Travel List - Kolumbien Intensiv - Erleben Sie die zahlreichen Kontraste der kolumbianischen Landschaft und Kultur. Von der grünen Hochebene rund um Bogotá über die teilweise trocken „andalusisch“ anmutende Landschaft bei Villa de Leyva geht es bis zu den üppig bewaldeten steilen Hängen der vulkanischen Zentralkordillere. Kulturelle Highlights sind das Goldmuesum von Bogotá, die präkolumbianischen Statuen von San Augustín, die Kolonialdörfer Villa de Leyva und Barichara sowie das UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe Cartagena.
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Overview
Intensive Colombia
On this tour you will be treated to an intensive experience of the contrasts of Colombia’s landscape and culture, from the lush green plateaus and forests and the partially dry “Andalusian” landscape near Villa de Leyva and Barichara to the heavily forested slopes lining the Caribbean beaches.
Itinerary
1st Day
Arrival in Bogotá.
2nd Day
Tour of historical Bogotá and visit to the Gold Museum.
3rd Day
Journey to San Agustín. In the afternoon, a visit to the “Parque Arqueológico de San Agustín”.
4th Day
In the afternoon, a walk or ride to the "La Chaquira" platform. Afternoon free for individual plans.
5th Day
In the morning, a journey to Neiva and a flight to Armenia in the coffee-growing region.
6th Day
In the morning, a visit to the botanical gardens and a coffee plantation. In the afternoon, a tour in a typical Willys jeep.
7th Day
Excursion into the Cocora Valley. Hike or ride into the valley, which is home to wax palms of up to 40 metres in height. After lunch, a stroll through Salento, a typical village.
8th Day
Flight from Armenia to Bogotá. Journey to Zipaquirá, where you can tour the Salt Cathedral, an impressive church that has been built inside a salt mine. The tour continues through the lush green pastureland to Villa de Leyva, a beautiful village that still retains its 18th century-style architecture in its entirety. During the afternoon there is an opportunity to stroll through Villa de Leyva.
9th Day
In the morning, a visit to the Ecce Homo Convent and Ráquira, the "City of Pots". Afternoon free for individual plans.
10th Day
Journey from Villa de Leyva through the Rio Suarez river valley to Barichara, another picturesque colonial village with a strong tradition of arts and crafts.
11th Day
In the afternoon, a walk down the Caminos Reales to Guane. Afternoon free for individual plans.
12th Day
In the morning, a journey though the Canyon del Chicamocha to Bucaramanga and a flight to Santa Marta.
13th Day
Relaxation on the beach, hikes or rides in Parque Tayrona.
14th Day
Journey from Parque Tayrona to Cartagena. In the afternoon you can take your first tour through Cartagena’s old town.
15th Day
A tour of Cartagena, including Fort San Felipe and La Popa Monastery. This is followed by a tour of the historic old town.
16th Day
Day free for individual plans. Explore Cartagena on your own or enjoy the sun, sand and surf at the Islas del Rosario.
17th Day
In the morning: the last chance to go for a stroll in Cartagena.
Travel information
Included
- domestic flights
- overnight accommodation in a double room with breakfast
- additional meals as specified in the programme
- transfers by private car
- entrance fees as specified in the programme
- German-/English-/French-speaking tour guides ( other langauges on request)
