Wild Colombia: Los Llanos and the Pacific Coast
12 days from £3,970pp
Tour highlights
Bogota's historic Candelaria district.
Discovering life in the hillside communities in Medellín.
Living amongst the cowboys and wildlife safaris of Los Llanos.
Watching whales breach just of the shore of the Pacific.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Bogotá
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bogotá. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you can visit the northern Usaquén district with it's mix of bohemian boutiques, colonial charms, and excellent restaurants.
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A walking tour of the historical centre of the city with your private guide visits the world famous Gold Museum and also takes you to see the views over the city from Monserrate.
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Take a private transfer to the airport where you will fly out to the plains of Los Llanos. Upon arrival in the small city of Yopal you will be driven out to Finca La Independencia where you will enjoy a day in the life of a gaucho.
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Today's wildlife safari begins with a morning of birdwatching, an afternoon of driving in search of mammals and reptiles in their natural habitat, and finishes with a cold drink watching the sunset over the plains. To cap it all off, you will enjoy a private drive under the stars back to your hotel. A delicious traditional lunch is also included today.
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Continue to explore the vast plain of the llanos on foot or, during the wet season, aboard a canoe.
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Return to the airport via private transfer for your flight to Medellín. Today's tour of the city focuses on the modern era of Medellin which stands as Colombia's most innovative and forward-thinking city.
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You will board a light aircraft today for your flight over pristine rainforest to the small outpost of Bahia Solano on the Pacific coast. Here you will be met by a private driver and take a short drive outside of town to your lodge. After about 40 minutes you will arrive at Ecolodge El Almejal which will serve as your base for exploring this slice of paradise.
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Included in your stay are daily excursions around the area. From June through October whales pass by the coast on their annual migration so a day of private whale watching is a must.
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Continue further down the coast to Utria National Park and its mangroves or explore the jungle surrounding the lodge. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy the untouched black sand beach.
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Leave the Pacific coast today and return to civilization in Medellín. Please note that we always build in a buffer day here as rains can cause flights to be delayed or canceled.
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International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
- Bogotá
- Los Llanos
- Medellín
- The Pacific Coast
- Medellín
- Bogotá
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.
When to go
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