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DAY 1: BOGOTÁ

Reception by our staff at the El Dorado airport in Bogotá, private transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 2: BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR

Tour of the capital starting with the Cerro Monserrate, of historical importance. Follow your route heading to the historic center visiting the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria and the square of Chorro de Quevedo, known as the point on which the city was founded. We will visit the Casa de La Moneda and the Botero Museum where we can appreciate the private collection of the great Master Fernando Botero, artist recognized worldwide for his particular artistic style. We will make a walking tour of the Plaza de Bolívar, with its Cathedral and government buildings such as the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Liévano Palace, headquarters of the Mayor’s Office and finally the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic of Colombia and seat of government. Stroll along Carrera Septima, the most lively pedestrian street in Bogotá with street artists, shops and music. Guided visit to the famous Gold Museum, inside which is exhibited the largest sample of pre-Columbian objects in the country with around 34,000 pieces of gold and more than 25,000 objects created by hand by the Indians. Time in the Artisan Market where you can find thousands of typical Colombian craft souvenirs.

DAY 3: THE SALT  CATHEDRAL IN ZIPAQUIRÁ – VILLA DE LEYVA

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. We leave Bogota and drive northwards for about an hour and a half to Zipaquira, where we’ll visit the unique Salt Cathedral. This subterranean cathedral was carved out of the salt bedrock in an old salt mine. We will have a guided tour, following the carved stations of the cross to reach the main part of the cathedral, which has the capacity for over 8000 worshippers. Continuing onwards by road, we should arrive at the beautiful town of Villa de Leyva, colonial jewel declared national monument visit to the Plaza and Mayor and to the sites of tourist interest such as the liquor factory, the House of the First Congress, the Hot Street, ending the church of the Discalced Carmelites. Accommodation in Villa de Leyva.

DAY 4: VILLA DE LEYVA – RAQUIRA – BOGOTÁ

Departure from Villa de Leyva to Bogotá, free lunch during the tour, you will make a visit to the beautiful and colorful town of Ráquira, to know its goldsmiths recognized throughout the country and their houses painted with bright colors. Arrival to Bogota. Accommodation in the hotel

DAY 5: BOGOTÁ – POPAYÁN “CIUDAD BLANCA”

Transfer to the airport for departure by flight to Popayán. Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in.

The colonial architecture of Popayán is one of its main attractions, the beautiful mansions adorn its cobbled streets in a quiet, but of mystery that are part of one of the few historical sectors of the country. The Cauca cuisine stands out for its delicious cuisine by maintaining its traditional methods of preparation. Lunch. Tour of the main sites of interest in the city of Popayán, located in the Valley of Pubenza, between the Western and Central Cordillera to the southwest of the country, located at 1760 msnm. Accommodation Hotel Camino Real or similar (Superior Tourist Category).

DAY 6: PASTO “CIUDAD SORPRESA”

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Pasto. Tour of the main sites of interest in the city of Pasto, such as temples, museums, squares and craft centers. San Juan de Pasto is recognized as the «Surprise City of Colombia» is famous for its imposing religious architecture of colonial and republican eras. Pasto, cradle of important artists and craftsmen, whose works are made in unique techniques in the world such as the veneer in tamo and the varnish of Pasto and that owe their origin to the indigenous ancestor of the region. Accommodation Hotel Cuellar’s or similar (Superior Tourist Category).

DAY 7: COFFEE ROUTE «AROMA DE NUESTRAS MONTAÑAS»

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Buesaco. We will live an experience knowing the famous culture of Colombia; The Coffee that in Nariño is grown exclusively organically and with the highest levels of quality worldwide, the peasant families will share their day to day and teach us to taste coffee. Lunch. Later we will visit the historic Puente de Juanambú, located in the middle of the most imposing topography of the Colombian Massif. Return to the city of Pasto. Accommodation Hotel Cuellar’s or similar (Superior Tourist Category).

DAY 8: «CUMBAL AND SANCTUARY OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LAS LAJAS»

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Cumbal, municipality of the southern part of the department of Nariño, its name is of Mayan origin and its founder is the Cacique Cumbe, it is part of the Andean mountain range and borders Ecuador. You will visit the Laguna de la Bolsa located at the foot of the Cumbal volcano, at an altitude of 3,638 meters, a privileged place for ecological tourism. Lunch. Departure to Ipiales, during the crossing, you can see a beautiful landscape typical of the Andean area of ​​Nariño. 7 km. of Ipiales is the sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas with a height of 2,612 meters above sea level, jewel of the architecture and religiosity of our country. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas owes its devotion to multiple miracles dating from the seventeenth century. Accommodation in Ipiales at Hotel Nogal Suite or similar (Superior Tourist Category).

DAY 9: «PIEDEMONTE COASTAL»

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Tour to the Natural Reserve «La Planada», located in the Nariño coastal foothills and is part of the ecosystem known as «Choco Biogeográfico», one of the richest and biodiverse on the planet. Registration in the reservation. Lunch. Recognition to the reserve. Dinner. Accommodation in the reserve.

DAY 10: «LA PLANADA NATURAL RESERVE”

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Day of Bird Watching. Lunch in the reserve. Transfer to La Cocha. Accommodation at the Hotel Chalet Guamuéz de La Cocha (Superior Tourist Category).

DAY 11: «RESERVAS DEL HUMEDAL RAMSAR» – LA COCHA

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Lake Guamuéz or La Cocha, is the largest in Colombia, declared as RAMSAR wetland, is home to an invaluable amount of animal and plant species; in its vicinity there are more than fifty nature reserves that seek the conservation of this ecosystem as well as the sustainable exploitation of the beauty of the place with the least impact on the delicate natural balance, we will visit some of these natural reserves and enjoy a very interesting guided tour of Bird watching. Visit to the Natural Reserve Encanto Andino. Typical lunch of the place. Water Bird Watching. Accommodation at the Hotel Chalet Guamuéz de La Cocha (Superior Tourist Category).

DIA 12.  RETURN TO BOGOTÁ.

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the Antonio Nariño airport, Pasto.

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DAY 1: BOGOTÁ

Reception by our staff at the El Dorado airport in Bogotá, private transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 2: BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR

Tour of the capital starting with the Cerro Monserrate, of historical importance. Follow your route heading to the historic center visiting the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria and the square of Chorro de Quevedo, known as the point on which the city was founded. We will visit the Casa de La Moneda and the Botero Museum where we can appreciate the private collection of the great Master Fernando Botero, artist recognized worldwide for his particular artistic style. We will make a walking tour of the Plaza de Bolívar, with its Cathedral and government buildings such as the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Liévano Palace, headquarters of the Mayor’s Office and finally the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic of Colombia and seat of government. Stroll along Carrera Septima, the most lively pedestrian street in Bogotá with street artists, shops and music. Guided visit to the famous Gold Museum, inside which is exhibited the largest sample of pre-Columbian objects in the country with around 34,000 pieces of gold and more than 25,000 objects created by hand by the Indians. Time in the Artisan Market where you can find thousands of typical Colombian craft souvenirs.

DAY 3: BOGOTÁ – ARMENIA

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport and flight to Armenia. Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in.  Overnight stay.

DAY 4: FILANDIA – VALLE DEL COCORA – SALENTO – PEREIRA

All day visit to a typical village of Filandia, famous for its “antioqueño” architecture, as well as for basket weaving, and to the Valle del Cocora. Located within the central mountain range, it is part of Los Nevados National Park, the ideal spot to admire the “palma de cera del Quindío”. Numerous bird species inhabit the área. The roads are lined with numerous “fincas” or farm houses built in typical coffee growing architecture. A short walk to see the palms. Continuation on a 10 km road to Salento, characterized by old and colorful houses that trace their origin to Colonial times. Visit of the countryside and transfer to Pereira. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: ARMENIA – COFFEE FARMING REGION

All day excursion through the coffee plantations. Visit to one of the area’s coffee producing farms to see the plantation and production system, including the harvest, sun drying and processing. return to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 6: ARMENIA – MEDELLÍN – CITY TOUR

Meeting with the guide for the visit of Medellín,  second in importance in Colombia and an outstanding commercial and cultural center. Visit to the San Antonio park, known as La Plazoleta, that houses twenty or so Botero sculptures on its grounds, the Museo de Antioquia, Plazuela de San Ignacio, Parque de los Pies Descalzos, a park inspired in eastern philosophy with a small bamboo forest, Parque de los Deseos, the Edificio Inteligente, the Teatro Metropolitano, the Alpujarra, seat to the government offices, the municipality and the Gobernación de Antioquia, the Cisneros park or Parque de las Luces. Continuation by cable car, a mass transport system that connects the town center with the surrounding neighborhoods in the hills. Return to the city center to reach the Cerro Nutibara where you can see the city of Medellín from a different perspective, as well as a reproduction of a typical “paisa” village. Afternoon for individual activities. Overnight stay.

DAY 7: MEDELLÍN – GUATAPÉ.

Take a day trip to the colourful village of Guatape. It is famous for the Penol Boulder, to 200 metre high monolith. Climb its steps and be rewarded with breath-taking views over the village and the surrounding lakes. You can enjoy a typical Colombian lunch on the waterfront and even take a boat across the reservoir. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 8: MEDELLÍN – NUQUÍ

Departure from Medellín airport to Nuquí (45 minutes). Arrival and transfer to the dock for a boat trip to Ecolodge El Cantil. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 9: NUQUÍ

Morning walk to Cascada del Amor waterfall and a bath in the thermal waters or in the neighboring stream, which are in the middle of the jungle. Afternoon excursion in the jungle to discover the majestic flora and rich fauna. Overnight stay in lodge.

DAY 10: NUQUÍ

Free day to relax on the beach or for optional excursions in the area.

DAY 11: NUQUÍ – MEDELLÍN – BOGOTÁ

Morning departure after breakfast by boat to Nuquí and transfer to the airport. Departure by flight to Medellín. Arrival, change of planes and flight to Bogotá.

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DAY 1: BOGOTÁ

Reception by our staff at the El Dorado airport in Bogotá, private transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 2: BOGOTÁ – CITY TOUR

Tour of the capital starting with the Cerro Monserrate, of historical importance. Follow your route heading to the historic center visiting the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria and the square of Chorro de Quevedo, known as the point on which the city was founded. We will visit the Casa de La Moneda and the Botero Museum where we can appreciate the private collection of the great Master Fernando Botero, artist recognized worldwide for his particular artistic style. We will make a walking tour of the Plaza de Bolívar, with its Cathedral and government buildings such as the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Liévano Palace, headquarters of the Mayor’s Office and finally the Casa de Nariño, the residence of the President of the Republic of Colombia and seat of government. Stroll along Carrera Septima, the most lively pedestrian street in Bogotá with street artists, shops and music. Guided visit to the famous Gold Museum, inside which is exhibited the largest sample of pre-Columbian objects in the country with around 34,000 pieces of gold and more than 25,000 objects created by hand by the Indians. Time in the Artisan Market where you can find thousands of typical Colombian craft souvenirs.

DAY 3: BOGOTÁ – ARMENIA

Transfer to the airport and flight to Armenia. Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in. Coffee tour with tasting. Overnight stay.

DAY 4: FILANDIA – VALLE DEL COCORA – SALENTO

All day visit to a typical village of Filandia, famous for its “antioqueño” architecture, as well as for basket weaving, and to the Valle del Cocora. Located within the central mountain range, it is part of Los Nevados National Park, the ideal spot to admire the “palma de cera del Quindío”. Numerous bird species inhabit the área. The roads are lined with numerous “fincas” or farm houses built in typical coffee growing architecture. A short walk to see the palms. Continuation on a 10 km road to Salento, characterized by old and colorful houses that trace their origin to Colonial times. Visit of the countryside. Overnight stay.

DAY 5: ARMENIA – CARTAGENA

This morning we’ll have breakfast in the hotel. Half day visit to the Botanic and Butterfly garden.Transfer to the airport for departure by flight to Cartagena. Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in. Overnight stay.

DAY 6: CARTAGENA – CITY TOUR

Start with the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, built on the San Lázaro hill in order to defend the city from pirate attacks. Continuation to the old town to visit the convent of San Pedro Claver and the artisan center in Las Bóvedas, passing by the main plazas, historical colonial homes, and museums, including the Plaza of Santo Domingo, Cathedral of Santa Catalina, Plaza Bolívar, the Inquisition Palace, and the Gold Museum. Along the way, hear about the history and legends of the city.

DAY 7: CARTAGENA

Free day for individual activities. We recommend an excursion to Islas del Rosario. Overnight stay.

DAY 8: CARTAGENA – TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK

Four to five hour transfer to Tayrona National Park after breakfast. Arrival and check-in in Ecohabs. Overnight stay.

DAY 9: TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK

Free day to relax, for beach activities or to organize excursions such as a walk to Pueblito, snorkeling or horseback riding. Overnight stay in the lodge.

Day 10: Palomino

After breakfast transfer to Palomino. Accommodation in the hotel. Rest of the day to enjoy the beach

Day 11: Palomino – Don Diego Tour

Enjoy an intense natural green with secret and unique landscapes. This place conserves in its virgin state the forests that surround the Don Diego River with its refreshing waters coming from the snowy peaks. The descent is in kayaks or floats to the sea, where you can see howler monkeys, variety of birds, butterflies, reptiles among many and exotic flowers among others, reaching a little explored beach but of great scenic beauty.

Day 12: Palomino – Santa Marta – Bogotá.

Transfer Santa Martha airport and flight to Bogotá.

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DAY 1: Departure from Villavicencio to San José del Guaviare and Short Aquatic Route.

Start of the «Embrujo Llanero» route leaving from the south of Villavicencio until arriving at San José del Guaviare, check-in at the hotel and lunch.

In the afternoon, a section on board a 4×4 and then an ecological hike through gorges with a bed of sedimentary rock, natural canyons, wells and pools of natural water. At night recognition of the locality, pool, dinner and rest.

DAY 2: Rocky Rout

A day to enjoy the magic and adventure transiting rock formations of the Precambrian era, prehistoric mounds in the stone city, mysterious tunnels and caves, observing ichnofossils of ancient marine deposits and bodies of water to enjoy.

DAY 3: Rupestrian Rout

A day of mystery touring the indigenous manifestations of more than 10 thousand years old, visiting murals of cave paintings, caverns and more exuberant nature traveling by boat on the Guayabero River.

DAY 4: Ruta Damas de Nare (Toninas)

In the morning after an ecological walk you will visit the Nare Lagoon, where you will have an encounter with the Toninas or Pink Dolphins of Rio, a place surrounded by Amazonian nature, with the possibility of swimming in the company of these wonderful mammals.

DAY 5: Route of Orion

Last walk through nature bordering a tropical forest, with magical rock formations and labyrinths, crossing Caño Cristalitos, a Caño Cristales arm where visitors will also enjoy a 5-color pipe for the aquatic plants «Macarenia Clavijera» and Tranquilandia Waterfall, historic sanctuary of the region. In the afternoon, return to Villavicencio.

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DAY 1: (Friday), Arrival in Inírida.

Arrival at 9:45 to the Cesar Gaviria Trujillo airport in the city of Inírida (option departure from Villavicencio Vanguardia Airport). Informative talk and itinerary.

Around 10:00 am after the refreshment, departure for the Indigenous community of Remanso, pata Pajarito hill, lunch, accommodation in the camping community (tent, mat and blanket). Free afternoon to rest. Optional: Hikes around the hills and water activities (swimming, fishing and cayac). Around 6:00 pm, lunch, campfire and an exotic evening with narration of ethnic stories.

The tour will take you to the places explored by Alexander Von Humboldt in 1804 because there you can discover the Guyanés massif, the hydrographic slope of the Rio Inírida and the characterization of what is now known as Guaviare, a waterway connecting the Guayabero and The Ariari. »

DAY 2: Ascent to the hill of Mavecure

5:30 am. breakfast before going to the path of ascent to the hill of Mavecure. On the beach you can enjoy the exquisite waters of Caño San Joaquín. At lunchtime on the flagstone. At sunset, return for dinner and rest. Optional: Swim in the river and narrate ethnic stories II. 

DAY 3: Return to Cerro Pajarito

In the morning after breakfast we will walk the ecological path back to Cerro Pajarito, to contemplate the majesty of the hills (Pajarito, Mono, Diablo, Madremonte and Mavecure), as well as the thickness of the forest that surrounds them, bathed by the River Inirida. At noon after lunch, departure to the community of Caranacoa, accommodation in the lodgings of the community, at dusk dinner, campfire and another opportunity to enjoy the night with narration of ethnic stories.

DAY 4: Path of God and Tiger

After breakfast, the Cuwai Yorpit (God and Tiger) hike and ecological tour begins, contemplating the richness and great beauty of the fauna and flora of the region, which has a great variety of birds and orchids (possibility of seeing Jaguars), enjoying the majestic jungle that surrounds the community, observing the Sacred Monument and the origin rock of the Puinave ethnic group, the Cuevas de Cuwai Yorpit. In the afternoon return and in the evening dinner and optional ethnic evening.

DAY 5 Alexander Von Humboldt Exploration Route

After breakfast begins the long-awaited trip to the Orinoco River basin to the village of Amanavén Vichada, at the mouth of the Guaviare River, crossing the town of Amanavén Vichada, passing through La Estrella Fluvial de Oriente, La Roca Maviso, the Bocas del Rio Atabapo , places where they will enjoy the splendor of the union of the red waters of the Atabapo River, the Earthy Yellow of the waters of the Guaviare River, and the waters of the Tea of ​​the Orinoco River, sighting Toninas (Pink Dolphins) and Otters, along with the exotic of the landscape.

DAY 6: Coco Viejo and Coco Nuevo

After breakfast, we visit the communities of Coco Viejo «Curripaco Ethnicity» and Coco Nuevo (Amarru Rock Park), to buy handicrafts and walk along the Sabana de la Flor de Inírida trail. On the way back you will arrive at the hotel to check out and leave for Cesar Gaviria Trujillo airport for the farewell and return to Bogotá.

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We design each trip to fit, this itinerary can be to give you an idea, but we can modify it or transform it according to your tastes.

Other destinations that may interest you: Amazonas, Guajira, Caño Cristales, Triganá, Tolú and San Bernardo Islands (Isla Múcura, Tintipan).

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