Name: Tour 19 Days Secret Colombia | Visit Colombia
Price: 5307.03 USD
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Accommodation

18x nights of Accommodation - Comfort and Luxury Upgrade available.

Guide

English-speaking guide on all excursions

Meals

18x breakfast, 10x lunch, 10x dinner

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Flights

International and domestic flights are not included.

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Day 1 Welcome To Bogotá, 2600 Meters Closer To The Stars.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Welcome To Bogotá, 2600 Meters Closer To The Stars.

Arrive at any time to be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time we can provide you with another tour or with suggestions of places to see and where to go.

Be sure to drink plenty of water to help you adapt to the altitude.
Day 2 Monserrate, La Candelaria And The Bogotá Gold Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Monserrate, La Candelaria And The Bogotá Gold Museum

You’ll be collected from your accommodation in Bogotá and taken on a guided excursion, where you’ll encounter the most important historical locations within La Candelaria. Just some of the stops on your tour through Bogotá’s oldest neighborhood will be Bolivar Plaza, Casa Nariño (The Presidents House), Palace of Justice, Catedral Primada de Colombia, Iglesia de San Francisco, Colón Theater, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Séptima (carrera 7), and the Chorro de Quevedo Plaza.

During your time in La Candelaria, you’ll be enjoying a few hours of strolling through El Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) of Bogotá. This grand 3-story museum displays a selection of pre-Columbian gold, other metal alloys, and a mix of pottery, stone, shell, wood, and textile objects/textiles. All are made by ancient indigenous Colombian cultures. With over 55,000 pieces of gold artifacts, this is the largest collection of gold artifacts in the world.

Once you have visited this amazing museum and seen the many beautiful sites La Candelaria has to offer, it will be time for you to ascend to the great height of 10,341 ft (3152m) and the summit of Monserrate; almost 2,000 ft higher than Bogotá. As well as learning the historical importance of this mountain to the indigenous Musica, you’ll also enjoy time wandering through the artisan markets, visiting a beautiful 17th-century monastery, and enjoying some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the capital city of this great nation.
Day 3 Your Introduction To La Macarena, Caño Cristalitos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Your Introduction To La Macarena, Caño Cristalitos

Depending on the date of your flight you’ll be departing Bogotá between 9 and 10am Wednesday - Friday for your 3-day adventure to the most beautiful river in the world, the River of Five Colors, Caño Cristales!

Arriving in La Macarena between 10:30am and 11:30am you’ll be collected and take part in a mandatory 30-minute briefing provided by a representative of Cormacarena and the National Parks (tourism bureau of La Macarena).

Following this chat, you’ll take the short journey to your hotel to drop off your bags and enjoy a quick and typical lunch of the region before your adventure really begins.

Depending on your arrival time and the number of people in different parts of the National Park the representative of Cormacarena will assign the destination you can visit on this first day. Unfortunately, due to the arrival time of the flights, Caño Cristales will not be one of the options, and you’ll get to enjoy either Cristalitos & El Mirador, or El Bajo Lozada.

Caño Cristalitos and El Mirador will generally be your stop on the first day. To get there you’ll be taking a boat up the Guayabero River for more or less ½ an hour to come to the starting point for your hike to Caño Cristalitos. The first part of this hike is around 45 minutes, and almost straight up where you’ll be using tree branches and rocks to help you with the climb. (A good level of fitness is needed for this section of the hike). But once at the top, you’ll discover an astonishing view of hundreds of miles in every direction of this vast Colombian savannah from El Mirador.

Next, it’s off hiking across this savannah for around 90 minutes, looking for a beautiful location surrounded by little ponds that are filled with the same water plant (Macarenia clavigera) that is found in Caño Cristales. Hence the name Caño Cristalitos, meaning a smaller version of Caño Cristales.

Following your first experience with this beautiful and unique water plant it’s off for a refreshing swim and a much easier 60-minute hike down to your waiting boat on the river’s bank.

To complete your day, you’ll make the journey back to La Macarena to rest up and enjoy a spot of dinner before tomorrow’s adventure.
Day 4 The River Of Seven Colors, Caño Cristales!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The River Of Seven Colors, Caño Cristales!

t’s day 2 of your adventure in La Macarena and finally the day you’ll get to visit the amazing Caño Cristales.

You’ll be collected after breakfast and start your first leg of today’s journey with a 20-minute boat ride up the Rio Guayabero before transferring into a 4x4 for another 40 minutes or so. And then finally a hike of around an hour to reach the River of Seven Colors, Caño Cristales!

On arrival, you’ll enjoy walking around to find the best spots for the perfect photo and enjoy a wonderful swim in these magical and refreshing lagoons, filled with crystal-clear waters, in this idyllic location.

After enjoying a typical lunch, bathing in the pools, and a bit of meditation in this peaceful scene you’ll start to make your way back taking the way you came, with a mixture of hiking, boating, and 4x4. Only this time with a camera full of memories and a little piece of paradise locked in your heart.
Day 5 Laguna Del Silencio (Silence Lake)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Laguna Del Silencio (Silence Lake)

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a short boat ride along the Guayabero River in a different direction than before. You’ll then embark on a 40-minute horse ride through farmland, crossing bridges and creeks, until you reach a small Finca. From there, you’ll continue on foot through farmland, Amazon jungle, and mangroves, boarding a rowboat in the Lagoon of Silence. During the 20-minute paddle, you’ll witness unique palm tree formations and be cautious of the diverse wildlife in the water.

After a stop for lunch, relaxation, and a game of Tejo, you’ll venture further up the lagoon, crossing more mangroves and hiking through the Amazon jungle for 30-40 minutes. You’ll reach a finca where you can enjoy snacks, a cool drink, and swim in the river surrounded by fruit trees and the occasional monkey sighting. Finally, you’ll return on horseback to the Guayabero River and head back to your hotel, cherishing the incredible memories made throughout the day.
Day 6 Caño Piedras And Back To Reality!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Caño Piedras And Back To Reality!

Waking before the birds begin to sing you’ll climb to the rooftop of El Mirador hotel to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunrises Colombia has to offer. The sunrise viewed in Los Llanos is simply amazing, with views over the vast plains you’ll see the bright red light slowly start to peak through the dark sky followed by a slow-burning orange enveloping the horizon.

Before you jump on that plane back to reality you have time for one last exploration of this surrounding area. So you’ll go back downstairs to enjoy some breakfast before taking off to enjoy Caño Piedras. Before arriving at this bird lovers’ paradise, you’ll be making a stop to plant a tree and leave your mark on this wonderful destination.

On arrival to Caño Piedras, you’ll be greeted by a number of local birds including some Macaws and parrots that are very photogenic. Next, it’s off for a short hike through the savannah to some beautiful natural pools that are just perfecto for a relaxing swim (time permitting).

You’ll have time for a few photos before heading back to pick up your bags and dash off to the airport to catch your lunchtime flight back to Bogotá with another amazing adventure ticked off your bucket list.
Day 7 Zipaquira & Guatavita Trip
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Zipaquira & Guatavita Trip

Leave the hustle and bustle of Bogotá behind you as you venture 590 ft (180 m) below ground to discover a world unlike any you have seen before in the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Stroll the streets of the wonderfully charming town center of Zipaquirá and enjoy your lunch in this delightful colonial town. Uncover the legend of El Dorado, the Musicas Indians, and the colonial town of Guatavitá.
Day 8 Flight To The Amazon Jungle, Bogotá To Leticia + Night Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To The Amazon Jungle, Bogotá To Leticia + Night Hike

You’ll be collected from the airport and be taken on a short drive through Leticia to the wharf, where you’ll catch a boat up the Amazon River to your Amazon Jungle Ecolodge for the next 3 nights. You’ll be arriving in the mid-afternoon after a boat ride of approximately 2 hours, and in time for a bit of relaxation before dinner.

Following dinner when it is nice and dark you’ll venture out on a night safari into the jungle, In search of tarantulas, giant insects, mammals, and different Amazonian fauna and flora.
Day 9 Mocagua Island & Community, Hiking, Canoeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mocagua Island & Community, Hiking, Canoeing

You’ll enjoy a good breakfast followed by a short trip up the Amazon River to discover the "Painted Village" of a Mocagua community. The Murals of Mocagua is an initiative of the Calanoa reserve. "This project is based on the concept that with the promotion of art and traditional culture, supported by projects of sustainable management of the forest and river resources, we can contribute in a significant way to the economic wellbeing of a community, to the strengthening of cultural and ethnic identity and to environmental conservation. It is art for conservation, and experience of public and communal art, painting the facades of the houses with relevant motives to the families indigenous clans."

After heading back to the eco-lodge for a delicious fresh lunch you’ll start a hike across Calanoa Reserve to the Matamata creek, enjoying the thick jungle that you pass through. Located on the very edge of the Amacayacu National Park you’ll discover a canoe waiting for you to paddle back down the Amazon River to the Eco-lodge (if the water level allows it. The dryer season is July-Sept). During the high-water season, the Amazon River rises up to 11m (36ft). So you’ll enjoy an incredible experience navigating the jungle canopy.

After heading back to the eco-lodge for a delicious fresh lunch you’ll climb back into the boat again and travel the short distance across to Mocagua Island. Here you’ll enjoy hiking through this unique environment and discovering very different flora and fauna. The island also has some absolutely gorgeous interior lakes, where the lotus Victoria Amazonica blooms (giant Lillies). To finish your day you’ll enjoy some time sitting on the dock back at the Eco-lodge, and trying your hand at a spot of fishing for some of the mighty Piranhas!

nb. Your itinerary can be varied and adapted to the weather conditions and preferences of travelers. Option #1 or #2 can be chosen for the afternoon.
Day 10 Cocama Medicine Man, Indigenous, And Dolphins
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cocama Medicine Man, Indigenous, And Dolphins

You’ll enjoy a good breakfast followed by another boat cruise. This time visit the Milciades Gardens, where you’ll meet a Cocama medicine man (Shaman). You’ll walk through the lush vegetation of this garden, guided by this wise man, with a vast knowledge of both the traditional way of cultivating the forest and the many healing powers of plants within. You’ll learn which plants can be used to cure many illnesses and secrets passed down for generations.

Following another fabulous and fresh lunch, you’ll take the boat across to the other side of the Amazon River and into the territory of Peru. From here you’ll enjoy a wonderful and peaceful time spotting camera-shy pink and grey dolphins, that are unique to the Amazon region. You’ll stay out on the waters to enjoy a beautiful explosion of color on the river as the sun begins to go down.

In the evening you’ll receive a home visit from a local Shaman and build a deep connection with your jungle surroundings. This traditional medicine healer will perform a smoke bath blessing with incense made with Amazonian resins. The traditional doctor sings and blesses travelers in this personal ritual.
Day 11 Bird Watching And Departure + Flight To Medellin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bird Watching And Departure + Flight To Medellin

Rising before most birds have left their nests, (and before you’ve had any breakfast) you’ll be out and about at 6 am for some amazing Bird Watching. Walking a short distance from the eco-lodge you’ll enjoy the morning rituals of many of our feathered friends in the skies and in the trees. On return to the eco-lodge, you’ll enjoy another fresh breakfast.

Following a relaxing breakfast, you’ll be taken by boat back to Leticia and a quick tour of this small town on the border with Brazil and Peru before being transferred to Leticia airport and your flight to Medellin.
Day 12 City Tour & Comuna 13
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

City Tour & Comuna 13

Start your day with a cable car ride over Comuna 13, a neighborhood with a rich history of displacement due to conflicts in Colombia. Explore the vibrant street art district and ride the world’s first open-air electrical escalators. Indulge in a fruit tasting at Plaza la America, showcasing a wide variety of tropical fruits. Visit Parques del Río, known for its unique sculpture and peaceful ambiance. Experience Barefoot Park, a sensory oasis with water features and sand paths. Discover the Medellin Civic Center, including important heritage buildings, monuments, and the impressive vertical garden. Explore Parque San Antonio, home to notable sculptures by Botero. Marvel at the sculptures in Botero Plaza, also known as Sculptures Park. Visit the Cultural Palace and historic churches. Conclude your tour at Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial park dedicated to the victims of narcoterrorism, highlighting Colombia’s tumultuous past.
Day 13 Guatape
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Guatape

You’ll enjoy a beautiful drive through the scenery of Antioquia toward Guatape Rock. On the way, you’ll be stopping at a replica of Old Peñol’s town plaza. The original town was actually sunk and is now at the bottom of Lake Guatape. The only piece still visible is the spiral from the church tower.

Next on today’s adventure will be La Piedra (The Rock or better known as Guatape Rock). This is simply a wonderful and huge stone standing tall and overlooking Lake Guatape far below. Once here you’ll have the opportunity to climb the 740 steps up to the very top, with breathtaking views every step of the way.

Before you head back to Medellín you will make a stop in Guatape town (The City of Zocalos) where you’ll walk the streets of this beautiful town and learn what is the Zocalo tradition and why it started. You’ll also get to visit the Plaza (main square), Remembrance Street, the boardwalk (Malecón) the church, maybe enjoy a tuk-tuk ride, and more.
Day 14 Flight Medellin - Nuqui
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight Medellin - Nuqui

On arrival at Nuquí, you’ll be collected from the airport and taken directly to the marina for your boat ride to your home for the next 3 nights; La Bayka eco-lodge. Set in a fantastic scene just a short stroll to the water’s edge, this is an idyllic location to escape city life’s hustle and bustle.

You’ll be arriving late morning and have time to organize your things before enjoying a wonderful fresh lunch.

Following lunch, you’ll be going out in search of some of the many humpback whales that visit every year between the months of May and November (best months are July to October).

Following this wonderful experience (Please remember that occasionally whales may only be seen at a distance) you’ll return to the eco-lodge to relax and enjoy this beautiful setting.

On your return to dry land, you can enjoy an easy 30 min walk to the Cascada del Amor (The waterfall of Love) where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in this peaceful location.
Day 15 Morning Whale Watching & Afternoon Relaxation
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Whale Watching & Afternoon Relaxation

You’ll wake to the wonderful relaxing sounds of the ocean and the native birds singing at the start of another beautiful Pacific Coast day!

After breakfast, you’ll be off in search of some of those amazingly wonderful humpback whales and their baby that will be swimming nearby. You’ll be enjoying 2-3 hours out on the ocean before heading back to the eco-lodge for some me-time followed by another fresh lunch.

Following lunch, you’ll be walking along the beach for approximately an hour until you come to some wonderful thermal hot springs ($15,000 peso entrance fee not included). Once here you’ll soak in the pools and relax in this amazing dream-like setting. You’ll then venture back to the eco-lodge in time for a beautiful sunset and another wonderful dinner.You’ll wake to the wonderful relaxing sounds of the ocean and the native birds singing at the start of another beautiful Pacific Coast day!

After breakfast, you’ll be off in search of some of those amazingly wonderful humpback whales and their baby that will be swimming nearby. You’ll be enjoying 2-3 hours out on the ocean before heading back to the eco-lodge for some me-time followed by another fresh lunch.

Following lunch, you’ll be walking along the beach for approximately an hour until you come to some wonderful thermal hot springs ($15,000 peso entrance fee not included). Once here you’ll soak in the pools and relax in this amazing dream-like setting. You’ll then venture back to the eco-lodge in time for a beautiful sunset and another wonderful dinner.
Day 16 Meeting With The Pacific Indigenous Communities
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Meeting With The Pacific Indigenous Communities

You’ll be collected at your hotel to take you to the Kipara Te ethno-village, where you will spend 2 nights sharing with one of the region’s indigenous communities.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and a traditional drink.

You will have time to get comfortable and then you will enjoy the delicious local lunch.

Then you will take a tour of the community with a local guide to continue with a walk to the Lumero waterfall, returning at sunset.

At night after dinner you can participate in traditional dances or a night walk in search of animals from the region.

At the end of the fantastic day surrounded by ancestral knowledge, a particular and magical lodging awaits you, where you can sleep to the lullaby of the sounds of the surrounding nature.

Note. The itinerary and activities may vary depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
Day 17 Hike The Sacred Path
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hike The Sacred Path

After waking up in the middle of the Chocoan jungle, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast served by the community.

You will be ready for the walk to the sacred path "Ejua Sapopoabu" . During the approximately two-hour tour you will be able to spot birds, frogs and other species. You will also be able to identify some endemic trees of the region. You will learn to recognize some sounds of wildlife.

Upon reaching the trail you will participate in a beautiful ritual of commitment to "mother nature" , then you will return to the community to enjoy a fantastic lunch.

In the afternoon there is an optional activity of artisanal fishing.

Already at night the sacred tambo awaits you to rest peacefully, after this connection with what surrounds you.

Note. The itinerary and activities may vary depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
Day 18 Farewell Indigenous Community And Return To Medellin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Farewell Indigenous Community And Return To Medellin

Early in the morning your delicious breakfast will be waiting for you. Then a sacred painting session with the community will be the farewell ceremony.

You will have the opportunity to buy some handcrafts made by the indigenous people and then your boat will be ready to take you back to Nuquí to catch your flight back to Medellin.

Note. The itinerary and activities may vary depending on the weather and tidal conditions.
Day 19 Today It Is Farewell To Medellín And To Colombia!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Today It Is Farewell To Medellín And To Colombia!

Hablamos pronto, safe travels home, and visit again soon!

We’ll have transport waiting to take you to the airport at your desired time.

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Itinerary of your trip 19 Days Secret Colombia

Welcome To Bogotá, 2600 Meters Closer To The Stars.

Monserrate, La Candelaria And The Bogotá Gold Museum

Your Introduction To La Macarena, Caño Cristalitos

The River Of Seven Colors, Caño Cristales!

Laguna Del Silencio (Silence Lake)

Caño Piedras And Back To Reality!

Zipaquira & Guatavita Trip

Flight To The Amazon Jungle, Bogotá To Leticia + Night Hike

Mocagua Island & Community, Hiking, Canoeing

Cocama Medicine Man, Indigenous, And Dolphins

Bird Watching And Departure + Flight To Medellin

City Tour & Comuna 13

Guatape

Flight Medellin - Nuqui

Morning Whale Watching & Afternoon Relaxation

Meeting With The Pacific Indigenous Communities

Hike The Sacred Path

Farewell Indigenous Community And Return To Medellin

Today It Is Farewell To Medellín And To Colombia!

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