Tour of the Colombian Caribbean

Arrival at Bogotá’s El Dorado international airport, at an altitude of 2,640 m. Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district and end of the day free to enjoy the Colombian capital at your leisure, with its mix of modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and lush parks. Night in a hotel in Bogotá’s historic center.

A day devoted to sightseeing in Bogotá, including: – Cerro de Monserrate , for a breathtaking view of the capital and surrounding area. Perched at an altitude of 3,152 metres, the Sanctuary (accessible by cable car or funicular) is a place of pilgrimage, particularly popular on religious feast days. – The Candelaria district, Bogotá’s historic and cultural center, which has preserved its authentic colonial atmosphere; along the cobbled streets, you’ll discover colourful facades, beautifully carved wooden balconies and Baroque churches. – The Gold Museum, one of the most dazzling on the continent. Nearly 34,000 pieces of gold are on display, making it the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silverware from the Quimbaya, Taironas, Muiscas and Tolimas civilizations.

– The Botero Foundation, dedicated to the Colombian artist Fernando Botero, where his own works (some 100 drawings, paintings and sculptures) are on display, along with his private collection of no fewer than 85 masterpieces by internationally renowned artists (Renoir, Dali, Chagall, Picasso, Miro, .overnight in a hotel in Bogotá’s historic center.

Transfer to Bogota airport for your domestic flight. Domestic flight to Santa Marta. Arrival in Santa Marta, on the Caribbean coast. Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the historic center. Afternoon devoted to a panoramic tour of the city (Bahia, historic center with the Cathedral and San Francisco). Then on to the Hacienda San Pedro Alejandro, a property, museum and monument dedicated to the Libertador, where Simon Bolivar died on December 17, 1830, in a handsome 17th-century building. Some of his personal objects are on display, as well as a collection of portraits and sculptures by renowned artists (Alejandro Obregon, Edgar Negret), while a peaceful botanical garden is home to hummingbirds, iguanas and parrots. Overnight in a hotel in the Tayrona region.

In the morning, drive to Neguanje beach in the Tayrona Park. Board small lanchas (motorboats), which will take you to a magnificent beach in the park. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy a spectacular coral reef (lobsters, parrot fish, moray eels, rays, etc.) and long stretches of sand for a relaxing day by the sea.

there are plenty of activities on offer: snorkeling to admire the magnificent coral reef, walks to meet howler and capuchin monkeys or to discover small waterfalls and freshwater pools in the heart of the forest, or simply relaxing in the hammocks and deckchairs available on the terraces! At lunchtime, you’ll be served a gourmet picnic. Return to your hotel at the end of the day, and overnight in a hotel in the Tayrona region.

Departure for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where you will take a small boat up the Don Diego River to reach the Tayronaka reserve. The city of Tayronaka is another lost city of the Tayrona Indians. This mythical city was the setting for the film Mission (1986) starring Robert de Niro. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll retrace the history of this ancient civilization. After touring the remains, you’ll float down the Rio Don Diego, where you’ll be able to observe howler monkeys and magnificent birds. The finish on the ocean is spectacular! Return to the reserve by boat for lunch. Departure for Cartagena de Indias, on the Caribbean coast. Overnight in a hotel in Cartagena’s historic center.

Spend the morning visiting Cartagena’s historic center and main sights. On foot, we explore the Getsemani, San Diego and Santo Domingo districts, witness to the city’s past. At the end of the day, you’ll take part in a private Salsa class for an hour of dancing to the Latin rhythms for which Colombia is famous! Overnight in a hotel in Cartagena’s historic center.

The village of La Boquilla is home to many families of African origin, descendants of emancipated slaves, whose main source of income is fishing. There are two major lagoons: the Cienaga Juan Polo and the Cienaga de la Virgen . Different species of fish can be caught, and fishermen use their own traditional techniques to do so! The fishermen of La Boquilla are waiting to take you on board their traditional canoes. The guide will help you communicate with them. For around 2-3 hours, you’ll fish in the lagoons. They’ll explain how to use the fishing line, how to organize a net and how to set traps to catch shrimps and crabs… Finally, you’ll come ashore with your catch and head to one of the fishermen’s houses to eat together… Overnight in a hotel in Cartagena’s historic center.

Morning at leisure to enjoy Cartagena’s many attractions. You can visit the historic city at your own pace and enjoy its unique atmosphere, discover the modern district of Bocagrande, store for handicrafts in Las Bovedas, take a day trip to relax in the Rosario Islands. Transfer to Cartagena airport for your flight to Bogota. Domestic flight to Bogota. Check-in for your international flight.