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Remote Andean retreats, colonial history, coffee plantations and the beach

Barichara Tour - 18 Night Itinerary

A first class tour discovering the stunning mountain countryside to Barichara, luxury character coffee plantation, historical cities, ancient villages and the beautiful beaches on the exquisite Baru Island.

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Travel Highlights

  • Stay in some of the best hotels, resorts and lodges in Colombia
  • Enjoy the rural idyll of Armenia and stay in a first class coffee plantation
  • Explore the historic capital Bogota with our local expert guide
  • Stay in the Villa de Leyva, a town unchanged for centuries
  • Visit the colonial city of Barichara, wonderful architecture & cobbled stones
  • Take a trek to the village of Guane and enjoy lunch with a local family
  • Explore the colonial history of Cartagena, with its squares and colourful streets
  • Relax for 4 nights in a first class resort on Baru Island 

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Tour Itinerary

Bambusa Top
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Saturday, 17 May 2025

Fly to Bogota

Depart the UK in the evening on a direct overnight flight to Bogota.


Sunday, 18 May 2025

Fly to Armenia

Arrive early morning in Bogota and take a domestic flight to Armenia, in the centre of Colombia's coffee growing region on the side of Andes. You will be met and transferred to the small, luxury hideaway, Hacienda Bambusa for a 3-night stay on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner every day).

Hacienda Bambusa is surrounded by the enormous mountains of the Central Andes Mountain, centenary trees, gardens and farms; it’s an oasis of peace and natural beauty. The perfect base to explore.

The Hacienda Bambusa offers eight impeccable decorated, spacious and confortable rooms. Ideally disposed for resting and relaxation, with pool and garden views. The air-conditioned rooms have fine linen, king beds, private bathrooms, TV, minibar, safe, and FREE Wi-Fi. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking.

 


Monday, 19 May 2025

Coffee tour

Today, enjoy a guided visit to a local premium coffee producer at Hacienda San Alberto who have been producing coffee since the early 1970’s. We take a shared coffee tour around the Hacienda and learn about  the coffee bean germination process, visit the coffee nursery, walk around the coffee plantations and visit the processing plant. Afterwards enjoy a coffee tasting - a sip of coffee will never be the same again!


Tuesday, 20 May 2025

At leisure

A final day at Hacienda Bambusa to enjoy the rural hideaway. Perhaps take a trek of bike ride into the scenic hills or relax by the pool.

Hacienda Bambusa Pool
Coffee Region - Luxury Hacienda

Hacienda Bambusa

The Hacienda Bambusa offers eight impeccable decorated, spacious and confortable rooms. Ideally disposed for resting and relaxation, with pool and garden view of the property. The rooms are provided with fine linen, king beds and private bathrooms. TV, minibar, safety deposit box, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are available in all rooms. A breakfast is…

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Historical Bogota
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Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Fly to Bogota 

Fly back to Bogota transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. This is also the opportunity for our guide to provide you with expert local advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax and explore Bogota on your own. Bogota is a vibrant capital steeped in history, with colonial churches and squares, surrounded by the peaks of the Andes.


Thursday, 22 May 2025

Full day tour of Bogota 

Enjoy a fascinating full day tour of Bogota. We drive through the colonial neighbourhood of La Candelaria and make stops for photographs at Plaza de Bolivar, the main square and heart of Bogota. We continue on foot  through the streets where you will see the library of Luis Angel Arango, cathedral, Congress Palace, Cardinal's Palace, the colonial churches of El Sagrario and San Agustin, House of Independence, Palace of Justice and the City Hall. We visit the famous Gold Museum, which houses the world greatest collection of pre-hispanic Indian gold crafts. The galleries on 3 levels display pieces dating back nearly 2500 years.  Afterwards, we visit the Fernando Botero Museum which contains around 120 paintings and sculptures of this famous contemporary Colombian artist. His work is well-known for the 'proportionally exaggerated' fat figures. In addition to his work, his personal collection includes pieces by Picasso, Renoir, Dalí, Degas, Chagall, Matisse, Monet and Giacometti.


Friday, 23 May 2025

At leisure in Bogata

A day for your own explorations of Colombia's fascinating capital city. Our guide can also offer a range of optional excursions, bookable locally.

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Cite Hotel Bogota

Cite Hotel is situated very close to the Virrey and Calle 85 and is located in the business and entertainment centre of Bogota, overlooking Virrey Park.

The air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors and large windows with park views, with TV, minibar and safe.

The hotel's gourmet French Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.…

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Villa de Leyva
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Saturday, 24 May 2025

Travel to Villa De Leyva 

We journey north through the plateau of Bogotá, taking in magnificent mountain scenery to our first stop, the town of Sutatausa. We visit the colonial church to admire the excellently kept and unique wall paintings made by an anonymous artist during the XVII century. The paintings show, among others, a native woman dressed with Indian textiles, which probably were used to assist the Sunday service. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to the town of Ráquira, famous for its pottery and colony of artisans. We also visit to one of the factories where clay pots, decorations and handicrafts are made by the people of the village. We overnight  in Villa de Leyva.Villa de Leyva was founded in 1572 and still exudes a grand yet faded colonial charm. We take a walking tour of the town, enjoying the colonial architecture, large square and relaxed ambiance.

 

Barichara
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Sunday, 25 May 2025

Villa de Leyva and travel to Barichara

Situated far from any major trade routes in a high-altitude valley, the colonial town of Villa de Leyva has seen little development over the last 400 years. As a result, it is one of the few towns in Colombia that has seemingly frozen in time, with much of its original style and architecture still intact; its streets are paved in stone and many of its whitewashed buildings date back to the 16th century. With your guide you will enjoy a walking tour of the village, include the impressive Plaza Mayor. At the end of your excursion, you will be transferred to your hotel in Barichara, the Casa Yahri, for a two-night stay and a bed and breakfast basis.


Monday, 26 May 2025

Explore Barichara

Barichara is a small town that seems to be frozen in time, with its white-walled houses, cobbled streets, and red-tiled roofs. The town has been a refuge for artists and anyone looking for somewhere to be inspired. On our included walking tour meet locals, learn about the town's history and enjoy the handicraft shops.


Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Hike to Guane and private home visit

Guane us a small town, older than Barichara, was one of the main cities of the Guane indigenous community. Today you will leave from Barichara village and trek on one of the "camino real", an indigenous path that has been used and transformed through the centuries and connect the different villages of the region. In the past, the route was used to carry agricultural products to the Magdalena River. Return to Barichara in the afternoon by tuc-tuc, stoping for lunch at the private home of a lovely couple how grow their own organic products and cook delicious vegetarian food.

 

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Villa de Leyva & Barichara - Luxury Boutique

Casa Yahri

Casa Yahri is located in Barichara, known as the prettiest village in Colombia.

Still untouched by mass tourism, you will find a quiet ambiance, perfect weather and an authentic Colombian way of living. The hotel is situated in the "La Loma" neighbourhood, the most exclusive area of Barichara. Casa Yahri preserves the architecture that makes Barichara a…

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Cartagena
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Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Fly to Cartagena

Transfer to Bucaramanga Airport where we take a flight to Cartagena. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 4-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.


Thursday, 29 May 2025

Walking tour of Cartagena

Discover Cartagena's rich history and beautiful colonial architecture; the old houses, stunning balconies and different little squares. Experience the lively ambiance, with students, vendors, and locals who make this city such a draw. Explore the main square called "Plaza de Bolívar", the "Plaza de la Proclamación", where the town gathered to support the declaration of independence on November of 1811. Continue to the "Plaza de San Pedro de Claver", and "Plaza de los Coches", a triangular plaza surrounded by the old city wall, Our final stop is the "Plaza Santo Domingo", full of life and entertainment to enjoy.


Friday, 30 May 2025

Colonial Tour of Cartagena

Today, enjoy a guided half-day tour of the city, starting with a visit to the "Convento de la Popa", located on a hill overlooking the city. We visit "Castillo de San Felipe", and take a walk through "Las Bóvedas", 23 vaults built in the 18th century considered the last major colonial construction made within the city walls for military purposes. At the end of the tour you will take a walk through the inner walled section of the colonial city.


Saturday, 31 May 2025

At leisure

Your final day in Cartagena to enjoy at your leisure.

Isla Mucura
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Sunday, 01 June 2025

Travel to Baru Island

Today we leave Cartagena and travel by boat to nearby Baru Island, part of the Rosario Islands, for a 4-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.


Monday, 02 June 2025

At leisure

Relax on the beach or at your resort.


Tuesday, 03 June 2025

At leisure

Take advantage of a wide range of activities from your resort, with boat trips, fishing, water sports and adventures inland.


Wednesday, 04 June 2025

At leisure

Your final day at leisure at your island retreat.

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Rosario Islands and Baru Island - Luxury Hotel

Hotel Las Islas

The hotel Las Islas is located in the Archipelago of the National and Natural Corales del Rosario and San Bernardo National Park, known as the Rosario Islands. The islands are formed by coral reefs where the magic of its crystalline waters and small coralline beaches are the best accomplice for rest activities, relaxation, snorkeling. In order…

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La Puerta Falsa Bogota
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Thursday, 05 June 2025

Fly back to the UK

Transfer to the mainland and Cartagena Airport for your flight to Bogota, to connect with your international overnight flight back to the UK.


Friday, 06 June 2025

Arrive in the UK

Arrive back in the UK in the morning.

Price Guidelines

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Travel Dates 1 Jan - 30 June, 6 Sept - 17 Dec 1 July - 5 Sep, 18 Dec - 31 Dec
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Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms £6,054 £6,460

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  • 21 Days / 18 Nights
  • International flights (2 overnight)
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  • Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
  • Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
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  • Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
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  • Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
  • Prices do not include the extension to Tayrona National Park

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