17 Day Off the Map Colombia

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Explore the vibrant city of Bogotá before heading to San José del Guaviare to experience the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest. Visit Casanare, a land of cowboys and llaneros, and soak up the Caribbean sun at Tayrona National Park. Discover the stark desert landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures of La Guajira before ending your trip in the colonial ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Monserrate, La Candelaria and The Bogotá Gold Museum
    • Gate of Orion and The Red River or The Black Lagoon
    • Cerro Azul
    • The Pink Dolphins of the Nare Lagoon
    • Nuevo Tolima
    • First adventure in Casanare
    • Birdwatching + Safari in Los Llanos.
    • Last day living the life of Llanos cowboys
    • Egipto Graffiti Tour - A social impact tour
    • Botero Museum

What's this trip about?

    Explore the vibrant city of Bogotá before heading to San José del Guaviare to experience the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest. Visit Casanare, a land of cowboys and llaneros, and soak up the Caribbean sun at Tayrona National Park. Discover the stark desert landscapes and vibrant indigenous cultures of La Guajira before ending your trip in the colonial charm of Cartagena. This tour is perfect for adventurous travelers who want to experience the diverse landscapes and cultures of Colombia. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey off the beaten path!

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBogota
End CityCartagena

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Photography

Destinations

  • South America
  • Colombia

Attractions

  • Bogota
  • Cartagena
  • Casanare
  • Cerro Azul
  • La Candelaria
  • Los Llanos
  • Monserrate
  • Tayrona Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Guided Group
  • Small Ship Cruises

Trip includes

    • 16x Accommodation
    • 16x breakfast, 8x lunch, 6x dinner
    • Private transfers in an air-conditioned car
    • All airport transfers
    • Private excursions
    • English-speaking guide on all excursions
    • All entrance fees
    • 24-hour support group

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Bogotá, 2600 meters closer to the stars.

Depart 01:00

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. Your driver will be waiting for you outside of the terminal holding a sign with your name. Be sure to drink plenty of water to help you adapt to the altitude.

Day 2: Monserrate, La Candelaria and The Bogotá Gold Museum

Start at 08:00

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 w...

Day 3: Flight to San Jose from Bogotá

Depart 09:45

Enjoy a relaxing 1 hr flight to San Jose. There are limited flights to San Jose and you'll be arriving at approximately 10:53 am.

On arrival, you'll be collected from the airport and be taken directly onto your tour.

Flight Times: Bog...

Day 4: Cerro Azul

Start at 07:30

Leaving shortly after breakfast at around 7:30 am you'll travel for approximately 2 hours to get to the archeological site of Cerro Azul. Once here you'll be walking through a natural jungle and a cave measuring 210m (688ft). This is also where y...

Day 5: The Pink Dolphins of the Nare Lagoon

Start at 08:00

Leaving before breakfast around 5:30 am you'll journey in a 4x4 for 2.5-3 hours to the Laguna Damas de Nare. (Stopping for breakfast along the way)

Once here you'll enjoy an hour's walk (with a few stops) for approximately 3.5km (2 mi) thr...

Day 6: Nuevo Tolima

Start at 08:00

Today will start with a relaxing journey of approximately 95 min to the Pinturas Rupestres Nuevo Tolima. That is a 60 min drive and a 35 min hike.

Although it is a short hike it is mostly uphill, so a basic-medium level of fitness will be ...

Day 7: Birdwatching + Safari in Los Llanos.

Start at 06:00

Rising with the sun you'll take a quick coffee or juice before heading out on foot for a couple of hours to check out the amazing abundance of birdlife in this region.

With more than 270 species of registered birds along with various speci...

Day 8: Last day living the life of Llanos cowboys

Start at 06:00

This Morning, the last chance for wildlife sightings

Waking with the sounds of the wildlife and the light peaking into your room you'll rise and enjoy this beautiful sunrise on your last day in this paradise. With time to head down to the ...

Day 9: Egipto Graffiti Tour - A social impact tour

Start at 09:00

You’ll be collected at your hotel and heading to Nuestra Señora de Egipto, the church located at the entrance of Barrio Egipto. There you'll start your tour into the neighborhood where you will be able to see the history of the people illustrated...

Day 10: Flight from Bogota to Santa Marta

Depart 13:00

13:00 El Dorado International Airport 14:30 Simón Bolívar International Airport

Enjoy a short flight to the Colombian Caribbean.

Your transportation will be waiting to pick you up and take you directly to your hotel in Tayrona.

Day 11: Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park

Start at 07:00

Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park is a mixture of environments where you can find tropical jungle on one side of you, beautiful white sands, and the Caribbean blue ocean on the other. Together this mix of nature forms a perfect Caribbean landscape.

Day 13: Mayapo Beach and the Gastronomy of La Guajira

Start at 07:00

Departing a bit later in the morning at approximately 7 am you’ll take a short journey of approximately 2.5 hours towards the beautiful beaches of Mayapo. Arriving in time to enjoy some relaxing me-time on the Mayapo beach for an hour or 2. Famou...

Day 14: Transfer to Cartagena from Santa Marta

Depart 09:00

Relax in a morning drive along the coast to your waiting hotel in Cartagena.

Once here you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy some Free Time in this wonderful setting.

Start at 16:00

Cartagena City Tour Our bilingual guide expl...

Day 15: Rosario Islands - Relax in a Tropical Paradise.

Start at 07:30

Enjoy a wonderful ocean cruise on a speedboat to the Rosario Islands; arriving at a beautiful picturesque beach for a typical Caribbean lunch, crystal clear waters, water sports, white sands, and palm trees.

You'll be assigned your persona...

Day 16: Getsemaní and Bazurto Markets

Start at 08:30

Enjoy a walking tour of this colorful neighborhood, with your bilingual guide. You'll get to explore the streets filled with graffiti, Centenario Park, and Holy Trinity Square. not to mention discovering where all the hip cafes, bars, and restaur...

Day 17: Today it is Farewell to Cartagena & Colombia - or extend your stay!

Depart 12:00

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

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

Not ready to leave?

Let us know if you’d like to extend your stay in this beautiful region....

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,097
Price per day$241
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Mikaela y Jonathan

Jan 2024

The best tour company ever! No regrets, pure happiness!

My husband and I have just returned from our 3-week honeymoon in Colombia organised by Bruce and Paula and the wider team at BnB Columbia. It was truly the best hol...

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Brian

Sep 2023

Bruce put together a trip for me on short notice that combined city tours, internal flights, a bucket list trip to see the incredible rock art of Cerro Azul, history and wildlife excursions, and a trip to the charming town of Villa de Levya.

Bruce put together a trip for me on short notice that combined city tours, internal flights, a bucket list trip to see the incredible rock art of Cerro Azul, history...

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Claudia

Sep 2023

Excellent excursion

Excellent excursion. The super nice guide informed and helpful....

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Tour Operator

BnB Colombia Tours

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BnB Colombia Tours was created to share Colombia's amazing country with the world. Our founder (Bruce McLean) first fell in love with Colombia (and a girl from the Coffee Zone) back in 2009 while visiting his sister in Bogotá. Spending 3 short months traveling through this country, and with limited Spanish, he found it difficult to find English-speaking guides, and so the first thoughts of BnB Colombia Tours were born. Fast forward to the present day, and BnB Colombia Tours is now providing private and group tours in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch throughout Colombia. With BnB Colombia Tours you can explore almost every destination in Colombia knowing that you’ll be in safe hands with local bilingual guides, reliable transport, and destination experts helping you through every step of your experience. From the very first moment you make contact, and begin the planning of your journey until you’re safely back home, the multi-cultural, international team will be available for every second of your Colombian journey.

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Logistics

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    • International and domestic flights
    • Travel Insurance
Cancellation policy

Cancellation, Non-Arrival (No-show), and Refund Policy:

  • All cancellations must be made in writing to info@bnbcolombia.com and will not be accepted via telephone. In case of a cancellation or change to plans already booked, we advise clients to contact us immediately for a solution, however, cancellation fees may apply.

Day Tours & Private Transfers:

  • If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason 48 hours or more prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will receive a full refund, which will be provided within 7 working days.
  • If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason less than 48 hours prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.

Private Package Tours:

  • All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
  • Free date changes for any reason 31 days or more prior to the start of your Private Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you cancel your reservation for any reason 31 days or more prior to your scheduled Private Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 25% (30% deposit if flights are included) of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
  • If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 31 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 31 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 25% (30% deposit if flights are included) of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!

Group Package Tours (Shared Package Tours):

  • All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
  • Free date changes for any reason 90 days or more prior to the start of your Group Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you cancel your reservation for any reason 90 days or more prior to your scheduled Group Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tours cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
  • If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 90 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 90 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!

Additional Terms and Conditions may be found at this link: https://bnbcolombia.com/terms-and-conditions/

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

As this package is fully customizable the pricing is determined by: Number of travelers, Number of days chosen, Tours and experiences included, Time of year, Style of accommodation chosen (3-5*) As a guideline, the approximate price range of this 17-day package is: 2 travelers between $5997 and $6797 per person. 4 travelers between $4497 and $5397 per person. 2 travelers between $4097 and $4997 per person.

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