“colombian Salsa Escape 2020- Feria De Cali!”

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Hostal Ruta Sur - Concert at Teatro Calima - Dancing at Tin Tin Deo

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Group gathers at Hostal Ruta Sur in Barrio San Antonio in Cali, Colombia and settle in.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Teatro Calima, Calle 12, 4N-20, Cali Colombia
Interested and available travelers attend concert at Teatro Calima. 2020 artist TBA. (2019 performers were Herencia de Timbiqui and La Pacifican Power.)
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hostal Ruta Sur in Barrio San Antonio-
Private Rooms, Colonial patio, plants and art decorate this relaxing space.

Day 2: Cali Tour - Salsa Lessons - Super Concierto

Stop At: Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero de Cali, Cali Colombia
Travelers meet van at Ruta Sur and are taken to Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero for the Super Concierto. 2020 artists TBA. (2019 performers were Romeo Santos, El Gran Combo, Grupo Niche, Anuel AA, Jessi Uribe, Yeison Jimenez, Los Hermanos Lebron, Silvestre Dangond.)
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: SalsaPura - Dance without borders, Cl. 4 ##661, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Travelers walk two blocks to Salsa Pura for private 1 on 1 salsa, bachata, or kizomba lesson.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Client receives a 4 hour city tour of Cali during which they learn about the history of salsa, the history of the region, and the recent socio political climate related to the Peace Accord.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Salsa Lesson - Las Tascas - Dancing at La Topa

Stop At: SalsaPura - Dance without borders, Cl. 4 ##661, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Travelers walk two blocks to Salsa Pura for private 1 on 1 salsa, bachata, or kizomba lesson.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Client visits the outdoor celebration called "Las Tascas" where they find beautiful light displays and thousands of people enjoying outdoor dining and live music.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: La Topa Tolondra, Calle 5 # 1437, Cali 760031 Colombia
Group social dances at the iconic dance venue, La Topa Tolondra.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Tres Cruces Hike - Salsa Lessons - Concert

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers hike up to Tres Cruces for spectacular view of the city and valley. Hike can be rigorous depending upon fitness level. (optional)
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: SalsaPura - Dance without borders, Cl. 4 ##661, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Travelers walk two blocks to Salsa Pura for private 1 on 1 salsa, bachata, or kizomba lesson.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Feria de Cali, Cali Colombia
Our van will pick us up at Ruta Sur and bring us to a salsa concert at La Carpa. Last year's artists were: Isaac Delgado, Roberto Roena, Los Hermanos Lebrón, Luisito Carrión, Salsa Caleña, Moncho Santana, La Tropa. 2020 artist TBA.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Walking Food Tour - Salsa Lessons - Dancing at Zaperoco

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers meet food tour leader in Barrio San Antonio and embark on 4 hour tour that leads group to various popular food vendors, past Cali street murals and monuments, to the Cali market to taste the best food and drink that Colombia has to offer.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: SalsaPura - Dance without borders, Cl. 4 ##661, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Travelers walk two blocks to Salsa Pura for private 1 on 1 salsa, bachata, or kizomba lesson.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zaperoco Bar, Avenida 5 # 16-46, Cali 760045 Colombia
Travelers meet at Ruta Sur for pick up for dance night out dancing with locals at Zaperoco Bar.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: HIking at Parque Fallajones - New Years Eve Party at Mulato Cabaret

Stop At: Paque Nacional Farallones de Cali, Cali Colombia
Van picks up travelers at Ruta Sur for 90 minute drive to Parque Farallones for hiking to 3 waterfalls with guide.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers are picked up at Ruta Sur by van and taken to Mulato Cabaret for dinner, dancing, and a show by international performers Swing Latino.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Gondola Ride Over City - Rooftop Dinner and Sunset at Zaguan Restaurant

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers picked up Ruta Sur to venture to Gondola Ride that gives birds eye view of Siloe neighborhood and the rest of Cali. Will explore outdoor Grupo Niche museum at one of the Gondola stops.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers walk three blocks from Hostal Ruta Sur to El Zaguan de San Antonio restaurant for a rooftop dinner and view of the sunset. This restaurant was featured by Anthony Bourdain on "Parts Unknown Colombia".
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Departure

Stop At: Cali, Cali, Valle del Cauca Department
Travelers say good byes and head to their next destination. Many choose to continue traveling throughout Colombia to places like Salento, Medellin, Santa Marta, Bogotá, and Cartagena.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.