Colombia adventure trip

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 – 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.