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Stunning Colombia tour with cultural highlights & sublime scenery

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£ 4,199.00 -43%

price from £ 2,399.00 per person

total price from £ 4,798.00
price based on: 2 adults

A spectacular 12-night tour of Colombia's cultural, natural and cosmopolitan highlights, with breakfast, flights, excursions and more

Day 1: UK/Ireland - Bogotá

Say ‘hola’ to Colombia as you touch down in the bustling capital of Bogotá after an overnight flight. Upon arrival, you’ll transfer to your hotel to rest up after your travels - your epic Colombian adventure begins tomorrow.

Days 2-3: Bogotá

After breakfast, you’ll take to the streets for a panoramic tour of Bogotá, ready to discover Colombia’s most iconic city. Wind your way through the atmospheric streets of the historic La Candelaria neighbourhood, and immerse yourself in the country’s artistic heritage at the Botero Museum, named after the celebrated Colombian artist. Later on, hit the magnificent Plaza de Bolívar to admire majestic buildings like the Palace of San Carlos, the Primatial Cathedral and Lievano Palace, before stopping by the Gold Museum to marvel at ancient pieces crafted by pre-Columbian goldsmiths. Round it off with a cable-car or funicular ride up to Cerro de Monserrate for breathtaking views of the city, before returning to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Spend the following day in Bogotá at leisure, exploring the historic plazas and cobbled streets of the capital, or perhaps climbing the Monserrate mountain for spellbinding views out across the Andes. You also have the option of visiting the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site built in an old salt mine tunnel 200 metres underground, and home to spectacular hand-carved decorations.

Day 4: Bogotá - Armenia

This morning, you’ll set off from Bogotá to the Cocora Valley in Quindío. Gaze out at the soaring peaks and awe-inspiring landscapes of the surrounding national park, before enjoying a refreshing welcome cocktail on arrival. From here, you’ll get to explore a magical cloud forest, and discover the ancient indigenous rituals associated with Colombia’s national plant, the Quindío wax palm. Next up, you’ll head to the charming town of Salento to visit Plaza de Bolívar and the Cocora viewpoint for more sweeping scenery, before travelling on to Armenia to spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 5: Armenia - Medellín

It’s back to the city today, as you head to the airport ready to fly to the hillside metropolis of Medellín. After settling in at your hotel, you’ll have the remainder of the day to spend as you please, soaking up the vibrant music scene, cultural treasures and balmy climate of the so-called ‘City of Eternal Spring.’

Days 6-7: Medellín

Explore Medellín’s highlights with a guided city tour this morning, beginning with a deep-dive into the city’s tumultuous history at the Casa Museo de la Memoria. Next, you’ll ride a cable car up to La Sierra, an up-and-coming neighbourhood where you can witness the city’s social and urban transformation efforts. Spend the rest of the day as you wish, perhaps discovering Colombia’s rich artistic heritage at the Antioquia Museum or taking a stroll through Plaza Botero.

You’ll also have the following day free to explore - why not sample local flavours from the city’s street-food stalls, or explore the street art scene in the vibrant Commune 13? For something a little different, opt for an excursion to the vast Peñol reservoir to climb the 724 steps of the famous Peñol Stone, topped up with a visit to the picturesque town of Guatapé and a relaxing cruise in the reservoir.

Day 8: Medellín - Santa Marta

After a week of action-packed sightseeing, it’s time for some well-deserved beach bliss. Today you’ll hop on a flight to Santa Marta, a beautiful port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Take some time to unwind at your hotel and enjoy your stunning surroundings, and round off the day with a romantic stroll along the beach.

Day 9: Santa Marta

Spend today at leisure in lovely Santa Marta, soaking up the Old Town’s Spanish-style architecture or simply kicking back on the beach. Alternatively, switch things up with a thrilling day-trip to the Tayrona National Natural Park, where you’ll enjoy a two-hour hike through tropical forest trails, complete with stunning natural scenery, sublime views, and a refreshing dip in a natural pool.

Day 10: Santa Marta - Cartagena

Say goodbye to Santa Marta as you transfer to Cartagena, a delightful coastal city and one of Colombia’s main ports. Boasting colourful streets, leafy plazas, and plenty of quirky bars and eateries, the city is fast becoming a favourite among discerning travellers, and you’ll have the next few days to uncover all of its charms.

Days 11-12: Cartagena

Make your own way to the pier this morning to embark on a full-day excursion to the Rosario Islands. You’ll hop on a shared speedboat ride for a scenic one-hour journey with spectacular views of the Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica, before dropping anchor on the heavenly shores of the Rosario Islands. This idyllic, largely untouched archipelago is the ultimate castaway destination, where you’ll love whiling away your hours on the beach and frolicking in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Later on, tuck into an included lunch and perhaps opt to visit the San Martín de Pajares Aquarium, before returning to Cartagena in the mid-afternoon and spending the rest of your day at leisure.

The next day is yours to explore at your own pace, and you can tick off Cartagena’s highlights with an optional private tour of the city - you’ll see historic sites and dazzling colonial architecture as you wind your way through the Boca Grande, Castillo Grande and Manga neighbourhoods approaching the majestic Castillo de San Felipe, before visiting the Church of San Pedro Claver and finishing up in the charming Old Town.

Day 13: Cartagena - UK/Ireland

After a whirlwind adventure through Colombia’s cultural and natural highlights, today you’ll say ‘adiós’ to this fascinating country as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Included

Two nights in a Double room at Hotel Estelar Suites Jones
Two nights in a Double room at Hotel Hacienda Combia
Three nights in a Double room at Café Hotel by Lars
Two nights in a Double room at Senda Koguiwa
Three nights in a Double room at Hotel Barlovento
Breakfast included throughout
Day 2: Bogotá city tour with visit to Monserrate
Day 6: Medellín city tour with visit to Commune 13
Day 11: Excursion to San Pedro de Majagua (Rosario Islands) with lunch
Range of optional tours and excursions
Return flight from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle to Bogotá
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included per person (see ‘Offer details’)
Shared transfers included throughout (Spanish-speaking driver)
This holiday is supplied by Exoticca Travel UK Limited and is ATOL protected (ATOL 11248)

Trip details

Travel Details

Return flights are included from your selected airport, to Bogotá, Colombia.

A 8kg hand luggage and 23kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as shared transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (please note that transfers will be with a Spanish-speaking driver).

Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.

From London Heathrow, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburg, Birmingham, Bristol, New Castle, Glasgow, London Gatwick and Belfast to Bogotá, Colombia, with British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines, Latam Airlines Group, Iberia, or similar airways (maximum 2 stops):

Outbound: departing between 05.00 and 23.59, arriving between 00.00 and 23.59
Inbound: departing between 06.00 and 23.59, arriving between 00.00 and 23.59

Excluded

Transfers to and from Cartagena pier (day 11)
Entrance fees for San Martín de Pajares Aquarium (payable onsite)

Additional Information

Conditions	Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking.
Passport, visa and health requirements	The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
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Flight confirmation disclaimer	Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by Exoticca Travel UK Ltd after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, Exoticca Travel UK Ltd, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.
Pet policy	Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Bogotá city tour	Please note that the Bogotá city tour requires a moderate amount of walking. Please also note that the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, and the Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays. On Sundays, the visit to Cerro de Monserrate will be replaced with a visit to the Casa Quinta de Bolívar Museum.
Medellín city tour	Please note that the Casa Museo de la Memoria is closed on Mondays.
Accommodation	Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
Weather conditions	In case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Deposit	Please note that a deposit of 20% of the travel price must be paid within 48 hours of your booking; the remaining balance is paid in instalments according to your departure date. The travel booking only becomes binding when you receive travel confirmation.

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