Destinations to Deep Colombia
from the Andes to the Caribbean
Colombia is located in the extreme north of the South American continent, it is considered the second most biodiverse country on earth, its geography is made up of some of the strangest and most beautiful regions on the planet, it has great natural wealth, a great variety of habitats and ecosystems, in addition to very diverse and contrasting regions, which make it a magical, unexplored and prodigious destination.
ITINERARY :
BOGOTÁ, VILLA DE LEYVA, BARICHARA, JERICO, MEDELLÍN, GUATAPÉ, CARTAGHENA AND THE CARIBBEAN COAST.
DURATION : 15 days
DESCRIPTION :
This unusual circuit will allow you to discover the country's contrasts between the modern, cultural and dynamic Colombian capital, with its exceptional gold museum, and the peaceful calm of the colonial towns of the Andes, the most beautiful in the country. such as Villa de Leyva, Barichara, Guane, Giron Jericó, Guatapé. You will have a very complete vision of part of the country, starting with the central plateau of Cundinamarca and Boyacá, then further north of Barichara and the great Chicamocha canyon in the department of Santander, as well as in the green region of the southwest. of Antioch. At the end of the route you will visit the sublime city of Cartagena, the pearl of the Caribbean, in the extreme north of the country.
15 days - 14 nights
-Guaranteed departure for 6 people
-14 days of walks and discoveries
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Alexandra Castaño
Etnika Tours, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia
PROGRAM
Day 1 : Bogotá
Bogotá reception at the El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá by your driver, then transfer to the hotel (40 min drive) located in the Candelaria district. The city is located at 2560 m altitude, with 9 to 10 million inhabitants, Bogotá is the capital of Colombia and the largest city in the country. La Candelaria is the historic heart of the city and is home to the colonial district, the main state administrations, and museums and old churches. Free dinner. 1st night in Bogotá (Casa Deco hotel or similar).
Day 2 : Bogotá
Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to the discovery of the Colombian capital. Walking tour of the historic center with its beautiful colored facades, graffiti or street art, the old convent of Santa Clara, transformed into a museum, the Plaza de Bolívar and the Palacio Nariño (from the outside), as well as the magnificent museums of gold and bottle Lunch. In the afternoon, discovery on foot of the colonial neighborhood of Candelaria.
3-4 hours of walking in the city (+ 150m/-150m). Lunch included and free dinner. 2nd night in Bogotá (Casa Deco hotel or similar).
Day 3 :
Bogotá -Nemocon - Villa de Leyva
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Nemocón salt mine (1h45 journey) then visit the impressive galleries, 80 meters underground you can go through the 1,600 meters of tunnels and appreciate some of the 28 water mirrors that produce light games and magnificent reflections. Continue to Villa de Leyva (about 3 hours by car), declared a national monument in 1954 for its historical heritage and colonial architecture. Lunch on the way.
Walk of about 2 hours (flat). Lunch and dinner on your own. 1st night in Villa de Leyva (Hotel La Española or similar)
Day 4 :
Villa de Leyva
Breakfast. Day dedicated to visiting the surroundings of Villa de Leyva. In the morning, discovery of the Casa Terracota, the pottery house, then the fossil museum, then visit a rural Community Tourism project on the Daniza farm, a wool production workshop. Lunch on site, then a game of "Tejo", the Colombian version of petanque. Return to Villa de Leyva and visit the Plaza Mayor, religious monuments and cobbled streets, in a calm and peaceful environment.
Walk of about 2 hours (flat). Free dinner. 2nd night Villa de Leyva (Hotel La Española or similar).
Day 5 :
Villa De Leyva - Socorro
- Pinchote - Barichara
Breakfast. Departure from Villa de Leyva to reach Barichara (4h30 trip) in the department of Santander, one of the most mountainous in Colombia. A stop in Socorro to admire its imposing church and plaza. Lunch in Ponchote. Arrival in Barichara and installation at the hotel. If time permits, start of the walking tour through one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the country: typical alleys, very photogenic houses, churches and colonial squares as well as various craft workshops.
Walk of about 2 hours 30 min in town (+ 100m/-100m). Free lunch and dinner. 1st night in Barichara (Casa Canela hotel or similar).
Day 6 :
Barichara - Guane - Barichara
Breakfast. In the morning, an easy walk of approximately 2 hours (mainly downhill) along El Camino Real, a paved road traced by the Guane, a pre-Columbian tribe, descending from the mountain for 6 km between Barichara and the Guane village. , with its colonial streets . Then return by vehicle (20 minute drive) to Barichara, picnic lunch in an idyllic setting. In the afternoon, continuation of the visits not made the day before and some free time to walk around this beautiful colonial town.
Walk of about 2 hours 30 min in town (+ 50 m / - 350 m). Lunch included and free dinner. 2nd night in Barichara (La Nube hotel or similar).
Day 7 :
Barichara - Chicamocha -
Giron - Bucaramanga - Medellín
Breakfast. Road from Barichara to Girón with first a photo stop at the viewpoint that offers a very beautiful point of view over the Chicamocha canyon, the deepest in the country (approximately 1h30 trip) Then, on the way to the small town of Girón, located in the suburbs of Bucaramanga (2h30 trip). Quick discovery on foot of the colonial center of Girón around its Basilica. This town, like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, is part of the Heritage Towns of Colombia. Continuation to the airport of Bucaramanga, capital of the department of Santander (20 min journey). Flight (1h) to Medellin.
Walk of approximately 1 hour (+ 80 m / - 80 m). Free lunch and dinner. Night in Medellin (La Campana Boutique hotel or similar).
Day 8 : Medellín
Breakfast. Visit of the modern and innovative city of Medellín, discovery of the urban renewal environment, the Museum of Memory, the majestic sculptures exhibited outdoors in the Plaza de Botero, as well as the Parque Berrio, the traditional center of the city and the popular communes. , emblems of art and transformation.
Walk of about 3 hours (+ 80 m / - 80 m). Lunch included and free dinner. Night in Medellin (La Campana Boutique hotel or similar).
Day 9 :
Medellín - Jericó
- Cauca Viejo
Breakfast. Departure to Jericho, heritage city of the country (2h30 trip). Short climb to Cerro Salvador, passing by Los Balsos botanical garden. Then visit the town on foot, the colonial streets, the colorful houses and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercedes” as well as the fascinating museums of anthropology “Maja” and Music. Food. Visit of a coffee plantation, then departure to Cauca Viejo (50 minutes trip) and installation at the hotel. Free dinner.
Walk of about 3 hours (+ 100 m / - 100 m). Lunch included and free dinner. Night in Cauca (Casa Etnika hotel or similar).
Day 10 :
Cauca Viejo - Guatape
Breakfast. Walking tour through the small colonial town of Cauca Viejo, its narrow streets and beautiful houses, the main square, the church and the path that leads to El Morro, a hill that overlooks the Cauca River and opens up a splendid panorama of the mountains that surround it Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities.
Walk of about 2 hours (+ 100 m / - 100 m). Free lunch and dinner. Night in Guatape (hôtel ? or similar).
Day 11 :
Guatape - Santa Marta
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the essential Guatapé. First, a boat ride on the lake, then an ascent to the Peñol rock and a magnificent view of the lake and the Andes mountain range. Then, walking tour of the city with colorful houses and their "Zócalos". Lunch. Depart José María Córdoba International Airport, (50-minute journey) for a one-hour flight to Santa Marta, in the Caribbean region.
Walk of about 2 hours (+ 80 m / - 80 m). Lunch included and dinner free. 1st night in Santa Marta (Hotel La Calzada de Santo or similar).
Day 12 :
Santa-Marta - Parque Tayrona
Breakfast. Discovery of the Tairona Park, famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and natural pools. The park has an exceptional setting of great biodiversity. Walk to reach the Cañaveral and Cabo San Juan pool beaches, one of the most photogenic sites in the park. Lunch in the place and swim in the Caribbean Sea, then return to Santa Marta.
Walk of about 4 hours (flat). Lunch included and free dinner. 2nd night in Santa Marta (similar hotel La Calzada de Santo).
Day 13 :
Santa-Marta - Cartagena
After breakfast, departure by road to the city of Cartagena (5 hours of travel). Free lunch in Cartagena. Installation in the hotel, in the Getsemaní neighborhood, in the historic center. Free afternoon to discover on foot the old streets of this neighborhood that arbitrated the working classes during the colonial era and that today has become a fashionable place.
Walk of about 2 hours (flat). Free lunch and dinner. 1st night in Cartagena, Casa Villa Colonial hotel or similar.
Day 14 :
Cartagena
Visit of the colonial jewel. Discovery of the castle of San Felipe de Barajas, a military fortress that testifies to the strategic role of Cartagena for the Spanish Crown; then the convent of La Popa, a former convent, now a colonial museum. Then stroll through the streets of the fortified city with its beautiful colonial-style houses and churches. The afternoon is free to enjoy the beautiful shops and cultural richness of the city.
Walk of about 4 hours (flat). Free lunch and dinner. 2nd night in Cartagena, Casa Villa Colonial hotel or similar.
Day 15 :
Cartagena - Airport
Special day because our journey is coming to an end. Before leaving for the airport you can enjoy one last visit to the city to make the last purchases or send your postcards. Departure to the airport (15 m by car). International flight.
STRONG POINTS
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The colonial charm of the accommodation.
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The center of the country with Bogotá and the Gold Museum
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The Nemocón Salt Mine.
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The colonial towns of Villa de Leyva, Barichara, Guane and Girón.
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Chicamocha Canyon, Mesa de los Santos and Cafetal.
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Southwest Region, Jericó and Cauca Viejo.
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The Caribbean coast with the superb city of Cartagena. SD
The price includes :
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18 days in hotels (single room basis) mentioned in the program
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All breakfasts from day 2 to day 18
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The lunches and dinners mentioned in the program, 10 meals included in total,
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The service of a French-speaking guide at all stages of the circuit except for transfers between cities
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The transportation mentioned in the program (in a private vehicle adapted to the size of the group)
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Domestic flights (Bucaramanga / Medellín – Medellín / Santa Marta) mentioned in the program
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Visits and tickets to the parks and visits mentioned in the program
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Accident insurance.
Price does not include :
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Beverages, alcoholic beverages
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The domestic flight between Cartagena and Bogotá in correspondence with the international flight
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The international flight to Europe
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Meals not mentioned in the program.
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Visits not mentioned in the program
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Tips
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Everything not mentioned in "The price includes"
Etnika Tours reserves the right to modify the itinerary or the program in case of force majeure or practical or security imperatives. The days off can be modulated according to the flights.
Thanks and have a nice trip
