Luxury Colombia - an introduction

Day 1: Arrive Bogota
Arrive in Bogota where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. On check-in enjoy a welcoming drink of champagne in your suite.

Day 2: Bogota (B)
Spend the day exploring Colombia's bustling capital with its mix of old and new, trendy and traditional. Founded in 1538 it is now Colombia's largest financial, political and cultural centre. In the morning enjoy a walking tour through the streets of La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city and Bogota's heart and soul. Bolivar Square is the focal point of the area and is home to the Palace of Justice, Colombian congress, The Mayor's Office and the Cathedral of Bogota. Also visit Botero Donation on Calle 11 where the works of Fernando Botero are permanently exhibited. After lunch visit the Gold Museum within the Banco de la Republica. The museum is one of the finest collections of gold in South America with 35,000 pre-Columbian pieces, including items which may have come from the legendary Lake Guatavita where the rulers of the area bathed covered in gold dust. From the museum take the funicular railway or cable car to the top of Monserrate, for the finest view of the city. Return to your hotel.

Day 3: Bogota - Coffee Region (B, D)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Armenia, in the Coffee Region of Colombia. On arrival, transfer to your hacienda hotel and in the evening enjoy a gourmet meal with wine in the grounds of the hotel, which uses the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Day 4: Filandia, Valle Cocora and Salento (B, L)
Travel to Filandia, in the northeast of the Quindio region. The town is an attraction in itself and take a coffee break in one of the many small shops to soak up the atmosphere and the lines of brightly painted houses. From Filandia drive to the Valle Cocora which is part of the wider Parque Nacional Los Nevados - a sanctuary for Colombia's national symbol, the Wax Palm. From the valley continue to the picturesque town of Salento before returning to your hotel.

Day 5: Coffee Region (B, L)
Today enjoy a full day tour of the Coffee region and explore its quaint towns and stunning views. The first stop is the National Bamboo Centre before continuing through the hills and valleys of the region to Cordoba, a place where it seems time has stopped still. Travel further south of Pijao, where herons come to roost on the high branches of the trees every night. The final port of call is Buena Vista, sitting at 1450m above sea level, before visiting the Agrado coffee study centre including a tasting session and advice on coffee preparation. Return to your hotel.

Day 6: Coffee Region - Cartagena (B)
Transfer from you hotel to the airport for you flight to Cartagena. On arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 7: Cartagena (B)
In the morning take a walking tour of Cartagena's historic centre. Cartagena is a fusion of Africa, indigenous and European culture and is a living museum of the country's history. The tour takes you through the old town under the Puerta Del Reloj (Clock Gate) and into the Plaza de las Coches. Continue to the Plaza San Pedro Claver with its stunning Church before Plaza Bolivar with its shady areas. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 8: Cartagena (B, D)
Today explore more of Cartagena's sights with a half day driving tour. Begin with the Castillo San Felipe which is the largest Spanish fort in the Americas, dating from 1536. The fort features a labyrinth of tunnels underneath it, some of which are lit and accessible to visitors. From the fort travel to the Convento La Popa which is the highest point of the site and commands excellent views of the bay and old town. In the afternoon enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the Old Town and return for a private meal with wine on the Terrace in Casa Pestagua.

Day 9: Cartagena (B)
Free day for your own exploration of the city and surrounding area.

Day 10: Cartagena (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bogota. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Day 11: Bogota (B)
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

Day 1: Arrive Bogota
Day 2: Bogota (B)
Day 3: Bogota - Coffee Region (B, D)
Day 4: Filandia, Valle Cocora and Salento (B, L)
Day 5: Coffee Region (B, L)
Day 6: Coffee Region - Cartagena (B)
Day 7: Cartagena (B)
Day 8: Cartagena (B, D)
Day 9: Cartagena (B)
Day 10: Cartagena (B)
Day 11: Bogota (B)

• UK price includes return flights in economy class from London
• All transfers in private
• All Internal Flights in Economy
• Accommodation as per indicated hotel
• Meals as listed
• All guides, entrances and tours in private

• Local airport departure tax
• Travel Insurance
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips
• Extra coffee breaks, water stops and snack stops