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Heritage Towns of Colombia

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Bogotá, Colombia → Cartagena, Colombia

Country: Colombia
Start: Bogotá, Colombia
End: Cartagena, Colombia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 15 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, cable car/funicular, Willys Jeep, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria, Gold Museum, and Monserrate.
Descend into the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Walk among Muisca astronomical monoliths at El Infiernito.
Discover fossils dating back over 120 million years in Villa de Leyva.
Visit artisan pottery workshops in Ráquira.
Hike the Camino Real between Barichara and Guane.
Ride the Chicamocha Canyon cable car above one of Colombia’s deepest canyons.
Taste award-winning coffee at Hacienda El Roble and Hacienda San Alberto.
Travel by Willys Jeep through the Cocora Valley.
See towering Quindian wax palms in the Coffee Cultural Landscape.
Wander Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed walled city.
Explore Castillo San Felipe de Barajas and Cerro de la Popa.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

All private land transportation and domestic flights listed in the itinerary
Handpicked accommodation throughout the journey
Daily breakfast and additional meals as specified in the itinerary
Guided excursions, cultural experiences, and entrance fees as listed
English-speaking local guides during included touring
Coffee tastings and hacienda visits in Santander and the Coffee Region
Willys Jeep excursion in Cocora Valley
Chicamocha Canyon cable car experience
Contribution to verified Colombian reforestation initiatives

Exclusions

International airfares
Additional domestic flights not specified in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Visa fees and any applicable arrival or departure taxes
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses including laundry, minibar, phone calls, and souvenirs
Optional activities and independent sightseeing

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in colonial towns, archaeology, coffee culture, and regional history.
Comfortable with moderate walking on uneven streets and trails.
Want a mix of cultural touring, scenic landscapes, and relaxed exploration.
Photography enthusiasts interested in architecture, mountain scenery, and local life.
Coffee lovers wanting in-depth estate visits and tastings.
Comfortable with multiple domestic flights and longer road journeys.
Seeking a fast-paced adventure or luxury beach-focused holiday.
People with mobility limitations due to cobblestones, hills, and walking trails.
Sensitive to altitude, especially in Bogotá and Villa de Leyva.
Want extensive nightlife or resort-style experiences throughout the trip.
Prefer minimal transit time between destinations.

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Heritage Towns of Colombia

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bogotá

Day 2: Bogotá

Day 3: Bogotá – Villa de Leyva

Day 4: Villa de Leyva

Day 5: Villa de Leyva – Barichara

Day 6: Barichara

Day 7: Barichara – Mesa de los Santos – Girón

Day 8: Girón

Day 9: Girón – Salento

Day 10: Salento – Hacienda San Alberto

Day 11: Salento – Cocora Valley

Day 12: Salento – Cartagena

Day 13: Cartagena

Day 14: Cartagena

Day 15: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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