Our newest destination is a rising star on the South American continent. The country of Botero and Garcia Marques has borders both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and has so much to offer the visitor. Beautiful colonial cities, spectacular countryside as well as tropical Caribbean islands. What makes this \u00a0country so special is that tourism has barely developed. You will notice the warm hospitality and charming small boutique hotels. Please come and visit!<\/p>\n
Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Day 1: Amsterdam – Bogota Day 2: Bogota Day 3: <\/strong>Bogota – Villa de Leyva<\/strong> Day 4: Villa de Leyva Day 5: Villa de Leyva – Bogota – Santa Marta Day 6,7 & 8:\u00a0Tayrona National Park Day 9: Santa Marta\u00a0<\/strong>– Cartagena Day 10 & 11: Cartagena de Indias Day 12: Cartagena – Rosario Island Day 13: Rosario <\/strong>Island Day 14: Rosario Island \u2013 Cartagena Day 15: Cartegena – Amsterdam Price from \u20ac 3500 per person including flights, 14 x overnights in charming hotels with breakfast, excursions by private car with driver, two domestic flights.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n<\/strong>Arrival at the airport and transfer to the capital Bogota. Overnight in\u00a0Hotel Morrison, located in Bogota’s lively nightlife district, in the immediate vicinity of lovely restaurants, shops and the nightlife.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>A guided walking tour \u00a0through La Candelaria, Bogota’s historic centre with it\u2019s historic Spanish mansions, beautiful squares, churches and palaces. The\u00a0main square is Plaza Bolivar and not far\u00a0from here you will find the Museo Botero. And don’t forget to visit the beautifully designed Museo de Oro.<\/p>\n
\nToday you will depart by private car with a driver and your first visit will be to the salt cathedral at Zipaquir\u00e1. \u00a0The journey then continues to Villa de Leyva, located at an altitude of 2,140 m and is one of the most beautiful Andean towns in the country.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Today you will visit Villa de Leyva, its churches and the Plaza Mayor, that is with 14,000 m2 the largest square in the country. The tour will then continue with a visit to the observatory El Infiernito.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Today you will return to Bogot\u00e1 for drop off at the airport for your flight to Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast.\u00a0After arrival, transfer to Tayrona National Park for a wonderful stay at the seaside in the Eco Habs, with cabanas with nice sea views.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The 15,000-hectare Tayrona nature reserve runs partially along the coast and is home to over 300 bird species, 770 plant species and is an important nesting area for sea turtles. Explore the park via the landscaped walking paths.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Transfer to Cartagena, to stay in the most beautiful city in South America. Founded in 1533 by the Spaniards, Cartagena was an important transit port for the gold treasures from South America and had to be protected from pirates and robbers. Overnight in La Passion.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The historic centre of Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its beautiful colonial houses, charming squares and narrow streets which\u00a0were built by the Spaniards. Cartagena can be compared to Seville, but then with a Caribbean atmosphere. There\u00a0are a wide choice of restaurants, shops, cafes and nightlife.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/strong>By boat to Isla del Rosario, a tropical island and the perfect place to relax. Overnight in San Pedro de Majagua (can also be booked as a day trip).<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/strong>The Parque Nacional Natural Corales del Rosario is one of 46 national parks in Colombia and was founded in order to protect beautiful coral reefs. There are three ecosystems along the coast with lagoons, mangroves and tropical forests. It is the ideal place for water sports such as diving, walks with an eco-guide, a canoe or a bicycle tour.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Boat transfer from San Pedro de Majagua for the return to Cartegena and transfer to Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara, one of the finest hotels in the city. It is housed in a monastery dating from 1621 and still largely intact. With\u00a0a lovely pool and spa.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Afternoon transfer from Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara to the airport for your return flight<\/p>\n