9 days from £957Captivating Colombia is a treasure trove of historical cities, glorious mountain countryside, idyllic beaches and a vibrant culture. Two of its undoubted gems - Andean capital Bogotá and the colonial masterpiece of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast - can be combined in a trip that’s as rich as the precious stones which made this colourful country a destination for pirates and fortune-seekers over the centuries. Suggested Holiday ItineraryDay 1: Fly to Bogotá, stay for 4 nights.
Day 2: City-tour with a visit to the Gold Museum.
Day 3: At leisure in Bogotá.
Day 4: Excursion to the salt cathedral at Zipaquirá.
Day 5: Fly to Cartagena, stay for 4 nights.
Day 6: At leisure in Cartagena.
Day 7: Excursion to the Rosario islands.
Day 8: At leisure in Cartagena.
Day 9: Transfer to airport.
Owing to many clients' preference for flexibility, and the variation in flight price according to season and availability, the price quoted excludes the cost of international flights, which we will happily arrange for you. Flights to Latin America can be daytime or overnight, while the return flight is always overnight, so you will need to add at least one day to arrive at the total length of your holiday. View detailed itinerary >>
Our Comment
Journey Latin America's Colombian travel consultant Lina Fuller is a great enthusiast for her home country; here she gives us all her tips for how to get the most out of a few days in the country's pulsating capital.
48 hours in Bogotá
Read journalist Michael Kerr's impressions of the cultural treasures of Cartagena in this article written for our online magazine, Papagaio.
Beauty and the Books
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 Ornate gold jewellery in the Gold Museum in Bogotá
 The Cathedral at Zipaquirá View more images |