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Caiman in Los Llanos

Wild Colombia: Los Llanos & the Pacific Coast

12 days from £4,930pp
Caiman in Los Llanos
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Tour highlights

  • Bogotá's historic Candelaria district.

  • Discovering life in the hillside communities in Medellín.

  • Living among the cowboys and wildlife safaris of Los Llanos.

  • Watching whales breach just off the shore of the Pacific.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Bogotá. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, you can visit the northern Usaquén district with its mix of bohemian boutiques, colonial charms, and excellent restaurants.

    • Colorful façades, Bogotá
      Colorful façades, Bogotá
    • La Candelaria, Bogotá
      La Candelaria, Bogotá
    • Carmen Church, Bogotá
      Carmen Church, Bogotá

  • A walking tour of the historical centre of the city with your private guide visits the world-famous Gold Museum and also takes you to see the views over the city from Monserrate.

    • Bogotá, Colombia
      Bogotá, Colombia
    • La Candelaria, Bogotá
      La Candelaria, Bogotá
    • The Gold Museum
      The Gold Museum

  • Take a private transfer to the airport where you will fly out to the plains of Los Llanos. Upon arrival in the small city of Yopal, you will be driven out to Finca La Independencia, where you will enjoy a day in the life of a gaucho.

    • Los llanos
      Los llanos
    • Los llanos outside of Yopal
      Los llanos outside of Yopal
    • Los llanos
      Los llanos

  • Today's wildlife safari begins with a morning of birdwatching, an afternoon of driving in search of mammals and reptiles in their natural habitat, and finishes with a cold drink watching the sunset over the plains. To cap it all off, you will enjoy a private drive under the stars back to your hotel. A delicious traditional lunch is also included today.

    • Los llanos
      Los llanos
    • Los llanos
      Los llanos
    • Los Llanos
      Los Llanos

  • Continue to explore the vast plain of the llanos on foot or, during the wet season, aboard a canoe.

    • Los Llanos
      Los Llanos
    • Los Llanos
      Los Llanos
    • Los Llanos
      Los Llanos

  • Return to the airport via private transfer for your flight to Medellín. Today's tour of the city focuses on the modern era of Medellín which stands as Colombia's most innovative and forward-thinking city.

    • Medellín from the cable car
      Medellín from the cable car
    • Cable car in Medellín
      Cable car in Medellín
    • Botero art
      Botero art

  • You will board a light aircraft today for your flight over the pristine rainforest to the small outpost of Bahia Solano on the Pacific coast. Here you will be met by a private driver and take a short drive outside of town to your lodge. After about 40 minutes, you will arrive at Ecolodge El Almejal, which will serve as your base for exploring this slice of paradise.

    • Beach in Utria National Park
      Beach in Utria National Park
    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano
    • Pacific Coast, Colombia
      Pacific Coast, Colombia

  • Included in your stay are daily excursions around the area. From June through October, whales pass by the coast on their annual migration, so a day of private whale watching is a must.

    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano
    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano
    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano

  • Continue further down the coast to Utría National Park and its mangroves or explore the jungle surrounding the lodge. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy the untouched black sand beach.

    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano
    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano
    • Bahia Solano
      Bahia Solano

  • Leave the Pacific coast today and return to civilisation in Medellín. Please note that we always build in a buffer day here as rains can cause flights to be delayed or cancelled.

    • Guatapé, Antioquia
      Guatapé, Antioquia
    • Guatapé, Antioquia
      Guatapé, Antioquia
    • Guatapé, Antioquia
      Guatapé, Antioquia

  • You will be driven back to the airport for your flight to Bogotá. From here you will connect to your international return flight.

    • Local truck, Santa Fé de Antioquia
      Local truck, Santa Fé de Antioquia
    • El Peñol, Antioquia
      El Peñol, Antioquia
    • Medellín by night
      Medellín by night

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Bogotá
 
Los Llanos
 
Medellín
 
The Pacific Coast
 

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