Today you start your Colombian adventure!
A driver will be waiting for you at arrivals and will bring you directly to your cosy hotel in the historic center of Bogotá. Depending on your arrival time, you will have some free time to calmly acclimatize, get used to the altitude, and relax.
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco.
Bogotá is a huge city with a rich history so you definitely won’t get bored today. You can do many different activities going from just walking through the colonial center and immersing yourself in the busy atmosphere, visiting the famous Botero and Gold Museum, and taking the Bogota bike tour.
You could also try to eat ajiaco today. This is Bogota’s signature dish and it consists of a greenish potato soup accompanied with rice, avocado, corn, capers, and sour cream. A real treat!
Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco.
After a delicious breakfast it will be time to set course to the famous coffee zone of Colombia.
You will be picked up by a driver at your accommodation and he will bring you to the airport to catch your flight to Pereira. Another driver will await you in Pereira airport and transport you to your beautiful hotel in the heart of the coffee zone.
Your hotel will be a traditional coffee hacienda and is surrounded by a gorgeous garden and an active coffee plantation. You will be able to enjoy an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, and visit the different viewpoints over the plantations and the green mountains that are so characteristic for this region.
Right after your arrival you can already start taking in the beauty of the exotic flowers and birds that are richly present.
Accommodation: Finca del Café.
You will have day 4 available for some wonderful time in the coffee zone. You can opt to stay in the hotel and enjoy the lovely facilities of the hotel, or take a coffee tour in the plantations surrounding the place.
It might also be a good idea to pay a visit to the impressive Cocora valley near Salento.
There you can make an amazingly beautiful walk in the valley that is dotted with large palm trees. These peculiar trees are the national tree of Colombia, the Quindio Was Palm tree, and they can get as high as 60 meters.
Colombia’s coffee zone is also a great place for some birdwatching! And, if you are looking for some real relaxing experience then you could go check out the stunning hot springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal which are located on a mountain offering spectacular views over the region.
Accommodation: Finca del Café.
Your second day in the coffee zone can also be spend as you wish. Whatever activity you couldn´t do on day 4 can be done today. So enjoy because there is no need to hurry!
Accommodation: Finca del Café.
In the morning, you will be brought to the airport to take a flight to Santa Marta.
From the airport of Santa Marta you will be transported to a beautiful boutique hotel in the tropical jungle of the Sierra Nevada. This hotel is located in Minca, at 15 kilometers of Santa Marta. The flora and fauna of this region are magnificent and it is home to an unseen amount of birds and exotic plants.
The temperature is pleasant and the views over the Caribbean Sea, mountains and jungle are absolutely out of the ordinary.
Accommodation: Sweet Harmony Boutique Hotel
Today you have a free day to enjoy in Minca! The place is an absolute birding paradise so keep you eyes open while strolling around. It is not uncommon to see toucans near the village.
There are a couple of hikes you can undertake, taking you to some nearby waterfalls where you can swim and refresh yourself. Or relax and enjoy the gorgeous views over the valleys.
Accommodation: Sweet Harmony Boutique Hotel
Today it is time to fully immerse yourself in the jungle of the Sierra Nevada mountains. You will have the day available to experience the beauty of this little mountain village and its gorgeous surroundings.
Minca and its surroundings are one of the best birdwatching spots in the world. In this region you can find an enormous amount of beautiful birds. Thanks to its location, some of the birds can only be found here because they are not able to fly over the mountains of the Sierra Nevada in the south nor fly over the Caribbean Sea in the north.
There is also a working coffee farm located in Minca, so you will have plenty of options to entertain yourself today.
Accommodation: Sweet Harmony Boutique Hotel
Day 9 is a calm day on which you will be brought to your fantastic hotel that is located near the entrance of Tayrona National Park. The hotel has direct access to the beach and it has a gorgeous outdoor pool and restaurant.
After you installed yourself it is time to enjoy the sea, and all facilities that your beach hotel has to offer.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona
Today could be the perfect day to visit Tayrona National Park. The hotel can arrange for you to be brought to the entrance of the park so you spend the day discovering the beautiful beaches and jungle walk at your own pace.
However, it is also perfectly possible to spend your day on the pristine beach in front of the hotel and to use the facilities of the place.
The hotel can also help you with explaining and leading you to two gorgeous walks in the surroundings.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Maria Tayrona
The morning of day 11 can be spend peacefully on the beach, swimming pool or Caribbean Sea. In the afternoon we have arranged for you to be brought by a driver to Cartagena.
This is a drive of about 4 hours near the coastline and through little villages so don´t forget to let your eyes feast on the beauty surrounding you.
By the early evening you will be dropped off at your hotel in the historical center of Cartagena.
The location of your accommodation is ideal and you will be close to the restaurants and the main touristic sights of this colonial city.
Accommodation: Hotel Tres Banderas.
Time to discover the pearl of the Caribbean! You will have the day to get to know the many faces of Cartagena.
Learn about its history by getting lost in the streets and visiting the museums, try its delicious sea food in the many great restaurants, and take pictures of the colorful colonial buildings that never bore.
Accommodation: Hotel Tres Banderas
The last days of your time at the Caribbean coast of Colombia should be celebrated in style. At 08:30 you are brought to the harbor of Cartagena to take a speedboat to Isla Grande.
This is one of the many beautiful islands of the Rosario islands that are located at one hour navigating from the coast of Cartagena.
If besides relaxing at the beach you feel like doing some activities, you can take a birdwatching tour, a diving course, a snorkel or kayaking trip, a massage, or a walk through the mangroves.
Accommodation: Hotel San Pedro de Majagua.
Today you can choose how to spend your day. You can relax on the beach and enjoy your Caribbean paradise or consult the hotel for tours and activities.
Accommodation: Hotel San Pedro de Majagua.
You will spend the morning and the afternoon calmly on the island. Your boat trip back to Cartagena is scheduled for 15:00 which means that around 16:00 you will be back in the harbor and you will be transported to the hotel where you stayed the previous time.
The late afternoon and evening are free for you to keep discovering Cartagena.
Accommodation: Hotel Tres Banderas
You can spend the morning freely in Cartagena and visit all the touristic highlights you are still missing.
In the afternoon, you will be brought to the airport of Cartagena so you can take a flight back to Bogotá.
We will make sure you are transported to your hotel in Bogotá after arriving at the airport.
Accommodation: hotel Casa Deco
A driver will pick you up in the morning and bring you to precious Villa de Leyva.
On your way to this cozy colonial town you will make a stop in Zipaquira where you will pay a visit to an impressive underground salt cathedral. An English-speaking guide will show you around in this 120-meters deep salt mine that is decorated with crosses and statues made of salt.
Zipaquira is a 2-hours drive from Bogotá and from there it is another 2,5 hours to sleepy Villa de Leyva.
After arriving and settling down in your hotel, you can visit the biggest square of South America and walk around in the beautiful cobblestone streets of this white town.
Accommodation: La Posada de San Antonio
Today it is time to experience the atmosphere of a cosy and white colonial village. Villa de Leyva is known for being one of Colombia’s most beautiful colonial towns.
Furthermore, it is an absolute hotspot for fossils. The region used to be a sea long time ago so there are different spot in the surroundings where you can learn more about the history of the area.
Also, nature enthusiasts will know what to do in Villa de Leyva. You can visit a paramo, rent a bicycle, or do some horseback riding.
Accommodation: La Posada de San Antonio.
Today it is your turn to take the lead in discovering Villa de Leyva and its mountainous surroundings. The hotel has a spa, and Villa de Leyva itself has some beautiful small churches and museums.
Additionally, the restaurants in Villa de Leyva are very good when it comes to try local or international food. Enjoy!
Accommodation: Posada de San Antonio
You can still enjoy the early morning in Villa de Leyva, but around 10:00 you will be picked up at your hotel and be brought directly to the international airport of Bogotá.
This means that the end of your trip has come. We are sure you are going to fly home with good memories of this magical country with its impressive lush nature, kind people, and beautiful beaches and mountains!
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