Colombian coffee is known around the world for its mildness, aroma and flavour. This tour in Colombia will take you through the Coffee Cultural Landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2011. This is a region of incomparable beauty, not only for the landscape of coffee cultivation, but also for the native forests and for the biological corridors which play an important role in conservation. Coffee is not just part of the landscape, but is also manifested in local culture, inspiring oral tradition, dance, music, cuisine, literature, architecture and customs that have been passed from one generation to the next.

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Colombian coffee is known around the world for its mildness, aroma and flavour. This tour in Colombia will take you through the Coffee Cultural Landscape, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2011. This is a region of incomparable beauty, not only for the landscape of coffee cultivation, but also for the native forests and for the biological corridors which play an important role in conservation. Coffee is not just part of the landscape, but is also manifested in local culture, inspiring oral tradition, dance, music, cuisine, literature, architecture and customs that have been passed from one generation to the next.

During the tour, of course, you'll enjoy the amazing nature of this country in South America, which presents both greeny palms and stunning beaches.

The itinerary of your vacation includes:

  • Discovery of El Roble Hacienda, a coffee estate that produces some of the world's finest coffee;
  • Learn about the production process of Mesa de Los Santos Coffee, enjoying the tastes and smells of the numerous varieties;
  • Visit of the Hacienda San Alberto, where the exclusive Café San Alberto is cultivated, selected and produced;
  • Visit of Cocora Valley, birthplace of the national tree of Colombia: wax palm;
  • Relax in the beaches of Tayrona Natural Park;
  • Visit of Cartagena, a walled city in Colombia.
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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Bogotà
  • End Santa Marta
  • Countries
    • Colombia
  • City
    • Bogotà
    • Villa de Leyva
    • Barichara
    • Pereira
    • Cartagena
    • Tayrona
    • Santa Marta
  • Theme Unusual trips
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Bogotà
    Day 1

    Arrival in Bogotà at any time. A member of our team will welcome you on your arrival and take you to the hotel to explain the tour program.

    Visited places:
    • Bogotà
  • 2
    Sightseeing in Bogotà
    Day 2

    Today you will explore Monserrate and the Candelaria, the city historic district. The Chorro de Quevedo, a small square that marks the site of the original settlement, is sure to charm with its cobblestone streets, bohemian cafés, art galleries and museums, including the world’s largest collection of gold, housed at the Gold Museum. Breakfast is included. 

    Visited places:
    • Bogotà
  • 3
    Bogotà - Villa de Leyva
    Day 3

    On the way to Villa de Leyva, you'll visit the Salt Cathedral and explore Ráquira, a picturesque town known for a variety of artisanal ceramics and cloth making.

    Visited places:
    • Bogotà
    • Villa de Leyva
  • 4
    Iguaque Natural Park
    Day 4

    The day is devoted to a full tour of Iguaque Natural Park, this is also an ideal spot for birdwatching, and for observing other flora and fauna. Optional tours available in Villa de Leyva and sorroundings.

    Visited places:
    • Villa de Leyva
  • 5
    Villa de Leyva - Barichara
    Day 5

    Transfer to Barichara. En route visit Socorro, a town described as “the cradle of Latin American independence”. Here  Commoners Rebellion began, a movement against the Spaniards and their imposition of taxes on the principal crop. During the night, enjoy a night tour with the yellow lights of Barichara's streets as the backdrop.

    Visited places:
    • Villa de Leyva
    • Barichara
  • 6
    Guane and Barichara
    Day 6

    In the morning hike from Barichara to Guane (low level, 2/3 hours). Guane is a little village with a rich archaeological history. Here you can find a small museum which houses an important collection of aquatic fossils, a Guane mummy, and a variety of other treasures from both the colonial and contemporary periods.

    Then, in the afternoon, you'll move back to the city for the tour of Barichara. It is one of Colombia’s prettiest towns, renowned as a fine example of colonial architecture and an oasis of tranquility. The most distinctive features include the cobblestone streets, the rammed-earth houses, the bahereque building style, mud tiles and stone monuments made by well-known Barichara’s artists.

    Visited places:
    • Barichara
  • 7
    Chicamocha Park - Hacienda el Roble
    Day 7

    Today you'll visit the Chicamocha Park and the famous Hacienda El Roble, an ancient coffee estate, which boasts more than 100 years of tradition in producing some of the world's finest coffee.

    Visited places:
    • Barichara
  • 8
    Barichara - Pereira
    Day 8

    Fly from Bucaramanga to Pereira (via Bogotá).

    Visited places:
    • Barichara
    • Pereira
  • 9
    Hacienda San Alberto
    Day 9

    Today you'll visit the popular Hacienda San Alberto, where the famous Cafè San Alberto is cultivated, selected and produced.

    Visited places:
    • Pereira
  • 10
    Cocora Valley
    Day 10

    You'll visit Valle de la Cocora, the birthplace of the wax palm, the national tree of Colombia. You'll also walk the Niebla Forest, and witness an indigenous ritual held at the world’s tallest palm tree.

    Visited places:
    • Pereira
  • 11
    Pereira - Cartagena
    Day 11

    Today you'll take the fly to Cartagena (via Bogotà). Upon arrival, free time at leisure.

    Visited places:
    • Pereira
    • Cartagena
  • 12
    Cartagena
    Day 12

    Today you'll enjoy the walled city in Cartagena. Visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a Unesco World Heritage Site built during the colonial era to protect Spanish interests from invasions by the English and French. Explore Cerro de la Popa, where you will find a church and colonial convent constructed in the 17th century.

    Visited places:
    • Cartagena
  • 13
    Cartagena - Tayrona
    Day 13

    In the morning travel to Tayrona by car (5 hours). Tayrona National Park is a nature and archaeological reserve, perhaps best known for having the best beaches in Colombia. Free time at leisure upon arrival.

    Visited places:
    • Cartagena
    • Tayrona
  • 14
    Tayrona
    Day 14

    Free day to explore and enjoy the wonderful beaches.

    Visited places:
    • Tayrona
  • 15
    Tayrona - Santa Marta
    Day 15

    Travel to Santa Marta (1 hour) at any time: end of services.

    Visited places:
    • Tayrona
    • Santa Marta
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Day 1: Private transfer from the airport to the hotel (driver + bilingual tour guide)
    • Day 2: Private full day tour of Monserrate and Candelaria (driver + bilingual tour guide), entrance fees, one bottle of water per person
    • Day 3: Private transfer from Bogotá to Zipaquirá to Ráquira to Villa de Leyva (driver + bilingual tour guide), Salt Cathedral entrance fee, one bottle of water per person
    • Day 4: Private full day tour of Iguaque Natural Park, entrance fees, one bottle of water per person
    • Day 5: Private transfer from Villa de Leyva to Barichara (driver + bilingual guide). One bottle of water per person
    • Day 6: Private full day tour of Barichara and Guane, transfer from Guane to Barichara in rickshaws, entrance fees, one bottle of water per person
    • Day 7: Private transfer from Barichara to the Chicamocha Park to La Hacienda el Roble (driver + bilingual guide). Chicamocha Park entrance fee + cable car, coffee tour with tasting in La Hacienda el Roble
    • Day 8: Private transfer from the hotel to the airport, domestic flight from BGA to PEI (via BOG), private transfer from the airport to the hotel
    • Day 9: Private full day tour of Hacienda San Alberto with coffee tasting
    • Day 10: Private full day tour of Cocora Valley
    • Day 11: Private transfer from the hotel to the airport, domestic flight from PEI to CTG (via BOG), private transfer from the airport (CTG) to the hotel
    • Day 12: Private full day tour of Cartagena, entrance fees
    • Day 13: Private transfer from Cartagena to Tayrona, Tayrona Park entrance fee
    • Day 14: Free time in Tayrona
    • Day 15: Private transfer from Tayrona to the airport (SMR), domestic flight from SMR to BOG
    • 14 nights of hotel accommodation
    • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 15
    • Lunch of Day 4
    • Contribution to reforestation project (15 trees per person)
    Price does not include
    • International airfare (upon request)
    • Meals and excursions not specified in itinerary
    • Tips, gratuities and personal purchases
    • Visas, airport and departure taxes if applicable