Colombia Highlights: A comprehensive overview of the country’s top sites

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Explore Bogota, Colombia’s vibrant capital city, then visit the remarkable Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and the charming Villa de Leyva. Sample Colombia’s world-renowned brew on a coffee plantation tour, and stroll the Caribbean streets of the famous walled city of Cartagena.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Bogota's historic district, mueseums andMonserrate Sanctuary
    • Enjoy ascenic private transfer to Villa de Leyva,stopping visit the famous Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
    • Visit Armenia (in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region)
    • Enjoy a coffee tour and tasting atSan Alberto Plantation
    • Drive into the Cocora Valley and see themagnificent Wax Palm
    • Relax at the beaches ofSanta Marta

What's this trip about?

    Explore Bogota, Colombia’s vibrant capital city, then visit the remarkable Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and the charming Villa de Leyva. Sample Colombia’s world-renowned brew on a coffee plantation tour, and stroll the Caribbean streets of the famous walled city of Cartagena.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Includes accommodations at first class hotels that reflect the best of local culture
    • Includes excursions and tours with superb private guides

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Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1:  WELCOME TO BOGOTA

Arrive to the capital city of Bogota,
 a busy metropolis that blends tradition with trendiness. Your private guide will welcome you to the country and transfer you to your first class hotel, located in the exclusive La Cabrera neighborhood.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 B.O.G. HOTEL

Located in Bogota's La Cabrera neighborhood, the B.O.G. hotel is conveniently close to many of the city's top restaurants and attractions. This award-winning Design Hotel offers a restaurant, lobby bar, spa, and rooftop terrace with panoramic views and a heated pool.

UPGRADE AVAILABLE:
 SOFITEL BOGOTA VICTORIA REGIAFOR THOSE INTERESTED IN STAYING IN THE LA CANDELARIA HISTORIC DISTRICT, THERE IS ALSO THE OPTION OF STAYING AT HOTEL DE LA OPERA. THE HISTORIC DISTRICT CAN GET RATHER QUIET AFTER DARK, WHICH IS WHY SOME TRAVELERS PREFER TO STAY IN OTHER NEIG...
Explore Bogota with your private guide,
 a bilingual local who will take you through the city’s unique neighborhoods and give you an insider’s perspective on the complicated history of the area.

Start in the La Candelaria historic district, the oldest part of the city, to learn about Bogotá’s colonial past ...

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 B.O.G. HOTEL

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, LUNCH DAY 3:  THE SALT CATHEDRAL AND VILLA DE LEYVA

Enjoy a 

scenic private transfer to Villa de Leyva,
 stopping en route to visit the famous Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. One of the marvels of Colombia, the underground cathedral is carved out of a functioning salt mine. The subtle illumination and detailed execution of the work took years of effort from miners and artists...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 CAMPARIO DE LA VILLA

Located in the historic center of Villa de Leyva, the Hotel Campanario de la Villa features comfortable lodgings in a colonial building arranged around an attractive central courtyard. The hotel offers a restaurant, pool, and spa.

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, LUNCH DAY 4:  EXPLORE COLONIAL VILLA DE LEYVA

Walk the quaint cobbled streets
 of Villa de Leyva with your private local guide, arriving to the enormous plaza, which is home to the area’s main church. Visit the house of Antonio Nariño, an important leader in Colombia’s independence movement, then head to the Monastery of Carmelitas Descalzas, stil...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 CAMPARIO DE LA VILLA

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST DAY 5:  FLY TO THE COFFEE REGION AND TRANSFER TO YOUR CHARMING HACIENDA

Fly to Armenia,
 in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region. Many Colombians consider this region the heart and soul of their country; here, rural life continues as it has for centuries, based on harvesting coffee, plantains, and other fruits. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, a countryside hacienda.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 HACIENDA BAMBUSA

Hacienda Bambusa is located in the southern part of the coffee region, set among tropical fruit plantations. The house is built in the style traditional to this region, made of guadua bamboo and clay tiles and arranged around gardens and centenary...

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, DINNER DAY 6:  TOUR A COFFEE PLANTATION AND TRY A GUIDED TASTING OF COLOMBIA'S FINEST BREWS

Spend the day at San Alberto Plantation
 for a coffee tour and tasting. The journey out will take you through some stunning scenery: carpeted rolling hills of lush green coffee, plantain and yucca. Experience the entire process of coffee harvesting and processing, from seedling to harvest to toasting to cup. Learn about the lives of the regional coffee growers and finish the tour with a guided tasting of some of Colombia’s finest brews.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 HACIENDA BAMBUSA

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER DAY 7:  VISIT COCORA VALLEY AND THE PICTURESQUE TOWN OF SALENTO

Drive into the Cocora Valley,
 part of Los Nevados National Park and one of the few natural habitats of the magnificent Wax Palm, the national symbol of Colombia. Stop to sample some rich Colombian coffee in Filandia, a traditional pueblo filled with brightly painted houses. Here you will learn about...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 HACIENDA BAMBUSA

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER DAY 8:  FLY TO SANTA MARTA, THE OLDEST TOWN IN COLOMBIA AND GATEWAY TO TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK

Fly over the rolling hills of coffee country out to Santa Marta,
 the oldest town in Colombia. The small city boasts a privileged location, neighboring the Sierra Nevada and Tayrona National Park and the popular fishing village of Taganga. The beaches are clean and wide, and the town has a relaxed, Caribbean feeling. Transfer into Tayrona National Park, an idyllic coastal nature preserve with pristine Caribbean beaches backed by jungle-clad mountains.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 ECOHABS TAYRONA HOTEL

Located on the beautiful Cañaveral beach in Tayrona National Park, Ecohabs Tayrona is composed of cozy private bungalows built with native wood and roofed in palm leaves. Each bungalow provides a view of the Caribbean Sea and the green landsc...

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, DINNER DAY 9:  RELAX AND EXPLORE TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK, AN IDYLLIC COASTAL NATURE RESERVE

Today you have free to 

relax and explore Tayrona National Park
 on your own. We can also arrange a private guide to take you on a hike to different beaches and a local historical site, or snorkeling in the azure waters of the park.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 ECOHABS TAYRONA HOTEL

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER DAY 10:  JOURNEY TO THE HISTORIC WALLED CITY OF CARTAGENA

Enjoy a 

scenic private transfer to the historic walled city of Cartagena
. Founded in 1533, Cartagena was once the primary Caribbean port for Spanish explorers, who would store plundered riches in the city. Due to this activity, the city was a frequent target for attacks by pirates and buccaneers, including England’s Sir Francis Drake. After ...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 CASA SAN AGUSTIN

Located within Cartagena's walled Old Town, the Casa San Agustin features 24 guest rooms and 6 suites. The hotel is tastefully decorated and offers graceful, comfortable social areas as well as beautiful rooms. Alma, the hotel's signature restaura...

*INCLUDES:
 BREAKFAST DAY 11:  TAKE A PRIVATE WALKING TOUR OF FASCINATING CARTAGENA

Walk the captivating city
 of Cartagena with your local guide. The city has a colorful history of piracy and treasure, and combines fascinating elements of African, indigenous, and European cultures, creating a unique atmosphere unlike any other city in the world. Your tour will take you through ...
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 CASA SAN AGUSTIN   DAY 12:  RELAX AND EXPLORE CARTAGENA

Relax and explore the city
 at your leisure, or let us arrange another excursion in the area, such as a boat trip to the Rosario Islands or a salsa lesson with a local teacher.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
 CASA SAN AGUSTIN   DAY 13:  DEPART FOR HOME OR YOUR NEXT DESTINATION

Today you will say goodbye to your local guide and head to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination.

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Price per day$345
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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Meals Included
  • 10 days of breakfast
  • 5 days of lunch
  • 5 days of dinner
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