15 days in Colombia: between land of contrasts and secret civilizations

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Bogota

  Upon your arrival at Bogotá airport, you will be greeted by your driver, who will accompany you to your hotel.

• day 2

  Free visit of Bogota

  Today, you will have the day free to fully explore the magnificent city of Bogotá. If you have no ideas about what you could visit, we recommend exploring La Candelaria, the historic center of Bogotá, where you can take the cable car up to Monserrate, visit the Gold Museum (El Dorado), which has the most important collection of pre-Hispanic goldsmithing, as well as the Botero Foundation.

• day 3

  Bogota - Leticia

  This morning, you will take a flight to Leticia, located at the extreme south of Colombia, not far from the Brazilian and Peruvian borders. This city, surrounded by jungle and still secure, will allow you to taste local Amazonian dishes, discover its wild fauna and flora, and meet the inhabitants. You will then take a boat to your lodge, located in a private nature reserve on the banks of the Amazon, to spend the night there.

• day 4

  Exploration of the Amazon

  

  After a good night's sleep, today and tomorrow you will set out to discover the Amazon, one of the largest forests in the world. "À la carte" activities are offered to you in order to fully explore this rich part of the country. On the program: traditional fishing, meeting with pink dolphins and an excursion to Lake Tarapoto, visit to Puerto Nariño, discovery of the southern part of Amacayacu National Park, and interaction with indigenous communities.

• day 5

  Exploration of the Amazon

  You will continue the day with the discovery of the Amazon rainforest and will be able to meet the indigenous peoples, including the Tikuna, Huitoto, and Makuna communities, in order to learn more about their traditions and customs.

• day 6

  Discovery of Salento

  On this new day, you will have the privilege of discovering Salento, the village of a thousand colors, which is part of the Cafetero region, itself known for being the coffee region of Colombia. There you will notably see its Spanish colonial and indigenous heritages, still very present, and discover the history of coffee production, one of the country's most important economic activities. You will spend the night in a hotel in Salento.

• day 7

  Welcome to Pedro

  Today, you will meet Pedro, a farmer and producer, who will welcome you to his farm to give you a very family-oriented experience, off the beaten path, and to teach you more about the history of coffee. You will have the chance to discover the local and ecological lifestyle of a Colombian in this lush nature. You will meet Pedro's family during lunch. At the end of the afternoon, you will return to Salento.

• day 8

  Hiking in the green Cocora valley

  This morning, you will embark on a hike in the Cocora Valley, where you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent landscapes of the Bosque de las Palmas de Cera and the Central Cordillera.

• day 9

  Visit of Santa Marta

  

  You will take a flight to Santa Marta, where you can relax on the paradisiacal beach of fine white sand and crystal-clear waters. You can also visit the Tayrona National Natural Park and discover its incredible endemic wildlife in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.

• day 10

  Meeting with the Arhuacos

  You will meet the Arhuaca community to understand their rudimentary way of life, in harmony with nature, as well as their ancestral traditions. In the afternoon, you can enjoy tubing down the Rio Palomino.

• day 11

  Lazy day

  You can take advantage of this day to relax on a deckchair by the pool or at the beach. If you prefer a more active day, you can go hiking in Tayrona Park on the marked trails and/or enjoy its many fine white sand beaches.

• day 12

  Visit of Cartagena

  In the morning, you will leave for the city of Cartagena on a shared bus. Upon your arrival, you will be able to explore this iconic port city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, freely and at your own pace.

• day 13

  Discovery of Cartagena de Indias

  

  Accompanied by a French-speaking guide, you will discover the most iconic sites of the city of Cartagena, namely Santo Domingo Square with its lively nightlife, the San Pedro de Claver church, the Las Bovedas and Getsemanie districts, where you can admire a magnificent sunset, as well as the Torre de Reloj.

• day 14

  Sports activities

  On this new day, you will board a boat heading to "Isla Grande," located in the Rosario archipelago, with many sports activities on the agenda. You can go for a bike ride, canoeing, or even snorkeling. At the end of the afternoon, you will return to Cartagena.

• day 15

  Return flight

  After this 15-day trip in Colombia, between a land of contrasts and secret civilizations, rich in discoveries and knowledge, and filled with memories, your driver will take you to Cartagena airport to catch a flight to Bogotá, from where you will take your international flight.