Colombia Encompassed - 17 days

Why you'll love this trip

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  Popayan - Wander through the city, taking in its beautiful colonial architecture and sampling its varied gastronomy

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  San Agustin - Explore ancient tombs and structures in this UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to pre-Colombian times

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  Silvia - Browse the weekly market in this small but vibrant town, selling everything from chillies and wool to fresh fish

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  Bogota –Enjoy a tour of Colombia’s capital city, taking in Paloquemao’s Market, the colonial quarter of La Candelaria and the prominent Plaza de Bolivar. Also visit the Museo del Oro and Museo de Botero

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  Zipaquira – Marvel at the spectacular Salt Cathedral and Stations of the Cross, all hewn from the salt mine tunnels under the Halite Mountains

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  Sutatausa – Admire the excellently preserved paintings in the town’s colonial church, dating back to the 17th century

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  Raquira – Visit this artist town, famous for its pottery colourful buildings and colony of artisans. Nearby is the Monasterio La Candelaria, the first convent built in Latin America

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  Villa de Leyva – Explore this colonial town and its beautiful architectural features, from wooden baloncies and arches to heavy wooden and brass laden doors

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  Filandia – Overlook the city from the Colinda Illuminada view point

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  Cocora Valley – Sample the local cocktail of canelazo and plant a wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world

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  Salento – Visit this charming town with its preserved colonial bahareque architecture and streets lined with restaurants, bars and shops

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  Hacienda Combia – Join a shared tour of this coffee farm, allowing you the opportunity to learn about the elements, conditions and the technical processes needed to go Colombian coffee

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  Botanical & Butterfly Garden – Stroll through this garden home to over 1500 butterflies and a variety of local flora and bird species

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  Cartagena – Join a walking tour including stops at the Convento de la Popa, the Castillo de San Felipe and a stroll through the markets of La Bovedas

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  Food Tour – Join a culinary tour of Cartagena, stopping off at seven authentic food stops to sample the local cuisine

Is this trip right for you?

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  There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

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  This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

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  Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.