City Sights and Natural Delights: Summer Getaway
Overview
Embark on an immersive journey to Colombia's most iconic destinations, where every step reveals a new layer of history, culture and natural beauty. Begin your adventure in Bogotá, the bustling capital city nestled in the Andes. Explore the magic of the Old City in Cartagena de Indias along with its vibrant streets, and escape to the paradise of Isla del Encanto, where turquoise waters lap against pristine shores fringed with palm trees.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
If your itinerary includes domestic and/or regional flight tickets, as well as entry tickets to landmarks that require passport details, you must call Air Canada Vacations immediately upon receiving your booking confirmation. Failure to provide Air Canada Vacations with your passport details may result in the unavailability of domestic and/or regional flight tickets and entry passes for certain landmarks included in your tour package. It is mandatory to call Air Canada Vacations at the number provided in your electronic confirmation as soon as your booking is confirmed to submit your passport details.
Driving times indicated in your itinerary are approximate and may vary due to traffic and road conditions.
Duration may vary depending on the weather and operational constraints on the ground.
Drink inclusions note for lunch and dinner: One soft drink per person is included (refill $). Water is served by the bottle only ($), and alcoholic beverages have an extra charge, unless noted otherwise.
Format
Locations
- Bogotá
- Cartagena
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Bogotá (if the Flight & Hotel option is chosen)
- Private transfers to and from airports
- Private transfers for all excursions and sightseeing tours, as per the itinerary
- 10 nights of accommodation (5 nights in Bogotá, 3 nights in Cartagena de Indias, 2 nights in Isla del Encanto). Please note that your early check-in is included and will be counted as a night at the destination
- Daily breakfast
- Lunch, dinner and regional snacks, as per the itinerary
- More Moments activities included:
- Bogotá: Grand City
- San Antonio del Tequendama: Chicaque Natural Park
- Cartagena de Indias: Walking tour
- Barú Island: National Aviary tour in Barú
- Hotel taxes, fees and service charges (only for customers travelling with a non-Colombian passport)
- Domestic round-trip flight in Economy Class from Bogotá to Cartagena de Indias, then back to Bogotá
- Round-trip boat ride from Cartagena de Indias to Isla del Encanto, then back to Cartagena de Indias
- Service of an English-speaking local guide as per the program (different guide in each city)
- Entrance fees to landmarks and monuments within the itinerary
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Overnight flight to El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia.
Day 2
Welcome to Bogotá
Upon your arrival at El Dorado International Airport, you will be required to clear customs and immigration. Once cleared, a local representative will greet you with an Air Canada Vacations sign and will escort you to your private transfer to take you to your hotel for an early check-in. The rest of the morning is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 3
Bogotá
After breakfast, set out on a full-day Grand City Tour of Bogotá, accompanied by your expert local guide. Discover the vibrant heart of Colombia’s capital as you explore its rich history, lively culture and captivating landmarks.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Grand City Tour
Your day begins at the iconic Monserrate Sanctuary, ascending by cable car to the city’s most famous pilgrimage site. You’ll then continue along Jiménez Avenue to the Gold Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of indigenous gold artifacts, followed by a stop at the handicrafts market in Santander Park.
Next, you’ll explore the historic quarter of La Candelaria, with its cobbled streets and old-world charm. You’ll visit the Botero Museum, admire the vibrant atmosphere at Chorro de Quevedo and gain insights into Bogotá’s rich history. After a lunch break, you’ll head to the heart of the city at Plaza de Bolívar, surrounded by some of Colombia’s most important government and historical buildings.
Your tour concludes in the northern district of Usaquén, known for its handicrafts, traditional architecture and lively cafés, an ideal spot to pick up souvenirs and enjoy a final cup of Colombian coffee before returning to your hotel.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 4
Bogotá – San Antonio del Tequendama - Bogotá
After breakfast, your private transfer will pick you up in the morning to take you on an exciting 8-hour guided adventure to the Chicaque Natural Park, located 45 minutes outside of Bogotá. This is your opportunity to hike through the forest and explore the awe-inspiring nature and wildlife of the Andes.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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Chicaque Natural Park
With diverse trails that pass through crystalline water streams, vegetation and impressive lookouts, this stunning nature park hosts different types of activities suited to all types of nature enthusiasts. It offers nine ecological trails to hike, horseback riding and birdwatching for an additional cost (payable onsite).
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Bogotá
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Bogotá, giving you the freedom to relax, unwind or simply make the most of your time in the city at your own pace. Whether you prefer to take it easy or spend the day exploring on your own, the choice is entirely yours.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Bogotá – Cartagena de Indias
After breakfast and check out, your private transfer will take you to El Dorado International Airport to catch your flight to Cartagena de Indias. Upon your arrival, a local representative will greet you with an Air Canada Vacations sign and escort you to your private transfer that will take you to your hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, go on a three-hour guided walking tour in Cartagena de Indias.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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City walking tour
Get to know the beautiful walled city of Cartagena de Indias as you wander through its cobblestone streets. Discover some of its most important historical buildings, like the Clock Tower (La Torre del Reloj) and the spectacular entrance to the Old City, filled with beautiful old buildings and balconies. The tour then continues to La Plaza de Bolívar, a leafy and lively square where you can pause for some shade. Afterwards, you will enter the Cartagena Cathedral, one of the oldest in the Americas, before continuing to the the Gold Museum, a place that safeguards a stunning collection of pre-Columbian gold and ceramic pieces.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Cartagena de Indias- Barú Island – Cartagena de Indias
After an early morning breakfast, your private transfer will take you on a four-hour guided tour of the National Aviary, a haven for bird enthusiasts with over 138 species.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
More Moments Activities Included
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National Aviary tour
Discover the vibrant heart of Colombia’s wildlife with a 4-hour visit to the National Aviary in Barú, a tropical sanctuary that brings you face-to-face with more than 170 species of dazzling birds from across the country. Wander through lush ecosystems that recreate the Amazon, Caribbean, and Andean forests, where colorful macaws, elegant flamingos, and majestic condors soar freely above. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to witness Colombia’s incredible biodiversity up close, a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone captivated by the beauty of flight.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Cartagena de Indias
Discover Cartagena de Indias at your own pace today! Embrace its cobblestone streets, its vibrant plaza and delight in the savoury aromas wafting from street food stalls while sipping on refreshing natural juices under the shade of a palm tree. You may also lose yourself in the captivating melodies of local musicians. With no agenda but your own, let Cartagena de Indias weave its spell on you.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 9
Cartagena de Indias – Isla del Encanto
After an early breakfast and check out, your private transfer will take you to the Cartagena de Indias’ pier to catch your boat transfer to Isla del Encanto, where Caribbean bliss awaits. The boat will take you directly to your beach hotel, where you will check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Isla del Encanto
Spend a tranquil day in paradise, where turquoise waters, soft white sands and swaying palms set the scene for pure relaxation. Unwind on the beach with a cocktail in hand, swim in crystal-clear seas or simply bask in the island’s serene ambiance. For those feeling adventurous, optional activities such as snorkelling, kayaking or exploring hidden coves are available. However you choose to spend your time, Isla del Encanto offers the perfect escape to recharge and savour the beauty of the Caribbean.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11
Isla del Encanto – Cartagena de Indias – Bogotá
After breakfast and check out, a private transfer will take you to your hotel’s pier to board the speedboat back to Cartagena de Indias.
Upon your arrival, a local representative holding an Air Canada Vacations sign with your name will assist you with your transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your flight to Bogotá.
Once you arrive at El Dorado International Airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the exit, where a local representative with an Air Canada Vacations sign will be waiting. They will assist you with your transfer to your hotel for check-in, leaving you free to enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch
Day 12
Bogotá – Canada
After an early breakfast and check-out, your private transfer service will take you to El Dorado International Airport so you can catch your flight back to Canada.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Superior Accommodation
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Minimum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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From March 08, 2026 to Nov 01, 2026
Frequency: DAILY
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Not included:
- Hotel taxes are not included for those travelling with a Colombian passport, and proof of nationality will be required upon check-in
- Gratuities
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Meals, unless specified otherwise
- Transfers for any optional activities, and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional activities and excursions
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- Car - Shared transfer service from/to airports, unless noted otherwise.
- Boat – Shared round-trip transfer from Cartagena de Indias to Isla Grande.
- Plane – flight service from Bogotá to Cartagena de Indias and from Cartagena de Indias to Bogotá.
- Car - Shared transfer service for all sightseeing, unless noted otherwise.
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Hotel taxes, fees and service charges included*.
*These charges are not included for customers travelling with a Colombian passport.
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- Please be advised that upon arrival at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, our local representative will request a picture of your passport (main page and entry stamp). This procedure ensures that you are not charged for the hotel taxes, fees and service charges upon check-in. Hotel taxes, fees and service charges are not included for customers travelling with a Colombian passport.
- Please note that your early check-in is included, but does not count as a night in destination