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Caribbean & Colombia

Captivating Colombia


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Summary of nights: Bogotá 2, Villa de Leiva 1; Bogotá 1; Coffee Region 3; Cartagena 3, Tayrona National Park 2, Bogotá 1.

  • Sun, salsa and scenery – vivacious Colombia has the best.
  • Among the friendliest people in Latin America.
  • Visit the world-famous Bogotá Gold Museum – a magnificent display of artefacts.
  • Bucolic bliss – stay on a farm in Colombia’s beguiling coffee country.
  • Historic Cartagena – the forts and mansions of the connoisseur’s
    favourite colonial city.
  • Barefoot paradise of the Caribbean beach at Tayrona National Park.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly to Bogotá, arriving same evening.
Day 2 Explore the city and visit the Botero museum.
Day 3 Drive to Villa de Leiva and explore this sleepy colonial town.
Day 4 Return to Bogotá.
Days 5-7 Fly to Pereira and onto your coffee farm, explore the lush valleys of the coffee region.
Day 8 Fly to Cartagena, a colonial gem on the Caribbean coast.
Day 9 Walking tour and time to explore at leisure.
Day 10 Optional excursion to the Rosario Islands' lovely beaches and superb snorkelling.
Day 11 Drive along the coast to Tayrona National Park.
Day 12 Enjoy relaxing and exploring the beaches and forests of the park.
Day 13 Fly to Bogotá.
Day 14, Depart arriving day 15.

TRIP PROFILE

Transport: 3 flights, longest 90 mins; 3 road journeys of 3-4 hours.
Accommodation: Simple hotels and guest-houses with private bathroom; farm accommodation in coffee country, cabins in Tayrona.
Meals: Breakfast daily, dinner days 5-7.
Included excursions: Bogotá city tour; tour of coffee farm; Salento and Valle de la Cocora; Cartagena walking tour; walks in Tayrona National Park. 
Summary of nights: Bogotá 3, Villa de Leiva 1; Bogotá 1; coffee farm 3, Cartagena 3, Tayrona National Park 2; Bogotá 1.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

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Enjoy the Caribbean beaches on the Rosario Island
Enjoy the Caribbean beaches on the Rosario Island

The lush coffee region offers lovely walking
The lush coffee region offers lovely walking

Bogotá - colourful and excellent museums
Bogotá - colourful and excellent museums


 
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