COLOMBIA Bogotá
TOUR
Cocora valley
Villa de Leyva
DAY 5 Cocora Valley Join your Tour Manager and Local Guide on our included excursion today, which begins in the Cocora Valley, located high in the Andean mountains and part of the Los Nevados National Park. During our walk we’ll see Colombia’s national tree, the Quindian wax palm, which can grow up to a height of 60 metres, and look out for many species of bird, including hummingbirds and the endangered orejíamarillo or palm parrot.
We’ll cross the River Quindio, where we’ll see more gigantic wax palms and learn how the indigenous people worshipped this tree, before stopping for lunch at a trout farm.
In the afternoon we’ll head to the traditional town of Salento for lovely views of the valley, then on to the village of Filandia, where you can enjoy more great vistas from its viewing tower or head to the main square to enjoy a coffee in one of the friendly cafés. HOTEL MOVICH PEREIRA, PEREIRA (4-STAR)
DAY 6 Coffee plantation We’re going to find out all about Colombian coffee today as we head to the volcanic Chinchina area, located along the Central Andes, where the hills are carpeted in green coffee plantations. Our visit to this UNESCO- listed region takes us to a coffee hacienda to learn about its production, from growing and harvesting the beans
to brewing the perfect pot. We’ll take a tour of the estate’s grounds and even watch the coffee bean-pickers at work.
Today we also offer an optional excursion to Termales de Santa Rosa de Cabal, natural thermal pools surrounded by mountains and waterfalls. HOTEL MOVICH PEREIRA, PEREIRA (4-STAR)
DAY 7 Pereira Today is free for you to spend at leisure. Perhaps explore the city further or enjoy the facilities of your hotel, which include a swimming pool and spa. HOTEL MOVICH PEREIRA, PEREIRA (4-STAR)
DAY 8 Santa Marta Today we will transfer to the airport for a flight to Santa Marta, on the Caribbean coast, for a two-night stay. This is Colombia’s oldest surviving city and we’ll see highlights including monuments to the Tayrona gods and Simon Bolivar, the country’s 19th century leader. We’ll also enjoy a scenic tour of the beautiful bays of Rodadero and Taganga.
MERCURE SANTA MARTA EMILE HOTEL, SANTA MARTA (4-STAR)
DAY 9 Santa Marta Tayrona National Park, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range, is our destination today. Here we’ll discover idyllic white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, colourful coral reefs, huge ocean boulders and dense jungle. We’ll then head to Playa de Neguanje in the Bay
of Gayraca, where we’ll take a boat trip to Playa Cristal. This beautiful beach is the perfect place to enjoy the sun and take to the water to see the stunning coral reefs.
MERCURE SANTA MARTA EMILE HOTEL, SANTA MARTA (4-STAR)
DAY 10 Cartagena Founded in 1533, Cartagena was named after its namesake in Spain and, during the colonial period, played a key role in the expansion of the Spanish Empire. We’ll stay here for three nights, and today’s tour starts as we take in panoramic views from the Monasterio de la Popa, a church and monastery sitting atop a hill that resembles the stern of a galleon. We’ll admire the San Felipe Fortress, built to defend the city from pirate attacks, and explore the UNESCO-listed old town, surrounded by grand walls and home to magnificent examples of Spanish colonial architecture. Our final stop will be at the handicrafts zone of the Bovedas – archways built into the city walls originally to house armaments and later a prison – where you can shop for unique souvenirs of your holiday. HOTEL CAPILLA DEL MAR, CARTAGENA (4-STAR)
DAYS 11 & 12 Cartagena We have left the next two days free for you to explore at leisure or enjoy your hotel’s facilities, including a pool and spa. It’s also just a short stroll from the beach and the enticing waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Tayrona National Park
During your stay we also offer an optional excursion to the village of Palenque de San Basilio, one of a number of walled communities founded by escaped slaves in the 17th century and to the idyllic Rosario Islands. HOTEL CAPILLA DEL MAR, CARTAGENA (4-STAR)
DAYS 13 & 14 Cartagena to UK You’ll depart Cartagena on day 13, arriving back in the UK on day 14.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
During this tour you will experience altitudes of over 8,000ft and altitude sickness can occur. This should not be a problem, although everyone has to take it easy. If you suffer from high blood pressure or respiratory conditions, or have any other concerns, please consult a doctor before you decide to travel on this holiday.
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SLCOL
2017 Heathrow 1 Sep 24 Nov 2018 Heathrow 13 Apr
Flights with Avianca or similar scheduled airline. Transfer time is approx. 35 mins. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Please have passport details ready when booking 141
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