SDWAC- Colombia Citizen
Diplomacy Travel Program
Travel With a Purpose
Cultural Connections
This program will connect you with local citizens “in the know” that will proudly share the inside secrets about their community, providing opportunities to take a deep dive into culinary, musical and artistic landscape of the locale – all via
direct and immersive experiences.
Educational Enrichment
Learning never ends and our program offers a unique opportunity to increase your fund of knowledge via personal experiences curated just for you! Enjoy behind the scenes access to local sources of knowledge and benefit from private lectures
by specialists in their field.
Make a Difference
Always leave a place better than you found it. Get involved in local community-based initiatives and become part of the solution!
Highlights
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Multi-city Tour
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Curated Lectures
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Cultural Connections
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Historical Tours
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Food Tours
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Cooking Class
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Service Initiative
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Fun & Camaraderie
Daily Itinerary
Program participants will be treated to a welcome reception at SDWAC Board Member Gina Ing’s Usaquen
colonial home, followed by a traditional Colombian dinner and a private Colombian dance and music
demonstration!
You’ll spend the morning discovering the colonial town of Usaquén during a guided, historical tour. In the
afternoon visit the Gold Museum and be treated to an interactive lecture on the historical significance of gold in
the region.
After breakfast, we’ll head to the headquarters of Colombia’s International Rescue Committee (IRC) for a
behind the scenes tour of their facilities and a presentation with their leadership and staff before rolling up
our shirt sleeves and getting involved in their work firsthand. Evening of unstructured free time.
After a morning visit to historical landmarks Monserrate and La Candelaria, program participants will be
treated to an interactive Colombian cooking lesson and enjoy the fruits of our labor!
You’ll start the day learning about the history of U.S.- Colombia relations during a special meeting with faculty
at the University of Los Andes. In the afternoon you’ll take a tour of Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Evening of
unstructured free time. Evening dinner for the group will be at the renowned restaurant, Andre Carne de Res!
After settling into the hotel, you’ll visit San Felipe Castle, the largest Spanish fortress in South America. In the
evening take a horse carriage tour of the colonial center before enjoying a dinner at Restaurante Gobernador.
You’ll explore Cartagena’s coastal wonders on a five island all day boating excursion with an evening of
unstructured free time.
Be the change you want to see in the world! Today you’ll engage youth and learn about the social and
economic challenges that are impacting the community while serving at SOS Children’s Village.
The morning will be yours to continue your exploration of Cartagena on your own, relax, or enjoy some free
time for shopping excursions. A special, surprise group “Farewell Dinner” is planned for the night!
Travelers should plan on arranging their own departure after the official close of the program at 11am.
10-DAY PROGRAM COST PER PARTICIPANT: $3,630
Tax Deductible Portion: $1,350
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Single Occupancy
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Supplement: + $500*
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Estimated Airfare: $900**
* Estimated cost per participant based on double occupancy
hotel room. Single occupancy
available upon request
**This is an airfare estimate
only.
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 10
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All lodging
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All breakfast, lunch and six gourmet group dinners
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24/7 On-Site BLC Group Coordinator
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In-country flight from Bogota to Cartagena
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Medical and emergency evacuation insurance
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All service project expenses
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All cultural activity expenses
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All ground transportation
*Bright Light Corporate does not cover visas, checked baggage fees, cancellation insurance, immunizations (if applicable), extra food (beyond meals quoted in program), or souvenirs.