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Treasures of Colombia (Solo Travellers Tour)

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Travel from Andean peaks to tropical Caribbean coastlines, passing through the mountain capital of Bogotá, picturesque Villa de Leyva, fertile coffee country, vibrant Medellín and the colonial port of Cartagena, one of South America’s most beautiful towns.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 1 — Fly to Bogotá

Fly from London (regional connections available) via Paris. Transfer to your hotel in one of Bogotá’s most exclusive areas.

Day 2 — Bogotá

Morning walking tour of the historic La Candelaria district, Botero’s art collection and the Gold Museum, featuring one of the world’s most complete collections of ancient gold artefacts. After the tour, enjoy a light meal and familiarise yourself with Colombian culture via a game of tejo, a popular national throwing game. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Bogotá to Villa de Leyva
Day 3 — Villa de Leyva

Transfer by road to Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s finest colonial towns. En route, stop at Zipaquirá to see the remarkable salt cathedral, built inside an old mine. Stay in Villa de Leyva for 2 nights.

Meals: breakfast

Day 3.1 — Transfer: Villa de Leyva to Bogotá
Day 4 — Villa de Leyva

Full-day tour of this beautiful town‘s cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. Visit the nearby Dominican convent, and the Muséo El Fosil to see its 120-million-year-old kronosaurus skeleton.

Meals: breakfast

Day 4.1 — Transfer: Bogotá to Pereira
Day 5 — Fly to Pereira

Transfer by road to Bogotá airport and fly to Pereira in the coffee region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit a local coffee farm to learn about the growing and production of high-quality beans. Stay in a hotel set in a tranquil private nature reserve for 2 nights.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6 — Coffee region

Explore the verdant Cocora Valley, famous for its wax palm trees – the tallest palms in the world. Ride in a Willys Jeep, walk into the cloud forest, and visit the traditional villages of Filandia and Salento.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Pereira to Medellin
Day 7 — Medellín

Travel by road to Medellín (approximately five hours), stopping at a scenic look-out for views over the Cauca River. Stay here for 2 nights.

Meals: breakfast

Day 8 — Medellín

Full-day tour to learn about the cultural and social transformation of the city. Visit the hillside Comuna 13 with its street art and outdoor escalators, and take lunch with a cooking demonstration at Las Berracas, a community project empowering local women. Continue to the centre to see the curved sculptures by artist Fernando Botero and on to Cerro Nutibara hill for panoramic views.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8.1 — Transfer: Medellin to Cartagena
Day 9 — Fly to Cartagena

Transfer to the airport and fly to the beautiful Caribbean city of Cartagena. Stay in the historic centre for 2 nights.

Meals: breakfast

Day 10 — Cartagena

Discover the old town on a walking tour, visit the Spanish fort of San Felipe and the charming neighbourhood of Getsemani, before returning to your hotel for a farewell drink on the rooftop terrace.

Meals: breakfast

Day 11 — Fly to London

Morning at leisure or visit the national aviary. Overnight flight via Amsterdam with KLM.

Meals: breakfast

Day 12 — Arrive London

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Hotel Chico 97

Hotel Chicó 97 is a modern property set within the business district of the city and close to various restaurants, bars and shops. The boutique hotel is contemporary in design, with an air of executive chic about its furnishings. Rooms are equally smartly dressed, with modern amenities including air-conditioning and cable television. Facilities include a roof terrace affording views across the city to the forested slopes of Bogotá’s Eastern Hills; a compact gym; and a restaurant and bar.

Hotel Posada de San Antonio

Posada de San Antonio is located on the Parque Nariño, close to the central plaza. Created from three adjoining 19th-century mansions, this charming property offers cobbled plant-filled inner courtyards and cosy public areas decorated with antiques, wooden furniture and sofas. Rooms have individual character and vary in size, but all feature en suite bathrooms and a television. There is a restaurant serving Colombian and international cuisine.

Sazagua Cocora

This boutique property is tucked away in a private nature reserve, amidst the wild grandeur of the Cocora Valley. It sits high on a slope, its tiled roof, pastel walls, green window frames and spacious terrace just visible beneath the canopy. There is a restaurant serving a blend of international and local cuisine, including produce grown in the garden, home-made cheeses, and traditional arepa bread, and a bar offering fruity cocktails and brandy tastings.

Guests are accommodated in 10 suites with modern in-room amenities including air-conditioning, safe, refrigerator, satellite television, hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi. Interiors are replete with natural materials including wood and stone, and local textiles, deepening the sense of place. Please note that rooms for your group stay may vary.

Faranda Collection Medellín

Faranda Collection Medellín Hotel offers a premium four-star stay in the heart of El Poblado, Medellín’s most dynamic district. Its strategic location places guests steps away from top restaurants, shopping centers, nightlife, and the city’s main attractions. Enjoy a rooftop terrace with stunning city views, a restaurant with authentic flavors, a fully equipped gym, and versatile meeting spaces. The Suites and Junior Suites combine modern comfort, elegant design, and panoramic city views. With personalized service and everything within reach, Faranda Collection Medellín is the perfect choice for travelers seeking comfort, style, and an unforgettable city experience.

Santa Catalina Hotel

Hotel Santa Catalina is located in the heart of Cartagena's old walled town. Blending colonial and modern design, it features exposed brickwork, contemporary decor and light, airy rooms. Enjoy views over the historic centre from the roof terraces, bar and swimming pool.

What’s included

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

4 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

DepartureDeparture pointDurationRoom basisPrice per personStatus
28 August 2027London12 daysSoloSupplier price £4,995
£4,870
Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026
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28 August 2027Manchester12 daysSoloSupplier price £4,995
£4,870
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26 August 2028London12 daysSoloSupplier price £5,395
£5,245
Save £150 pp · Book by 29 November 2026
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26 August 2028Manchester12 daysSoloSupplier price £5,395
£5,245
Save £150 pp · Book by 29 November 2026
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