Religious Colombia from 2.237 €

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We invite you to discover the spirituality and sacred heritage of our country with the Religious Colombia tour!

Visit historic churches, majestic sanctuaries, and experience moments filled with faith, culture, and tradition.

An unforgettable journey through the most iconic religious tourism sites in Colombia!

General Conditions:

For triple accommodation (TPL), 3 beds are NOT guaranteed. Accommodation is subject to the capacity and availability of the hotels in the rooms.
Visit services are provided in private service with the accompaniment of a professional tour guide.
Reserved services that are not used will not be refunded.
Rates are exempt from taxes for foreign passengers.
In case of unavailability in the planned hotels, their services will be confirmed in a hotel of similar category

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11Nights

4Destinations

4Planned accommodations

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Trip summary

2 Adults

Nights 11

This idea includes

Destinations 4

Accommodations 4

Bogotá

Day 1 – Bogotá:

Arrival in the city of Bogotá at El Dorado International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Not included: Lunch and dinner.

Day 2 – Bogotá: Religious City Tour & Monserrate (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. We will begin the tour with a visit to the 20 de Julio Church (Divine Child), one of the main pilgrimage sites in Bogotá. Then, we’ll visit the historic district, where we’ll explore the Santa Clara Museum, La Candelaria Church, the Primatial Cathedral, and San Francisco Church. The tour ends with an ascent to Monserrate. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 6 hours

Operating days: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Notes: Santa Clara Museum is closed on Mondays.

Not included: Lunch and dinner.

Day 3 – Bogotá: Visit to the Salt Cathedral – Zipaquirá (Private service):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. Departure to Zipaquirá, located 50 km north of Bogotá in the area known as the Bogotá Savanna. Upon arrival, we will visit the Salt Cathedral, built inside a mine 180 meters deep — considered one of Colombia’s greatest wonders and a major work of religious art and engineering. Return to the hotel.

Duration: 6 hours

Operating days: Daily

Not included: Lunch and dinner

Day 4 – Bogotá: Departure to Cali:

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to El Dorado International Airport to take a flight (not included) to the city of Cali. Arrival, assistance at Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport, and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Accommodation.

Not included: Lunch and dinner

Cali

Day 5 – Cali: City Tour (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. We begin the tour with a visit to the Grupo Niche Monument. Then, we will enjoy a walk along the Río Boulevard, where you can feel the urban energy and admire the architecture of La Ermita Church and Ortiz Bridge. We continue to La Merced Church, the founding site of Cali, rich in history and meaning. Next, we explore the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio, home to the second-oldest church in the city. The tour continues with a visit to the Gato del Río and the colorful Las Novias del Gato Park, ending at a handicraft store, where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy a traditional snack.

Duration: 4 hours

Operating days: Daily

Not included: Lunch and dinner

Day 6 – Cali: Visit to Buga (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, pick-up from the hotel lobby. Departure to Buga, a city known for its impressive Basilica of the Lord of Miracles, a major pilgrimage site that attracts thousands of visitors each year. This religious sanctuary, built in the 18th century, is famous for the image of the Miraculous Christ, to whom numerous miracles and favors are attributed. We begin with a visit to the basilica, where you can explore the Chapel, attend mass, or go to confession. We continue to the Miraculous Museum to learn more about its history and end with a panoramic tour and free time for shopping.

Duration: 5 hours

Operating days: Daily

Note: On the 14th of each month, Healing Masses are held at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Not included: Dinner

Day 7 – Cali: Departure to Popayán (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, we begin our overland transfer to the city of Popayán (approximately 3 hours). Along the way, enjoy the stunning mountain landscapes of Colombia. Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.

Duration: 3 hours

Popayan

Day 8 – Popayán: City Tour (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Popayán: "Memory and Charm" – Walking tour. Discover the city's architectural heritage: Caldas Park, the Pantheon of the Heroes, the Humilladero Bridge, historic churches and cloisters, and the Museum of Religious Art.

Duration: 3 hours

Operating days: Monday to Sunday

Not included: Lunch and dinner

Day 9 – Popayán to Pasto: Departure and City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (Popayán) for your flight (not included) to the city of Pasto. Upon arrival, assistance at Antonio Nariño Airport.

We begin our city tour by visiting churches located in the historic center, where you’ll find Republican architecture, colonial-era religious images, wood carvings, and paintings in the Quito style. Highlights include visits to the Cathedral of Pasto, San Juan, and Cristo Rey churches.

To explore the city’s history and culture, we visit Nariño Square, the Carnival Museum, and lacquer workshops where the traditional Pasto varnish technique (recognized as a cultural heritage of Colombia) is practiced. In the culinary portion of the tour, guests will enjoy a demonstration and tasting of the famous “helado de paila”, a traditional handmade ice cream.

Duration: 4 hours

Not included: Lunch and dinner

Pasto

Day 10 – Pasto: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, we begin a two-hour journey from Pasto to the town of Ipiales. Once there, we head to the Rumichaca Bridge and cross the border into Ecuador to visit the Tulcán Cemetery. In the afternoon, we return to Las Lajas, descend to the Sanctuary, where the image of the Mestiza or Our Lady of Las Lajas is located. Visitors can enjoy a spiritual moment, attend Mass, admire the sanctuary’s stunning architecture, visit the museum, explore the lower levels, go on short walks full of energy and renewal, and simply contemplate the miracle of God over the abyss. The tour is accompanied by expert guides who share the history of the image and the sanctuary.

Duration: 8 hours

Not included: Dinner

Day 11 – Pasto: La Cocha Lagoon (Private Service)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, departure to La Cocha Lagoon, a place full of charm, magic, energy, and natural beauty, located 40 minutes from Pasto. We visit the rural area of El Puerto, ideal for walking and admiring Swiss-style wooden houses adorned with flowers—perfect for photography lovers. From here, we board wooden motorboats and sail across the lagoon. We then visit a local farming family who welcome us to their self-sustaining private nature reserve, where we find organic crops, a home garden, guinea pig pens, and farm animals. At the end of the tour, the family offers a traditional snack made from their own products.

This experience highlights the importance of organic farming and eco-tourism, which help preserve the environment and provide income for rural families who have moved away from harmful practices such as charcoal extraction.

Duration: 8 hours

Not included: Dinner

Day 12 – Pasto: Next Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Antonio Nariño Airport for your flight (not included) to your next destination.

Not included: Lunch and dinner

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