Overview & Highlights
On this adventurous group journey you’ll discover the mysterious archaeological park at San Agustin, enjoy a farm stay in Colombia’s bucolic coffee country, lie back on Caribbean beaches at Tayrona National Park and then dip into the culture of Cartagena.
- Bogotá: city tour and Gold Museum
- San Agustín: Archaeological Park
- San Agustín: Magadelena Valley
- Coffee region: tour of coffee farm, Salento and Cocora Valley
- Tayrona: visit to the National Park
- Aracataca: Marquez museum
- Mompós: boat trip
- Cartagena: city tour
Colombia is one of Latin America's most distinctive and often misunderstood countries. Many visitors consider it to be the continent's most beautiful. This trail-blazing journey allows you to explore its natural highlights, including the golden beaches and dense tropical vegetation of the Tayrona National Park, the fertile rolling hills of the coffee country and the culturally rich, historic city of Cartagena.
Off the beaten track, you’ll explore the picture-perfect colonial town of Mompós, on the banks of the River Magdalena and the intriguing ancient sculptures and burial chambers set in the lush countryside around San Agustín.
Colombia's distinct and heady mixture of Hispanic, colonial, indigenous and African heritage influences its food, music, architecture and culture. Its vibrancy, welcoming people and extraordinary natural and architectural features make it an engaging country, and this an unusual and captivating journey. The country has entered a period of peace and security and this is reflected in a growing interest in visiting one of the friendliest and most unspoilt countries on the continent.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
UK clients depart, arriving Bogotá, Colombia, the following morning.
Day 1
City tour, including a visit to the Gold Museum.
Day 2
Optional excursions in and around Bogotá.
Day 3
Fly to Neiva, by road to San Agustín.
Day 4
Archaeological park visit.
Day 5
Tour of Magdalena Gorge and surrounding area.
Day 6
Drive to colonial Popayán.
Days 7-9
Travel to the Coffee Region. Visit Salento and Valle de Cocora.
Days 10-11
Fly to Santa Marta and visit the Tayrona National Park.
Days 12-13
By private bus to Aracataca, birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez. Continue to Mompos.
Day 14
Travel by private vehicle to Cartagena.
Day 15
Explore one of Latin America's most interesting and famous cities - Cartagena.
Day 16
Drive to Cartagena airport, fly to Bogotá. Depart for international flight.
UK clients arrive home the following day.
What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
We had an amazing time in Colombia. The itinerary was fantastic, covering nearly everything we wanted to see. Our tour leader did a great job in making the tour run smoothly and contributing to our experience. I would thoroughly recommend Colombia and JLA.
IR, London
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A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Escorted Groups team.
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