Special Deal: Bogota and Cartagena only $1,349 for 9 days

BOGOTA and CARTAGENA

9 DAYS, including Gay Pride Colombia

$1,349 (Double)

$1,695 (Single)

June 24 to July 2, 2009

Partially escorted

Cartagena, Colombia, has the largest (and best restored) walled colonial city surviving on the continent, which combined with the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean makes this UNESCO World Heritage site an unforgettable vacation spot.

Bogota, Colombia, has the thriving gay life, including a large gay pride parade in June, as well as over 80 bars and clubs. Gay Colombians even have the option of a same-sex civil union with legal benefits, and the city government supports the annual pride parade.

Bogota also surprises visitors with its culture, including the famous Gold Museum, one of the largest and most impressive pre-Colombian collections in the world.

This 9 day trip includes round trip airfare from Bogota to Cartagena, hotels, tours and some meals.

As a courtesy to our guests a free 1-hour professional massage will be available in Bogota for you.

Itinerary

W Arrive in Bogota; Check in High Park (gay) hotel (optional massage available)

Th Guided day tour of Bogota: Candelaria, Monserrate, Botero and Gold Museums. (B,L)

F Free Day; Optional (not included) ½ day tour to Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira. Dinner at Andres Carne de Res (B)

S Day at leisure in Bogota. Evening includes dinner and entrance to Theatron nightclub. (B,D)

Su Gay Pride parade in Bogota and related activities. Starting around noon (B)

M Fly to Cartagena. Guided sunset walking tour of old city; evening at leisure (B)

T Day at leisure in Cartagena; optional Majagua Island and beach day tour. (B)

W Back to Bogota; Dinner with local family optional (B,D)

Th Return to USA

Price is per person depending on room occupancy, and does not include airfare to Colombia.

For more information and reservations, please contact Walter Rey at
walter@vamoscolombiatour.com or 415-637-2660

www.VamosColombiaTour.com

VAMOS COLOMBIA TOUR, LLC

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$1,349 Double Occupancy

$1,695 Single Occupancy

Cost is per person

We reserve the right to substitute hotels or local tours if absolutely necessary.

Peru and Colombia 14 days Airfare Included - A great gay trip!

PERU AND COLOMBIA 14 DAYS

AIRFARE INCLUDED

Departing dates in 2009: June 18 (Gay Pride) and October 22

(Halloween)

Machu Picchu, Peru and

Bogota, Colombia: Gay Pride or Halloween

The perfect combination to enjoy the best of South America, from ancient civilizations to gay life in a cosmopolitan setting, from mystical encounters with the glorious past, high in the mountains, and in the enchanting Caribbean.

Machu Picchu, Peru, is heralded as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, a fascinating and spiritual destination that leaves a lasting impression on all who visit.

Cartagena, Colombia, has the largest (and best restored) walled colonial city surv

iving on the continent, combined with the gorgeous blue waters of the Caribbean.

Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, in Peru, will introduce you to the ancient and modern worlds of the Inca civilization, from the beautiful ruins to the popular markets.

Bogota, Colombia, has the thriving gay life, including a large gay pride parade in June, as well as over 80 bars and clubs.

Bogota also surprises visitors with its culture, including the famous Gold Museum, one of the largest pre-Colombian collections in the world.

Lima, Peru, takes you to the heart of the latest trend in international cuisine, with many new gourmet restaurants featuring the latest in modern Peruvian food.

This 14 day trip includes 2 countries and 7 flights (domestic and international, all included in the 1 low price), with hotel, tours and some meals

Only $3,995 per person double occupancy

1. Arrive in Lima, Peru, transfer to hotel Casa Andina

2. Half Day Lima city tour (B)

3. Lima day at leisure (B)

4. Flight from Lima to Cuzco, transfer to hotel, afternoon city tour of city and nearby ruins (B)

5. Full day Machu Picchu excursion (B,L)

6. Full day tour Sacred Valley (B,L)

7. Fly from Cuzco to Bogota; transfer to High Park (gay) hotel (optional massage available) (B)

8. Guided day tour of Bogota: Candelaria, Monserrate and Botero and Gold Museums. (B,L)

9. Half day tour : Zipaquira, Salt Cathedral; dinner optional at famed Andres Carne de Res (B)

10. Day at leisure in Bogota. Evening includes dinner and entrance to Theatron nightclub. (B,D)

11. June trip: Gay Pride parade in Bogota and related activities. October trip: Free Day (B)

12. Fly to Cartagena. Guided sunset walking tour of old city; evening at leisure (B)

13. Day at leisure in Cartagena; optional Majagua island day tour. (B)

14. Fly to Bogota and to USA

Information also available at

http://www.vamoscolombiatour.com/tours.htm

Please contact Walter Rey of Vamos Colombia Tour, LLC, at 415-637-2660 or

www.vamoscolombiatour.com walter@vamoscolombiatour.com

JOIN US FOR A GREAT (AND GAY) TIME IN PERU AND COLOMBIA!

Another Guest Review of Vamos Colombia Tour with Walter (English/Espanol)

Walter and Vamos Colombia Tour take pride in our close relationships with our customers, who we consider to be friends. It is therefore with great pride that we are able to share with you the warm feedback we have received from those friends after traveling with us to Colombia.
Phil Allison, a long time traveler to South America recently returned from his first trip to Colombia with us, including Bogota, Cartagena and Tayrona Park/Santa Marta. He is already making plans to return. He allows us to share his thoughts with you:

From the thriving Gay scene in Bogota to meeting local gays elsewhere in Colombia, Walter introduced me to many people.

The Caribbean Coast trip was wonderful. I really felt connected and explored a lot. I encountered no safety issues whatsoever, [any past fear has] all changed.
The highlights of this great trip were connecting with Walter's friends and family. I have traveled throughout Central & South America. I never felt more welcome anywhere than in Colombia.

Español:

Walter y Vamos Colombia Tour estamos orgullosos de nuestra relación con nuestros invitados, a los cuales consideramos como amigos. Por lo tanto, es con gran orgullo que compartimos con ustedes los comentarios que hemos recibido de nuestros amigos después de viajar con nosotros a Colombia. Phil, Felipe un viajero de North América que acaba de regresar de su primer viaje a Colombia con nosotros, incluyendo Bogotá, Cartagena y Parque Tayrona / Santa Marta. Él ya está haciendo planes para regresar. Con su permiso, publicamos lo que el dijo:

Desde la floreciente escena Gay en Bogotá hasta una reunión de los muchachos locales gays y otras partes de Colombia, Walter me presentó a muchas personas. 

El viaje a La Costa Caribe  fue maravilloso. Realmente me sentí conectado y pude explorar mucho. Yo no encontre ningun problemas de seguridad para nada, [cualquier temor del pasado] esto ha cambiado completamente. 

Los aspectos más destacados de este gran viaje se conectan con los amigos de Walter y su familia. 

He viajado por todo Centro y Suramérica y nunca me sentí tan bienvenido en ningun lugar  como lo fue en Colombia.

Review by Recent Guest of Walter and Vamos Colombia Tours

Walter Rey, owner and operator of Vamos Colombia Tours, (not pictured here) recently was able to share 1.5 days in Bogota, Colombia, with a visiting guest from the U.S., and then assisted him in arranging for a tour guide in Cartagena as well. Walter's guest, an experienced traveler, had a wonderful time and shared these wonderful words:






I am a season traveler and have been to over 80 countries around the world. My recent trip to Colombia is one of my all time favorites. Although Colombia has had a bad reputation in the past, the crime rate has dropped significantly in the last few years and I felt perfectly safe everywhere I went.

Thanks to Walter Rey and his company Vamos Colombia Tours I visited Bogota very efficiently, hitting all the major sights and two museums, plus I took an excursion to Zipaquira and the Salt Cathedral, all in two days. Walter is very knowledgeable about local culture and history, being Colombian himself. Plus after living in the USA for more than 20 years he knows exactly what American tourists expect and like. He is a charming and easy going person and I thoroughly enjoyed his company while I was in Bogota.

Bogota is a nice metropolis, with beautiful colonial architecture in the center and trendy modern suburbs. The Gold Museum has a spectacular collection of precolombian artifacts. The museum has been recently renovated and whoever designed the exhibit and displays was a genius. A must see! The Botero Museum is also very interesting. The hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs in Bogota are excellent and the night life is very diverse and interesting. Walter is a great source of information about all the details and he generously offers his help with any requests and demands one might have.

I also visited Cartagena de Indias, one of the most beautiful and enchanting cities I have ever seen. Walter arranged a city tour for me with an excellent local guide. Again, thanks to him, I learned a lot about local history and culture. Cartagena is the best kept secret of the Caribbean and Latin America and I highly recommend it as a destination.


Dr. Slobodan Miseljic
Boston, USA

Thanks Slobodan, for allowing us to share your impressions!

For information about the new Gold Museum in Bogota, check out its website (in English):
http://www.banrep.gov.co/museo/eng/home.htm

and of course, the Vamos Colombia Tour website.