Our Company 

We are a tourism consultancy 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. 

Vaova Welcome Video

 When they say Colombian people are warm and joyfull, they are not lying. As soon as you land in the country, you can count on every hand to help you out, to give you directions and, why not, to make a toast with you. 

The hospitalarian carisma of every colombian is reflected on the “parrandas” and traditional festivities all year long, because in Colombia all motives, wether good or not, are a reason to celebrate. 

Before you can say “hola”, you’ll learn to say “fiesta”. On the other hand, Bogotá and Medellín, cultural capitals of the country, welcome businessmen and women as well as a bramming night life. 

The security conditions have improved considerably in the last 5 years and the current government signed a historical peace treaty with the oldest guerrilla in the world, which ended with the worlds oldest armed conflict. Colombians are working hard to build a country that opens its door to tourism and foreign investment. 

So, do we need to say more? Come to Colombia, you are in for a southamerican hidden treat. 

Vaova Group Experience 

For this trip we are offering one itinerary, from the 23rd of February to the 04th of March. The package includes:

Domestic flights from Bogota-Cartagena and Cartagena-Medellin

2 night stay in Bogotá at Hotel NH Pavillion (including Wifi and Breakfast)

2 night stay in Cartagena at Hotel Estelar Cartagena de Indias (including Wifi and Breakfast)

1 night stay at the island at hotel Majagua or Gente de Mar (including breakfast)

3 night stay in Medellin at hotel NH Estelar Milla de Oro (including Wifi and breakfast)

1 night stay in Pietra Santa- Guatape (including breakfast)

 private transfers between airports and hotels

Activities: 

Dinner and Party at Andres Carne de Res

Brunch at Club Colombia

Guided tour in Bogotá including Colombian favorite treats

Party boat and private party at Islas del Rosario

Party at La Movida

Walking tour through the walled city + Castillo San Felipe

Rock climbing and visit to the colourful town of Guatape

Dinner and Party at La Sixtina

Lunch and Horseback riding at a typical Fonda Paisa

Accomodation: hotel rooms will be for two people. Accomodation can be either in two twin bedrooms or one queen bedroom. 

Once we know how many people are booking the package we will send a google doc where you will sign up for a room in the five destinations (Bogota, Medellin, Guatape, Cartagena, and Isla Grande)

If you prefer a single room you must purchase an upgrade which is available for every city in the add ons. (Bogota: 40 usd per night, Medellin: 75 usd per night, Cartagena: 150 usd per night)

Accommodation at Isla Grande depends on the hotel, it can be in groups of 2-5 people. 

Cancellation policy for hotels, transfers and activities:

Cancellation fees will be charged in event of booking cancellations:

a) Between 89 and 60 days before the trip: 40%

b) Between 59 and 30 days before the trip: 70%

c) Between 29 and 07 days before the trip: 85%

d) between 6 days and the day of the trip: 100%

 If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

Cristina Obregon  cmobre@umich.edu 

 Angela Vasquez angvas@umich.edu 

 Bogota

Is the beating heart of Colombia. On one hand, you can discover the city’s history through colonial landscapes along with museums and libraries. On the other hand, you will enjoy a cosmopolitan city on the rise with vibrant nightlife, music gigs, world-class restaurants and if you have a sibarita soul, this is the town to hit.

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TO BOGOTA

DAY 2 -

1. Walking tour through La Candelaria + Gold Museum + Monserrate Hill + Food by foot tour (10:00am-3:00pm) 100% CULTURAL

Includes transport from and to the hotel, bilingual guide, lunch box, entrance to the Gold Museum and Monserrate Hill, tastings of Colombian popular food. 

2. Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res(7:00pm-1:00/2:00am)40% PARTY 40% GASTRONOMY 20% CULTURAL 

Includes: Transport from the hotel in Chiva (traditional Colombian party bus), unlimited alcoholic beverages in specific spirits, complete dinner, transport back to the hotel and entrance fee.

Day 3-

1. Brunch at Club Colombia (10:00pm-01:00pm) 80% GASTRONOMY 20% CULTURAL

Includes: Transport from and to the hotel, Colombia buffet and mimosas

 CARTAGENA

Cartagena is the pearl of the Caribbean coast. It is a fairy tale city of beauty and history, where people of many nationalities coincide. Cartagena 13 km walled city is a Unesco world heritage site that should be discovered slowly and without a care. The Islands of El Rosario are an archipelago of about 30 coral islands on the coast of Cartagena de Indias. The landscapes are of great beauty with clear water and soft breezes, which make these islands the perfect destination for travelers seeking nature and relaxation.

DAY 3- ARRIVAL TO CARTAGENA 

Day 4- 

1.Walking tour through the old city + Castillo San Felipe.(02:30pm-06:30pm) 100% CULTURAL

includes transport to and from the hotel, private bilingual guide and  snacks. 
2. Small group Dinners 

3. Party at La Movida (10:30pm-02:30am) 100% party

Includes entrance fee and unlimited alcoholic beverages. Includes transport from and to the hotel.

 ISLA GRANDE

A few hours from Cartagena, the most luxurious nature wonder of the Caribbean Coast rises above the sea. The Rosario Islands are known for their exuberant beauty and for their calm beaches with crystalline waters. The whole area comprises the National Park Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo, a place to take care of nature without neglecting the confort and luxury of hotels and resorts in the area.

DAY 5- PARTYING AND HAVING LUNCH ON THE ISLANDS 

ALL DAY ACTIVITY

1.  Boat ride to Isla Grande where you will have lunch, enjoy a beautiful scenery while partying all day.(08:00am-04:00pm) 60% PARTY 40% SIGHTSEEING

Includes transport from the hotel to the pier, party boat, lunch, unlimited alcoholic beverages and day party at a private beach. 

One night stay at the Island at hotel San Pedro Majagua or Gente de Mar (breakfast included)

DAY 6- FREE DAY AT ISLA GRANDE AND RETURN TO CARTAGENA AT 2:00 PM.

MEDELLIN

This city is not known as “The City of Eternal Spring” for free. The people in Medellín, paisas, are the warmest and most kind people around the country. The city's transportation system, parks, universities, business possibilities and cleanliness have become it´s citizen´s pride. The eclectic “paisa” nightlife takes place in many locations and has a great offer from salsa, to tango or hip-hop, beginning on Thursday night, and running through Saturday night.  

DAY 6 - Arrival to Medellin

DAY 7 -

1. City Tour  + Graffiti tour (09:00-1:00pm) 100% CULTURAL

Includes private bilingual guide, snacks, transport to and from the hotel, and Metrocable ride.

DAY 8- DAY TRIP AND PARTY BOAT IN GUATAPE

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

1. Climbing the rock and visiting the colorful town of Guatape + Party boat  

(07:00am-06:00pm) 40% PARTY 20% CULTURAL 20% SPORTS 20% SIGHTSEEING

Includes transport from the hotel to the rock,  entrance to climb rock, visit to the town of Guatape, lunch, party boat with unlimited alcoholic beverages and transport to hotel Pietra Santa in Guatape + one night stay)

DAY 9- 

1. Return from Guatape

2. Lunch at a typical Fonda Paisa and horseback riding through the valley.(12:00pm-06:00pm) 60% SIGHTSEEING 20% SPORT 20% PARTY.

Includes transport from the airport to the restaurant and back to the hotel, lunch, unlimited alcoholic beverages and professional horseback rider.)

3. Dinner and party at la Sixtina (08:00pm-01:00/02:00pm) 60% PARTY 40% GASTRONOMY

Includes entrance fee, finger foods, two beers or to glasses of wine, and dinner.

DAY 10- Return to Detroit