Treasures of Colombia

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Treasures of Colombia
Itinerary
Fly to Bogotá
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Bogotá with Avianca. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Villa de Leyva
Early morning arrival and transfer by road to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s finest colonial towns. En route, stop at Tunja and Boyacá bridge, the site of the turning point in Colombia's struggle for independence. Stay 2 nights at the Posada de San Antonio. Afternoon is at leisure and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Villa de Leyva
Full-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)
Bogotá
Transfer by road back to Bogotá, stopping at Zipaquirá en route to see the remarkable salt cathedral, built inside an old salt mine. Stay at the Hotel Chico 97 for 2 nights. (B)
Bogotá
Morning walking tour of the historic La Candelaria district, Botero’s art collection and the Gold Museum, featuring one of the world’s most complete collections of ancient gold artefacts. Afternoon at leisure or optional cable car ride to Monserrat hill for panoramic views. (B)
Fly to Pereira
Fly 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 Hotel Casa San Carlos Lodge (or similar). (B)
Coffee region
Today explore the verdant Cocora Valley, famous for its wax palm trees – the tallest in the world. Take a ride in a typical Jeep, walk into the cloud forest and visit the traditional villages of Filandia and Salento. (B, L)
Medellín
Travel by road to Medellín (journey time approximately 7 hours), stopping at a scenic lookout for views over the Cauca River. Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Poblado Plaza. (B)
Medellín
A full-day tour to learn about the cultural and social transformation of the city. Visit the hillside Comuna 13 with its street art and outdoor escalators, and take lunch with a cooking demonstration at Las Berracas, a community project empowering local women. Continue to the centre to see the curved sculptures by local artist Fernando Botero and onto Cerro Nutibara hill for panoramic views. (B, L)
Fly to Cartagena
Transfer to the airport and fly to the beautiful Caribbean city of Cartagena. Stay at the Hotel Santa Catalina for 2 nights. Discover the old town on a walking tour, visit the impregnable Spanish fort, San Felipe and the charming neighbourhood of Getsemani, and see San Pedro Claver church with its fine stained-glass windows. At the end of your tour enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel. (B)
Fly to London via Bogotá
Morning at leisure or an optional visit to the national aviary. Overnight flight to London via Bogotá with Avianca. (B)
Arrive London
Arrive in London (N).
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly to Bogotá
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Bogotá with Avianca. (N) Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Villa de Leyva
Early morning arrival and transfer by road to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s finest colonial towns. En route, stop at Tunja and Boyacá bridge, the site of the turning point in Colombia's struggle for independence. Stay 2 nights at the Posada de San Antonio. Afternoon is at leisure and in the evening enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, D)
Villa de Leyva
Full-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)
Bogotá
Transfer by road back to Bogotá, stopping at Zipaquirá en route to see the remarkable salt cathedral, built inside an old salt mine. Stay at the Hotel Chico 97 for 2 nights. (B)
Bogotá
Morning walking tour of the historic La Candelaria district, Botero’s art collection and the Gold Museum, featuring one of the world’s most complete collections of ancient gold artefacts. Afternoon at leisure or optional cable car ride to Monserrat hill for panoramic views. (B)
Fly to Pereira
Fly 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 Hotel Casa San Carlos Lodge (or similar). (B)
Coffee region
Today explore the verdant Cocora Valley, famous for its wax palm trees – the tallest in the world. Take a ride in a typical Jeep, walk into the cloud forest and visit the traditional villages of Filandia and Salento. (B, L)
Medellín
Travel by road to Medellín (journey time approximately 7 hours), stopping at a scenic lookout for views over the Cauca River. Stay for 2 nights at the Hotel Poblado Plaza. (B)
Medellín
A full-day tour to learn about the cultural and social transformation of the city. Visit the hillside Comuna 13 with its street art and outdoor escalators, and take lunch with a cooking demonstration at Las Berracas, a community project empowering local women. Continue to the centre to see the curved sculptures by local artist Fernando Botero and onto Cerro Nutibara hill for panoramic views. (B, L)
Fly to Cartagena
Transfer to the airport and fly to the beautiful Caribbean city of Cartagena. Stay at the Hotel Santa Catalina for 2 nights. Discover the old town on a walking tour, visit the impregnable Spanish fort, San Felipe and the charming neighbourhood of Getsemani, and see San Pedro Claver church with its fine stained-glass windows. At the end of your tour enjoy a farewell drink at your hotel. (B)
Fly to London via Bogotá
Morning at leisure or an optional visit to the national aviary. Overnight flight to London via Bogotá with Avianca. (B)
Arrive London
Arrive in London (N).
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Visit the superb Gold Museum in Bogotá
- Take a ride on an iconic Willys Jeep in coffee country
- Gain insight into Medellin’s cultural and social transformation and support a community project
- Soak up the atmosphere of colourful Cartagena on a walking tour
- Small group size - average 10 people (maximum 18)
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
- 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Direct international flights with Avianca
- Internal flights
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour guides in each destination
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Porterage at airports
- Welcome dinner & farewell drink
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
San Agustín extension
2 days 2 nights
From £695
Travel to the south-western Andes and explore the elaborate pre-Columbian ceremonial sites of San Agustín
Tayrona extension
4 days 4 nights
From £595
Extend your journey on the rugged, unspoilt palm-fringed beaches of the Tayrona National Park or the surrounding area
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