Colombia is located in the North West area of the South American continent. Colombia coasts are along the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. The Andes Mountains are within the borders of Colombia, and are a popular destination for tourists to hike. Colombia has major attractions for a tourist destination, such as Cartagena and its historic surroundings, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List; the insular department of San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina; and Santa Marta and the surrounding area. The coffee region is also a very popular destination, especially the traditional town of Salento,_Quindío and its surroundings.
Day 01 Arrive Bogota By Flight
Arrival at Bogoto airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the capital. Our centrally located hotel in the Candelaria district is within walking distance of many of the main sights including the main square – Plaza Bolivar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Bogota – San Agustin By Road 530 kms / 09 hrs appx.
After breakfast, proceed to explore its UNESCO World Heritage listed pre-Colombian archaeological site with many fascinating statues. There are hundreds of these statues to see spread over a huge area as well as many ancient burial sites. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 San Agustin
After breakfast, proceed to have some amazing views of the valley. When you’re not exploring the archaeological site, consider exploring the area on horseback, take a hike through the hills, try white water rafting or take a jeep tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 San Agustin – Popoyan By Road 136 kms / 04 hrs 10 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to the old city of Popoyan which is known as the White City due to its white colonial architecture. Popoyan has one of the best preserved colonial town centres in Latin America, with lots of cathedrals to explore and the colossal Purace volcano can be seen in the distance. If you are here over Easter, the town’s Semana Santa celebrations are the second largest in the world with processions and parades in the streets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Popoyan – Cali By Road 142 kms / 02 hrs 30 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to a vibrant city with a large Afro-Colombian culture and a passion for salsa music. Admire La Ermita, a church famous for its Gothic style architecture before soaking up the lively atmosphere in the Barrio de San Antonio area. Here you can get great views of the city from the top of the hill as well as having a host of restaurants and bars. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Cali–Bogota By Flight/Bogota-Villa de Leyva 164 kms/3H appx.
After breakfast, proceed to Bogota and then drive on to Villa de Leyva an attractive colonial town founded in 1572. The town has been preserved as a national monument, with virtually no modern architecture at all. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Villa de Leyva
After breakfast, proceed to enjoy its charming colonial plaza, exploring the narrow streets and private courtyards. This is also a popular area for hiking and mountain biking options. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Villa de Leyva – San Gil By Road 175 km / 03 hrs 30 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to Colombia’s adventure sport capital. There are a plethora of activities to do in and around San Gil to kick start the adrenaline, such as white water rafting and bungee jumping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 San Gil
After breakfast, proceed to visit the beautiful and quaint village of Barichara or explore Chicamocha National Park along the Chicamocha Canyon. The cable car over the Canyon of Chicamocha is the longest in South America and offers spectacular views. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 San Gil – Santa Marta By Flight
After breakfast, proceed to santa Marta the oldest city in Colombia and the first one settled by the Spanish, Santa Marta. The city has an important historical centre and a beautiful old town. It is also our base for a day trip to beautiful Tayrona National Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 Santa Marta
After breakfast, proceed to the best coastline on the continent and is perfect for a spot of escapism. It’s a few hours of gentle hiking to reach the secluded beaches where roads and cars have no access. You can snorkel in the reefs, visit some of the local villages in the nearby mountains or hike through the dense rainforest, stumbling across ancient pre-Colombine ruins reclaimed by the jungle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 Santa Marta – Cartagena By Road 227 kms / 03 hrs 45 min appx.
After breakfast, proceed to the most interesting colonial towns on the continent. There are several interesting sites to see such as a visit to Castillo San Felipe and the fortress on San Lazaro hill. Beneath this fortress is a maze of tunnels and there are still cannons in place along the battlements. Also worthwhile is a trip up La Popa hill to visit the colourful convent with great views over the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 Cartagena
After Breakfast, proceed to the Boca Grande area of Cartagena is where Colombians come for their beach holidays and it is full of shops, nightclubs and bars. Near Cartagena is the Volcan de Lodo El Totumo, a mud volcano where you can relax and wallow in the mud, which is believed to be a good treatment for the skin. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14 Depart Cartagena By Flight
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Bogota | 01 | Hotel Porton |
| San Agustin | 02 | Hotel Monasterio |
| Popayan | 01 | Dann Monasterio |
| Cali | 01 | Spiwak Chipichape Cali |
| Villa de Leyva | 02 | Casa San Pedro Hospedaje |
| San Gil | 02 | Terra Barichara |
| Santa Marta | 02 | Casa Carolina |
| Cartagena | 02 | Hotel Cuellars |
- Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
- 13 nights accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per the program.
- Entrance fees.
- Local English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions.
- Transportation by public bus
- Guided tour of San Agustin Archaeological Park
- Escorted by a tour leader
- Excursion to Tayrona National Park
- Gold Museum, Colonial white-washed city & Charming & remote colonial town
- Tayrona National Park, Archaeological Park & Colombian culture & salsa music
- Colombia’s adventure sport capital, Castillo San Felipe & San Lazaro hill
- Airport arrival transfer
- Air Ticket for Cali – Bogota and San Gil – Santa Marta
- All taxes.
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– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
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– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
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– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
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