Colombia adventure trip

Arrival in Bogotá / about 17 km. Included: Transfer from Bogotá Airport to hotel. After your arrival in Bogotá, you will be taken from the airport to your hotel.

Wednesday: City exploration Bogotá / about 50 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Half-day city tour with market visit, old town sightseeing, visit to the Gold and Botero Museums and the Guadalupe statue (6h). Afternoon at leisure. Experience Bogotá up close! Your day starts with a visit to the Paloquemao market, which impresses with a magnificent flower market at the entrance in the morning. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere and discover the scents and colors of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and more. Try local dishes at a typical food stall. Continue to the historic center La Candelaria. You stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets and admire the colonial architecture with its massive wooden doors. At Plaza Bolívar, the main square, you will find the statue of the freedom fighter Simón Bolívar as well as impressive buildings such as the cathedral, the Capitol, and government buildings. Afterwards, you visit the Gold Museum, which houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold art with over 38,000 exhibits. Then, at the Botero Museum, you will see an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero. The day ends with a drive to the Virgen de Guadalupe statue, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view over Bogotá. Contrary to popular belief, Colombia is not as dangerous as often thought. None of our tours will take you to places that pose a significant risk. Relax and enjoy one of the most spectacular places in the world!

Bogotá / about 185 km. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Activities: Full-day countryside excursion. Today you will go to the underground salt cathedral of Zipaquirá, about an hour's drive from Bogotá at an altitude of 2,750 meters. Here, you will walk through the impressive salt vault and along the 14 stations of the Stations of the Cross of Jesus Christ. The stations are connected by a tunnel system and bathed in atmospheric light that mimics Christ's path of suffering on his way to crucifixion. The highlight is the 16-meter-high illuminated salt cross in the huge three-nave cathedral. The journey continues over a small village to the entrance of the Guatavita lagoon, which is located at over 3,000 meters above sea level. A hike of about half an hour will take you to the lagoon, which is associated with the legend of the gold-covered Muisca ruler who sacrificed himself in the water to worship the sun god. After the visit, the journey continues on an unpaved road through the enchanting mountain landscape to a small farm. There you will have lunch and gain insight into Colombian rural life. On the way back to Bogotá, there is still the opportunity to try a traditional Arepa (corn cake) at a street stall.

Bogotá – Villa Vieja / about 52 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to Bogotá Airport, flight to Neiva (not included), transfer to Villavieja, walk through the village, visit to the Totumo Museum and private cracker production, visit to the Tatacoa Desert by moto-taxi. You will fly from Bogotá to Neiva and then drive to Villavieja. In Villavieja, founded in 1550, you will take a walk and visit a family that produces crackers in a traditional oven. After that, you explore the private Totumo Museum, which exhibits local handicrafts made from Totumo, a tropical tree. In the afternoon, you reach the impressive Tatacoa Desert by moto-taxi. On a small hike, you will discover the unique landscape with its deep ravines, cacti, and eroded earth formations.

Villa Vieja – San Agustín / about 270 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to San Agustín, visit to the San Agustín Archaeological Park. In San Agustín, known for its mysterious prehistoric stone sculptures and tombs, visit the archaeological park that houses a collection of these impressive works from the period between 100 and 1200 AD.

San Agustín / about 55 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Half-day excursion to a coffee hacienda, visit to the Alto de los Ídolos archaeological park. You will visit a traditional coffee hacienda and learn about the coffee drying and roasting process. After that, you will explore the Alto de los Ídolos archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site with more fascinating stone sculptures.

San Agustín – Popayán / about 135 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to Popayán, visit to the hot springs. The drive takes you through the Puracé National Park to the city of Popayán. Along the way, you visit the sulfur hot springs 'Termales Agua Hirviendo' near the village of Coconuco.

Popayán / about 120 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Visit to the indigenous market in Silvia, city tour of Popayán. Today you will visit the colorful market in Silvia, where indigenous Guambianos and Paeces meet, as well as tourists. In the afternoon, explore the colonial center of Popayán.

Popayán – Cali / about 158 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to Cali, city tour and visit to a social dance project. Today you will continue to Cali, the capital of salsa, and visit a project that offers children a future away from the streets through salsa dancing.

Cali – Cartagena / about 30 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to Cali Airport, flight to Cartagena (not included), transfer to hotel. After the flight to Cartagena, you will be taken to the historic city. Cartagena was founded in 1533 and is now a mix of old town charm and modern neighborhoods.

Cartagena / about 18 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Half-day city tour. In the afternoon, you will visit the impressive fortress San Felipe and take a walk through the streets of the old town. To conclude, you will visit the San Pedro Claver Monastery, named after the 'Apostle of the Blacks'.

Cartagena. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Day at leisure, optional excursions available (e.g. Rosario Islands, San Basilio de Palenque, mangrove tour, dance class, dinner boat tour). A day at leisure to explore the city on your own or take one of the optional excursions.

Cartagena – Bogotá / about 6 km. Included meals: Breakfast. Activities: Transfer to Cartagena Airport, flight to Bogotá (not included). Return transfer to the airport and flight to Bogotá.