The team at Contours Travel all agree that when it comes to choosing a favourite South American destination, Colombia tops the list every time. Find out why we’re so madly in love with this beautiful, friendly and surprising country on our comprehensive, fully escorted small group tour.
The tour starts in the cosmopolitan capital of Bogota, a city filled with wonderful museums, excellent dining and some of Latin America’s best coffee. You will then travel overland through the picturesque Colombian countryside to reach Villa de Leyva and Barichara. These two colonial towns are some of the best preserved and most enchanting in all of South America. Then, the group will fly south to see some of Colombia’s most impressive pre-Columbian artefacts at San Agustin.
After exploring Colombia’s ancient past you will uncover its more recent history in the colonial city of Popayan. Then, it is time to head to the Coffee Triangle, renowned for its high quality coffee plantations, unique local architecture and the towering palms of Cocora National Park. Next, you will fly to the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, Medellin. Despite its infamous past, the city is now one of South America’s most liveable places with a mild and consistent climate, great infrastructure and a thriving arts scene. Discover the city and the nearby town and lake of Guatape. Hike to the top of Piedra el Peñol for stunning views over a unique landscape.
Afterwards, you will venture to the coast to enjoy the exceptional beauty of Tayrona National Park, where the rainforest meets the Caribbean. And finally, you will journey to Cartagena de Indias, a fabled city of extraordinary beauty and great historical importance. Discover the history behind the city’s incredible wealth and enjoy picture-perfect streetscapes around every corner.