Colombia in Depth 16 days
16 days
Colombia - Culture, Colour and Caribbean Shores
Take a slower route over 16 days through Colombia, combining historic towns and local traditions with the beaches and energy of the Caribbean coast. In Bogotá, explore La Candelaria through its galleries, studios and street art before travelling to Villa de Leyva and Barichara, where colonial architecture and artisan workshops give way to an ancient stone path through the countryside. Further north, float down the Don Diego River beneath the Sierra Nevada before spending time among the beaches of Tayrona. Finish in Cartagena, learning the rhythms of cumbia, salsa and champeta before island hopping and settling on Barú for a few days by the sea.
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Journey Route
DAYS 1-5
Bogota
Settle into Bogotá's historic La Candelaria district, exploring independent galleries, artist studios, colonial streets and vivid street art. Continue north to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral before reaching Villa de Leyva, where you can explore its colonial architecture and countryside before continuing to Barichara.
DAYS 6-8
Tayrona National Park
Explore Barichara's cobbled streets and artisan traditions before hiking an ancient stone path through cactus-studded scenery to Guané. Visit local workshops producing woven fique paper and wood-fired pottery, then fly via Bogotá to Santa Marta and continue to Tayrona National Park.
DAYS 9-11
Cartagena
Float down the Don Diego River by tube or raft through jungle scenery at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, watching for birdlife along the banks. Enjoy a day at leisure exploring Tayrona's beaches and coastline before driving along the coast to Cartagena's historic centre.
DAYS 12-16
Barú
Explore Cartagena's walled city with a guide before learning the steps of cumbia, salsa and champeta. Enjoy time at leisure in the old town, then island hop around the coral islands before continuing to Barú for two nights on the beachfront, with a final day to relax or explore the coastline.
