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Classic Colombia tour
16 days from £4,580pp
What is tailor made?
Customised itinerary | Every trip is unique | Flexible accommodation options | Designed to your budget
Places visited:
Itinerary highlights
Salt cathedral of Zipaquira.
Picture postcard colonial town of Villa de Leyva.
Stay in a finca in the coffee growing region.
Historical centre of Bogota.
Fortified city of Cartagena.
Price includes
Scheduled international and domestic flights
In-destination transfers
Activities and excursions as detailed
- Bogota
- Villa de Leyva
- Bogota
- Armenia
- Cartagena
- Isla Mucura
- Cartagena
Itinerary idea in detail
Close allIncludes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Day 1 International outbound flight
International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bogota.
Day 2 Bogota
Today you will explore the historic Candelaria district on a privately guided tour taking in highlights including the Gold Museum and Bolivar Plaza.
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Day 3 Bogota
Enjoy a privately guided stroll through the Palo Quemado Market for a sensory feast and look into local life before taking a cable car up to Monserrate for beautiful views of the city below.
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Day 4 Villa de Leyva
Drive out from Bogota to the quaint colonial town of Villa de Leyva. On the way you'll have a privately guided tour of the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral - one of the world's most unique cathedrals.
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Day 5 Villa de Leyva
Explore Villa de Leyva's past and present on a privately guided tour around town.
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Day 6 Armenia
Villa de Leyva , Bogota , Armenia
Transfer back to Bogota via private vehicle for your flight to the coffee region. Upon arrival you'll meet your driver and traverse the rolling green countryside to your lodge.
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Day 7 Armenia
Armenia
Full day excursion visiting the small towns of Filandia and Salento before walking amongst the towering wax palm trees in Valle Cocora.
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Day 8 Armenia
Armenia
Visit one of the country's most renowned coffee plantations for a private tour and tasting experience.
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Day 9 Cartagena
Armenia , Cartagena
Fly to Cartagena via Bogota. Upon arrival you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in the old city via private transfer. Enjoy a relaxing evening.
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Day 10 Isla Mucura
Cartagena , Isla Mucura
Leave the mainland for the Rosario Islands to enjoy the idyllic Caribbean surroundings.
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Day 11 Isla Mucura
Isla Mucura
Enjoy a day on the water on a stand-up paddle board or in a kayak.
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Day 12 Isla Mucura
Isla Mucura
Cycle around the island today or head back out on the water to do a bit of snorkelling.
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Day 13 Cartagena
Isla Mucura , Cartagena
Return to Cartagena and enjoy a privately guided tour through the historic walled city.
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Day 14 Cartagena
Explore Cartagena independently.
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Day 15 International return flight
Cartagena , International return flight
You will be transferred to the airport in a private vehicle for your flight back to Bogota. From here you will continue home.
Day 16 International return flight
International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Colombia will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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