Colombia

Arrive in Bogotá, Colombia

¡Bienvenido a Colombia! Upon your arrival at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, pass through customs and meet an Adventures by Disney representative who will help you with your luggage and take you to your pre-arranged transportation for the ride to your hotel.

Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant

Gather together to meet your Adventure Guides and your fellow travelers for a private dinner at one of Colombia’s amazing local restaurants!

Breakfast at the Hotel

Fuel up on breakfast at the hotel this morning before beginning your first adventure-filled day in Bogotá.

Paloquemao Market Experience

Enter one of Bogotá’s best known markets and marvel at the vibrant colors, the aromas of fresh fruits and flowers and, of course, an array of regional flavors to savor. Wander the magnificent stalls, soaking up the sights and mingling with the locals and vendors.

Historic City Center Walking Tour

Experience the beauty and rich history of Bogotá on this privately guided tour that brings its stories to life through the sites you’ll see, including the Plaza Choro de Queveldo, Plaza Bolivar, the Presidential Gardens and the amazing street art by local artists throughout the city.

Arepa Class & Lunch

Put your culinary skills to the test during a private cooking class where you’ll learn how to make arepas, the classic South American food that has been around since Pre-Columbian times. And maybe you’ll discover you have the power to heal people through food—just like Mirabel’s mother, Julieta, in Disney Animation’s “Encanto”!

Museo del Oro Visit

Tour the Pre-Columbian art made from gold and other alloys by native tribes over 500 years ago. The museum is home to over 54,000 pieces of art, including the Muisca raft which inspired stories of the legendary El Dorado—the city of gold.

Afternoon & Dinner On Your Own in Bogotá

Spend the afternoon wandering the Chapinero neighborhood near your hotel or exploring the sites of Bogotá. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend one of their favorite places for a delicious dinner or discover one on your own.

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

Fly to Armenia

Take a commercial flight to Armenia in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region.

Coffee Farm Experience & Tasting

Following your arrival in Armenia, head to a local coffee farm to get a firsthand look at the process for growing, harvesting and roasting the beans used to create one of the world’s most popular beverages. During the experience, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of the farm’s single origin coffee (or chocolate for non-coffee drinkers).

Lunch at Coffee Farm

Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch typical of the mountain regions and local coffee fincas, while surrounded by the coffee plants that Colombia is so well known for.

Check-in & On Your Own Time at Hotel

After your adventure-filled morning, relax at the hotel and take advantage of the array of amenities at your disposal, including multiple pools, a spa, a gym and sport courts. Opens a dialog with important information. See important details

Adult Dinner at Hotel

Relax and dine at your leisure in the hotel’s restaurant.

Junior Adventurer Dinner & Movie

Junior Adventurers and Adventure Guides will dine together in the hotel’s Teen Club, followed by a screening of a Disney movie.

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

Cocora Valley Hike

Hike through a truly magical landscape that encapsulates the very essence of Colombia. With its rolling, verdant hills teeming with towering wax palms trees (Colombia’s national tree) and the Andean foothills rising from layers of mist in the distance—it’s no wonder this stunning setting was one of the locations the filmmakers of Disney Animation’s “Encanto” visited during their trip to Colombia to experience the country’s famous “magical realism,” as coined by literary greats like Gabriel García Márquez, which became the foundation for the film’s story. Marvel at the expansive views and participate in the preservation of the area.

Lunch at Local Restaurant

After working up an appetite following your hike, stop into a local restaurant that specializes in dishes specific to this region, while steeping you in the lives of the locals.

Walking Tour of Salento

Take a short, privately guided walking tour designed as an orientation of the town of Salento, known for colorful architecture and bustling small streets.

Learn to Play Tejo

Immerse yourself in local life and learn to play Tejo, Colombia’s national game where you throw a small metal puck at a clay target with gunpowder poppers to earn points.

On Your Own Time in Salento

Put your new knowledge of this Andean town to good use as you walk the streets and peruse the storefronts in search of the perfect souvenir. And if you find yourself needing a pick-me-up, just stop in at one of the local coffee shops for a latte or hot chocolate—and be sure to admire the barista’s foam art skills.

Outdoor Asado Dinner at Hotel

Gather together with your fellow Adventurers back at the hotel for an outdoor asado-style barbeque dinner under the stars.

Breakfast at Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

Lunch On Your Own at Airport & Fly to Cartagena

Grab lunch before boarding the commercial flight to Cartagena.

Culinary Adventure of Centro Historico

Continue to understand this vibrant country as you savor its many flavors that are as diverse as the people who call Colombia home. Tour Cartagena’s historic walled city on a privately guided tour where you’ll experience firsthand more of the inspirations behind Disney Animation’s “Encanto”—much of which can be found in the city’s food. Throughout the tour, enjoy different sweet and savory treats as a progressive dinner experience, highlighting such landmarks as the Portal de Los Dulces and the Monumento Torre del Reloj bookstore.

Rum & Chocolate Tasting

End your day on a sweet note as you relax and unwind with a rum and chocolate tasting before checking in to your hotel. Junior Adventurers will enjoy a chocolate and juice pairing.

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with breakfast at your leisure in the hotel, before heading out for a day of adventure.

Proyecto Tití Visit

Learn about this important organization, sponsored by the Disney Conservation Fund, which helps to protect and conserve the natural habitat of the native cotton-top tamarins. Activities include:

• Cotton-Top Tamarin Hike: Trek through the forests in search of these critically endangered primates as you learn how the teams track and monitor the families to ensure growth and health. While tamarin sightings are very likely, they are not guaranteed. Opens a dialog with important information. See important details


• Artisan Demonstration: Learn from the local women’s cooperative that upcycle plastic bags into eco-mochilas (tote bags) and other fashionable items that are a source of alternative income. The bags also help fund Proyecto Tití conservation initiatives, while additionally cleaning up local villages of plastic trash.


• Planting Activity: Help a local farmer plant some of the tamarin’s favorite plants.

Lunch at Proyecto Tití

Enjoy a fresh, locally sourced lunch in the outdoor covered patio area of the local school.

Getsemani Neighborhood Exploration

Explore the vibrant streets of this lively neighborhood that was once known as a home for the working class but has become a hub of art and culture in Cartagena. Bask in the beauty of the many colorful murals, decorative displays and art installations by local artists on display throughout the neighborhood.

San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Marvel at San Felipe de Barajas Fort, one of the largest Spanish colonial fortresses and a true engineering wonder. Built in 1536 and strategically located high atop the Hill of San Lázaro, the fortress stood watch over the city of Cartagena from pirates approaching by land or sea.

Afternoon & Dinner On Your Own in Cartagena

Continue your exploration of the city of Cartagena, strolling the cobblestone streets and checking out the shops and restaurants in the colorful buildings that surround you. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend their favorite restaurants or discover one of your own.

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before you begin your day of adventures.

Snorkeling Along the Rosario Islands

Journey to the stunning Rosario Islands and spend a truly magical morning snorkeling the brilliant blue waters and shallow reefs teeming with 1,300 species of colorful marine animals, plants and coral.

Lunch at Local Restaurant on Barú Island

Head back to shore and enjoy a bite at a local hotel restaurant along the water before soaking up a bit more sun.

Seaside Relaxation & Games

Enjoy some fun in the sun, sand and surf as you join your Adventure Guides and fellow Adventurers for some games by the sea. Or, if you prefer, simply relax and soak up some sun and island vibes.

Afternoon On Your Own

Continue your exploration of the city of Cartagena by taking in any final sights or shopping for those last few souvenirs in the charming streets that surround you.

You may also head back to the hotel and take advantage of the amenities available, including a pool, garden areas and even a crypt that inspired Gabriel García Márquez to write the book, “Of Love and Other Demons.”

Farewell Dinner

Soak up the energetic atmosphere at a restaurant that perfectly captures the soul of Cartagena with live music showcasing Afro-Caribbean roots and delicious regional dishes that come directly from the local land and sea. Swap stories and enjoy an amazing evening as you bid your fellow travelers and the beautiful country of Colombia a fond despedida—until you return again!

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before heading to the airport.

Transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport

Board pre-arranged transportation to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and say goodbye to fellow Adventurers and to Colombia—until you return again!