MEETING THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA

Bogotá is perched at an altitude of 2,600 m in the heart of the Andes mountain range. With a population of 9,000,000, it is the country's political, economic and cultural capital. It's a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant cultural life. It's also one of the hotspots of Latin American gastronomy, where you can sample cuisine that reflects Colombian traditions. The Candelaria district: A haven of peace. An island in the center of the capital, with narrow streets and nonchalant colonial buildings.

Private transfer to your hotel in the historic center of Bogotá (Transport: 40 min)

Accommodation: Hotel the Candelaria house

Discover the capital in complete freedom. A day's walk through Bogotá's historic center. A lively, cultural district, home to many artists. Visit the fabulous Gold Museum, the Botero Foundation and Simon Bolivar Square. Take the cable car up to Mount Serrate for a breathtaking view of Bogotá.

Optional: guided tour in French.

accommodation : Hotel Hotel the Candelaria house

Salento is a beautiful village with an architectural style typical of the coffee triangle. Here you'll discover a friendly people and the history of coffee growing. Excursions to the Cocora Valley depart from Salento.

Private transfer from your hotel to Bogota airport and domestic flight to Pereira (1-hour flight)

Private transfer to the small village of Salento (approx. 1 hour drive)

In the afternoon, you'll visit the colorful village of Salento and the viewpoint from which you'll have a breathtaking view of the entire valley.

Accommodation: Hotel Casa de las 2 Palmas

The Cocora Valley is a magnificent valley in the heart of the Zona Cafetera. It is home to a tree that is endemic to this valley and a symbol of Colombia: La Palma de Cerra, a very tall, century-old palm tree. Discover this superb valley on a hike that takes you to the Acaime reserve, where you can observe hummingbirds and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Free hiking in the Cocora Valley

Accommodation: Hotel Casa de las 2 Palmas

You'll spend two days immersed in the daily life of a coffee-growing family living on a traditional farm. Duwi and his family will welcome you into their home as friends and introduce you to their region and culture. You'll discover the art of growing coffee, visit a traditional market, the Manizales coffee cooperative and the small village of La Cuchilla del Salado.

. You'll hike through the sumptuous, rolling landscapes of the coffee zone, play Tejo (a local game of pétanque) with your hosts, learn to cook Tamal, a typical local dish, in a cooking workshop, and spend some quality time with Duwi and his family.

Duwi will take you by car to Pereira airport and fly you to Cartagena (1h30)

Private transfer from the airport to your hotel in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena de Indias is a fantastic city that captivates travelers with its colonial and piratical history. The many churches that stand within the old city remind us of the grandeur of its past history. As night falls, Cartagena takes on a romantic ambience and the sea breeze carries you through its streets.

Self-guided tour of Cartagena

Accommodation: Casa Pizaro Boutique Hotel

You'll spend two days relaxing on a small island paradise in the Caribbean Sea, inside the Rosario Islands Natural Park. You'll stay in a small, charming hotel with 5 bungalows facing the sea. A magical place to relax and recharge your batteries.

Accommodation: Eco hotel Isabela.

You'll spend two days relaxing on a small island paradise in the Caribbean Sea, inside the Rosario Islands Natural Park. You'll stay in a small, charming hotel with 5 bungalows facing the sea. A magical place to relax and recharge your batteries.

Accommodation: Eco hotel Isabela.

Afternoon free to visit the majestic historic city of Cartagena de India.

Accommodation: Casa Pizaro Boutique Hotel

Day 11: Departure for TAYRONA PARK

Private transfer to Hotel Quetzal Dorado right next to Tayrona Park.

Afternoon at leisure by the hotel pool

Accommodation : Hotel SENDA KOGUIWAA

Private transfer to the main entrance of Tayrona Park.

Tayrona Park is a magical place, steeped in history and legend, with incredible biodiversity. Located 34km from the city of Santa Marta, it is one of Colombia's most important natural parks. Inhabited by the Tayrona Indians, an ethnic group native to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it is the link between the Cordillera and the Caribbean Sea. Its wildly beautiful white-sand beaches invite you to relax. The many footpaths that criss-cross the park enable you to discover an incredibly rich flora and fauna.

Lunch at leisure in one of the park's restaurants.

Day at leisure to visit Tayrona Park

Return by private transfer to your hotel

Dinner on your own.

Accommodation : Hotel SENDA KOGUIWAA

In the morning, you'll visit a traditional Cacao farm nestled in the heart of La Sierra, Nevada de Santa Marta. After a beautiful hike through the steep paths of La sierra Nevada, you'll visit a family cocoa farm. You'll discover the secrets of cocoa cultivation and meet new people, Nevada de Santa Marta.

In the afternoon, you'll kayak down the calm waters of the Rio don Diego to observe the many species of birds that live along its banks. At the end of the trip, you'll discover a sublime, unspoilt beach of wild beauty.

Transfer by private transport to Ríohacha

Evening at leisure

Accommodation: Emerawaa Hotel

Guajira is a wild, desert land at the northernmost tip of Latin America. You'll discover the culture of the Wayuu Indians and magnificent beaches where sand dunes tumble into the Caribbean.

Early morning departure for Guajira in a 4*4.

Visit the Manaure salt marshes, Uribia, the indigenous capital of Guajira, and the exceptional desert landscapes. Afternoon arrival at La Boquita beach and relaxation.

At sunset, you'll take a small fishing boat to your accommodation with Emilio's family, a Wayuu Indian family.

Evening meal and overnight with the locals.

After breakfast, you'll set off for the largest sand dune in Latin America and spend the morning on a deserted Caribbean beach.

Visit the lookout point and lighthouse at Punta Gallina, the most northerly point in Latin America.

Family lunch

Afternoon sunset on Guja beach.

Meal and overnight with the locals.

In the morning, you'll take a fishing boat tour through the mangroves and magnificent desert landscapes.

Return by 4*4 through the desert to Ríohacha airport and flight to Bogotá (1h30 flight)

Private transfer from the airport to your hotel

Accommodation: Hotel the Candelaria house

Private transfer to Bogota airport and end of our service

international flight

Return ticket