Colombia

Visit Colombia's famous Coffee Region, a scenic region containing some of the finest coffee plantations on the continent. Dotted with pueblos, a tour through the region will allow you to sample some of the finest coffee in the world while learning about the many traditional methods used to cultivate and harvest coffee. When you're not sipping coffee, you can experience everything the region has to offer, from hiking the lush Valle Cocora and relaxing in the hot springs of Termales San Vicente to exploring the region's renowned culinary scene, where you'll find an assortment of restaurants serving local cuisine.

The Rosario Islands are an archipelago of 27 beautiful islands located off Colombia's Caribbean coast, a short boat journey from Cartagena. The islands, which have been designated as a national park, are known for the vast diversity of marine life and the abundance of coral reefs that fill the crystal-clear seas that surround them. Fringed by white-sand beaches, the islands are perfect for a tropical retreat, ideal for a relaxing holiday filled with fantastic opportunities for marine exploration. 

Discover Colombia's extensive collection of pre-Colombian relics in The San Agustin Archaeological Park, home to South America's largest collection of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures. Located just six hours away, The National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro is another hub of ancient structures with over a hundred underground tombs dating from the 6th century, providing a vivid look into the ancient practices of the enigmatic Andean society that once inhabited the region.

Known as the 'River of Five Colours', Cano Cristales is one of Colombia's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Located in the mountain range of Serranía de la Macarena, the river gets its colours from an endemic red plant species, black rocks, green algae, blue water and yellow sand, creating an iridescent and mesmerising spectacle. 

Located in the Andes Mountain range, El Cocuy National Park is characterised by towering snow-capped peaks, soaring glaciers and crystalline mountain lakes. Ripe for exploration, the park is paved with a number of hiking trails showcasing the spectacular beauty of the region. One of Colombia's less explored regions, the park is sure to enchant all who visit. 

Travellers seeking to venture off the beaten path will undoubtedly be in awe of the Tatacoa Desert situated north of the Huila Department. Known for its surreal, unearthly appearance, the desert is a vast, barren landscape of red and grey plains studded with cactus'. Remote and secluded, the desert is ideal for star-gazing, with little light pollution disrupting the skies. Travellers to this fascinating region can enjoy exploring the landscape on hiking and cycling excursions.

The starting point of your journey into Colombia's portion of the Amazon, the city of Leticia is located on the left bank of the Amazon River in Tres Fronteras, the boundary point between Colombia, Brazil and Peru. A rising eco-tourism destination, the city offers accessible links to a variety of national parks and reserves along the Amazon River where visitors can enjoy a number of explorative activities, including hiking through the jungle, drifting down the river on birding excursions and spotting the vast diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit the region. While travelling through the Amazon, visitors are likely to encounter the various indigenous communities that reside here, including the Witoto, Inga, Tucano, Ticuna, and Nukak, a rare opportunity to intimately embrace the wealth of culture of the region.