Colombia Encompassed - 17 days
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- duration 17 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-80 yrs
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-39426
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Footprint
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- Operated in English
- Starts Bogota, Colombia
- Ends Cartagena, Colombia +5
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Popayan - Wander through the city, taking in its beautiful colonial architecture and sampling its varied gastronomy
- San Agustin - Explore ancient tombs and structures in this UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to pre-Colombian times
- Silvia - Browse the weekly market in this small but vibrant town, selling everything from chillies and wool to fresh fish
- Bogota –Enjoy a tour of Colombia’s capital city, taking in Paloquemao’s Market, the colonial quarter of La Candelaria and the prominent Plaza de Bolivar. Also visit the Museo del Oro and Museo de Botero
- Zipaquira – Marvel at the spectacular Salt Cathedral and Stations of the Cross, all hewn from the salt mine tunnels under the Halite Mountains
- Sutatausa – Admire the excellently preserved paintings in the town’s colonial church, dating back to the 17th century
- Raquira – Visit this artist town, famous for its pottery colourful buildings and colony of artisans. Nearby is the Monasterio La Candelaria, the first convent built in Latin America
- Villa de Leyva – Explore this colonial town and its beautiful architectural features, from wooden baloncies and arches to heavy wooden and brass laden doors
- Filandia – Overlook the city from the Colinda Illuminada view point
- Cocora Valley – Sample the local cocktail of canelazo and plant a wax palm, Colombia’s national tree and the tallest variety of palm tree in the world
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Starting in Bogota and ending in Cartagena, the tour "Colombia Encompassed - 17 Days" is a guided explorer tour that takes 17 days. You will travel through Bogota, Popayán, Zipaquira and 4 other destinations in Colombia. "Colombia Encompassed - 17 Days" is a private tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Take in the best that Colombia has to offer on this fantastic 17 day tour. Uncover the secrets of the country’s ancient history as you visit its many towns and cities, plus numerous archaeological spots - including UNESCO-listed San Agustin. Then feast on the finest Colombian cuisine in Popayan and wander through the market town of Silvia.
Take in the best that Colombia has to offer on this fantastic 17 day tour. Uncover the secrets of the country’s ancient history as you visit its many towns and cities, plus numerous archaeological spots - including UNESCO-listed San Agustin. Then feast on the finest Colombian cuisine in Popayan and wander through the market town of Silvia.
ITINERARY
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Day: 1 Bogota
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Day: 2-3 Bogota City Tours
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Day: 4 Zipaquira & Raquira
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Day: 5-6 Villa de Leyva
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Day: 7-9 Zona Cafetera
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Day: 10 San Agustin
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Day: 11-12 San Agustin Tours
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Day: 13
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Day: 14 Silvia
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Day: 15-16 Cartagena
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Day: 17 Cartagena
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 16 nights 3-4 star hotels - upgrade to superior accommodation available on request
Meals
- 16 breakfasts and 6 lunches
Transport
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 17
- All relevant transfers and transportation
Guide
- Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
Others
- Private services for all included activities (excluding tour of Hacienda Combia, which may be on a shared basis)
Entrance
- Entrance fees to all sites and activities as described in the itinerary
- International flights and visas
- Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
- Domestic flights – South American airpasses are available with LATAM and other airline carriers when booked in conjunction with international flights, offering significant savings on domestic flights. Please ask a member of the team for more information.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Colombia Encompassed - 17 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 16 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 16 July 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceColombia Encompassed - 17 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Colombia Encompassed - 17 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
- Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
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