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Santa Marta & Tayrona,Bogotá,Cartagena,The Coffee Triangle
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This morning, meet your private guide who will help you discover Colombia's capital city. Start at the Paloquemao market for fruit, vegetables and flowers bursting out of jostling stands. Make sure you try guanabana - an exotic health fruit also used to make delicious cocktails. A short walk brings you to La Candelaria, the city's cultural epicentre with Spanish colonial houses, art deco architecture and magnificent government buildings. Fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez can visit the cultural centre dedicated to the author - a must-see for any literary fanatic whilst art lovers will find iconic works by Dali and Van Gogh in the Botero Museum. Other activities we can arrange include taking a cable car to the top of Montserrate hill, visiting the Salt Cathedral, exploring Bogota by bike or a street art tour.
After a leisurely breakfast and last morning in Bogota, your private chauffeur will drive you to the airport in good time for your domestic one-and-a-half-hour flight south to Pitalito. Arriving in the afternoon, you will be met and transferred around 45 minutes towards the small town of San Agustin. Settle into your homely lodge nestled at the foot of the Andes and gaze over gentle rolling hills and wide plateaus.
This morning, set off on foot to San Agustin where you can wander around its charming streets and get your bearings. Your guide will introduce you to the area widely known for its pre-Columbian archaeological sites. During your walk you can stop off at one of the charming cafés for an espresso should you feel tempted.
After breakfast, you will be privately chauffeured to Neiva airport for your connecting flight to Armenia. On arrival, a private guide will take you deep into the coffee region for your stay in a traditional farmhouse. Cool off in the swimming pool and relax with a good book under the palms and flowering plants.
A transfer will take you back to the airport for your connecting flights to Santa Marta via Bogota. The journey will take approximately four hours. On arrival in the afternoon, a private guide will be waiting to drive you to your lodge in the leafy hills of Tayrona National Park. As you traverse resplendent greenery, marvel at untamed wilderness from the towering Sierra Nevada mountain range to the sweeping coast. After a delicious seafood dinner, rest your head to the sounds of waves below.
Wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to explore Tayrona's jungle. A gentle half hour walk will bring you to an ancient settlement where you can witness its crumbled terraces. Don't miss the small museum, a reconstruction of an original house providing insight into old world Colombian culture. Trek through the rainforest across shallow streams and sandy paths and you'll soon come across some enchanting waterfalls. The natural pools are a delightful place to stop and swim, filled with fresh mountain water. After a refreshing dip, return to your lodge for a well-deserved cocktail.
It's time to say goodbye to the beach and head to a more urban setting. A private chauffeured transfer of around five hours will take you to the fortressed city of Cartagena. Cartagena is as colourful as it is seductive and there's no better way to explore it than diving in headfirst. One of the most instagrammable place on earth, make sure your phone is fully charged to capture the city's vibrancy. For your first night, we recommend a failsafe evening of cocktails and salsa dancing.
The sparkling waters of the Caribbean await. Luckily for you - sailing around the port city is somewhat more luxurious than it was in the 16th century and this morning you can take a boat trip to the nearby Rosario Islands. Spend a day lapping up the sun and relaxing on the sugar-soft sand. Once you feel a little more energised, you can paddle out in a kayak or snorkel around the pristine coral reefs.
It's an early start this morning and your private chauffeur will take you to Cartagena airport for your hour-and-a-half flight to San Andres. Arrive on this remote island in the afternoon and a transfer will whisk you to your hideaway by the sea. Drop your bags and head straight to the deck for a sundowner. Tonight you'll be soothed to sleep by the sound of waves lapping the shores.
Sadly all good things must come to an end. Enjoy a last relaxing morning and lunch before your transfer back to the airport for your two-hour flight to Bogota where you will connect (with your bags checked through) to your late evening flight back to the UK. Flying time is approximately ten-and-a-half-hours, so remember to charge the iPad or have a good book to hand.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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