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Highlights of Colombia - 11 days

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Tour Overview

PARTIALLY GUIDED TOUR: Begin this 11-day tour of Colombia with a private bike tour of Bogota's highlights, and visit the Gold Museum. Play Colombia's national sport of Tejo and travel to Villa de Leyva via the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Discover Villa de Leyva's historic charm and its paleontological museum before flying to the Coffee Region to visit the Cocora Valley, Salento, and Finca El Ocaso. Journey to Medellin for a city tour highlighting its transformation, including Comuna 13. Continue to Tayrona National Park and conclude in Cartagena with visits to La Popa Monastery, San Felipe Fortress, and the historic centre. See the Inclusions for more information regarding the guiding style of this tour.

Start

Bogota

End

Cartagena

Destination

Cartagena

Days

11

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 20

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: HIOCOL

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Bogotá - Discover Bogotá’s vibrant history and culture on a bike tour through La Candelaria, visit the Gold Museum to admire pre-Columbian treasures, use the opportunity to try your hand at Tejo, Colombia’s national sport

  • Zipaquira, Raquira & Villa de Leyva - Explore the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, the colourful pottery village of Ráquira, use the chance to wander through the colonial charm of Villa de Leyva with its grand main square and cobbled streets

  • Coffee Region - Wander through the stunning Cocora Valley, visit the picturesque coffee village of Salento, use the opportunity to tour Finca El Ocaso to learn about Colombia’s coffee production

  • Medellín - Experience the transformation of Medellín with a visit to Comuna 13, ride the metro and cable cars, use the chance to enjoy the art at Botero Plaza and Berrio Park

  • Cartagena - Take in panoramic views from La Popa Monastery, delve into the military history at Felipe de Barajas Fortress, use the chance to explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, full of charming squares and colonial architecture

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

10 breakfasts
10 nights in 3-4 star hotels
Arrival airport transfer on day 1 and Departure airport transfer on day 11
Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
2 economy flights: Bogotá – Coffee region & Medellín – Santa Marta
Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
Private bike tour of Bogotá.
Day trip to Cocora Valley, Salento and Finca El Ocaso.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
Airport taxes
Optional activities

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Tour Details

Duration11 days
StartBogota
EndCartagena
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group20 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $3,895
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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