COLOMBIA ENCOMPASSED

Day 1 Arrival into Bogota

Arrive into Bogota – Colombia’s beating heart, the vibrant capital city is surrounded by jagged Andean mountains. This uber trendy city plays an important part in the countries culture and history with one of the most important art hubs in the whole of Latin America.

Overnight: Four Seasons Bogotá

Day 2 Explore Bogota

Explore the winding streets of La Candelaria and surrounding neighbourhoods learning about Bogota’s history, politics and its many murals and street art. Pass by government buildings, the iconic Plaza Bolivar, and city centre's impactful street art and continue on to visit the home of the world’s largest collection of pre-Columbian gold. These extraordinary pieces have been recovered from archaeological sites throughout Colombia, and their significance in cultural traditions of ancient and existing indigenous tribes.

Overnight: Four Seasons Bogotá

Day 3 Bogota to the wetlands of Llanos Orientales

Catch a flight to Yopal Airport and drive to the Corocora Camp - an exclusive Tented Camp set inside a private reserve, located in the Llanos Orientales region. Famous for its strong cowboy culture and its rich wildlife, the Llanos Orientales form part of the vast Orinoco region providing an ideal retreat for endless horseback safaris, and an immersion in nature.

Overnight: Corocora Camp

Day 4 Explore the Llanos Orientales

Spend the morning with the llaneros (local cowboys) experiencing their traits: barefoot riding, corralling cattle, using melody to call and ease cattle, and using the laso. Explore the region on horse in search of the region’s most fascinating animals, including anacondas, capybaras, tapirs, anteaters, monkeys, crocodiles, and if you get lucky you may even catch a glance of jaguars and pumas.

Overnight: Corocora Camp

Day 5 Fly to Medellin

Before catching a flight to Medellin, join a local expert on a mission to check camera traps that track the jaguars and pumas, which is part of a conservation project to help identify, understand and protect the region’s felines, which are endangered species.

Overnight: Patio Del Mundo

Day 6 Explore Medellin

Today you will explore and learn about the social and cultural transformation Medellin has undergone in recent years as it moves towards peace. The city has long suffered a bad reputation on the international stage, (no) thanks to the dark cloud cast by Pablo Escobar’s violent drug cartels of the 80s. Visiting Escobar’s burial site, you will learn about this infamous figure’s reign of terror and eventual demise. The famous Edifico Monaco - Escobar's former home - was destroyed in early 2019 to make way for a memorial park to the victims of drug crimes.

Overnight: Patio Del Mundo

Day 7 Medellin to Barichara

After breakfast catch a flight to Bucaramanga and continue by road on to Barichara - a stunning Spanish colonial town saturated with atmosphere, red-tiled roofs and cobbled streets. The town is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful small colonial towns in Colombia.

Overnight: Boutique hotel

Day 8 Explore Barichara

After breakfast explore the streets of Barichara, walking through its streets paved with clay-coloured stones, cross tree-lined plazas and admire the colourful houses roofed with clay tiles. Founded in 1705, its natural beauty, temperate climate and bohemian lifestyle have long attracted visitors.

Overnight: Boutique hotel

Day 9 Barichara to Cartagena

After breakfast catch a flight to Cartagena – Colombia’s jewel in its crown! Cartagena is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a fairy-tale city of romance lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls.

Overnight: Bastión

Day 10 Explore Cartagena

Accompanied by a local historian, wander the winding streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cartagena. With its colourful historic centre, iconic plazas, cathedrals and colonial mansions that characterise Cartagena. Continue on to enjoy a unique rum tasting experience in which your expert guide will show you how different rums are processed and aged, in order to recognise its unique characteristics.

Overnight: Bastión

Day 11 Islas Del Rosario

Aboard a 38-foot speedboat you will explore the Caribbean waters of the Islas del Rosario archipelago, located 50-minutes off the coast of Cartagena. These rugged islands are blessed with clear blue waters, colourful coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Spend the day cruising between islands and snorkelling at your rhythm. 

Overnight: Bastión

Day 12 Depart Cartagena

This morning bid farewell to Cartagena as you transfer to the international airport to catch your flight home.