| Land route of cities, villages, and Caribbean shores |
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Destinations
Bogotá, Villa de Leyva, Barichara, San Gil, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Parque Tayrona
USD 2128
starting price per person
13 nights' accommodation
13 guided activities
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| Tour Highlights |
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This land route takes you from cosmopolitan Bogotá through colonial villages like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and through Colombia's adventure capital in Santander. Then fly to the coast to experience historic Cartagena and the exotic shores of Parque Tayrona
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| Brief Itinerary Summary |
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Activity |
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Arrive in Bogotá
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| 2 |
Bogotá city tour (Gold Museum, Monserrate, and more)
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Visit the Salt Cathedral on the way to Villa de Leyva
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Historic walking tour of Villa de Leyva
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Transfer from Villa de Leyva to Barichara, historic tour of Barichara, spend the night in Barichara
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Choose 2: Paragliding, Nature Walk, Rappel, Rafting, Horseback, Ceiba Park, Caving |
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Choose 2: Paragliding, Nature Walk, Rappel, Rafting, Horseback, Ceiba Park, Caving |
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Transport from San Gil to Bucaramanga, cable car through the Chicamocha Canyon, flight to Cartagena |
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Cartagena historic walking tour
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| 10 |
Rosario Islands day trip
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| 11 |
Transport Cartagena-Santa Marta
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| 12 |
Parque Tayrona beach & jungle trek - Arrecifes
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Parque Tayrona beach - Playa Cristal
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| 14 |
Airport transfer in Santa Marta
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Detailed Itinerary |
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Activity |
Details |
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Arrive in Bogotá
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel
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Private car
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Bogotá City Tour
Highlight: Seeing the world's largest gold collection Take a day to see all of Bogota's major sites, including the Gold Museum, going up Monserrate, the Botero museum, La Candelaria historic district, Simon Bolivar's house, and much more.
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9am-5pm
Private, bilingual guide
Lunch included |
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Salt Cathedral
Highlight: Seeing a cathedral that was dug out of a salt mine
Considered Colombia's number 1 national wonder, spend your day exploring the various sections and tunnels of this subterranean cathedral.
After visiting the Salt Cathedral, continue on to Villa de Leyva (3.5 hours), where you will stay the night.
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8am-5pm
Private, bilingual guide
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Villa de Leyva
Highlight: Relaxing in an enchanting, colonial village
Four hours outside of Bogota lies this incredibly well-preserved, beautiful village that has been declared a national monument, thereby protecting it from modernization.
Enjoy a free afternoon in the village, and stay the night in Villa de Leyva.
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Flexible times
Private, bilingual guide
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Barichara
Highlight: Walking the cobbled streets of "Colombia's most beautiful pueblo"
Drive from Villa de Leyva to Barichara (about 5 hours). Upon arrival in Barichara, take a private walking tour to learn about the history of the village and Santander's role in Colombian independence. Spend the night in Barichara.
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8am-5pm
Private, bilingual guide
5 hour private transfer
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San Gil - Pick 2 Activities
Highlight: Choose adventure or cultural activities according to your preference
Options include: Paragliding, Nature Walk, Rappel, Rafting, Horseback, Ceiba Park, Caving. To read more about these options, please click here.
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9am-3pm
Small group tours
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San Gil - Pick 2 Activities
Choose 2 more activities as listed on Day 6.
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9am-3pm
Small group tours
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Transfer San Gil-Bucaramanga + PANACHI
Highlight: The Chicamocha National Park features a 1 hour cable car ride that spans the entire canyon - you can feel the climate change with the altitude!
Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in San Gil and take you to the Bucaramanga airport . The trip is approximately 3 hours, with the stop at the National Park in the middle. From Bucaramanga, take an afternoon flight to Cartagena
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8am-3pm
Private tour
Flight
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Cartagena Walking Tour
Highlight: Learning from your guide as the colonial history of Cartagena comes to life.
During this 3 hour walking tour of the Old City, your guide will explain the history of the fortress walls and the many monuments, plazas, and buildings within them.
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3 hours
Private, bilingual guide
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Day Trip to the Rosario Islands
Highlight: Arriving by boat over crystal clear waters.
Upon arrival to the island, you can choose to snorkel, take a nature walk (which makes a circuit returning by kayak), or have a relaxing massage*. Several gourmet lunch options are available! |
8am-4pm
Group tour
Lunch included
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Transfer to Santa Marta
We usually recommend transfers at 10am or 2pm (flexible according to your preference). Shared door-to-door service available at slightly lower cost.
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4 hour transfer
Private car
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Parque Tayrona beach & jungle walk - Arrecifes + Cabo San Juan
Highlight: Walking through the jungle until you reach exotic Caribbean shores.
A day trip from Santa Marta, hike about an hour and a half through the jungle (look for monkeys!) until you arrive at a totally exotic, white sand beach. Walk along the beaches until you reach swim-able waters.
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9am-5pm
Group tour (private available*)
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Parque Tayrona beach - Playa Cristal
Highlight: A relaxing day on spacious, white sand beaches.
A day trip from Santa Marta, spend a day in the sun, relaxing on the beach with tranquil waters and working on your tan!
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9am-5pm
Group tour (private available*)
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Airport Transfer
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at the airport in Santa Marta. Please enquire if you would like to book a domestic flight with Diversitours.
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Airport transfer |
| Prices |
What's Included?
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Use our Hotels menu (top of site) to see where you will stay according to the accommodation you choose.
| Accommodation |
Price* |
| 1 Star - Budget |
USD 2128 |
| 2 Star - Economy |
USD 2491 |
| 3 Star - Traveller |
USD 2916
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| 4 Traveller - Premier |
USD 3698 |
| 5 Star - Elite |
USD 4311 |
*Prices per person based on minimum double occupancy. Prices are subject to change accordng to availability and international exchange rates. Promotional flights & 16% VAT included. Valid for 2011.
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Accommodation
2 nights Bogotá
2 nights Villa de Leyva
1 night Barichara (Santander)
2 nights San Gil (Santander)
3 nights Cartagena
3 nights Santa Marta/Parque Tayrona
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Ground Transport
4 airport transfers
Bogotá-Villa de Leyva (4h)
Villa de Leyva-Barichara (5h)
Barichara-San Gil (45m)
San Gil-Bucaramanga (3h)
Cartagena-Santa Marta (4h)
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Meals
13 breakfasts*
2 lunches
1 snack
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Flights
Bucaramanga (Santander)-Cartagena
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| *Depending on accommodation or activity selected |
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