Colombia Encompassed

During your time in Cartagena, you'll embark on a captivating walking tour throughout the city, the perfect opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of the city's buzzing Colombian-Caribbean culture. Small avenues paved with colourful colonial architecture lead to exquisite cathedrals and grand churches, with charming boutique shops and small cafes found around every corner. Walk to the edge of Cartagena's Walled City and marvel at the glistening blue waters of Colombia's paradisiacal Caribbean coast before arriving at a local distillery for an afternoon of regional rum tasting. 

After spending the day exploring Cartagena's picturesque streets, it's time to venture a little further away from the coast. You'll board a luxurious yacht for an hour-long journey to the Rosario Islands, a beautiful archipelago of pristine islands 100 kilometres off the coast of Cartagena. Your island hopping excursion will take you across crystalline waters to dazzling white beaches, where you'll pause to dive into the warm Caribbean Sea to snorkel alongside a variety of exotic marine life before concluding your afternoon with a delicious lunch at one of the island's gorgeous restaurants.

On your second day in Barichara, you'll visit the nearby ancient town of Guane. On this two-hour hike, you'll get the chance to intimately explore the pristine beauty of the countryside, passing through pathways lined with luscious trees that descend into old streets paved with stone. Once you've arrived in Guane, you'll learn about the town's fascinating history, from its indigenous heritage to the impact of the Spanish colonial period. In the afternoon, you'll visit Cafe Alfania, a self-sufficient coffee farm, for a tour of the plantation and centennial forest before enjoying a delightful tasting of the various coffees the farm produces.

Embrace the gorgeous natural surroundings of the region the following day with a riveting white water rafting adventure down Rio Chicamocha, a section of Colombia's Rio Magdalena river system. On this excursion, you'll enjoy sensational views of the forest that fringe the river, as well as Chichamocha Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. 

Conclude your time in Barichara with a culinary tour around its fragrant street markets, providing the opportunity to encounter friendly locals and taste the vibrant flavours of the region.

Discover why Medellin has earned its reputation as one of the world's most innovative cities on a tour that highlights the revolutionary impact of the city's public metro cable system, which has given previously impoverished barrios access to the city centre, allowing them to benefit from the city's development. Beginning in Comuna 13, your local guide will provide a fascinating insight into the neighbourhoods complex history and how it's evolved today. From there, you'll visit the centre of hip-hop and urban art, a hub dedicated to the artistic expression of Medellin's youth, as well as the House of Memory Museum, an area that served as a stage for the demonstrations that aided the reshaping of Medellin. Discover more of Medellin's unique identity on an intimate cycling excursion, visiting notable cultural and historical attractions such as the Museum of Modern Art, Parques del Rio, traditional Pueblito Paisa, the "Barefoot Park", and Plaza Botero.

Your journey through Colombia's Eastern Plains will begin with a visit to the local "llaneros," a community of cattle farmers who have practised the same traditional methods for generations, before embarking on a horseback excursion across the vast, grassy plains. An unrivalled opportunity to learn about this remote regions cultural practices, the excursion will allow you to experience daily life here like a local. 

Discover an array of rare wildlife on an enthralling safari along the Cravo Sur river. Travelling via a traditional "bongo" canoe, you'll experience panoramic views of the river banks where you'll spot various wildlife species, such as capybaras, caiman crocodiles, hoatzins, and as well as smaller flora and fauna. 

A guided tour of the best of Bogota will take you through some of the city's most spectacular attractions. La Candelaria, Bogota's historic 17th-century town, is a must-see on any Bogota itinerary, with its colourful homes and grand cathedrals renowned for their magnificence. Then you'll go to Plaza Bolivar, Bogota's main square. You'll conclude your evening with a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at VERDI, a textile studio known for reinterpreting the aesthetics of Colombia's indigenous traditions into contemporary art pieces. You'll be treated to a delicious three-course meal as well as a private workshop seminar.