This alternative bike tour around Bogotá simply doesn’t follow the formula, and that’s what makes it special. Sure, you could stick to the main sights in La Candelaria and become familiar with all of the standard tourist draws, but this tour aims to show you a different side to Bogotá, a local’s perspective. On your 25km ride, you’ll get the chance to visit Bogotá’s culinary heartland, the Zona G, jam-packed with exquisite, international dining options. From here, get to know the trendy, bohemian area of Chapinero, with its street artists, art galleries and numerous students. You’ll also cycle along one of the city’s commercial arteries, Calle 53, where you’ll see the city’s real beating heart in full flow.

Visit the Campin stadium, home to Bogotá’s two most popular football teams, before taking in some fresh air at the city’s largest park, Parque Simon Bolivar, a social, cultural and artistic hub. What’s more, you’ll get detailed information about the history of the park from the son of the architect who designed it. For a tour that really takes you into the fascinating world of Bogotá and its intriguing culture, be sure to hop on your bike and discover the lesser-visited areas of the city. Meals: B.

This tour allows you to discover the colorful history and culture of la Candelaria neighborhood, located in the historic center of Bogota. The tour is adjustable to suit various weather conditions and preferences. It enables you to visit the city in a more fun way, allowing a closer interaction between the visitor and Bogota. The tour starts at 10:30am and lasts for 3 to 5 hours, passing by the Plaza del Chorro, the Botero museum, the National Museum, Plaza Bolivar, local market plaza, central cemetery, Egipto Neighborhood, the Colombian National University, the Gabriel Garcia Marquez cultural center, the Bullfighting Stadium, when available, and many other interest sites. It is very flexible, so if you have suggestions feel free to mention them to the guide. Meals: B.

This is a six-hour excursion that visits the colonial area of La Candelaria, the historical center of the city. It is in the oldest part of the capital, where you’ll find museums, restaurants and cultural institutions. Afterwards we visit the Bolívar Square at the heart of the city and surrounded by buildings of various styles and from various periods, such as the Cathedral, the Chapel of El Sagrario, the Cardinal’s Palace and the Capitolio or Congress Building. Behind the latter is the Nariño Palace, home of the president.  We continue to the Quinta de Bolívar. Once a colonial mansion of great architectural value, it is now converted into a museum that houses documents and objects that belonged to Simón Bolívar.  Afterwards we will go to the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays), where we will find a collection of more than 36,000 pieces of pre-Columbian manufacture; being the only display of its kind in the world. Finally, we will take a cable car to visit Monserrate for a fantastic view of the city. Meals: B.

This is a four-hour excursion that visits the colonial area of La Candelaria, the historical center of the city. It is in the oldest part of the capital, where you’ll find museums, restaurants and cultural institutions. Afterwards we visit the Bolívar Square at the heart of the city and surrounded by buildings of various styles and from various periods, such as the Cathedral, the Chapel of El Sagrario, the Cardinal’s Palace and the Capitolio or Congress Building. Behind the latter is the Nariño Palace, home of the president.  Return to your hotel. Meals: B.

Today you’ll have the chance to raft down Rio Negro. You’ll be taken to the starting point where you’ll be briefed about the details of this activity and provided with all required equipment. From there you’ll have approximately 6 kilometers of adventure and unique flora and fauna down the Black River (Rio Negro). Meals: Lunch box.

Beautiful walk through creeks and natural waterfalls, where you will be face to face with nature, the perfect opportunity to leave all city stress behind and immerse yourself in the unique scenery. Meals: Lunch box.

Today we will visit the salt mines of Zipaquira, from where the monumental Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira was excavated. This unique structure is almost 400ft deep and it occupies an area of around 8000m², with four sections, each one 300ft long and 42ft wide. It presents 12, 30ft high impressive salt columns that support the structure. In the first tract of the underground journey, you will find the XIV Stations of the Via Cruxis, each designed by a local artist. Subsequently, a 175 meter long ramp descending to  the last 13 meters towards the balconies on the cameras and the church choir. The final tract leads to the center of the Cathedral where we find the three monumental cameras and the 16m tall cross. Return to Bogota. Meals: B.

Today we’ll continue to the Lake of Guatavita, where the legend of El Dorado originates. According to this legend, in the pre-Columbian days the Indians held special religious ceremonies in which the Chief (Cacique), with his body totally covered with gold dust, was submerged in the lake as an offering to their gods, while the natives threw precious stones and gold pieces into the lake. In 1967 the area, including the old village, was flooded, forcing the construction of a new town in a style that resembles the old Spanish colonial architecture. Return to Bogota. Meals: B.

On this day trip from Bogota you will hike in the Colombian Andes at 3400 meters above sea level. You will discover the incredible and unique flora and fauna the highlands have to offer as you hike to the marvelous lakes ‘Lagunas de Siechase’. The weather at that altitude can be very unpredictable, so be prepared for rain or shine.

This tour allows you to discover the colorful history and culture of la Candelaria neighborhood, located in the historic center of Bogota and various other highlights throught the city such as the Botanical Gardens, Parque 93 and Parque Central . As part of the tour you will have the option to enjoy La Candelaria on foot passing by the Plaza del Chorro, the Botero museum, the National Museum, Plaza Bolivar and many other interest sites. It is very flexible and you’ll have 24 hour to decide where to go (Monserrate entrance not included but discounted).

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a coffee farm just outside of Bogotá in a town called Fusagasuga. Here a guide will take you on a tour of the finca where you will learn about the coffee-making process and enjoy and freshly brewed cup of coffee. Meals. B.

At 6 pm transfer to Andres Carne de Res DC. This extraordinary steakhouse is much more than a meal. The decorations and atmosphere are incredible, and the rumba that begins later in the evening is unforgettable. This evening will be sure to be memorable.

The tour starts at main trading center of the world’s largest emeralds right in the city center. Guided by local professional staff with more than 20 years of experience in this area, you´ll learn the history, mining process and trade and how to recognize an original emerald from a fake one. You will get the chance to visit the restricted access areas within the Emerald Trade Center and will have direct contact with the real emerald traders in the informal and formal guild.

During the tour you´ll be able to see real emeralds of high value while the guide will keep explaining the internal and external features that will help you recognize original emeralds.  The visit will continue with a visit to the only Center of Technological Development in Colombia (CDTEC), place where you´ll be taught the physical and chemical characteristics of an emerald by specialized gemologists whom dedicate their lives to emerald research and certification. Return to your hotel.