey that will take your visit to Colombia to the next level.
With a little more information about your travel needs, we’ll be happy to draw up a bespoke vacation for you and your loved ones. All of our Colombian journeys start with a free consultation with one of our talented travel advisors.
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