Looking for adventure? South America has an endless variety of them. For starters pick any country and you'll find National Geographic quality landscapes; think jungles, mountains, canyons, beaches, lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes and deserts. Whew! Every country brings something unique to the party. Now add the delicious food (empanadas!), the people, the music and the affordability and it's time to start planning. Let us make it easy for you.....
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As these destinations open in 2021 for travelers we will have more information available. Please check back.
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Argentina
As the 8th largest country in the world, visitors have quite a selection of things to do in Argentina. Whether you travel to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world and take a glacier expedition or take in the breathtaking mountains near Salta in northwestern Argentina, you're in for an adventure. Of course there's so much to see between the two, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Bariloche in Patagonia and Iguazzu Falls just to name a few.
Buenos Aires
This cosmopolitan metropolis is filled with gourmet cuisine, designer boutiques, and trendy clubs. The glamour is mixed among its many tree lined streets, old-world cafés and architecture. Buenos Aires was once voted by Travel + Leisure Magazine the second most desirable city in the world to visit, and the city's popularity has only increased. Discover the charm of this city and its warm and friendly residents, known as porteños. The Floralis Generica (shown above) is the beautiful metallic sculpture that opens during the day and closes at night.
We offer 3 or more nights in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Cordoba and Bariloche. One and two night excursions to Iguazzu Falls are also available. Call today 1 800 422 3727
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Rio and Iguassu Falls
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Discover Cartagena. 3+ NightsColonial Charm by the sea
Surround yourself with the beauty and romance of Cartagena. This city on Colombia's Caribbean coast is a historic gem, with winding lanes and a vibrant culture just waiting to be explored. |
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What's Included
Enjoy a city tour taking you to the mighty fortress of San Felipe and the Convent of San Pedro Claver. You will then have the freedom to explore this fascinating city on your own. From the narrow cobbled streets in the old town to the vibrant Getsemani neighborhood, there is much to love in Cartagena.
DEPARTURE AIRPORT: Miami, US (MIA)
DEPARTURE MONTH:
April, 2019 from $673*. May, 2019 from $659* June, 2019 from $754*
July, 2019 from $966*. August, 2019 from $754*. September, 2019 from $753*. October, 2019 from $753*. November, 2019 from $753*. December, 2019 & January 2010 - coming soon
PRICES FROM: $659*PER PERSON Prices shown are for 3 night stays, ask absit;pmger stays and other departure cities.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cartagena (CTG)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in Cartagena at the Hotel Dann Cartagena, or similar
- Cartagena city tour (half-day)
- Breakfast daily
- Enjoy a half-day city tour taking you to the fortress of San Felipe and the massive Convent of San Pedro Claver.
- Take a photo with Cartagena's legendary fruit vendors, the women known as Las Palenqueras. Watch as they expertly balance bowls of fruit on their head!
- Be a beach bum for a day on Playa Banca, Cartagena's favorite white sand beach just a short boat ride away.
- Savor the flavors of the Caribbean, from fresh ceviche to piping hot arepas.
- Explore the Getsmani neighborhood, Cartagena's hip enclave complete with cafes, restaurants and bars.
Enjoy a city tour taking you to the mighty fortress of San Felipe and the Convent of San Pedro Claver. You will then have the freedom to explore this fascinating city on your own. From the narrow cobbled streets in the old town to the vibrant Getsemani neighborhood, there is much to love in Cartagena.
DEPARTURE AIRPORT: Miami, US (MIA)
DEPARTURE MONTH:
April, 2019 from $673*. May, 2019 from $659* June, 2019 from $754*
July, 2019 from $966*. August, 2019 from $754*. September, 2019 from $753*. October, 2019 from $753*. November, 2019 from $753*. December, 2019 & January 2010 - coming soon
PRICES FROM: $659*PER PERSON Prices shown are for 3 night stays, ask absit;pmger stays and other departure cities.
*Vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, tours and daily breakfast. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.
Essential Colombia
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Nicknamed the "gateway to South America," Colombia is the perfect intro to Latin America's vibrant culture and diverse landscapes. Soaring Andean peaks, sun-kissed Caribbean coastline, and bustling city centers are just a few of the beautiful places you will encounter on this 6-night journey.
Begin in Bogota, the third-highest capital in the world. Tour the city's most famous attractions including Paloquemao market, La Candelaria district and the Gold Museum. Take a funicular to the top of Monserrate for incredible views of the sprawling metropolis!
From Bogota, fly to Medellin, nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring" for its perennial warm weather. In recent years, Medellin has blossomed into a modern, tech-forward city with a big heart. See hometown hero Fernando Botero's famous sculptures in Botero Plaza then ascend the city by cable car!
End your whirlwind vacation on the Caribbean coast in Cartagena. The most visited city in Colombia enchants with its vine-draped balconies and cobbled streets. Tour the former Spanish stronghold at the fortress of San Felipe and witness where Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "magical realism" came to life.
Air from Miami, US (MIA)
*Vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, tours and daily breakfast. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.
Day 1. Welcome to Bogota!
¡Bienvenidos a Colombia! Upon arrival in Bogota, you will have a transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Bogota is the Colombian capital and was founded in 1538 by the Spaniard Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada under the name of Santa Fe. Here you will experience both the colonial grandeur and the vitality of a modern metropolis. Named a UNESCO Creative City for its rich music scene, Bogota is a cosmopolitan city that can rival any in Europe.
Celebrate your first night with a bowl of warming ajiaco, a hearty soup made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes.
Transfer to Bogota hotel
Check In - Hotel El Dorado Bogota
Day 2. Bogota
Wake up and enjoy a half-day city tour taking you to Paloquemao market, La Candelaria district, Plaza de Bolivar and the Gold Museum!
After your tour, take a funicular up to Bogota's mountain in the clouds, Monserrate. Breath in the fresh, cool air as you admire the stunning views of the city. On Monserrate you will find a Catholic church, restaurant, food stalls and a crafts bazaar.
In the evening, head to the trendy Zona Rosa neighborhood for dinner and a shot of aguardiente, an anise-flavored liquor beloved by Bogotanos.
Bogota city tour (half-day)
The Bogota city tour will start at Paloquemao, the famous food market located in the heart of the city. Once you enter the market, you will smell, see and be surprised by exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, seafood and meat. Take a break at one of the simple but delicious food stands and try a fresh juice or one of the typical meals of this region. Early in the morning you will find a beautiful flower market in front.
After the market, take a walk through ‘La Candelaria’, Bogota's historical neighborhood. A pleasant quarter of cobble stoned streets, Spanish colonial architecture, and Baroque churches, the neighborhood is also home to several universities, libraries and museums. Walk across the main square Plaza Bolivar as you pass various government buildings, then visit one of a dozen milliners along Calle San Miguel to get an idea of how hats are made.
Pass by the Fernando Botero Museum, which holds a large collection of works from the well-known Colombian painter and sculptor, on your way to the Gold Museum. The museum contains nearly 34,000 gold pieces plus a further 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic, and textile articles belonging to 13 Pre-Hispanic societies.
Day 3. Bogota - Medellin
In the morning you will transfer to Bogota airport for your flight to Medellin. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel. After you've settled in, enjoy an evening tour taking you to a few must-see sites in the capital of Antioquia!
Medellin has had a remarkable turnaround and is now one of Colombia's most important cities in business, politics, fashion and nightlife. Known as city of perennial springtime, Medellin is also the hometown of the artist Fernando Botero, whose over-sized depictions of Colombian life, people and world issues are exhibited throughout the world.
Transfer to Bogota airport (BOG) (morning flight)
Fly to Medellin!
Transfer to Medellin hotel
Check In - Hotel Poblado Plaza
Medellin city tour (half-day)
Explore the highlights of the “City of Eternal Spring.” Listen to local musicians and the traditional “Guasca” music while visiting Parque Berrio. Stroll through the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellin to the famous Botero Plaza with an exhibition of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures have become a landmark of the city. Take the Metro Cable up to Santo Domingo, which was once a notorious area of gang violence in Medellin.
The cable car was constructed to make the inner city more accessible to people from the outskirts, and allows visitors a glimpse into the lives of the marginalized population. While enjoying the spectacular view you learn more about the transformation of Medellín from one of the most dangerous cities in the world into a fascinating melting pot of cultures with possibly the friendliest and warmest people in the world.
Day 4. Medellin - Cartagena
A transfer will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Medellin airport for your flight to the colonial jewel of Colombia, Cartagena.
Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spaniard Pedro de Heredia. Gold-crafting indigenous tribes, Spanish colonialism, pirates and corsairs, African slaves, fortifications, Catholicism and The Inquisition: Cartagena has led a very interesting life! With such a fascinating and turbulent history, you can bet that there are plenty of must-see spots for visitors.
Head into the old town and get lost in the dreamy cobbled streets and vine-draped balconies.
Transfer to Medellin airport (MDE)
Fly to Cartagena!
Transfer to Cartagena hotel
Check In - Hotel Dann Cartagena
Day 5. Cartagena
Today you will visit some of Cartagena's highlights on an included city tour. Cartagena was given the name La Heroica (Heroic City) by Simon Bolivar in 1815 after the city resisted 105 days of siege by the Spanish.
After the tour, stroll over to Plaza de la Aduana, the largest and oldest square in Cartagena's old town that was once the home of the city's government (aduana means customs).
Sip an ice cold cocktail at one of the outdoor bars near Plaza de la Aduana as you watch the sun go down!
Cartagena city tour (half-day)
Cartagena has as many stories to tell as its streets in the old quarter has names, and today you will visit the highlights of “La Heroica” (the Heroic city – name gave to the Cartagena during the times of the Colony). Begin at the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, a masterpiece of engineering and military strategy built by the Spaniards to defend the city from pirates and pillagers. Despite several attempts to storm it, the fortress was never taken.
Then continue walking around the walled colonial city where narrow streets and vine-draped balconies will take you back in time. End your tour with a visit to the Convent of San Pedro Claver, a monumental three-story building that is considered one of the jewels of the Spanish colonial architecture.
Day 6. Cartagena
Today you will have a full day to see Cartagena at your leisure. Consider visiting the Palace of the Inquisition, one of Cartagena's most visited tourist sites that documents the darkest period in the city's history. Enter through the baroque limestone doorway off Plaza de Bolívar to see the torture devices used during the 1700s.
Enjoy your last night in Colombia dining on fresh seafood from the coast and relaxing in this romantic and seductive city.
Cartagena
Day 7. Depart Colombia
Your Colombian vacation comes to an end today. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Transfer to Cartagena airport (CTG)
Fly home!
What's Included
Unique Explorations
Nicknamed the "gateway to South America," Colombia is the perfect intro to Latin America's vibrant culture and diverse landscapes. Soaring Andean peaks, sun-kissed Caribbean coastline, and bustling city centers are just a few of the beautiful places you will encounter on this 6-night journey.
Begin in Bogota, the third-highest capital in the world. Tour the city's most famous attractions including Paloquemao market, La Candelaria district and the Gold Museum. Take a funicular to the top of Monserrate for incredible views of the sprawling metropolis!
From Bogota, fly to Medellin, nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring" for its perennial warm weather. In recent years, Medellin has blossomed into a modern, tech-forward city with a big heart. See hometown hero Fernando Botero's famous sculptures in Botero Plaza then ascend the city by cable car!
End your whirlwind vacation on the Caribbean coast in Cartagena. The most visited city in Colombia enchants with its vine-draped balconies and cobbled streets. Tour the former Spanish stronghold at the fortress of San Felipe and witness where Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "magical realism" came to life.
Air from Miami, US (MIA)
*Vacation is round-trip, per person, based on 2 travelers. Includes air & airport taxes, transfers, hotels, tours and daily breakfast. Additional baggage charges may apply. Rates are available for 1 to 9 travelers.
Day 1. Welcome to Bogota!
¡Bienvenidos a Colombia! Upon arrival in Bogota, you will have a transfer from the airport to your hotel.
Bogota is the Colombian capital and was founded in 1538 by the Spaniard Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada under the name of Santa Fe. Here you will experience both the colonial grandeur and the vitality of a modern metropolis. Named a UNESCO Creative City for its rich music scene, Bogota is a cosmopolitan city that can rival any in Europe.
Celebrate your first night with a bowl of warming ajiaco, a hearty soup made with chicken and three kinds of potatoes.
Transfer to Bogota hotel
Check In - Hotel El Dorado Bogota
Day 2. Bogota
Wake up and enjoy a half-day city tour taking you to Paloquemao market, La Candelaria district, Plaza de Bolivar and the Gold Museum!
After your tour, take a funicular up to Bogota's mountain in the clouds, Monserrate. Breath in the fresh, cool air as you admire the stunning views of the city. On Monserrate you will find a Catholic church, restaurant, food stalls and a crafts bazaar.
In the evening, head to the trendy Zona Rosa neighborhood for dinner and a shot of aguardiente, an anise-flavored liquor beloved by Bogotanos.
Bogota city tour (half-day)
The Bogota city tour will start at Paloquemao, the famous food market located in the heart of the city. Once you enter the market, you will smell, see and be surprised by exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, seafood and meat. Take a break at one of the simple but delicious food stands and try a fresh juice or one of the typical meals of this region. Early in the morning you will find a beautiful flower market in front.
After the market, take a walk through ‘La Candelaria’, Bogota's historical neighborhood. A pleasant quarter of cobble stoned streets, Spanish colonial architecture, and Baroque churches, the neighborhood is also home to several universities, libraries and museums. Walk across the main square Plaza Bolivar as you pass various government buildings, then visit one of a dozen milliners along Calle San Miguel to get an idea of how hats are made.
Pass by the Fernando Botero Museum, which holds a large collection of works from the well-known Colombian painter and sculptor, on your way to the Gold Museum. The museum contains nearly 34,000 gold pieces plus a further 20,000 bone, stone, ceramic, and textile articles belonging to 13 Pre-Hispanic societies.
Day 3. Bogota - Medellin
In the morning you will transfer to Bogota airport for your flight to Medellin. Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel. After you've settled in, enjoy an evening tour taking you to a few must-see sites in the capital of Antioquia!
Medellin has had a remarkable turnaround and is now one of Colombia's most important cities in business, politics, fashion and nightlife. Known as city of perennial springtime, Medellin is also the hometown of the artist Fernando Botero, whose over-sized depictions of Colombian life, people and world issues are exhibited throughout the world.
Transfer to Bogota airport (BOG) (morning flight)
Fly to Medellin!
Transfer to Medellin hotel
Check In - Hotel Poblado Plaza
Medellin city tour (half-day)
Explore the highlights of the “City of Eternal Spring.” Listen to local musicians and the traditional “Guasca” music while visiting Parque Berrio. Stroll through the hustle and bustle of downtown Medellin to the famous Botero Plaza with an exhibition of the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, whose sculptures have become a landmark of the city. Take the Metro Cable up to Santo Domingo, which was once a notorious area of gang violence in Medellin.
The cable car was constructed to make the inner city more accessible to people from the outskirts, and allows visitors a glimpse into the lives of the marginalized population. While enjoying the spectacular view you learn more about the transformation of Medellín from one of the most dangerous cities in the world into a fascinating melting pot of cultures with possibly the friendliest and warmest people in the world.
Day 4. Medellin - Cartagena
A transfer will pick you up at the hotel to take you to Medellin airport for your flight to the colonial jewel of Colombia, Cartagena.
Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spaniard Pedro de Heredia. Gold-crafting indigenous tribes, Spanish colonialism, pirates and corsairs, African slaves, fortifications, Catholicism and The Inquisition: Cartagena has led a very interesting life! With such a fascinating and turbulent history, you can bet that there are plenty of must-see spots for visitors.
Head into the old town and get lost in the dreamy cobbled streets and vine-draped balconies.
Transfer to Medellin airport (MDE)
Fly to Cartagena!
Transfer to Cartagena hotel
Check In - Hotel Dann Cartagena
Day 5. Cartagena
Today you will visit some of Cartagena's highlights on an included city tour. Cartagena was given the name La Heroica (Heroic City) by Simon Bolivar in 1815 after the city resisted 105 days of siege by the Spanish.
After the tour, stroll over to Plaza de la Aduana, the largest and oldest square in Cartagena's old town that was once the home of the city's government (aduana means customs).
Sip an ice cold cocktail at one of the outdoor bars near Plaza de la Aduana as you watch the sun go down!
Cartagena city tour (half-day)
Cartagena has as many stories to tell as its streets in the old quarter has names, and today you will visit the highlights of “La Heroica” (the Heroic city – name gave to the Cartagena during the times of the Colony). Begin at the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, a masterpiece of engineering and military strategy built by the Spaniards to defend the city from pirates and pillagers. Despite several attempts to storm it, the fortress was never taken.
Then continue walking around the walled colonial city where narrow streets and vine-draped balconies will take you back in time. End your tour with a visit to the Convent of San Pedro Claver, a monumental three-story building that is considered one of the jewels of the Spanish colonial architecture.
Day 6. Cartagena
Today you will have a full day to see Cartagena at your leisure. Consider visiting the Palace of the Inquisition, one of Cartagena's most visited tourist sites that documents the darkest period in the city's history. Enter through the baroque limestone doorway off Plaza de Bolívar to see the torture devices used during the 1700s.
Enjoy your last night in Colombia dining on fresh seafood from the coast and relaxing in this romantic and seductive city.
Cartagena
Day 7. Depart Colombia
Your Colombian vacation comes to an end today. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Transfer to Cartagena airport (CTG)
Fly home!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Bogota (BOG) and out of Cartagena (CTG)
- Round-trip airport transfers in all cities
- 2 nights in Bogota at the Hotel El Dorado Bogota, or similar
- Bogota city tour (half-day)
- One-way, economy class flight from Bogota (BOG) to Medellin (MDE)
- 1 night in Medellin at the Hotel Poblado Plaza, or similar
- Medellin city tour (half-day)
- One-way, economy class flight from Medellin (MDE) to Cartagena (CTG)
- 3 nights in Cartagena at the Hotel Dann Cartagena, or similar
- Cartagena city tour (half-day)
- Breakfast daily
Unique Explorations
- Tour Bogota's historic La Candelaria district with its quaint charm that brings to mind a European city.
- Enjoy a chocolate completo at La Puerta Falsa, one of Bogota's oldest restaurants dating back to 1816!
- Take a selfie at Botero Plaza then enjoy spectacular views of Medellin as you soar above the city by cable car.
- Scale the mighty fortress of San Felipe in Cartagena, the greatest fortress ever built by the Spaniards in any of their colonies!
- Purchase the freshest mango and pineapple in Cartagena from Las Palenqueras, ladies dressed in colorful outfits selling fruit.
- Call for rates