Secret Colombia: 21-day adventure tour

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Bogota

  

  Bogotá is perched at 2,600 m altitude, in the heart of the Andes mountain range. With its 9,000,000 inhabitants, it is the political, economic, and cultural capital of the country. It is a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant cultural life. It is also one of the top spots for gastronomy. The Candelaria district is a haven of peace, an island in the center of the capital, with its narrow streets perfect for strolling and its colonial buildings with a laid-back look. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a driver from Colombia Autentica. Private transfer to your hotel in the historic center of Bogotá (Transport: 40 min) Accommodation: Hotel Casa de la Vega

• day 2

  Visit of Bogota

  

  Set off to discover the capital in complete freedom. A day of walking through the historic center of Bogotá. A very lively and cultural neighborhood, where many artists reside. Visit the fabulous Gold Museum, the Botero Foundation, and Simon Bolivar Square. Ascend Monserrate by cable car, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city of Bogotá. Accommodation: Hotel Casa de la Vega

• day 3

  Departure for the wild region of Meta.

  

  Private transfer from Bogotá to Mesetas (5h) You will arrive in the afternoon at the small village of Mesetas. Long a victim of the civil war, this small village suffered greatly from the conflict with the FARC. With the peace agreements, it has been repopulated and is opening up to solidarity tourism to help you discover the richness of the landscapes and traditions of the eastern llanos. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by Efrain, your local guide. You will leave by jeep to visit "la unión de los 2 rios". At the exit of the village, two rivers join: one bringing the cold waters from the cordillera and the other carrying the warm waters from the plains of the llanos. After refreshing yourself with a swim, you will go play Tejo in a local club. This typically Colombian game is the meeting point for the "llaneros" after a hard day's work in the fields. You will have dinner in the village square in a small local restaurant. Accommodation in a Finca El Botalon del Abuelo.

• day 4

  The Meta and the Llanos Orientales

  

  You will leave by jeep towards the small village of Jardin de la Peña, where you will have your breakfast in a local restaurant. There, you will meet Miller, your host for the rest of your stay. You will set off on horseback through the wild landscapes of the llanos to the small farm of Don Miller (2 hours on horseback). You will have lunch with Miller and his family, then, in the afternoon, your host will show you around the area during an ecological hike. You will end this afternoon walk with a refreshing swim in a waterfall. Accommodation and meals at Don Miller's farm.

• day 5

  The Meta and the Llanos Orientales

  

  At dawn, you will accompany Miller to feed the farm animals (chickens, ducks, lambs, and fish). Then, after your breakfast, you will set off for a 3-hour horseback ride where you will discover magnificent waterfalls, exceptional wildlife and flora, as well as the secret cave of the Farcs. Family lunch. In the afternoon, you will become familiar with the llaneros culture. You will learn how to use the lasso, go on horseback to gather the herd, and take part in vaccinating a calf. You will learn to fish with a net and cross the lake on horseback during an equestrian immersion workshop! Accommodation and meals at Don Miller's Farm.

• day 6

  The Meta and the Llanos Orientales

  

  You will set off for a 2h30 horseback ride, where you will discover a hidden cave in the heart of the tropical grove as well as the superb landscapes of the llanos. After a good lunch at the farm, you will set off again on horseback towards the small village of Jardin de la Peña. There, your local guide, Efrain, will be waiting to take you back to Mesetas by Jeep. Accommodation in a finca: El Botalón del Abuelo.

• day 7

  Departure to the Guajira

  

  Private transfer from the Meta to Bogotá International Airport (5h) Flight Bogotá – Riohacha Accommodation: Hotel Emerawaa

• day 8

  Guajira Desert, hosted by a Wayuu Indian family.

  

  Departure from Ríohacha in a 4x4 with your private guide. In the morning, you will visit the Manaure salt mines, the market square, and the central square of Uribia (the Indian capital of La Guajira). You will then head towards Punta Gallina, the northernmost point of South America. You will have lunch in a small inn run by a Wayuu family, right in the middle of the desert. In the late afternoon, you can relax on a deserted beach. At sunset, you will cross a stretch of sea lined with mangroves in a fisherman's boat (1 hour by boat) to reach Emilio's family, where you will spend the night. Night and dinner with Emilio's Wayuu Indian family.

• day 9

  Guajira Desert, hosted by a Wayuu Indian family.

  

  Departure in a 4x4 with your private guide to the great sand dune (the highest dune in Latin America). You will spend the morning on a deserted beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia. At the end of the morning, you will visit the Punta Gallina lighthouse as well as a "Mirador" where you will have a spectacular view of the desert and the Caribbean Sea. Lunch with Emilio's family and a nap in the hammocks! Afternoon and sunset on Punta Guja beach. Night and dinner with Emilio's Wayuu Indian family.

• day 10

  Guajira Desert, hosted by a Wayuu Indian family.

  

  Breakfast and boat trip along the sea arm through the mangrove (1 hour by boat). Return to Riohacha by 4x4 through the desert, lunch in a small inn and arrival in Riohacha in the afternoon. Private transfer to your hotel on the edge of Tayrona Park. Accommodation: Hotel Quetzal Dorado.

• day 11

  Tayrona Park

  

  Private transfer organized by your hotel to the main entrance of Tayrona Park. Tayrona Park is a magical place, full of history and legends, with incredible biodiversity. Located 34 km from the city of Santa Marta, it is one of the most important natural parks in Colombia. Inhabited by the Tayrona Indians, a native ethnic group of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it forms the link between the mountain range and the Caribbean Sea. Its white sand beaches, with their wild beauty, invite relaxation. The many hiking trails that cross the park allow you to discover an incredibly rich fauna and flora. Lunch at your leisure in one of the park's restaurants. Free day dedicated to visiting Tayrona Park. Return to the hotel by bus or public taxi. Dinner at your leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Quetzal Dorado

• day 12

  Visit to a traditional cocoa farm and kayaking down the Rio Don Diego.

  

  In the morning, you will visit a traditional cocoa farm nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. After a beautiful hike along the steep paths of the Sierra Nevada, you will visit a family-run cocoa plantation. You will discover the secrets of cocoa cultivation and have wonderful encounters. In the afternoon, you will kayak down the calm waters of the Rio Don Diego to observe the many species of birds that live on its banks. At the end of this descent, you will discover a sublime, preserved beach with wild beauty.

• day 13

  4-day trek in the Sierra Nevada

  

  Exclusive trekking by Colombia Autentica: meeting the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada. During a hike through the magnificent landscapes of the Sierra Nevada, in a private group, you will meet the Kogi Indians of the Sierra Nevada and be hosted by rural families in the region. You will hike far from tourist trails, alone, in harmony with nature. Accommodation: with locals (rural farm)

• day 14

  Departure for Cartagena

  

  Private transfer to take you to Cartagena Cartagena de Indias is a fantastic city that enchants travelers and tells them the secrets of colonial history and piracy. The many churches that stand within the old city are a reminder of the grandeur of its past history. At nightfall, Cartagena takes on a romantic atmosphere and it is pleasant to stroll through its streets, carried by the sea breeze. Free visit of the city Accommodation: Hotel Casa Pizarro

• day 15

  2 days of relaxation on the Rosario Islands

  

  You will spend two days relaxing on a small paradise island in the Caribbean Sea, within the Rosario Islands natural park. You will be accommodated in a charming small hotel made up of 5 bungalows facing the sea. A magical place to relax and recharge. Accommodation: Eco hotel Isabela.

• day 16

  Return to Cartagena de Indias

  

  Free afternoon to visit the majestic historic city of Cartagena de Indias. Accommodation: Boutique Hotel Casa Pizarro

• day 17

  Back

  

  Private transfer to Cartagena airport Flight Cartagena - Bogota and connection with your international flight Safe journey home / end of our service.