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We Love —
- Escape to Colombia to enjoy a spectacular tour across the country's highlights - sure to provide the trip of a lifetime.
- From Bogota to Tatacoa, San Agustin and Cartagena, on this tour, you'll unearth some of Colombia's most fascinating history, most beautiful landscapes and most vibrant culture.
- Stay in a variety of gorgeous 3* or 4* hotels and opt to add on a 3-night extension in beautiful Baru in order to truly make the most of your time in this extraordinary destination!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Destination —
Our Offers —
9 Nights
9-night Private 'Discover the Wonders of Colombia' Tour
12 Nights
9-night Private 'Discover the Wonders of Colombia' Tour
3-night Baru Island Beach Extension
Your Itineraries In Brief —
9 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Bogota
Day 2: Bogota
Day 3: Bogota - Neiva - Tatacoa - Neiva
Day 4: Neiva - San Agustin
Day 5: San Agustin
Day 6: San Agustin - Popayan
Day 7: Popayan - Cartagena
Day 8: Cartagena
Day 9: Cartagena
Day 10: Departure from Cartagena
12 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Bogota
Day 2: Bogota
Day 3: Bogota - Neiva - Tatacoa - Neiva
Day 4: Neiva - San Agustin
Day 5: San Agustin
Day 6: San Agustin - Popayan
Day 7: Popayan - Cartagena
Day 8: Cartagena
Day 9: Cartagena
Day 10: Cartagena - Baru Island
Day 11: Baru Island
Day 12: Baru Island
Day 13: Departure from Baru Island
Your Itinerary —
During their tour, our members will follow the itinerary as seen below.
9-Night Tour
Upon arrival in Bogota, you'll enjoy English-speaking assistance and private road transfers with a Spanish-speaking driver to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, and enjoy an overnight stay in Bogota.
Day 2: Bogota
After breakfast, you'll spend the day at leisure. If you wish, you may choose to add on the Bogota excursion as listed below in 'Your Optional Excursions' at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee. Overnight stay in Bogota.
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Bogota Airport by a Spanish-speaking driver, where you'll catch a flight to Neiva. On arrival, you'll be transferred to the village of Villavieja, at the gates of the Tatacoa desert. The Tatacoa Desert is the second largest arid area in Colombia after the La Guajira Peninsula. It is one of the most attractive natural areas of Colombia, as its ochre and grey land manifests itself on the green land of cacti. The Tatacoa desert has two characteristic colours: ochre in the Cuzco area and grey in the Los Hoyos area. You will go on a local vehicle tour in the desert, visitingthe Cuzco and Hoyo sites, and seeing giant cacti and eccentric geological formations before returning to the village. Then, you'll return to your hotel in Neiva in the early evening for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Neiva - San Agustin
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll depart for San Agustin with your Spanish-speaking driver. After a day on the road in the heart of a green landscape surrounded by mountains, you'll arrive in the late afternoon in San Agustin. On the way, you'll make various stops to a dam, a giant ceiba, the village of Timana and the cathedral of San Calixto. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel, head out to explore San Agustin. San Agustin is the cradle of a mysteriously extinct civilisation long before the advent of the Incas. The so-called "Augustinians" bequeathed shrines, sarcophagi and stone statues, some of which are said to date back more than 3000 years. In addition to its archaeological richness, the Huila department is also Colombia's largest coffee producer and also produces sugar cane, tropical fruits and vegetables. This day aims to take you to the heart of this mysterious civilisation through the discovery of two key places: the archaeological park and the Obando Museum that you will visit in the morning. Both sites are located in the heart of beautiful and lush nature, which sublimates the architectural beauty of the monuments. On the way, you will stop at the photogenic observation point of the estrecho Del Magdalena. You will spend the afternoon in the archaeological park of San Agustin - the site of Lavapatas, and home to a carved stone waterfall. This is a beautiful place that allows visitors to appreciate ancient cultures in Colombia. Afterwards, return to the hotel for free time and an overnight stay.
Day 6: San Agustin - Popayan
After breakfast, depart to Popayan with your Spanish-speaking driver. During your journey, you'll have the opportunity to see the heath of Puracea with its endemic espeletia (frailejon), a typical plant of the Andean mountains and the volcano of Purace (if the climate is favourable). Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy free time. Popayan is the capital of the department of Cauca, in southern Colombia. It is nicknamed "the white city of Colombia" and is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the country, comparable to the architecture of its richness in Cartagena of the Indies. Since the Spanish period, many religious communities such as the Jesuits, Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites and Augustinias have built their churches or temples in Popayon, which have become historic buildings. The Museum of Religious Art houses valuable colonial artifacts including a collection of ostensiblesa which are unique in the country. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Popayan Airport. Fly to Cartegena with a stopover in Bogota and enjoy a transfer to your hotel where you can relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Cartegena.
Day 8: Cartagena
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day or opt to add on the excursion as detailed below in 'Your Optional Excursions'. Overnight stay in Cartegena.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a free day of leisure. We recommend spending this day travelling to the Rosario Islands, where breathtakingly blue waters and soft, sandy beaches await. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 10: Departure from Cartagena
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred by a Spanish-speaking driver to the airport for your return flight home.
End of Services.
3-night Baru Island Extension
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're privately transferred by a Spanish-speaking driver to Baru Island. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the beach. Overnight stay in Baru.
Day 11 & 12: Baru Island
On these days, enjoy daily breakfast and free time to take advantage of the hotel's spectacular location and fantastic activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and sunbathing. Overnight stay in Baru.
Day 13: Departure from Baru Island
After breakfast, enjoy free time until you're transferred by a Spanish-speaking driver to the airport for your return flight home via Cartagena.
End of Services.
Your Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following Standard 3* or Standard 4* hotels in Standard Rooms on a Bed and Breakfast Board Basis.
Standard 3* Hotels
Neiva: 1-night stay at the Hotel Chicalá 3* or Similar
San Agustin: 2-night stay at the Yuma Hotel San Agustín 3* or Similar
Popayan: 1-night stay at the Hotel La Plazuela 3* or Similar
Cartagena: 3-night stay at the Hostal Casa Mara 3* or Similar
Baru Island (only with 3-night extension): 3-night stay at the Aura Hotel Barú by Sport Barú 3* or Similar
2 Adults
or
1 Adult
+ 1 Child
Standard 4* Hotels
Neiva: 1-night stay at the GHL Style Hotel Neiva 3* or Similar
San Agustin: 2-night stay at the Akawanka Lodge 4* or Similar
Popayan: 1-night stay at the Hotel Dann Monasterio 4* or Similar
Cartagena: 3-night stay at the GHL Hotel Armería Real 5* or Similar
Baru Island (only with 3-night extension): 3-night stay at the Aura Hotel Barú by Sport Barú 3* or Similar
2 Adults
or
1 Adult
+ 1 Child
Please note: If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Optional Excursions —
Our members can choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee - subject to availability.
Visit Bogota - Day 2
Then, you'll journey over to Bolivar Square, where the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the City Hall of Bogota, the Primada Cathedral, the "Del Sagrario" Chapel and the Archdiocese Palace are located. Discover the neo-classical façade of the Colon Theatre and the splendid church of Santa Clara before spending lunch at leisure. The highlight of this visit is certainly the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays), home to the largest collection of gold coins of the Amerindian era. You'll end your tour with a visit to the Botero Foundation (closed on Tuesday) given by the great Colombian painter who contains, in addition to the works of Botero, 85 paintings of the greatest Impressionist masters. Next to the Botero Foundation is the Casa Moneda. Here, you can see religious reliquaries including an 18th century ostensible that weighs 5 kilos and features gold and precious stones.
Visit Cartagena - Day 8
The guide will explain in more detail the history of the founding of Cartagena through stories filled with legends and piracy.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Return airport and inter-hotel transfers, including internal flights, are included throughout this offer. Please Note: Although guides during excursions will be English-speaking, the private drivers throughout this tour will be Spanish-speaking.
For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
