Treasures of Colombia
Resort: | Treasures of Colombia |
Operator: | Cox and Kings |
Destination: | Colombia |
Price From: | £2095.00 |
OverviewTravel from Andean peaks to tropical Caribbean coastlines, passing through the mountain capital of Bogot, picturesque Villa de Leyva, fertile coffee country, vibrant Medelln and the colonial port of Cartagena, one of South Americas most beautiful towns. ItineraryDay 1: Fly to BogotOvernight flight from London (regional connections available) to Bogot with Avianca. (N) Day 2: Villa de LeyvaEarly morning arrival and transfer by road to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombias finest colonial towns. En route stop at Tunja and Boyac bridge, the site of the turning point in Colombia’s struggle for independence. Stay 2 nights at the Posada de San Antonio. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 3: Villa de LeyvaFull-day tour of this beautiful town of cobbled streets lined with whitewashed houses. Visit the nearby 120-million-year-old kronosaurus fossil and the Dominican convent. (B) Day 4: BogotTransfer by road back to Bogot, stopping at Day 5: BogotMorning visit to Paloquemao market with its array of flowers and exotic fruits. Continue with a walking tour of the historic La Candelaria district, see Boteros art collection and visit the Gold Museum, featuring one of the worlds most complete collections of ancient gold artefacts. Afternoon at leisure or optional cable-car ride to Monserrat hill for panoramic views. (B) Day 6: Fly to PereiraFly to Pereira in the coffee region, declared a world heritage site by Unesco. Visit a local coffee farm to learn about the growing and production of high quality coffee beans. Afternoon at leisure and stay for 2 nights at the Hacienda San Jos, an old colonial-style house with delightful gardens. (B) Day 7: Coffee regionToday explore the verdant Cocora valley, famous for its wax palm trees the tallest in the world. Take a walk into the cloud forest and visit the traditional villages of Filandia and Salento. (B, L) Day 8: MedellnTravel by road to Medelln (journey time approximately 5-6 hours), stopping at a scenic lookout for views over the Cauca river. Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Poblado Alejandria. (B) Day 9: MedellnA full-day tour to learn about the cultural and Day 10: Fly to CartagenaTransfer to the airport and fly to Cartagena, a beautiful Caribbean city with old colonial mansions, overhanging flower-filled balconies and small plazas. Stay at the characterful Hotel Kartaxa or Santa Catalina for 2 nights. (B) Day 11: CartagenaHalf-day tour of Cartagena, including a walking tour of the old town, a visit to the impregnable Spanish fort, San Felipe, and San Pedro Claver church with its fine stained-glass windows. (B) Days 12-13: Fly to London via BogotMorning at leisure in the historic city or an optional visit to the national aviary. Overnight flight to London via Bogot with Avianca. (B) (N) |