Colombia In Depth goes beyond the must-see destinations and introduces travellers to the country’s hidden pre-Hispanic and colonial past.
Featuring all of Colombia’s highlights combined with a tour of the attractions of the forgotten south and the charming colonial streets of Barichara, this three-week in-depth journey will capture the imagination of culture and nature lovers alike. Beginning with a stay in the capital of Bogotá, you will then move on to Barichara, a dusty town in the Santander department which is widely described as Colombia’s most beautiful traditional town. Following two days of cultural exploration in the mountains of Santander, you will fly to the Coffee Region and enjoy a hot air balloon flight over this UNESCO protected landscape. Venturing further south, you’ll step off the beaten track and explore the pre-Hispanic ruins of San Agustín and the arid plains of the Tatacoa Desert. Finishing with a little seaside relaxation, your trip concludes in Cartagena and Santa Marta where the verdant vegetation of the Tayrona National Park and the Caribbean Sea breezes make for the perfect retreat.
Trip Highlights
Wander the cobbled streets of Colombia’s prettiest town, Barichara, and nearby Guane.
Take part in a cooking class and ceramics workshop with local artisans.
Discover the mysterious archaeological treasures of San Agustín.
Stargaze under the clear desert skies of Tatacoa.
Hike through the lush jungle trails of Tayrona National Park on the Caribbean coast.
When to go
Colombia is a great year-round destination thanks to its equatorial location, which brings consistent temperatures throughout the year and a variety of regional climates, meaning there’s always somewhere with ideal weather to visit.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive in Bogotá and check in to your luxury hotel for the next two nights.
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Today you will fly to Bucaramanga and transfer to the quaint little town of Barichara, often described as the most beautiful in all of Colombia.
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Today you can get under the skin of this traditional region and enjoy a cooking class with a local chef, learning how to prepare delicious Colombian specialities. Later in the day, you will visit a ceramics workshop to try your hand at imitating the local handicrafts.
Fly to the Coffee Region and transfer to your charming hotel for the next three nights.
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Explore the highlights of the Coffee Region with your local guide. You will visit the rural towns of Filandia and Salento, where the buildings are constructed in a traditional style before enjoying an afternoon trek through the green hills of the Cocora Valley.
Leaving the Coffee Region behind, you will transfer through stunning scenery to Popayán and enjoy a tour of the historic city centre before checking into your hotel for the night.
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The next day you will continue on to San Agustín, one of the most important pre-Hispanic archaeological sites in Colombia. You will spend the next three nights here.
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This morning you will transfer to your hotel for the next two nights in amongst the lunar landscapes of the Tatacoa Desert. Upon arrival at your hotel, you'll enjoy a stargazing activity under the region’s crystal-clear skies.
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Today you will fly to Cartagena on Colombia’s northern Caribbean Coast for the next three nights.
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Today you will transfer along the coast to the region of Santa Marta and the Tayrona National Park where you will spend the final three nights of your trip relaxing by the sea.
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