Steering clear of the city, Wild Colombia takes you off the beaten track to immerse yourself in the spectacular nature of this verdant country.
With more bird species than any other country in the world and a host of radically contrasting ecosystems boasting populations of emblematic Latin American mammals, Colombia’s wildlife credentials are often overlooked in favour of city-hopping itineraries. Beginning in the tropical savannahs of the Eastern Llanos, you will participate in nature activities at luxury safari-style tented camp with the local llanero cowboys and keep your eyes peeled for giant anteaters, Orinoco crocodiles, marsh deer, anaconda and flocks of scarlet ibis. After a brief stop in the capital city, you will fly south to the Amazon and explore the river channels of the remote Amacayacu National Park. Exploring the natural delights of the Coffee Region comes next – diving into the páramo ecosystem of the Los Nevados National Park, before flying to Santa Marta to finish your trip with a seaside stay in the biodiverse rainforests of the Caribbean Coast.
Trip Highlights
Stay in a luxury tented camp in the Eastern Llanos and explore the savannah on horseback with local cowboys.
Spot nocturnal wildlife on safari and canoe through rivers in search of pink river dolphins in the Amazon.
Hike through the dramatic eco-systems of Los Nevados National Park.
Birdwatch in the lush cloud forests of Minca, home to many endemic species.
Unwind on the Caribbean coast with time to explore Tayrona National Park.
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 into Bogota, and spend a night in the city relaxing before your adventure starts in the morning.
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Arrive into Yopal in the State of Casanare and transfer to your luxury tented camp in the wilderness of the Eastern Llanos.
In the afternoon, enjoy a half-day horse riding or walking safari in the Hacienda La Independencia Nature Reserve.
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Today you will fly from Yopal to Bogotá and spend two nights in Casa Legado, a stylish boutique hotel.
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This morning you will fly to Leticia, the gateway to the Colombian Amazon, and transfer to your jungle lodge.
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Today you will fly from Leticia to Pereira in the Coffee Region via Bogotá and will check in to your charming hotel for the next three nights.
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Today you will transfer to the airport and fly to Santa Marta on the Caribbean Coast. You will spend three nights here in a charming beachfront hotel.
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