Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica

Arrival at Bogota El Dorado International airport.

Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district.

Free time to enjoy at your own Colombia´s capital city where modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and green parks stand alongside.

Overnight at Casa Deco hotel in Standard room.

Full day to explore Colombia´s capital city of Bogota, known for its colonial and authentic atmosphere. Walking through its cobblestoned streets, you will discover colorful restored colonial mansions, splendid carved wooden balconies as well as churches built in baroque style.

- Cerro de Monserrate is the 3152m peak flanking the city´s east. Over there, you will envoy a stunning view over the city and abouts. On its top, there is a white church (accessible by cable car or by funicular railway) is a major mecca for pilgrims, particularly crowded on religious days.

- La Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, is a real messy Colombian market where you will be able to get exostic tastes and buy everything you need to cook a real "Bogotano" receipe.

- The Gold museum displays one of the most dazzling collection in South America. It brings together around 34.000 pieces of goldsmith work, considered as the world´s largest pre-Colombian collection of its kind. Those artifacts come from different civilizations : Quimbayas, Taironas, Muiscas or Tolimas.

- Botero Museum is dedicated to the most famous colombian artist, Fernando Botero. The Museum contains both his works (around a hundred of drawings, paintings and sculptures) as well as his private collection with no less than 85 masterpieces of well known artists, such as Dali, Renoir, Chagall, Picasso, Miro ...

- Bolivar Square (la Plaza Bolivar) surrounded by Bogota´s grandest buildings, including the Town Hall, the Palace of Justice, Primatial Cathedral, Congress Building...

Note 1: walking tour in the Candelaria colonial center (3 to 4 hours walking in the city). A vehicle is included for the visit of Montserrate.

Note 2: the order of visits may be modified depending on the weekday. (The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays. Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays).

Overnight at Casa Deco hotel in Standard room.

Transfer to Bogota airport for your domestic flight.
Domestic flight to Pitalito.
Arrival at Pitalito, near San Agustin.
This afternoon will be dedicated to visit the natural and archaeological sites around San Agustin, during a tour by jeep punctuated by several steps:
- The Estrecho del Rio Magdalena (rocky gorge of 2.20 meters wide in which Colombia's longest river pushes its way with unimaginable force)
- Mortiño Waterfall (180 meters high) or Salto Bordones.
By late afternoon, return to the hotel in San Agustin.
English speaking guide.

Overnight at Akawanka Hotel in Standard room.

Day dedicated to the visit of the Archaeological Park of San Agustin, World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The visit will be organized around the main sites:
- "Las Mesitas," artificial terrace, harboring crypts, figurines and funerary dolmens
- The "Bosque of Estatuas" populated by statues representing mostly male anthropomorphic figures, sometimes with feline features
- The "Fuente Lavapatas', a religious monument engraved in the bed of a river which is considered a sacred site for religious ceremonies
- "Alto Lavapatas" the oldest site of San Agustin (3300 BC), guarded by impressive statues that offers an outstanding view over the valley and the various archaeological sites
Optional: Horseback riding to visit the sites of Chaquira and El tablon, while enjoying the enchanting scenery of the Andes
Note: around 3 hours walk during the day

Overnight at Akawanka Hotel in Standard room.

Departure for Rio San Andres Valley, for the discovery of the largest pre-Colombian archaeological site.
Arrival at San Andres Pisimbalá, a small village situated at 1754 meters above the sea level, which is the land of Nasa (or Paez) people, proud defenders of their cultural identity.
You will first visit the museums. The Ethnographic Museum will allow you to discover, through tools and utensils, the daily life of Paez people, while the Archaeological Museum houses some ceramics and various objects found in the tombs.
Note: 5 to 6 hours’ drive (road and track)

Overnight at Albergue El Refugio Hotel in Standard room (very basic comfort).

Today, you will go for a panoramic tour of the archaeological and natural attractions of Tierradentro :
- Alto de Segovia
- Alto El Duende
- Alto del Aguacate
- Alto de San Andres
We recommend combining the visit of these sites with the discovery of the nearby villages during the excursion, to enjoy the region between historical relics, culture and extraordinary landscapes.
IMPORTANT: the tombs are scattered on the tops of several hills. Access is only on foot, the nearest site is 20 minutes’ walk (Alto de Segovia), farthest is about 2 hours of walking. Note that it is necessary from time to time borrow rugged and steep trails, sometimes under the rain...
Note: order of the tour to organize on spot directly with your tour guide as per your interests as well as access conditions (in terms of time, climate and opening hours of the sites)

Overnight at Albergue El Refugio Hotel in Standard room (very basic comfort).

Departure for Popayan, nicknamed the "White City" because of its buildings in lime and wrought iron balconies.
Transfer to the airport.

Note: 3-4 hours drive

Overnight at La Plazuela hotel in Standard room.

Transfer to Popayan airport for your domestic flight.
Domestic flight to Bogota.

Domestic flight to Cartagena.

Overnight at Casa India Catalina hotel in Standard room.

In the morning, you will go for a guided walking tour through the Walled City, including the visit of the most beautiful areas such as San Diego, Plaza Santo Domingo, Getsemani and other landmarks with very rich history.
Free afternoon to enjoy the city according to your desires.

Overnight at Casa India Catalina hotel in Standard room.

Half Day tour to visit the main historic and cultural sites of Cartagena:

- The Convento de la Popa
- The fortifications San Felipe Barajas
- The historic center : the Palace of the Inquisition, Santa Catalina Alejandria Cathedral, Basilica Menor

Free time to immerse yourself in the tropical atmosphere of the old town.

Note : the order of visits may be modified.
Free afternoon to enjoy the city according to your desires.

Overnight at Casa India Catalina hotel in Standard room.

Transfer to the Cartagena de Indias airport for your flight to Panama.

International flight to Panama City, Panama.

Arrival at Tocumen international airport in Panama City. First contact with the country. You will have a private transfer to your hotel. Please hand your travel documents.

Night at Las Clementinas Hotel.

Suite room.

Your private driver will drive you from your hotel to Albrook Airport.

Early morning you will take a flight to Playon Chico.
Take off scheduled for around 6:00, duration: 45 min

Note: Limited weight of luggage (12 kg per person around for checked baggage and 2 kg for cabin baggage)

Once you get off the plane, a boat transfer will take you up to your lodge, it will take about 15 minutes.

Day at leisure to enjoy the heaven-like environment, far from the rest of the world.

You can choose from a series of tempting options: enjoy and rest on the white sandy beaches or on the comfort of a hammock, escape for a few hours on a deserted island, go meet the Kuna Natives and exchange some smiles with the children during a visit to a village in the comarca, enjoy freshly caught lobster or giant crab (depending on the season), explore the corals while snorkeling, discover the ancient art of molas or even take a boat trip in the middle of mangroves and tropical vegetation.

Night at Yandup Hotel.

Beach Front Cabin.

Day at leisure to enjoy the heaven-like environment, far from the rest of the world.

You can choose from a series of tempting options: enjoy and rest on the white sandy beaches or on the comfort of a hammock, escape for a few hours on a deserted island, go meet the Kuna Natives and exchange some smiles with the children during a visit to a village in the comarca, enjoy freshly caught lobster or giant crab (depending on the season), explore the corals while snorkeling, discover the ancient art of molas or even take a boat trip in the middle of mangroves and tropical vegetation.

Night at Yandup Hotel.

Beach Front Cabin.

Early in the morning, flight to Panama City.

Luggage weight limit is around 12 kg per person for checked baggage and 2 kg for cabin baggage
Take off scheduled for around 07:00, duration: 45 min
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel for a city tour of Panama City.

Our first stop of the day will be in Panama La Vieja, first capital of the country before it was destroyed by the famous pirate Henry Morgan.

Then, we will head to the must-see Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks. The visitor center offers a view on transiting vessels of all sorts (container ships, cruise ships, or tiny yachts). It explains the history of the Canal and how the locks work.

We will end our day with a tour in the Casco Antiguo. This bohemian center of Panama City will make you travel in time and immerge into the the historical past of the country. Take a walk in the narrow streets bordered with colorful buildings leading to the Plaza de Francia. Discover the Art-Deco architecture, the cathedral and visit the Panama Canal Museum.

Note 1: the Canal Museum and Panama La Vieja are closed on Mondays.
Note 2: The order of the visits depends on the Canal schedule.

Night at Las Clementinas Hotel.

Suite room.

Your private driver will drive you from your hotel to Albrook Airport.
Flight from Panama to Bocas del Toro.
Note: Luggage weight limit is around 12 kg per person for checked baggage and 2 kg for cabin baggage
Free day to rest with your feet in the water, enjoy the Afro-Caribbean atmosphere of Bocas, explore the National Marine Park of Bastimentos, swim among starfish, watch dolphins, look for small red frogs, or meet the Ngobe Bugle Natives.

Suggested activities - contact us:
- Playa del Drago;
- Observation of starfish in Playa de las estrellas;
- Snorkeling and scuba diving;
- Dolphin watching;
- Surf;
- Sport fishing.

Night at Punta Caracol Acqualodge.

Punta Caracol Suite.

The day begins with the visit of the indigenous village of San Cristobal, to discover the culture of the Ngobe Indians and their crafts.
You will be back on the boat to go to Isla Pastores for snorkeling and a walk on the island to observe the vegetation but also stunning views of the ocean.
In the afternoon , you will discover the dolphin bay, perfect to observe dolphins and do some snorkeling. Then, back to Bocas del Toro through the mangroves.

Night at Punta Caracol Acqualodge.

Punta Caracol Suite.

Start early, towards the Costa Rican border, in a private vehicle.
The move is on foot, crossing the bridge over the Sixaola River.

You will take the road towards the south Caribbean region of Costa Rica.
Note: 1 hour drive

Night at Shawandah Lodge.

Bungalow.

Day dedicated to meet and share with the Bribri people at the heart of the Talamanca cordillera. In the village of Bambu you will meet your Bribri guide. The adventure starts by pirrogue on the Rio Yorkin, at the Panamean border, and you will discover the surrounding fauna and flora and learn about the importance given to the river by the local population.

Arrive at the Yorkin village and start walking to the village where you will be welcomed with a beverage made by the Bribris.
Your guide will present you the program of activities (small hike along the cocoa and organic banana plantations, lunch, exploration of the jungle, workshop to learn about medicinal plants and bows and arrows, visit of the cocoa house and traditional preparation of chocolate) and the cultural codes of the community.

Note 1 : tour in spanish
Note 2 : No tour during week-ends

Night at Shawandah Lodge.

Bungalow.

Early morning bus picks you up at your hotel in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Then road to Guapiles .

It's in La Pavona where you will board in a motor boat to navigate between flora and fauna until Tortuga Lodge .
Note: 1h30 navigation.

The afternoon you will can visit the Caribbean village of Tortuguero and a small museum dedicated to the turtle.


Night at Tortuga Lodge **** .
River View Room Donwstairs

Note: services (transport and excursions) provided by the lodge
Included : lunch (no drinks), dinner (no drinks), sea transport (shared)

In the morning explore the Tortuguero channels by boat. This large national aquatic park consists in its totality in water channels and lagoons in the middle of an impressive jungle which makes it known as the " Costa Rica Amazonia". In a journey through this exclusive and outstanding channel network, rivers and swamps at the heart of the jungle, you will discover with you guide the crocodiles, caimans, toucans, turtles, shouting monkeys, parrots, lazys, iguanas, multicolored birds...
In the afternoon you will have the possibility to walk on the Cerro Tortuguero, by boat then by foot to enjoy an opulent nature. From the top of the hill you will admire a stunning view on the National Park.

Night at Tortuga Lodge **** .
River View Room Donwstairs
Meals included (at the lodge).
Included : room & breakfast, lunch (no drinks), dinner (no drinks), local guide, entrance fees

Early on the morning, transfer from the lodge to the airport of Tortuguero.
Domestic flight from Tortuguero to San José.

Welcome at the international airport Juan Santamaria, and transfer to your hotel.

Free day to enjoy the many attractions of the Costa Rican capital, known as Chepe .
You will have the opportunity to discover the famous Teatro Nacional to the famous baroque and neoclassical architecture famous for his fresco showing the coffee harvest ; then you can stroll among the colorful stalls of the central market .
We also suggest visiting the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum (which hosting a superb collection of ancient ornaments about 500 AD) and the Museum of Jade Fidel Tristan Castro, founded in 197, exposing the largest collection of jade Pre-Columbian America.

Night at Grano de Oro Hotel.

Standard Room.

Transfer to the international airport 3 hours prior to the departure time of your return flight.

Meals not included.