14 Days/13 Nights

FROM/TO BOGOTA FREQUENCY SATURDAYS, MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS

On this 14 day Holiday Colombia Wonders Of package, you will visit some of the best-known and some of the unknown parts of the country. Wonders of Colombia takes you from the capital, Bogota with its world-famous “Museo del Oro”, to the virtually untouched region of the Pacific Coast, where marvelous beaches and deep tropical forests are waiting to be discovered. You also go to the coffee growing region, before continuing to the village of San Agustin in the south-west of the country. Here, enigmatic stone figures standing sentinel in the middle of a spectacular landscape. Flying over deep valleys and high Andean mountain peaks, you arrive at the colorful and vibrant Caribbean coast, where you will visit the legendary Cartagena, one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in South America. We guarantee that Wonders of Colombia will take you on a voyage of discovery that for variety and diversity would be hard to match anywhere else in the world.

Day 1 – Holiday Colombia Wonders Of – Arrival in Bogota

Arrival in Bogota, start of your Holiday Colombia tour. Welcome by our bilingual travel guide and transfer to a beautiful hotel.

Overnight at the Hotel Casa de la Botica or similar

Day 2  - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Bogota – City Tour – Half Day Tour

We begin with a walk round Bogota’s main square, the Plaza de Bolívar and the government buildings around it, before entering the nearby “Candelaria” old town, the colonial centre of the city. We follow this with visits to San Francisco church and to the world-famous Museo del Oro (close on Mondays), which contains more than 30.000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts. We end with a trip by cable car to the summit of Monserrate hill, Bogota’s best-known landmark, with a wonderful view of the whole city and the savannah beyond.

Overnight at the Hotel Casa de la Botica or similar, breakfast included

Day 3 – 5 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Bogota – Nuqui (Pacific Coast)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight from Bogota with one stop in Medellin, destination Nuquí, a village on the pacific coast. After a short walk around, we board a small motor-boat to make the one hour trip south along the coast to Coqui cove. This is the spectacular seaside setting of the El Cantil cabañas. Three -3- nights in the huts. Daily walks to the sea and into the deep tropical forest surrounding El Cantil.

3 Nights at the Ecolodge El Cantil or similar, breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Day 6 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Nuqui (Pacific Coast) – Pereira (Coffee Region)

After breakfast, return by motor-boat to Nuquí and transfer to the airport. Flight via Medellin to Pereira, capital of Risaralda. Two nights including breakfast in a very typical coffee farm. In the afternoon visit to a coffee growing farm which includes a technical and practical introduction about the whole coffee cultivation and production.

Overnight at Finca Combia or similar, breakfast included

Day 7 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Pereira Coffee Region

After breakfast trip to the Cocora Valley. With breathtaking landscapes which will be explored by a horse riding or walking trip this is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia. Here we will find the impressive “Palma de Cera”, the Colombian national tree and one of the tallest varieties of palm in the world. On the way back to Armenia visit to Salento, picturesque village of the coffee culture.

Overnight at Finca Combia or similar, breakfast included.

Day 8 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Coffee Region – San Agustin

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Neiva with one stop in Bogota. After reaching Neiva, an overland trip of 4–5 hours through the mountainous landscape of the river Magdalena to San Agustín. Reaching the village, transfer to a wonderful hotel.

Overnight at hotel Hacienda Anacaona or similar, breakfast included

Day 9 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - San Agustin

In the morning, an extensive visit to the “San Agustín Archaeological Park”, we will see the Mesitas A-B-C and D, the “Fuente Ceremonial de Lavapatas” and the Archaeological Museum. In the afternoon, horseback ride to “El Tablón” and “La Chaquira” archaeological spots or alternatively a visit to the nearby straits of the Magdalena

Overnight at hotel Hacienda Anacaona or similar, breakfast included

Day 10 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - San Agustin

After breakfast, trip to the nearby village of San José de Isnos, to see the treasures of its archaeological park, the “Alto de los Ídolos”, “Alto de las Piedras”, and the “Salto del Mortiño” waterfalls. In the afternoon, return to San Agustín and free time at leisure.

Overnight at hotel Hacienda Anacaona or similar, breakfast included

Day 11 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - San Agustin – Cartagena

In the morning, overland trip back to Neiva. Flight to Cartagena, via Bogota. Welcome by the local travel guide. Transfer to hotel. The remainder of the day will be at the tourist’s disposal.

Overnight at Hotel Monterrey or similar, breakfast included

Day 12 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Cartagena

After breakfast, a half day tour around Cartagena, one of the most impressive urban centers in Latin America. It is an ancient city constructed in the Spanish colonial style and surrounded by high defensive walls. But don’t be surprised if your own defenses fall and you find yourself falling in love with Cartagena’s heady mix of history and Carribean charm. The tour takes us around all the historic buildings and plazas of the old city, including the “La Popa” convent and “San Felipe” castle. The afternoon will be at your disposal to either explore the streets of the old city at your leisure or take a bath in the Caribbean.

Overnight at Hotel Monterrey or similar, breakfast included

Day 13

- Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Cartagena

Day-trip to the Islas del Rosario, including lunch. Tour to the aquarium at San Martín’s Island, Here we will have the opportunity to see sharks and performing dolphins. Continuation to the privately owned Pirate’s Island, with time to relax sunbath or take a dip in the Carribean. Return to Cartagena during the afternoon.

Overnight at Hotel Monterrey or similar, Breakfast included.

Day 14 - Holiday Colombia Wonders Of - Cartagena – Departure

During the course of the morning, transfer to the airport and return flight, with stop in Bogota, back to Europe, or continuation of trip to one of the following coastal resorts: Cartagena, Capurganá, Santa Marta, San Andrés or Providencia.

Breakfast included

Included:

• 2 Nts at Hotel Casa de la Botica or similar (B)
• 3 Nts at Nuqui, Ecolodge El Cantil or similar (B, L, D)
• 2 Nts in Coffee Region Finca Combia or similar (B)
• 3 Nts at San Agustin Hacienda Anacaona or similar (B)
• 3 Nts at Cartagena Hotel Monterrey or similar (B)
• Bilingual English speaking, local travel guides (in some places for the entire duration of the trip, in others, for certain portions only)
• Transport (depending on the case to / from hotel, airport or place of stay) in good tourism vehicles or buses which in hot regions, such as the Caribbean Coast for example, are equipped with air-conditioning.
• Entrance to museums, national parks and other attractions
• All mentioned services and benefits such as guided visits, tours, etc., etc.
• Informative material

Excluded are:

• International airfare
• Local flights within Colombia
• Airport fees to be paid for domestics flights; at present: 30 USD per person
• Visum /Tourist card if applicable
• Cartagena port fee is 8 USD per person, entrance to the aquarium is 8 USD per person
• Personal expenses and tips
• Other services not mentioned in the program descriptions

Rates for min. 2 pax (other room types upon request)

£ 1,570 per person in a Double Room

Valid from 15 January 2012 until 5 December 2012

Rates are subject to change and exchange rate fluctuations.

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Hotels offered can be up or downgraded according to your requirements. Furthermore beach extensions, city breaks, excursions, day tours etc. can be added to complement your holiday. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a custom made proposal.

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