Head to Colombia to explore some of its cultural and natural highlights on this itinerary designed to really get you under the skin of one of South America’s most fascinating destinations. Enjoying hiking, horse-riding and canoeing in the great outdoors, but also see how everyday life is for the people who live here on visits to community initiatives.
Bogota (2 days) | Medellin | Guatape & El Peñol | Santa Marta | Tayrona National Park | Cartagena (2 days) | Isla Majagua | Cartagena | Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Bogota
Meet your private transfer to the historic centre, La Candelaria, and explore this characterful neighbourhood at your leisure.
Day 2: Bogota
Visit the Dream Centre Bogota non-profit community foundation and watch a weaving workshop, then enjoy a city walking tour.
Day 3: Medellin
Travel to Colombia’s second-largest city and soak in attractions such as the Museo de Antioquia of art and antiquities.
Day 4: Medellin
Ride the cable car over the city and visit the once-infamous Comuna 13 neighbourhood, now a place of peaceful optimism.
Day 5: Guatape & El Peñol
Discover the colourful village of Guatape then climb the granite monolith of El Peñol beside a vast, island-dotted lake.
Day 6: Santa Marta
Tour the oldest city in Colombia with its perfect combination of pristine Caribbean beaches and compelling heritage.
Day 7: Tayrona National Park
Hike or horse-ride to see monkeys in this reserve, and bathe/snorkel in the natural pool of La Piscina.
Day 8: Cartagena
Amble around this UNESCO World Heritage listed city marrying a rich colonial history with a lively Caribbean atmosphere.
Day 9: Cartagena
Take a canoe tour through the mangroves of La Boquilla fishing village and visit the Batambura music project for social empowerment.
Day 10: Majagua Island
Travel by traditional motorised canoe to spend a day and night on this otherworldly secluded island in the Isla Rosario chain.
Day 11: Cartagena
Return to the city (enjoying a glorious panoramic view of it from the boat) and explore further at your leisure.
Day 12: Departure
Meet your private transfer for the journey to Cartagena airport for your flight back home, via Bogota.
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