At a Glance
This Colombia trip, starting from the capital Bogotá, first takes you to the small colonial town of Popayán and to the archaeological highlights in the south of the country, San Agustín and Tierradentro. (both were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1995). After Medellín follows a “side trip” to one of the last “real” Caribbean islands, Providencia (possible also with overnight stay on San Andrés Island). After the “open-air museum” Cartagena and the remote colonial pearl Mompox, you will enjoy the Tayrona National Park before heading to the “most beautiful city in Colombia”, Barichara, to cool down.
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Itinerary of our Colombia trip
| Day | Transport to the next destination and number of nights | Hotel |
| 1 | Arrival in Bogotá, transfer to hotel in La Candelaria (2N B&B) | Casa de la Vega |
| 3 | Flight to Popayán (2N B&B) | La Plazuela |
| 5 | Bus ride to Tierradentro (2N B&B), hikes through beautiful countryside to the various burial grounds | Albergue El Refugio |
| 8 | Collective transfer to La Plata and continue by minibus via Pitalito (change to collective taxi) to San Agustín (3N B&B) | Hotel Huaka-yo |
| 10 | Taxi to Pitalito and flight (via Bogotá) to Medellín (2N B&B) | In House Hotel |
| 12 | Flight via San Andrés to Providencia. (4N B&B) | Miss Mary |
| 16 | Flight via San Andrés to Cartagena (2N B&B) | Posada La Fé |
| 18 | Long day of travel: By Collectivo to Magangué, by ferry (Chalupa) across the river and from there by taxi to Mompox (2N B&B) | Hotel San Rafael |
| 20 | Collective transfer to Santa Marta (3N B&B), tour Tayrona Nationalpark | Casa Amani |
| 23 | Flight via Bogotá to Bucaramanga and bus to Barichara (3N B&B) | Casa de Hercilia |
| 26 | Bus to Bucaramanga and flight to Bogotá (1N B&B) | Casa de la Vega |
| 27 | Taxi to the airport and return flight |
Sample Itineraries
Duration: 43 days/ 42 nights
Services included: 42 nights with breakfast in the described hotels, all flights except intercontinental flight, all land transfers (private shuttles), train ride and entrance fee Machu Picchu, tour from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama, mini-trekking on Perito Moreno glacier, our fee.
Price: from around 11000 € per perso with 2 travelers
Duration: 20 days/ 19 nights
Services included: 19 nights accommodation as described, all flights except intercontinental, bus rides, train ride to and from Machu Picchu, entrance fee Machu Picchu and Huyana Picchu, transfer Cusco - Poroy and Ollantaytambo - Cusco, tour Tiwanaku, our fee.
Price: from about 2200 € per person with two travelers (2021)
Duration: 23 days/ 22 nights
Services included: 22 nights accommodation as described, all flights except intercontinental, bus rides, train ride to and from Machu Picchu, entrance fees Machu Picchu and Huyana Picchu, transfer Cusco - Poroy and Ollantaytambo - Cusco, rental car in Chile with full coverage insurance, tour Tiwanaku, tour from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama, our fee.
Price: from 2750 € per person with 2 travelers