8-Nights Mountains, Jungles & Bays: Bogota, Tayrona & Cartagena

Goway Travel

Begin your 9-day Columbia discovery in the capital, Bogota. Make your way from the Paloquemao Market's maze of over 750 stalls, sampling local fruits, juices, vegetables, and fruits while immersed in the colourful aromas of the surrounding flowers. Continue to La Candelaria, Bogota’s oldest city quarter and vibrant cultural heart, where you'll discover elegant colonial buildings and churches as you wander through the Plaza Bolivar. Marvel at the works of famed Columbian artist Fernando Botero at La Candelaria’s Botero Museum and explore over 55,000 pieces of goldwork at the Gold Museum. Ascend 3,153 m / 10,341 ft above sea level in a cablecar to the 17th-century Monserrate Monastery, overlooking the city below and beyond.

Fly north to the city of Santa Marta, where you’ll find the expansive Tayrona National Park, home to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, the highest coastal mountain range in the world. Immerse yourself in the region’s predominantly year-round hot and humid climate, creating the lush tropical forests along its coast. Embark on a 15 km / 9.5 mi hike through the lush tropical palm tree forests to the warm ocean waters and beachfront restaurant at Cabo de San Juan. Remember to keep your eyes peeled for iguanas, macaws, toucans, monkeys, and other incredible wildlife throughout your journey.

Venture west to the living museum of Cartagena, a port city boasting a dynamic blend of African, European, and indigenous cultures. Explore impressive merchant houses, blossom-adorned balconies, and ornate churches surrounded by the city’s ancient stone fortification. Immerse yourself in the rich history within San Felipe de Barajas, wandering through the 16th-century fortress engrained in the city’s defense against pirates throughout its history. Continue to the flower-filled courtyards, stone columns, and gold-plated altar dedicated to the Virgin de la Candelaria inside La Popa Convent atop Mount la Popa.

Vacation Inclusions

• Private arrival and departure airport transfers (international and domestic)
• 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Bogota
• 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Tayrona National Park
• 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Cartagena
• Private-guided tour of historic Bogota
• Private-guided tour of Tayrona National Park
• Private transfer from Tayrona National Park to Cartagena
• Private-guided tour of historic Cartagena
• Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 3 lunches

Featured Destinations

Cartagena (Colombia) Cartagena (Colombia) Cartagena is full of history and charm. At La Popa Monastery, you will have a panoramic view of the city and harbor. Enjoy the artisan center of Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), Plaza Bolivar, the Palace of Inquisition and the Church of San Pedro Claver, and shop for Colombian emeralds - the finest in the world.	Destination Guide
Tayrona National Park Tayrona National Park Tayrona National Park is located on the northern Caribbean coast of Colombia, and boasts some of Colombia's most beautiful white sand beaches. Swim and enjoy the pristine beach, take a hike in the lush jungle on the beachside trails, keeping an eye out for local wildlife, or visit the nearby ruins or the ancient pre-Hispanic town of Pueblito.
Bogota Bogota The Andean city of Santa Fe de Bogota, the capital city of Colombia, is where most visitors begin their experience in the country. Founded in 1538 by Spanish conquistadors, Bogota lies at the Western base of a mountain range that includes the shrine-topped peaks of Monserrate and Guadalupe. The city is set at 8,500 ft/2,600 m—if you fly in from a much lower elevation, take it easy for a day or two to adjust to the altitude. Allow three days to see Bogota's sights.	Destination Guide

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