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Cartagena

Classic Colombia tour
Cartagena
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Tour highlights

Stay in a Finca in the coffee growing region.
Explore the spectacular underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Visit the picture postcard colonial town of Villa de Leyva.
Discover the historical {translate:centre} of Bogotá.
Walk around the fortified city of Cartagena.
Price:
16 days from £6,160pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
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Price:
16 days from £6,160pp

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By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning and more time living!
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Scheduled international and domestic flights
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“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."

Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bogotá.

  • Today, you will explore the historic Candelaria district on a privately guided tour, taking in highlights including the Gold Museum and Bolivar Plaza.

    • Bogotá, Colombia
      Bogotá, Colombia
    • Colorful façades, Bogotá
      Colorful façades, Bogotá
    • La Candelaria, Bogotá
      La Candelaria, Bogotá

  • 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.

    • Carmen Church, Bogotá
      Carmen Church, Bogotá
    • Artefact in Bogotá's Gold Museum
      Artefact in Bogotá's Gold Museum
    • Artefacts on display in the Gold Museum, Bogotá
      Artefacts on display in the Gold Museum, Bogotá

  • Drive out from Bogotá to the quaint colonial town of Villa de Leyva. On the way, you'll have a privately guided tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral — one of the world's most unique cathedrals.

    • Villa de Leyva, Colombia
      Villa de Leyva, Colombia
    • Villa de Leyva, Colombia
      Villa de Leyva, Colombia
    • Countryside around Villa de Leyva
      Countryside around Villa de Leyva

  • Explore Villa de Leyva's past and present on a privately guided tour around town.

    • Villa de Leyva, Colombia
      Villa de Leyva, Colombia
    • Main Plaza, Villa de Leyva, Colombia
      Main Plaza, Villa de Leyva, Colombia
    • Villa de Leyva, Colombia
      Villa de Leyva, Colombia

  • Transfer back to Bogotá via private vehicle for your flight to the coffee region. You'll meet your driver upon arrival and traverse the rolling green countryside to your lodge.

    • Salento town
      Salento town
    • Salento town
      Salento town
    • Beautiful views of the coffee region
      Beautiful views of the coffee region

  • A full-day excursion visiting the small towns of Filandia and Salento before walking among the towering wax palm trees in Valle Cocora.

    • Colombian Coffee Region
      Colombian Coffee Region

  • Visit one of the country's most renowned coffee plantations for a private tour and tasting experience.

  • Fly to Cartagena via Bogotá. 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.

    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Trumpeteer, Cartagena de Indias
      Trumpeteer, Cartagena de Indias
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia

  • Leave the mainland for the Rosario Islands to enjoy the idyllic Caribbean surroundings.

    • Punta Faro, Isla Mucura
      Punta Faro, Isla Mucura
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia

  • Enjoy a day on the water on a stand-up paddleboard or in a kayak.

  • Cycle around the island today or head back out on the water to do a bit of snorkelling.

  • Return to Cartagena and enjoy a privately guided tour through the historic walled city.

    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia

  • Explore Cartagena independently.

    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia

  • You will be transferred to the airport in a private vehicle for your flight back to Bogotá. From here you will continue home.

    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Cartagena, Colombia
      Cartagena, Colombia
    • Chivas in Cartagena
      Chivas in Cartagena

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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