Overview & Highlights
Visit Andean Colombia's preserved colonial cities Cartagena and Bogotá but go deeper, to discover the pre-Columbian San Agustín, the coffee country and quirky Caribbean Island Providencia, ending at multi-cultural Panama City.
- Bogotá: Walking city tour with gold museum
- San Agustín: tour of archaeological park
- San Agustín: Excursion to Magdalena Gorge
- Coffee Country: Salento, Cocora valley and Filandia
- Coffee Country: Botanical gardens, butterfly farm, Morelia coffee finca
- Medellín: Day trip to colonial Antioquia
- Cartagena: Guided walking tour
- Panama City: Canal jungle boat tour
There's some of the best-preserved colonial architecture in Latin America in the cities of Bogotá and Cartagena, and remarkable pre-Columbian artefacts in the San Agustín Archaeological Park.This holiday takes you to all of these, plus a few days on one of the Caribbean’s laid-back and quirkiest islands, English-speaking Providencia, which flies the Colombian flag. Finish your unique holiday in cosmopolitan Panama City, exploring rainforest-fringed Lake Gatun on the magnificent engineering achievement which is the Panama Canal.
With improved security, the (until now) hidden treasures of Colombia are being discovered by a growing number of in-the-know visitors. This enchanting country has stunning natural scenery, including volcanic Andean landscapes, sun-drenched coffee plantations, and near perfect Caribbean beaches.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Bogotá. Transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Walking city tour with Gold Museum.
Day 3
Fly to Neiva and drive to San Agustín National Park.
Day 4
Explore the pre-Columbian archaeological park.
Day 5
Guided excursion to Magdalena Gorge.
Day 6
Fly to Armenia in the coffee region
Day 7
Guided visit to Salento, Valle de Cocora and Filandia.
Day 8
Excursion to botanical gardens, butterfly farm and Morelia coffee finca.
Day 9
By road to Medellín.
Day 10
Guided excursion to Santa Fé de Antioquia.
Day 11
Fly to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast.
Day 12
Walking tour of Cartagena.
Day 13
Fly to San Andrés Island.
Day 14
Fly to Providencia by light aircraft.
Day 15
At leisure in Providencia
Day 16
Fly to Panama City.
Day 17
Panama Canal jungle boat expedition.
Day 18
Transfer to the airport for flight home.
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