Upon arrival in Bogotá you will be welcomed by a bilingual travel guide and transferred to a pleasant and welllocated hotel where you will spend two -2- nights; an American breakfast is included

2 nights in the capital

We begin with a walk to Bogotá’s main square, the Plaza de Bolívar and the government buildings around it, before entering the nearby “Candelaria” old town, the colonial center of the city. We will then visit the San Francisco Church and the world-famous Museo Del Oro (closed on Mondays), which contains more than 30.000 pre-Colombian gold artifacts. We end with a trip by cable car to the summit of Monserrate hill, Bogotá’s best-known landmark, with a wonderful view of the whole city and the savanna beyond. Read more

Our third day starts with an early morning departure from Bogotá northwards. After 2 hours, we arrive at one of the most significant national monuments in Colombia: the “Boyacá Bridge”. On this bridge Simón Bolívar won his most decisive battle against Spanish settlers. We will visit to Ráquira, a village of quaint and colorful small houses, famous for its pottery and ceramics. Arrival in Villa de Leyva, we will visit the main square and enjoy the magic of this beautifully preserved colonial town. Read more

1 night near the main square

Transfer back to Bogotá and short direct flight in the afternoon to the Coffee Region. On arrival, transfer to a coffee growing farm located near Armenia where we will spend two nights (breakfast included).

2 nights on a coffee farm

After breakfast, trip to the Cocora Valley. With breathtaking landscapes which will be explored by a horse riding or walking trip this is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia. Here we will find the impressive “Palma de Cera”, the Colombian national tree and one of the tallest species of palm in the world. On the way back to Armenia we will visit Salento, a picturesque village in the middle of the coffee growing region. Read more

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Armenia and flight via Bogotá to Cartagena de Indias. Welcome by the local travel guide. Transfer to hotel. The remainder of the day will be at the tourist’s disposal.

2 nights in historic center

After a good night's sleep, we will take a half-day tour around Cartagena - one of the most impressive urban centers in Latin America awaits us. It is an ancient city constructed in the Spanish colonial style and surrounded by high defensive walls. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself falling in love with Cartagena’s intoxicating mix of history and Caribbean charm. The tour takes us around all the historic buildings and plazas of the old city, including the “La Popa” Convent and San Felipe Castle. The afternoon will be free for exploration of the old city or to bathe in the Caribbean Sea. Read more

Transfer along the Caribbean beach vía Barranquilla to Santa Marta (5 hours driving time). Arrival in a well located Hotel in the Old City of Santa Marta and time to discover the City in the afternoon

2 nights in the old center

Departure from Santa Marta in the morning heading east along the Caribbean coast until we reach El Zaino, the main entrance of the Tayrona National Park, about half an hour’s drive from Santa Marta. Arrival at Cañaveral beach, one of the wildest and most beautiful spots in the Tayrona National Park. From the top of a small hill it will be possible to enjoy a spectacular view of the Atlantic Coast. The tour continues with a 1.30-hour hike through the tropical forest to Arrecife, another marvelous beach in the Tayrona National Park, there will be plenty of time to have lunch (not included). We continue our hike for 1 more hour passing by some beaches like Arenillas Beach, La Piscina and Cabo San Juan Beach perhaps the most spectacular part of the park, where we have time for bathing and relaxing at this exotic place. Read more

Transfer to the airport and flight home.