Accommodation

8 nights accommodation at well-selected hotels with breakfasts as specified in the itinerary.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches

Transport

All transfers in private AC vehicle with an experienced driver as per the itinerary.

Flights

Economy class airfare of Bogota - Bucaramanga - Medellin - Bogota.

Others

Entrances fees for scenic spots as per the itinerary.

Guide

English speaking local guides for the city tours mentioned.

Not included:

Others

International flight into and out from Colombia. Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary. Personal expenses (gratuities, travel insurance, laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.). Colombia Visa Fees.

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Day 1 Arrival In Bogota, Airport Pick-Up
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Bogota, Airport Pick-Up

Welcome to take our Colombia private tour with daily departures, which can be tailored to meet your individual preferences. You will enjoy a more personalized experience as the trip is only for your private party, with no other people.

Upon your arrival, your guide will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to refresh yourself or explore the city on your own.

Accommodation: Hotel BOG (4 stars) or similar
Day 2 Lake Guatavita & Salt Cathedral
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lake Guatavita & Salt Cathedral

This morning, we will pick you up and go to Laguna de Guatavita with a 1.5 hours’ drive. It is a scenic forest-surrounded crater lake, known as a holy site for local Muisca tribe who cast gold offerings to the lake in ceremonial traditions. It rains on and off, so it’s best to bring an umbrella or a raincoat. Next, we will take a one-hour drive to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá, a magical church built in the tunnels of an underground salt mine, made entirely of salt and rocks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel BOG (4 stars) or similar
Day 3 Highlight Tour With Mount Monserrate & Gold Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Highlight Tour With Mount Monserrate & Gold Museum

Visit the Mount Monserrate, over 3,048 meters (10,000 feet) in height, dominating the city’s skyline. We’ll take a cable car to reach the top and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. Then drive you to visit the historical and cultural center of the capital city, La Candelaria. First, take a stroll at the main square Plaza de Bolivar and admire its neighboring colonial buildings, such as the Justice Palace and the Cathedral Primada. Then we ’ll visit the Museo de Botero, admiring the paintings and sculptures of the renowned Colombian artist and sculptor, Fernando Botero. Lastly, we will visit the Museo del Oro, also known as the Gold Museum, to see the world’s largest gold artifacts.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel BOG (4 stars) or similar
Day 4 Fly To Bucaramanga, Drive To Visit Barichara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Bucaramanga, Drive To Visit Barichara

Today we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Bucaramanga. Upon your arrival, your local guide and driver will pick you up and take you to Barichara in 3 hours. Barichara is a peaceful and picturesque town with a strong Spanish colonial atmosphere. The cobbled streets are centuries old and feature whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs on both sides. In the afternoon, we ’ll explore the small town and discover local stores and manual workshops.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Terra Barichara (4 stars) or similar
Day 5 Hiking Trip To Guane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Hiking Trip To Guane

Today we will hike to another treasured heritage town called Guane, connected with Barichara by the famous stone-paved trail, Camino Real, which is 9 km (5.6 mi) long, mostly downhill and takes about 2 or 3 hours to complete a hiking. On your way, take in the breathtaking Andes, hike down the rim of a canyon, and walk through a cacti valley. You may also find fossils embedded in the stone road. After arriving in Guane, visit the Archaeology and Paleontology Museum. There are over 1,000 fossils as well as a 700-year-old mummy housed inside. Then you could take a walk in the town before we drive 1.5 hours to the hotel near Chicamocha National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Terra Barichara (4 stars) or similar
Day 6 Explore Chicamocha National Park, Fly To Medellin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Explore Chicamocha National Park, Fly To Medellin

Today, we will visit the Chicamocha National Park, located in the heart of Chicamocha Canyon, a natural wonder deeper than the Grand Canyon of Arizona. We will hike through teeming trails filled with various types of ferns, see the fountains and waterfalls, and finally view the breathtaking canyon via a cable car ride. Next, we will drive you to take the flight to Medellin, Colombia’s second-largest city and known as the City of Eternal Spring due to its year-round temperate climate.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Hotel Diez Medellin (4 stars) or similar
Day 7 Medellin Metrocable Tour With Comuna 13
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Medellin Metrocable Tour With Comuna 13

After breakfast, we will take a Metrocable to Comuna 13, a neighborhood tucked away in the rolling mountains with a turbulent past but now transformed into a street-art center for inspiring graffiti. Your guide will help you appreciate some of the great graffiti and understand the hidden history behind them.

Afterwards, we ’ll take a walk in El Poblado, a popular neighborhood surrounded by upscale shopping malls, restaurants, bars, and clubs. Then you could have a free evening exploring the Parque Lleras, the nightlife capital of Medellin. You can try some famous local dishes like Mondongo (honeycomb tripe) soup, have delicious drinks and enjoy Salsa dancing at the street.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Diez Medellin (4 stars) or similar
Day 8 Tour With El Peñol Rock And Guatape
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tour With El Peñol Rock And Guatape

In the early morning, take a drive around 1.5 hours to Guatape, a beautiful colonial town located by a reservoir with colorful homes decorated with various bas-reliefs. To the southwest of the town situated a 200-meter-tall (656 feet) inselberg known as El Peñol. We’ll start by climbing 649 steps to the top of the isolated rock and enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. Then walk down the town streets to see the brightly painted houses, cafes, and boutiques.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Diez Medellin (4 stars) or similar
Day 9 Farewell To Medellin & Fly To Bogota
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Farewell To Medellin & Fly To Bogota

After the hotel check-out, we will escort you to José María Córdova Airport for your flight to Bogota, from which you could take the international flight back home. Wish you a nice journey home.

Our professional travel consultant is happy to tailor this private tour to your specific needs. Don’t hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Luang Prabang Highlights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Luang Prabang Highlights

Your guide will take you to watch the alms-giving procession in the early morning and visit Phousi Market. After that, you will visit the Royal Palace mixing Buddhist and French architectural styles. Then you will proceed to some famous Buddhist temples including Wat Xieng Thong popular for the “Tree of Life”, Wat Visoun well-known for the 34-meter-high (112 feet) lotus pagoda, Wat Aham famous for its colorful murals and two grand banyans, and Wat Mai - the largest temple in Luang Prabang. Afterward, you will climb up Mount Phousi, the peak of Luang Prabang to overlook the whole city and Mekong River. Coming down from the mountain, you will experience local nightlife in the night market.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) or similar
Day 11 Day 11: Luang Prabang Natural Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Luang Prabang Natural Tour

Today, we will first go to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls, which is the most famous attraction in Luang Prabang. The waterfall falls from a height of more than 200 meters (656 feet), very spectacular. Then we will head to the Lao ethnic minority groups to get close to the local people and experience the local custom and culture. After that, we will return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace (4 stars) or similar
Day 12 Day 12: Fly To Siem Reap
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Fly To Siem Reap

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to take the flight to Siem Reap. Upon landing, your local guide will meet you at the arrival hall and then escort you to your hotel. The rest day is at your own leisure.

Meal: Breakfast

Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 13 Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Sightseeing With Dinner Show
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Sightseeing With Dinner Show

Your Cambodia tour starts with the sunrise at Angkor Wat famous for the grand constructions and exquisite reliefs. You will then be guided to visit Angkor Thom built with stones followed by Bayon Temple, world-known for the smile on various Buddhas’ faces, namely Khmer Smile. Nearby lies the Terrace of Elephant and the Terrace of the Leper King. After that, you will visit Ta Prohm Temple almost swallowed by jungles. Then you will enjoy a unique Apsara Dinner Show in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 14 Day 14: Angkor Thom Highlights With Banteay Srei Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Angkor Thom Highlights With Banteay Srei Temple

In the morning, you will be guided to visit Preah Khan with a tower inlaid with jewelry, and a two-story pavilion storing Buddhist texts and records. After that, you will visit Banteay Srei Temple built with red stones and world-famous for its gorgeous colors and exquisite reliefs. Then you will continue to explore Beng Mealea Temple which is severely damaged, densely covered by woods, but unexpectedly mysterious.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Tara Angkor Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Day 15 Day 15: Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Phnom Penh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Phnom Penh

Today you will be guided to visit a Khmer Village where you can watch traditional performances and unique residential buildings and experience folk customs. After that, you will visit Tonle Sap Lake - the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a floating village where you can experience life above the water. Afterward, you will be escorted to board the flight to Phnom Penh. Your local guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: The Fangipani Royal Palace (4 stars) or similar
Day 16 Day 16: Phnom Penh Highlights
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Phnom Penh Highlights

You will be taken to visit the Royal Palace in the morning. You can see magnificent palaces with traditional Khmer architectural characteristics and religious styles. You will not miss the Silver Pagoda and hundreds of golden and silver treasures. Then you will proceed to the National Museum combining Khmer and European architectural styles. There are a collection of handicrafts and many genuine Angkor Wat sculptures. Afterward, you will visit Wat Phnom on the peak of Mount Phnom from which you can overlook Phnom Penh city. The visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung will conclude the day.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: The Fangipani Royal Palace (4 stars) or similar
Day 17 Day 17: Departure From Phnom Penh
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Departure From Phnom Penh

According to your flight time, you will be escorted to the airport and your guide will see you off there. Wish you a nice journey home.

Meal: Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Customized Private Colombia Tour With Daily Departure

Arrival In Bogota, Airport Pick-Up

Lake Guatavita & Salt Cathedral

Highlight Tour With Mount Monserrate & Gold Museum

Fly To Bucaramanga, Drive To Visit Barichara

Hiking Trip To Guane

Explore Chicamocha National Park, Fly To Medellin

Medellin Metrocable Tour With Comuna 13

Tour With El Peñol Rock And Guatape

Farewell To Medellin & Fly To Bogota

Day 10: Luang Prabang Highlights

Day 11: Luang Prabang Natural Tour

Day 12: Fly To Siem Reap

Day 13: Angkor Wat Complex Sightseeing With Dinner Show

Day 14: Angkor Thom Highlights With Banteay Srei Temple

Day 15: Tonle Sap Lake & Fly To Phnom Penh

Day 16: Phnom Penh Highlights

Day 17: Departure From Phnom Penh

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