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Discover Colombia

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Bogotá, Colombia → Cartagena, Colombia

Country: Colombia
Start: Bogotá, Colombia
End: Cartagena, Colombia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Culture
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, canoe, riverboat, horseback, speedboat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria district, Gold Museum, and Plaza de Bolívar.
Descend into the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Play tejo, Colombia’s historic gunpowder-target sport.
Discover the wildlife-rich plains of the Orinoquía region.
Ride horseback with local llaneros across the savannah.
Cruise along the Cravo Sur River at sunset.
Navigate Cartagena’s mangrove ecosystems by canoe.
Learn Caribbean seafood recipes in La Boquilla.
Taste regional dishes during Cartagena’s culinary walking tour.
Relax on the beaches and coral-fringed waters of Barú Island.
Stay in boutique hotels and remote eco-lodges across Colombia.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private airport and ground transfers
Domestic excursions and sightseeing activities as listed
English-speaking local guides
Entrance fees to all included attractions and sites
Canoe and river boat excursions in La Boquilla and Orinoquía
Boat transfers between Cartagena and Barú Island

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Airport taxes and airline surcharges
Travel insurance
Visa fees, if applicable
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Colombian culture, wildlife, food, and regional diversity.
Comfortable with domestic flights and multiple hotel changes.
Enjoy combining cities, nature, and beach stays in one itinerary.
Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts visiting the Orinoquía plains.
Food-focused travellers interested in markets and cooking experiences.
Couples and independent travellers seeking a balance of activity and relaxation.
Seeking a fast-paced adventure or extensive trekking itinerary.
Uncomfortable with humid tropical climates and insects in remote regions.
Require luxury infrastructure in wilderness lodge areas with limited connectivity.
Travellers with severe mobility limitations due to walking tours, boat access, and uneven surfaces.

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Discover Colombia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Day 2: Bogotá & La Candelaria

Day 3: Zipaquirá & Tejo Experience

Day 4: Bogotá – Yopal – Orinoquía Region

Day 5: Orinoquía Wildlife & Llanero Activities

Day 6: Orinoquía Excursions

Day 7: Yopal – Cartagena

Day 8: La Boquilla & Mangrove Canoe Tour

Day 9: Cartagena

Day 10: Cartagena – Barú Island

Day 11: Barú Island

Day 12: Cartagena

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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