The Best of Bogotá
Price per person from US$190

The Best of Bogotá

From
US$190
From
US$190

Description

The capital of Colombia, a city that combines history, cultural diversity, and urban development. Its territory includes historic districts, museums, contemporary spaces, and a gastronomic offering that brings together traditions from different regions of the country. Bogotá is also a major center for cultural, artistic, and academic activities, making it one of Colombia’s leading urban and cultural hubs.

ITINERARY

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Trip summary
2 Adults
Nights 3
This idea includes
Destinations 1
Accommodations 1
Activities 2

Day 1. Bogotá - Arrival transfer

Upon arrival at El Dorado International Airport, meet-and-greet and assistance at the airport to board the vehicle and private transfer to the hotel.

Includes: Private transportation and Spanish-speaking assistance at the airport.

Excludes: Gratuities, unspecified expenses and professional tour guide service.

Notes: Should assistance or a professional tour guide service be required in other languages, additional supplements apply depending on the requested language.

Please refer to the corresponding rates.


Day 2. Bogotá – Shared City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will begin a tour of different areas of Bogotá, combining a panoramic drive through the city with a walking tour of the historic center. During the experience, we will learn about part of Bogotá's history and explore La Candelaria, where we will enjoy a variety of experiences related to local culture and gastronomy. We will conclude with a visit to an emerald specialty store. As an optional add-on not included, access to Monserrate Hill, a visit to the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum can be added.


Availability: Monday to Saturday. Sundays and holidays upon request.

Duration: Depending on the starting point and the selected option, the duration ranges from 2 to 6 hours.


Starting points:


  • 9:00 a.m. – Point 1, Parque de la 93, in front of Juan Valdez: full tour.
  • 10:00 a.m. – Point 2, Plaza de la Concordia: 3-hour tour, stopover point.
  • 10:30 a.m. – Point 3, Plaza de la Concordia: walking tour of La Candelaria only.


Includes: Shared transportation along the scheduled route, bilingual Spanish-English staff, panoramic tour of La Candelaria, and an audio guide available in three languages (Spanish, English, and French).

Not included: Lunch, ascent to Monserrate Hill, Gold Museum, Botero Museum, gratuities and unspecified expenses. Transportation to and from the hotel to the meeting point; if this transportation service is required, please refer to the optional services.


Notes:


  • Access to Monserrate Hill is optional and offered as an add-on. The approximate entrance fee for Monserrate is: COP 38,000
  • Access to the Gold Museum (closed on Tuesdays) is optional and offered as an add-on. The entrance fee for the Gold Museum is: COP 23,000
  • Return transportation to the hotel from Monserrate Hill, the Gold Museum or the Botero Museum is at the passengers' own expense.
  • Should assistance or a professional tour guide service be required in other languages, additional supplements apply depending on the requested language. Please refer to the corresponding rates.

Day 3. Bogotá – Free Day – Optional not included: BOG016 – Private Tour to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral (Spanish)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will depart for the municipality of Zipaquirá, located 49 km north of Bogotá, home to the must-see Salt Cathedral. Along the way, you will be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Bogotá Savanna. The Cathedral is regarded as one of Colombia's most outstanding architectural and artistic achievements, built inside a salt mine 180 meters underground; inside it features the Stations of the Cross, the Dome, the Choir and the Narthex Complex. Its significance lies in its heritage, cultural and religious value. It is also considered Colombia's First Tourism Wonder and was a candidate for the Seven Wonders of the

Modern World. Return to Bogotá.

Duration: 5 hours

Includes: Private transportation, professional Spanish-speaking tour guide and entrance to the Salt Cathedral.

Excludes: tips, unspecified expenses.


Day 4. Bogotá – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, private transfer to El Dorado International Airport.

Includes: Private transportation.

Excludes: tips, unspecified expenses and airport assistance or professional tour guide service.

Notes: Should assistance or a professional tour guide service be required in other languages, additional supplements apply depending on the requested language. Please refer to the corresponding rates.

Guide languages

Spanish

Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: Bogotá
Day 2: Bogotá
Day 3: Bogotá
Day 4: Bogotá
  • 3 nights of accommodation in a standard room in Bogotá.
  • Private transfers airport – hotel – airport
  • Daily breakfasts at the hotel.
  • City tour in Bogotá in shared service
  • Domestic or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips for porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and personal expenses.
  • Optional excursions offered at the destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
  • 19% VAT on accommodation, exempt for foreigners who have an immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel insurance: (voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
  • Travel insurance offering comprehensive coverage, including illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of property and valuables, cancellation of plans, and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage for transfers. Only one 23-kilogram suitcase per person is allowed.

Possible accommodations

5 accommodations

Activities

2 Activities

PROGRAM DETAILS



1. The contracted transportation admits up to one piece of luggage with a maximum weight of 23 kilos and one piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 8 kilos per person. 2. In case of excess baggage, the possibility of including it without additional cost will be verified according to the capacity of the vehicle. 3. The passenger will be the sole responsible for the custody of his/her luggage and travel documents. Under no circumstances Dorado Experiences will be responsible for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of the passenger's elements. 4. The passenger must not leave valuable articles in the transport. It is recommended to the passenger not to leave valuables inside the vehicle that is transporting him/her, neither the supplier nor Dorado Experiences will respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the passenger. HOTELS: We list the most frequently used hotels in this program. This is for information purposes only, taking into account that it is subject to change for similar or alternative establishments in the same category. DE2024-BOG005-011 6. The general programs include accommodation in standard category. If the passenger wishes to quote a different category, it is handled upon request, subject to availability and change in the rate initially informed. 7. In case of reservation and the selected hotel does not have availability, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. 8. The approximate check in time is from 15:30 hrs 9. The approximate check out time is before 12:00 hrs 10. In case of requiring TWIN accommodation should be informed from the beginning, as it is subject to availability according to the hotel capacity and can generate variations in the price. 11. TRIPLE accommodation is quoted in double twin room subject to availability. In case of requiring three equal beds, the specific request must be made at the beginning of the reservation, since it may generate changes in the category of the room and in the price informed.


POLICY AND ACCOMMODATION OF CHILDREN


Applicable rate for children between 2 and 10 years old.


Accommodations allowed

***The availability of beds is subject to the confirmation of each hotel, it will be informed in the booking confirmation.


1 Adult: Maximum 2 children

2 Adults: Maximum 2 children

3 Adults: Maximum 1 child


Note on Accommodation and Children's Policy:


  • Quoted rates are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuations in the TRM (Colombian official exchange rate), supplier rate adjustments and/or changes in Colombian legislation regarding applicable taxes.
  • Our options start with tourist-class accommodations. If a lower category is required, it may be evaluated upon request; however, our priority is to guarantee quality and service through our suppliers starting from the tourist-class category.
  • Children's rates for accommodations and activities vary according to the child's age and each supplier's policies. We recommend verifying the conditions at the time of booking.
  • In general, children's rates apply for a maximum of two (2) children sharing a room with their parents (2 adults). If one (1) child travels with only one (1) adult, the adult must pay the supplement corresponding to a double room. These conditions may vary by property and must be confirmed in each specific case.
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