BOGOTÁ - VILLA DE LEYVA - BARICHARA - CARTAGENA - MOMPOX
12 DAYS - 11 NIGHTS
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival - Bogotá, Colombia.
Transfer in- Bogotá.
Included meals: N/A. Overnight stay at selected hotel.
DAY 2
Bogotá.
Morning, visit to the city and Monserrate. Assistance by the guide to start a panoramic tour through the historic area of Bogotá, passing through Colon Theatre, San Carlos Palace, where the Chancellery operates, the Presidential Palace of Nariño, Bolivar Square, the Capitol, the Town hall and the Primada Cathedral. Visit the gold museum and the Botero museum; later ascend by cable car to Monserrate, from where you can have an excellent view of the Colombian capital. Typical lunch at the restaurant “Santa Clara”, located on the hill of Monserrate.
Afternoon: tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Departure from the hotel to the Municipality of Zipa, located 49 km north of Bogotá. On your way, you can see some interesting sightings such as Bogotá’s Sabana and the Bridge of the Commoners. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá was built 190 meters deep in a mine and is considered the first wonder of Colombia. Inside you can visit the Stations of the Cross, the Dome, and the Ramp, the Choir, the Balconies, the Narthex Complex and the large naves of the Cathedral. At the end, a panoramic tour to the town of Zipaquirá will be given. Return to Bogotá. Includes tickets to the Cathedral. Typical lunch.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 3
Bogotá-Villa de Leyva.
Exit by the north highway to the town of Villa de Leyva, located 177 km away from Bogotá. On the way, you will visit the town of Raquira, artisanal place par excellence and the Bridge of Boyacá. Then, continue to Villa de Leyva, the municipality was declared National Monument in the year of 1954 since it preserves its colonial architecture. Typical lunch on the way. 1 night stay at selected hotel with breakfast.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight at selected hote.
DAY 4
Villa de Leyva - Barichara.
In the morning, visit to the Paleontological Museum, Santo Ecce Homo Chapel and the astronomic observatory of the Muiscas “El Infiernito”. Departure to the town of Barichara. The ground transfer has an approximate duration of 4 hrs 30 min. 3 night accommodation in Villa de Leyva.
Included meals: Breakfast. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 5
Barichara - Guane - San Gil.
Departure to visit the indigenous town of Guane, a place that was stopped in time. Approximate duration: 30 min. Entrance to the paleontological museum. Return to Barichara, walk through its houses and cobbled streets, visit the viewpoint of the Suarez River, tour around town, the central park, the main church built on 10 stone monoliths, Santa Barbara Chapel, and the paper crafts workshop. À la carte typical lunch with sweet cold drinks. Departure to San Gil, approximate duration 40 min. Tour of the village, entrance and tour of the Gallineral Natural Park. Return to Barichara.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight at selected hotel
DAY 6
Barichara - Cañon del Chicamocha.
Recepción en el hotel y traslado al Parque Nacional del Chicamocha, Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the Chicamocha National Park. Access to the park through the PLAZUELA station, located in the tourist complex of Mesa de los Santos. Board the cable car to cross the canyon on both ways, tour around Mesa de los Santos, visit Chicamocha’s viewpoint and go to the villagers market.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight at selected hotel
DAY 7
Barichara.
EL ROBLE COFFEE HACIENDA SANTUARY OF FAUNA AND FLORA
Assistance at the hotel and transfer to El Roble Hacienda, Mesa de los Santos. Organic coffee tasting at the granary, travel along the trails of the hacienda in the middle of large coffee trees. Bird sighting; more than 125 species live in this place. Coffee tour guided through the “Coffee Garden” where you can see more than 70 varieties of coffee. Visit to the organic coffee fields. Later, coffee tasting in the laboratory with an expert taster of the hacienda *Visit to the aromatic herb garden. Duration of the tour: 2 hours and 30 minutes. At the end, you may take a break at the hammocks area. Visit to the organic garden. Typical lunch at the El Roble Hacienda.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 8
Barichara - Cartagena.
Transfer to Bucaramanga’s airport to take flight to the city of Cartagena (Flight connection in Bogotá) Transfer in –Cartagena
Included meals: Breakfast. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 9
Cartagena.
CITY TOUR
Assistance in the hotel by the guide to start the panoramic tour through the residential quarters of Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and the republican neighborhood of Manga where you can see the big mansions of the old times. Continue with a visit to the Popa Convent, where you can have a wonderful view of the city. Visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, a Spanish military building where you’ll have a walking tour through its underground galleries and tunnels. Transfer to the Walled City to do a walk by the main squares, streets and churches, including the entrance to the Inquisition Palace. (Approximate duration: 4 hours).
Included meals: Breakfast. Overnight at selected hotel
DAY 10
Cartagena, Mompox.
Ground transfer from Cartagena to Mompox (Approximate duration) hours. Tour around Mompox; visit Bolivar Park, Pinillos National School, San Juan de Dios Church, Francisco Church, Concepción Church and Bolívar Stone. Transfer to the selected hotel. Enjoy a typical dinner at night.
Included meals: Breakfast, dinner. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 11
Mompox.
GOLDSMITH WORKSHOP
In morning hours we will give start to the tour by visiting the Cultural Museum, the Goldsmith Workshop, San Agustin Church, Casa Del Recuerdo, Portales de la Marquesa, Santa Barbara Church and the Filigree School. Spare time in the afternoon.
Included meals: Breakfast, dinner. Overnight at selected hotel.
DAY 12
Mompox - Cartagena.
Ground transfer from Mompox to Cartagena to take flight at the airport.
Included meals: Breakfast.