Tayrona National Park is at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and covers an area of 17,000 km2 including dreamlike white sandy beaches lapped by turquoise blue waters, coral reefs, huge ocean boulders, densely rich jungle vegetation, mangroves and of course the famous Ciudad Perdida or Lost City. It would certainly add to any Colombia holiday. From here enjoy a light hike through the f...
In the morning leave for the Cocora Valley which is located in the central mountains of the department of Quindío. This makes part of the Parque Nacional de los Nevados and is the ideal place to marvel at the “Quindian wax palm” (Ceroxylon quincense), the national tree of Colombia. This tree can reach a staggering height of 60m. Around here, a great number of species of birds l...
If you're a coffe fan you'll be buzzed for this excursion as part of your Colombia holiday. Visit a coffee plantation set amongst the steep rolling hills, synonymous of this area. A green carpet of coffee plants spread out over the horizon as far as the eye can see, only interspersed by fincas (rural farms) and heliconia flowers. Learn about the intricate process from coffee bean to coffe...
Day 1 - Bogotá - Zipaquirá and Salt Cathedral - Villa de Leyva Depart from Bogotá and head north, towards Zipaquirá. Travel through the Bogotá Savannah and as you travel by, glance at the many flower crops along the way. Flower production is an important industry for the hundreds of people that live in the region. After a journey of roughly 1.5 hours reach the ...
Cartagena’s vibrant historic centre hosts a huge variety of cuisines, combining Spanish flavours with African influences brought across by the slaves and migrants from the 19th century. Locals have taken over this culinary traditions and culinary artisans are found throughout the streets of Cartagena. During this walking tour, there will be 10 different stops in the historic centre. In add...
Enjoy a graffiti tour in the historic centre known as La Candelaria. This antiquated neighbourhood is of great architectural and cultural heritage and is made up of old “stately homes” or large Spanish colonial buildings with wrought iron windows, thick and sturdy wooden doors, balconies and internal patios with beautiful yet hidden gardens. Bogotá is now host to a great variet...
The tour starts at the neighbourhoods located at the foot of Ancón Hill – the highest point in the city which belonged to the so-called Canal Zone where U.S. army officers and officials lived in during the U.S. administration of the canal. The tour continues at Amador Causeway, which offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of the city. At the Biomuseo or Museum of Biodiversity d...
The tour starts at the Panama Canal, a magnificent work of engineering, in fact, it is the greatest and most expensive human feat of its time, the one Balboa had dreamt about since 1513. At the Visitor Centre of Miraflores Locks, you will be able to see in detail ships moving along the canal inaugurated in 1914 and the way it operates. Afterward visit the Amador Causeway which offers one of the mo...
The visit invites you to feel the excitement of going through part of the canal. Observe the actual workings of the locks and the way water fills the basins in order to allow vessels to pass through the canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea. The tour starts with the shuttle service to the Modern International Flamenco Marina where you will set sail to the entrance of the canal. In the ...
This adventure starts early in the morning with the transfer by boat up to Coral Cay, a little island located between Popa and Bastimentos islands, characterised by its crystalline waters and a shallow barrier reef where snorkelling lovers will find a submarine paradise. Continue into the dense rainforest in order to lift the veil of its mysteries and discover its abundant flora and fauna. If you...
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