Cartagena Holidays + Tours to Colombia + Tayrona National Park (tailor made)
All our Cartagena holidays & tours to Colombia and Tayrona National Park can be tailor made to your needs. Cartagena is Colombia’s most visited city. Its magnificent walled town, built in the 15th century to withstand attacks by pirates and privateers, is superb. There are 8 miles of fortified walls and inside you can explore one of the best preserved and most beautiful colonial towns in South America. It is deservedly a World Heritage Site, with cobbled alleys, balconies with bougainvillea, and many churches. It has a warm Caribbean climate ideal for outdoor dining and a vibrant nightlife. This is a dance-crazy town and a great place to indulge in some lessons in salsa, merengue, rumba or bachata!
Located on the Northern Caribbean Coast, Cartagena is named after its Spanish namesake and has a complex history as a port trading in gold, silver and African slaves. Although the city itself was founded in 1533, the area was first settled in 4,000 BC and is the first known human settlement in Colombia. The stunning Castillo San Filipe de Barajas, begun in 1536 with its massive entrance and maze of tunnels, dominates the area. The castle is fully restored and provides formidable evidence of colonial Spanish military might and architecture on Cartagena holidays, tours to Colombia and Tayrona National Park tailor made trips.
Northeast of Cartagena lies Tayrona National Park, an extensive protected area that covers the foothills of the isolated Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. The park’s 60 square miles includes 12 miles of Caribbean coastline, whose waters are home to over 2,000 astonishingly varied species of sea life. On land there are over 400 varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles. The picturesque beaches, coves and lagoons have made this one of the most popular parks on Cartagena holidays, tours to Colombia & Tayrona National Park tailor made trips. The park can get very busy in high season, so its wise to plan carefully when to visit.
The best beaches near Cartagena are found on the Baru Peninsula, whose hotels offers all the water sports and activities you could wish for. Playa Blanca is the most famous beach, but it can get very busy. Beautiful Caribbean beaches can also be enjoyed by staying at a small hotel on one of the stunning Rosario Islands. This archipelago of thirty islands has exceptional coral and other sea life, scuba diving and snorkelling and the finest fish restaurants. However as they accept day trippers from Cartagena, they too can get very busy. Further afield (a 2-hour boat ride from Cartagena), Mucura Island offers a more exclusive island experience on Cartagena holidays, tours to Colombia & Tayrona National Park tailor made trips.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging Cartagena holidays & tours to Colombia & Tayrona National Park (tailor made) for over 20 years.
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There are also hotels with good beaches near the entrance to Tayrona National Park. This area was once the home of the Tayrona tribe and you can visit the ruins of one of their principle settlements at Pueblo, where 500 dwellings have been uncovered. These suggest a pre-Spanish population of over 4,000 people, so a major urban centre. Their culture and traditions have been maintained by the indigenous population that include the Koguis, their direct descendants. These can be enjoyed on Cartagena holidays, tours to Colombia & Tayrona National Park tailor made trips.
The coastal city of Santa Marta also has good beaches. This party town is the oldest surviving city in South America. While the city is trying hard to re-establish its former charm, it is a good base for exploring Tayrona National Park and some of South America’s loveliest coastline.
As the region has a history of slavery, a large percentage of the population is of African descent and the city of Barranquilla has an annual carnival that rivals that of Rio.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights: Bogota + Corcora + Medellin + Cartagena
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,861
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GRA12B
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Pereira in Coffee Region
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• Cartagena
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• Colombia Holidays, Bogota
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• Villa de Leyva
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• El Penol & Guatapé
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• Botanical Gardens
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• Medellin
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• Communa 13
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• Cocora Valley & Salento
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Most Colombia holidays start in Bogota with its impressive Gold Museum, before heading to the Salt Cathedral & colonial Villa de Leyva. Then head to Pereira in the lush Coffee Region, visit Solento & the giant wax palms of the Cocora Valley & Communa 13 in Medellin. Climb enormous El Penol Rock, before flying to historic Cartagena. All transfers, guides & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights: Bogota + Corcora + Medellin + Cartagena
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,861
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
GRA12B
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Pereira in Coffee Region
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• Cartagena
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• Colombia Holidays, Bogota
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• Villa de Leyva
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• El Penol & Guatapé
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• Botanical Gardens
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• Medellin
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• Communa 13
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• Cocora Valley & Salento
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Most Colombia holidays start in Bogota with its impressive Gold Museum, before heading to the Salt Cathedral & colonial Villa de Leyva. Then head to Pereira in the lush Coffee Region, visit Solento & the giant wax palms of the Cocora Valley & Communa 13 in Medellin. Climb enormous El Penol Rock, before flying to historic Cartagena. All transfers, guides & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia + Peru: Bogota + Machu Picchu + Cartagena
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,867
Per person sharing
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GRP12B
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• Salt Cathedral
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• San Felipe Castle
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• Holiday: Colombia and Peru
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• Vistadome Train
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• Sacred Valley of Incas
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• Cusco
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• Bogota
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• Cartagena
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• Machu Picchu
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• Villa de Leyva
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Combine the cultural highlights of two fascinating countries on this holiday to Colombia and Peru. Starting from Bogota in the Andes, visit the Gold Museum, Salt Cathedral & pretty colonial Villa de Leyva. Then fly to Cusco & the Sacred Valley of the Incas to view the magnificant citadel at Machu Picchu, before visiting the old walled city of Cartagena. English speaking guides & all specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + Baru Beach
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,106
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GRB14B
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• Bogota
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• Coffee District
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• Cartagena
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• Corcora Valley
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• Gold Museum
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• Baru Beaches
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• Colombia Holidays, Tailor Made
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Medellin
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• All Inclusive Beach Resorts
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Enquire about our wide range of Colombia holidays, all of which can be tailor made to your requirements. Visit the amazing Gold Museum in Bogota & the Salt Cathedral in the highlands, Pereira in the lush Coffee District & the huge wax palms of the Cocora Valley. Also visit vibrant Medellin & the photogenic walled town of Cartagena, before relaxing on a beach at Baru, which has many lovely all inclusive beach resorts.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + Mucura Island
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,346
Per person sharing
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GRD14B
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• Cartagena
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• Botanical Gardens
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• Cocora Valley
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• Luxury Holiday Colombia
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• Botero Museum
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• Filandia & Solento
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• Mucura Island
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Bogota Gold Museum
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• Coffee Region
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This luxury holiday to Colombia starts in Bogota, with its astonishing Gold Museum, Botero Museum & Salt Cathedral, before flying to the spectacular Cocora Valley in the Coffee Region, with its giant wax palms & colourful colonial towns. Also visit Medellin & the historic walled city of Cartagena, before relaxing on turquoise Mucura Island, which has a small dive centre.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + Rosario Islands (snorkelling/diving)
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,585
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GRC16B
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• Corcora Valley
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• Coffee District
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• Snorkelling & Diving Holiday
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• Cartagena
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• Salt Cathedral
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• El Penol Rock
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• Medellin
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• Rosario Islands
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• Bogota
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• Colombia
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Combine a trip to see the highlights of this fascinating country wih snorkelling or a diving holiday in the spectacular Rosario Islands in Colombia. With visits to Bogota, the Corcora Valley & Medllin, this itinerary offers a delightful mix of sightseeing and a paradise coral island. Also visit the historic walled city of Cartagena. All transfers & specified sightseeing included, but pay for any diving locally.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Wildlife: Amazon + Los Llanos + Cartagena
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,944
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GRG12B
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• Cartagena
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• Amazon Birding
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• Hato La Aurora Reserve
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• Tarapoto Lakes
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• Giant Anteaters
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• Bogota & Salt Cathedral
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• Los Llanos
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• Pink Dolphins
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• Wildlife Holiday, Colombia
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• Calanoa Reserve
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This wildlife holiday to Colombia combines the vast open plains of Los Llanos, where you can hope to see endemic wildlife such as the giant anteater, capybara & tapir & wonderful birdlife, with the amazing Amazon with its neo-tropical birding, pink dolphins & more. Also visit Bogota, the Salt Cathedral and historic Cartagena. All transfers, wildlife activities & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + Panama Canal
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,543
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GRQ16B
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• Bogota
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• Villa de Leyva
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• Panama Railway
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• Holidays to Colombia and Panama
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• Panama Canal Tours
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• Botanical Gardens
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• Cocora Valley & Salento
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Coffee Region
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• Cartagena
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Our wonderful range of holidays to Colombia and Panama, including Panama Canal tours & a ride on the Coast-to-Coast Railway. Visit Bogota with its Gold Museum, Salt Cathedral, pretty colonial Ville de Leyva, the beautiful Corcora Valley in the Coffee Region & the historic walled city of Cartagena - a World Heritage site. English speaking guides, all transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + San Agustin
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,776
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GRE16B
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• Medellin
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• Salt Catherdal
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• San Agustin Park
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• Villa De Leyva
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• Bogota
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• Cartagena
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• Gold Museum
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• Fossil Museum
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• Coffee District
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• Holiday to Colombia
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This holiday to Colombia focuses on the history of this stunning country, with a visit to the atmospheric San Agustin Pre-Colombian archaeological site, the astonishing Gold Museum in Bogota & small but impressive Fossil Museum in the beautifully preserved colonial town of Ville de Leyva. Also visit Pereira, Medellin & historic Cartagena. English speaking guides, all transfers & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Colombia Highlights + Rainbow River + Tayrone
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,782
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GRF16B
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• Tayrona National Park
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• Bogota
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• El Penol Rock
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• Walking Holiday: Colombia
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• Cocora Valley
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• Rainbow River
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• Medellin
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• Crystal Canyon
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• Cartagena
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• Colombia Hiking
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This active walking holiday in Colombia includes hiking to the Rainbow River in the spectacular Crystal Canyon; walking in the high altitude Cocora Valley, with its iconic wax palms & along the pristine beaches of Tayrona National Park. Also visit Medellin where you can climb the El Penol Rock, visit the Salt Cathedral near Bogota & historic Cartagena. All transfers, English speaking guides & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Grand Colombia, with Amazon + San Agustin + Tayrona
21 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
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GRH20B
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• Villa de Leyva
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• Bogota
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• Cocora Valley
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• Amazon Basin
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• Colombia Wildlife Holiday
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• Cartagena
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• Pink Dolphins
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• Salt Cathedral
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• Birds of Otun Quimbaya
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• Tayrona National Park
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This Grand Colombia holiday has it all, combining sightseeing with a wildlife holiday as you explore the rainforests of the Amazon & Tayrona National Park, the birds of Otun Quimbaya & the wax palms of the Cocora Valley. Also visit Bogota, colonial Ville de Leyva, San Agustin archaeological site, Medellin & historic Cartagena. English speaking guides & all transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Birding Holiday - Colombia: Andes + Caribbean
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
Per person sharing
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7GPA14B
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• Bogota
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• Guasca Subparamo
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• Santa Marta Mountains
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• Caribbean Coast
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• Andean Highlands
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• Bella Vista Reserve
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• Tayrona National Park
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• Chingaza National Park
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• Bird Watching Holidays In Colombia
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• Rio Blanco Cloud Forest
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Enquire about our tailor-made bird watching holidays In Colombia that combine the Andean Highlands with Tayrona National Park & the Santa Marta Mountains. Visit Bogota, Chingaza National Park, the Magdalena Valley & Rio Blanco Reserve in the coffee region, then fly to Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast. End your holiday relaxing in the old town of Cartagena. Birding guide, all transfers & park fees included.
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