Coffee and Inca Cultures

You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.

Today you will explore the Casablanca Valley known for its production of white wine. Wine tasting at Emiliana vineyard which produces only organic wines. Continue to the colourful port of Valparaiso, a UNESCO Cultural site and marvel at its stunning architecture and street art.

On arrival transfer to your Hacienda, a typical country house in rustic colonial style, surrounded by coffee plantations.

Visit to the Cocora Valley, famous for its unusual tall, spindly palm trees. Hike or horse ride through the cloud forest with its unique flora and fauna. Continue through to Salento, the oldest town of the coffee region where the typical ‘Paisa” colonial architecture can be admired.

Travel through typical villages of the Quindio region to Hacienda San Alberto. Experience the coffee culture from the roots up. Visit the coffee plantation to witness the harvesting, grinding and roasting processes, before tasting a variety of the highest quality coffee beans in search of your favourite.

Transfer to the airport, fly to Cartagena. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon walking tour of the colourful ‘Walled City’. Step back in time as you walk along cobbled streets that reveal imposing 16th & 17th century churches, outstanding museums, the Inquisition Palace and charming cafes with the ever-present aroma of coffee.

Explore Rosario islands on a full day boat trip that promises a relaxing day by the beach, snorkelling in calm crystal-clear waters over beautiful coral reef, and a tasty seafood lunch.

A panoramic tour takes you to La Popa monastery with fantastic views of the city. Continue to San Felipe castle, the greatest fortress built by the Spaniards in South America, visit the 16th century convent of Pedro Claver and the ancient city’s vault. Transfer to the airport, fly to Bogota.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. On arrival you will be met and  transferred to your hotel located in the Sacred Valley.

Experience an authentic tour of the Sacred Valley visiting Chincheros, Moray and Ollantaytambo ruins

Start your two day trip to the unforgettable ruins of Machu Picchu with a wonderful train journey, followed by a comprehensive tour through the beautiful forgotten citadel.

Morning at leisure to explore at your own pace. Afternoon train back to Cuzco.

Half day tour of the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, exploring temples, ruins and museums that showcase this wondrous civilisation.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Sightseeing tour visiting the best sites of colonial and modern Lima. This afternoon you will experience Peruvian gastronomy with a hands-on cooking class that will teach you how to prepare traditional recipes like the zesty ceviche, causa Limeña and lomo saltado, and be introduced to exotic Andean spices, grains, vegetables and fruits.

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Australia via Santiago.

Arrive in Australia