BOGOTÁ, MEDELLIN, COFFEE ZONE, CARTAGENA & TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK

Wonderful landscapes around San Agustin , the picturesque coffee zone and the dreamy Pacific coast around Nuquí cast a spell on every traveler.

From the capital Bogotá at about 2,600 m to Cartagena on the Caribbean coast , Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in Latin America. Through the foothills of the Andes it goes to San Agustin with its mystical archaeological sites and pre-Columbian excavations.

Thermal springs near Pereira, whale watching tours in the Pacific, the famous Tayrona National Park – Colombia leaves nothing to be desired . We recommend taking enough time in this impressive country!

COUNTRY INFORMATION COLOMBIA

National language: Spanish

Foreign languages: partly English, some German

Capital: Bogotá, 7.1 million inhabitants, 2,650 m above sea level M.

Local time: CET -6 hours / daylight saving time -7 hours

Entry requirements: Valid passport for stays of up to 6 months. Proof of paid return or onward travel documents; Proof of possession of US $ 20 or equivalent per day per person.

Vaccination regulations: Yellow fever vaccination compulsory for Leticia, recommended for the Tayrona National Park

Currency regulations : Currency unit: 1 Colombian peso (COP) = 100 centavos

Recommendation: US $ or EUR in cash as well as EC card with Maestro symbol and credit card (exchange of cash approx. 20% lower rate than withdrawing from an ATM). Traveller’s checks can only be exchanged at the international airport.

Power supply: Mostly 110 volts alternating current, leaf plug

Best travel time: all year round. Rainy season in March / April and October / November. According to themotorcyclers.com, the temperatures vary from a cool 11 ° C over 2,400 m to 30 ° C at up to 1,200 m.

Other: Tourist tax for San Andrés approx. US $ 28 (to be paid on site) Baggage limit on the flight to Providencia or Nuqui 10 kg + hand baggage.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COLOMBIA

7 days round trip from / to Bogotá

• everything from a single source: can also be booked with flights from Germany / Austria / Switzerland
• from 2 people
• maximum group size 12 people

Discover the most important places in Colombia: the capital Bogotá with its world-famous gold museum and the coffee zone with a visit to a coffee hacienda. Finally, explore Cartagena.

Day 1: Bogotá

Arrival in Bogotá and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Bogotá

In the morning you will get to know the Colombian capital on a city tour. You will visit the colonial old town “La Candelaria”, the Plaza de Bolívar, some beautiful churches and the world-famous gold museum (closed on Mondays). Afterwards cable car ride to the mountain Monserrate. Finally, drive to Zipaquirá with a visit to the salt cathedral, which is unique in the world

Day 3: Bogotá – Armenia

In the morning transfer to the airport and a short flight to the coffee zone. After being greeted at the airport, you will be taken to a beautiful coffee hacienda. In the afternoon, a detailed tour of the hacienda awaits you to learn about the coffee growing process. Here you will find out why the mild Colombian highland coffee is among the best in the world. F.

Day 4: Armenia

Today the path leads you directly into the Cocora Valley. On a short hike to the edge of the cloud forest you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and marvel at the Colombian national tree, the wax palm, one of the tallest palm species in the world. Afterwards you drive to Salento and get to know the typical architecture of the villages in this region as well as many small handicraft workshops. F / M

Day 5: Armenia – Cartagena

Transfer to the airport and flight via Bogotá to Cartagena. Transfer to the hotel in the old town. Afternoon visit to the San Felipe Fortress and the San Pedro Claver Museum. You can also take a tour of the old town, which is surrounded by meter-thick city walls. F.

Day 6: Cartagena

Day at leisure.
Optional: excursion to the Islas del Rosario. F.

Day 7: Cartagena – Bogotá

Transfer to the airport and flight to Bogotá. F.

NATURAL WORLDS OF COLOMBIA

12 days round trip from / to Bogotá

• everything from a single source: can also be booked with flights from Germany / Austria / Switzerland
• from 2 people
• maximum group size 12 people

With our nature tour, embark on largely unknown tourist paths in a country in the north of South America, which is currently experiencing a gentle renaissance in tourism. Due to the large number of climate zones in a very small space, Colombia offers a diversity of fauna and flora that is unparalleled anywhere in the world.

Day 1: Bogotá

Upon arrival at Bogotá airport, transfer to the hotel in the colonial old town.

Day 2: Bogotá

Today you take a day trip to Colombia’s highest waterfall La Chorrera de Choachi. On the road there, you cross the fascinating world of Páramos at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. This unique Andean landscape is home to the Frailejones, a species of plant that only grows in the Latin American highlands. The subsequent hike of 4-5 hours leads through the cloud forest to the waterfall, which has a total height of 598 meters. F.

Day 3: Bogotá

In the morning you will get to know the Colombian capital Bogotá on a city tour on foot. You will visit the colonial old town “La Candelaria”, the main square Plaza de Bolívar, some beautiful churches and the world-famous Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Then cable car ride to the mountain Monserrate. From high up there is a spectacular panoramic view of the city A trip to Zipaquirá with a visit to the unique salt cathedral, which was excavated inside a salt mine at a depth of 120 m. Return to the hotel. F

Day 4: Bogotá – Armenia

In the morning transfer to the airport and a short flight to the coffee zone. After being greeted at the airport, you will be taken to a beautiful coffee hacienda. In the afternoon, a detailed tour of the hacienda awaits you to learn about the coffee growing process. Here you will find out why the mild Colombian highland coffee is among the best in the world. F.

Day 5: Armenia

Today the path leads you into the Cocora Valley. On a short hike to the edge of the cloud forest you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and marvel at the Colombian national tree, the wax palm, one of the tallest palm species in the world. Then drive to Salento, where you will see the typical architecture of the villages in this region as well as many small handicraft workshops. F / M

Day 6: Armenia – Medellín

During the day about seven-hour overland trip through the fascinating Andean landscape to Medellín, known as the “City of Eternal Spring” (alternative domestic flight can be booked)

Day 7: Medellín

During a city tour you will see, among other things, the famous sculpture park, in which numerous sculptures by the famous artist Fernando Botero are exhibited. Afterwards drive to “Pueblito Paísa”, the replica of a typical village of the region. From here you can enjoy a great view over Medellín. The afternoon is at your leisure

Day 8: Medellín – Nuquí

Early in the morning transfer to the airport and flight to Nuquí. From here it takes about 45 minutes by motorboat along the evergreen coast to the Ensenada de Coquí, where the Ecolodge El Cantil is located directly on the sea. F / M / A

9-10 Day: Nuquí

These days are at your leisure. On site you can book jungle hikes to waterfalls, beach hikes on the Pacific and other various excursions. Humpback whales can be seen from mid-July to late September. F / M / A

Day 11: Nuquí – Medellín

Transfer back to Nuquí by motorboat and flight to Medellín. Transfer to the hotel in the El Poblado district (without RL). Rest of the day at free disposal. F.

Day 12: Medellín – Bogotá

Transfer to the airport (without RL) and flight to Bogotá. F.