OUR COMPANY
We are a tourism consulting company that offers advice and travel planning to Asia, Africa and Colombia; all of them to which we have personally traveled. Each trip is designed to suit your tastes and aspirations. Using our services, you can organize your ideal trip from home. Based on dates, routes and destinations chosen by you, we’ll put in motion our resources to take care of the logistics necessary to make your dream trip a reality.
COLOMBIA
Colombian warmth and charisma resonate across the many traditional festivals that are held throughout the year, because here in Colombia, we never run out of excuses to celebrate. This is true all over the country: from Barranquilla’s Carnival –a four-day, flamboyant street party– all the way down to the massive, year-end Cali Fair, when Caleños spend three days dancing to the heat of Afro-Caribbean rhythms in the World’s Salsa Capital. Or even in Bogota or Medellin, Colombia’s business and entrepreneurial hubs, where you can dive into their vibrant nightlife to the beat of salsa, alternative music or reggaeton. Rest assure that you’ll be saying fiesta way before you learn how to pronounce hola.
Security has improved significantly over the last 5 years. A historic peace treaty was signed by the previous government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) –one of the oldest guerrillas in the planet– putting an end to the world’s longest armed conflict.
Do we need to say more?
Welcome to Colombia,
You’ve signed in for a South-American hidden treasure!
This is a video of our experiences with HBS in Spring Break 2018
BUILD YOUR TRIP
FIRST STEP (CHOOSE YOUR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS )
For this trip we are offering two itineraries from the 15th until the 23rd of March
Each itinerary has different flight options from and to the US for you to choose. You must purchase the international flight option that suits you better.
If you prefer to purchase your international flights on your own you can select the option "Basic Package without flights" or "Crimson package without flights".
Have in mind that the deadline to book international flights is the 31st of October.
SECOND STEP (THE MADATORY PACKAGES)
Everyone must purchase a package.
If you choose an international flight, you must scroll down to the add ons and select the mandatory package you prefer. (Basic or Crimson)
Both the Basic package and the Crimson package include:
-Flight BOG-MDE / MDE- CTG
-2 nights at Hilton Bogota / NH teleport
-3 nights at Estelar Milla de Oro / Estelar Square
-3 nights Estelar Cartagena de Indias
-Medical Insurance: CLICK HERE TO CHECK WHAT IT INCLUDES
-Professional video and a package of 100 photos
-One doctor for every 100 people
-Transfers between the airports and the hotels for the flights purchased through VAOVA.
-Beer, water and snacks for all the bus rides
-One staff member for every 20 people, during the whole trip
Activities:
- Dinner & party at Andrés
-Sunset by the bay in private catamaran + Dinner at Marea
- Academic Experience
The crimson package:
The crimson package includes the following additional activities:
-Guatape (rock climbing + visit to town + party boat)
-City + graffiti tour Medellin
-Rooftop party at the Charlee
-Party on the island
-Party at la Movida
THIRD STEP (CHOOSE YOUR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)
You have the option of signing up for various cultural, party and gastronomic activities in Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin. Choose the package option you prefer (Basic package or Crimson package), and scroll down to purchase optional activities.
If you wish to see the complete description of each activity, please refer to the Official Presentation below.
NEXT STEPS AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT
1. You will receive a booking confirmation email from We Travel
2. You have until the 11th of January to pay the balance due and to purchase your add ons and optional activities.
2. One month before the trek we will send a google doc where you can sign up (with your roommate) for the hotels in the different cities.
3. Three weeks before Domestic and international tickets will be issued and send to your email addresses.
4. 15 days before the trip we will send a PDF which includes the final agenda of the trek, some tips about the country, the final rooming list for the hotels in the three cities and the release of liability that you must sign once you check in with our team in Medellin.
Accommodation:
For our mandatory packages hotel rooms will be for two people. Accomodation can be either in two twin bedrooms or one queen bedroom.
One month before the trip, when we know the final list of attendees, we will send a google doc where you will sign up for a room in the three destinations (Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena)
If you prefer a single room, you may purchase an upgrade for $390 USD, which is available for every city under the Add-Ons.
Cancellation policy for the mandatory packages:
Cancellation fees will be charged in event of booking cancellations:
a) Between 120 and 30 days before the trip: 60% of the initial deposit will be charged.
b) Between 29 and 07 days before the trip: 50% of the total payment will be charged.
c) between 6 days and the day of the trip: 100% of the total payment will be charged.
Cancellation policy for airfares:
Any changes or cancellations related with flights must be done directly with the Airline. Each airline has a different policy.
Payment deadlines:
a. International flights can be booked paying a 500 USD deposit no later than the 31st of October. The balance must be paid before the 11th of January.
b. The deposit for the mandatory package must be purchased no later than the 31st of October. The balance due must be paid before the 11th of January
c. Activities are available until the 11th of January
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Maria Alejandra Pombo: mapombo@vaovatravel.com Cel: +57 312 4249629
BEFORE YOU LEAVE!
1. Check your visa requirement. Many countries do not need a visa, but some do.
2. Check the coverage of the medical insurance included in the mandatory package.
Flying out of Boston in a direct flight with Avianca the 15th of March
March 15: Boston-Bogota
Avianca AV209 departing from Boston at 11:50pm and arriving to Bogota at 5:20am (+1).
March 23: Cartagena-Bogotá- Boston
Avianca flight AV9541 departing from Cartagena at 9:29am arriving to Bogotá at 10:58AM. Avianca flight AV208 departing from Bogotá at 1:17pm arriving to Boston at 8:21PM.
Flying out of Boston with a layover in Miami the 15th of March
March 15: Boston-Miami - Bogotá
American airlines AA1170 departing from Boston at 6:10pm and arriving to Miami at 9:49pm (+1). Avianca flight AV005 departing from Miami at 2:49am arriving to Bogotá at 5:25AM.
March 24: Cartagena- Bogotá - Boston
Avianca flight AV8557 departing from Cartagena at 10:07am arriving to Bogotá at 11:37AM. Avianca flight AV208 departing from Bogotá at 1:17pm arriving to Boston at 8:21PM.
* ThIs flight option includes one extra night in Cartagena from the 23rd to the 24th of March.
Flying out of Boston with a layover in Atlanta the 15th of March
March 15: Boston-Atlanta- Bogotá
Delta DL981 departing from Boston at 1:35pm and arriving to Atlanta at 4:34pm. Delta flight DL 981 departing from Atlanta at 5:58pm arriving to Bogotá at 9:50pm
March 23: Cartagena- Atlanta - Boston
Delta flight DL 984 departing from Cartagena at 1:50pm arriving to Atlanta at 6:57pm. Delta flight DL1523 departing from Atlanta at 10:20pm arriving to Boston at 12:57 (+1)
* ThIs flight option includes one extra night in Bogota from the 15th to the 16th of March.
Flying out of JFK in a direct flight with Avianca the 16th of March
March 16: New York-Bogota
Avianca AV245 departing from JFK at 1:10am and arriving to Bogota at 4:58am (+1).
March 23: Cartagena-New York
Avianca flight AV206 departing from Cartagena at 11:51pm arriving to JFK at 5:45am (+1).
Flying out of Boston with a layover in Panama the 15th of March
March 15: Boston-Panama- Bogotá
Copa airlines CM733 departing from Boston at 3:39pm and arriving to Panama at 8:31pm and Copa airlines CM659 departing from Panama at 9:17pm arriving to Bogotá at 10:55pm
March 23: Cartagena- Panama- Boston
Copa Airlines flight CM160 departing from Cartagena at 09:29am arriving to Panama at 10:50am. and Copa Airline flight CM311 departing from Panama at 12:34pm arriving to Boston at 7:19pm
* ThIs flight option includes one extra night in Bogota from the 15th to the 16th of March.
The deposit will be used to pay part of the Basic Package. If you choose this option you do not need to pay the mandatory package in the extra options
The deposit will be used to pay part of the Crimson Package. If you choose this option you do not need to pay the mandatory package in the extra options.
BOGOTA
Bogota is one of Latin America’s most vibrant capitals. With an
area of more than 1000 square miles and a population of almost 10 million, Bogota is the fifth largest and the fourth most populated city
in South America. Visitors will dive into the city’s history through its colonial landscapes, huge museums and libraries, which clash with the metropolis’s modern architecture, vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.
Day 1 (March 16th)
Morning Activities (ADD ONS)
1. Academic Experience (09:00pm-12:00pm)
Includes: Transfer from and to the hotel and one staff member for every 20 people.
Afternoon Activities (ADD ONS)
PRICE: PENDING
1. Downtown city tour (2:00pm-6:00pm) 20% gastronomy 80% cultural
Includes: Transport from and to the hotel, private bilingual guide for every 15 people, entrance fee to the gold Museum, fruit and other Colombian specialty tastings and one staff member for every 20 people.
Does Not include lunch.
PRICE: 45 USD
Night Activities:
1. Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res (07:30pm-01:00am) 40% party 40% gastronomy 20% cultural
Min 20-Max 300 ppl.
Includes: transport from the hotel to Andres Carne de Res in Chiva (traditional Colombian party bus), unlimited alcoholic beverages in specific spirits, complete dinner, transport back to the hotel in buses, one staff member for every 20 people.
Included in the basic package
Day 2 (March 17th)
Morning Activities (ADD ONS)
1. Hike to Monserrate (09:00am-12:00pm) 50% sport, 50% sightseeing
Includes: transport from the hotel and back, private tour guide for every 15 people, one staff member every 20 people.
PRICE: 30 USD
2. Brunch at Harry Sasson (10:00am-12:00pm) 100% gastronomy
Includes: transfer from and to the hotel, complete breakfast, one staff member every 20 people.
PRICE: 45 USD
Afernoon Activities
1. Flight to Medellin