You’ll be swept away by Colombia’s beautiful country side and picturesque colonial towns. You’ll learn about the country’s main product: coffee. You’ll also have the chance to see the country’s most important archaeological site: San Agustín.
Day 01 Arrival in Bogota
Upon arrival to Bogota airport you will be transferred to your hotel. With its population of some eight million people, Bogota is the largest city in Colombia, which makes it a great cultural center. Here you will find many parks, gardens, restaurants, and hotels. You can see the sights and historic structures or enjoy the nightlife. Bogota offers something for everybody! Lodging at the Casa Deco Hotel in Bogota
Day 02 Bogota (B)
Today you'll have a city tour of Bogota. You'll see important spots such as the colonial center, (La Candelaria); Plaza de Bolivar, the city's main square and some important buildings such as the presidential palace, some churches and the Gold Museum. Then you'll take a cable car ride to the famous Monserrate Hill, where you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the whole city. Lodging at the Casa Deco Hotel in Bogota
Day 03 Villa de Leyva (B)
Today you'll head two hours north towards Boyaca Bridge, a very important Colombian monument, as that's where Simon Bolivar won a crucial battle against the Spaniards. Then you'll continue to Tunja and Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia's colonial jewels. After a walk through town, lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Afterwards, you'll continue to La Raquira, a charming and multicolored village known for its handicrafts, especially pottery. Finally, you'll visit Chiquinquira, also known for its handicrafts and musical instruments. Its basilica is a huge pilgrimage center for the locals. Lodging at the Meson de los Virreyes Hotel in Villa de Leyva
Day 04 Bogota / Coffee Region (B)
You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Armenia. Upon arrival you will be transferred to a charming coffee farm, where you'll spend the next two nights. In the afternoon you'll visit the famous National Coffee Park, a huge theme park built around coffee, its history and production. The place has many and quite varied attractions and activities. In the afternoon you'll visit an actual coffee farm, where you'll learn about coffee farming. Lodging at the Hacienda Combia in Armenia
Day 05 Coffee Region (B)
Today you'll visit some of the towns and cities of the coffee region: Barcelona, Pijao, Buenavista and Génova. The scenery along the way will be quite impressive! Afterwards you'll visit the Guadua and Bamboo Experimental Center, where research is conducted in order to find various uses for bamboo. Then you'll continue towards Armenia, where you'll visit Quimabaya Museum, which contains a large collection of pre-Columbian objects. Lodging at the Hacienda Combia in Armenia
Day 06 Coffee Region / San Agustin (B)
In the morning you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Neiva (flight makes a stop in Bogota). Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to San Agustin, about 4-5 hours away. San Agustin is known for its famous pre-Columbian archaeological sites, and for this it has been declared a World Heritage Center. Lodging at the Hacienda Anacaona in San Agustin
Day 07 San Agustin (B)
Today you'll visit San Agustin Archaeological Park, which contains statues and structures dating back to the year 100 CE. First you'll visit the Mesitas, containing over 35 figures, some of which are up to 5 meters high (16 feet). Then you'll continue to the Lavapatas Ceremonial Fountain, the Forest of Statues and to the Archaeological Museum. You'll have the afternoon at leisure back in San Agustin Lodging at the Hacienda Anacaona in San Agustin
Day 08 San Agustin / Bogota (B)
In the morning you’ll either take a horseback riding tour to visit the archaeological sites of “El Tablón” and “La Chaquira”, or visit the “Estrecho Del Magdalena”, where Colombia’s longest river passes through a narrow 2 meter (7 feet) rock strait, creating a strikingly beautiful effect. In the afternoon you’ll be transferred to Neiva for your flight back to Bogotá. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to a hotel, or you’ll catch your international flight.
