Arrival in Medellin

Medellin - Friday: Arrive at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. After clearing customs and collecting luggage, a representative from Colombia Relocation Tours will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. You will then be escorted to your private transportation to our group hotel in Medellin. (Please provide your arrival time to coordinate airport pickup.) Transportation is available from 5 am to 11:30 pm. Hotel check-in begins at 3 pm. If you arrive earlier, you can request luggage storage and possibly an early check-in, though it is not guaranteed. There are no group meals on check-in day due to varied arrival times. The hotel features a restaurant and is connected to a shopping mall with diverse dining options, a grocery store, and pharmacies.

Medellin

Medellin - Saturday: The tour begins with a breakfast buffet at the hotel. At 8 am, the group meets in a conference room for orientation and a meet-and-greet. At 8:30, board the bus in front of the hotel to tour popular expat areas, El Poblado and Laureles, explore rental options, and learn tips for finding rentals. After lunch, explore shopping options, including a grocery store and PriceSmart. Visit Plaza Botero, featuring 23 bronze statues and monuments, then head to dinner. After dinner, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Medellin.

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia - View the bronze monuments and tour the area.

Walk, Taste, Enjoy: The Ultimate Taco Tour Medellin, Barrio Laureles - Tour the area and visit rental properties.

El Poblado - Tour the area and visit rental properties.

La Ceja/Guatapé/Rionegro

Guatape - Sunday: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel. At 8 am, board the bus in front of the hotel to head to La Ceja to explore rental options and the town. Then, proceed to Guatapé for lunch. Afterward, visit El Peñón de Guatapé, then head to Rionegro to visit a Home Center and have dinner. After dinner, return to our group hotel in Medellin for an overnight stay.

La Ceja - Tour the town and visit rental properties.

Guatape / Piedra Del Peñol - Tour the town center, have lunch, and visit El Peñol.

Rionegro - Tour the area, visit a Home Center, and have dinner.

Armenia, Quindío

Armenia - Monday: After a breakfast buffet at the hotel, attend a seminar with experts on immigration, real estate, and insurance issues. At 10:00 am, check out of the hotel and head to Armenia, one of the three important cities in the coffee region. Lunch will be at a Colombian food restaurant along the way. The ride to Armenia offers a chance to enjoy the beautiful mountains and coffee plantations. Upon arrival in Armenia, dinner will be at a Colombian-style steakhouse, ending the day with an overnight stay in Armenia.

Armenia - Morning seminar, meeting with an immigration attorney, and real estate and healthcare agent. Check out of the hotel and head to Armenia, with lunch along the way.

Armenia/Manizales

Armenia - Tuesday: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel, then check out. At 9 am, board the bus in front of the hotel to tour Armenia and explore rental options. Then, head to a small coffee town for lunch. After lunch, there may be an opportunity to visit a coffee farm and learn about the coffee-making process. Then, proceed to our hotel in Manizales, check in, and enjoy dinner at the resort.

Armenia - Tour the town and view rental properties.

Salento - Visit this small town in the coffee region, have lunch, and possibly visit a working coffee farm.

Manizales - Head to the resort, check in, and relax in the thermal springs. Dinner at the resort.

Manizales/Pereira

Medellin - Wednesday: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the resort. At 8:30, board the bus in front of the hotel to tour Manizales and Pereira, exploring rental options. Have lunch in Pereira, then visit some shopping options. Return to the resort to relax and enjoy the thermal springs, with dinner at the resort.

Pereira - Tour the city, visit a PriceSmart, explore rental properties, have lunch, and return to the resort in Manizales.

Medellin

Medellin - Thursday: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel, then check out at 11 am. Board the bus to head back to Medellin, with lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Medellin, check in and enjoy a farewell dinner. The tour concludes. (Please provide your departure times to coordinate airport transportation, allowing a 5-hour window before your flight departs.)

Manizales - Check out of the resort and head back to Medellin, with lunch along the way.

Medellin - Enjoy a farewell dinner as the tour concludes.

Medellin

Medellin - Friday: Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the hotel and check out at 11 am.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guide
• 4-star hotel accommodations during the tour
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• All Fees and Taxes

• Round trip airfare
• Alcoholic beverages

Our tours are crafted as an engaging seminar to showcase the best of Colombia for those considering retirement in this vibrant country. Participants will benefit from shared experiences, explore popular expatriate areas, and view rental apartments and country houses. The tour includes visits to shopping malls, grocery stores, and a PriceSmart, along with opportunities to connect with fellow expats over lunch or dinner. Additionally, an immigration attorney will provide insights into various visa options, and there will be discussions with real estate and healthcare insurance agents. A comprehensive Relocation Guide is also available, filled with essential information for a seamless move to Colombia. The operators, who reside in Colombia, have firsthand experience with the visa process, obtaining a Colombian I.D., renting a home, and securing health insurance. Colombia is a stunning country with welcoming people. The team handles all the details to ensure an informative and delightful adventure. For more information, please visit the website at @colombiarelocationtours.com.

• Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.