Tauck to Launch New Journeys in Colombia and Japan Next Year

12.03.2024 - 19:35 / travelpulse.com / Laurie Baratti

WHY IT RATES: The introduction of Tauck's new journeys in Colombia and Japan in 2025 will offer travelers unique opportunities to explore two culturally rich destinations with expertly curated itineraries, providing immersive experiences and enriching encounters. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate Writer

Tauck has announced its first-ever tour of Colombia, with an in-depth nine-day exploration of the South American country set to launch next year. Also new for 2025 is the company's first-ever Tauck Bridges family travel adventure in Japan.

Tauck's new "Colombia: South America's Eternal Spring" (from $8,490 USD per person, double occupancy, plus airfare) begins with a two-night stay at the Four Seasons in Bogotá, followed by a three-night stay at the Medellín Marriott in Medellín and a subsequent three-night stay at the five-star Sofitel Legend Santa Clara in Cartagena. Guests' time in Bogotá is highlighted by a visit to the Gold Museum, containing the world's largest collection of gold artifacts (including many pre-Columbian pieces), and a guided tour of the Botero Museum, dedicated to the work of noted political critic, artist and sculptor Fernando Botero. The following day, guests travel by train to Zipaquirá to visit the Salt Cathedral, a working church carved from subterranean salt some 600 feet underground.  

After flying to Medellín, guests will enjoy a tasting of Colombian coffee before visiting the Normandia Equestrian Center to learn about the region's renowned Paso Fino horses. Guests will also learn about Colombia's emergence from its troubled past when they visit Comuna 13, a vibrant and colorful community that was once one of Colombia's most notorious neighborhoods. Tauck's exploration of Colombia continues in Cartagena with a walking tour of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (the largest fortress in South America), a visit to a local music school, and tours of San Pedro Claver Cathedral and the city's popular Getsmani neighborhood. The itinerary concludes with a sunset cruise and reception along Cartagena Bay, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Tauck will operate 12 departures of the new Colombia tour in 2025, and included in the price are two on-tour flights, 20 meals, gratuities to all local guides, hotel staff and restaurant servers, all sightseeing and other activities, airport transfers, luggage handling, taxes and more.

JAPAN, JUST FOR FAMILIES
Tauck's new 10-day Tauck Bridges itinerary, "Journey Through Japan… A Family Adventure" (from $8,990 USD per person, triple occupancy, plus airfare) has been designed specifically for families, and it begins with a three-night exploration of Tokyo featuring accommodations at the Conrad Tokyo. While in the city, Tauck