Dauer: ca. 9 Stunden inklusive einer Wanderung von 3-4 Stunden.
viernes, 31 de marzo de 2023
21 TAGE KOLUMBIEN IN EINER GRUPPE - AKTIV ABER ENTSPANNT
Dauer: ca. 9 Stunden inklusive einer Wanderung von 3-4 Stunden.
17 DAYS OF CULTURE AND FUN IN A GROUP - THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF COLOMBIA TOUR
For all our clients, who are looking for a group tour that shows the true heart of Colombia, we have just the right thing to offer: our 17 days fixed departure tour The Hidden Treasures of Colombia that combines authentic cultural experiences with impressive landscapes and culinary elements. Also it goes completely without flights (only necessary for the optional extensions).
Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival Bogotá |
The Colombian capital is located in the very center of the country at
approx. 2650 meters above sea level in an area known as the Savanna of Bogotá
(Sabana de Bogotá). The east side of the city is flanked by the Cordillera
Oriental, which are foothills of the Andes Mountains. In terms of area,
Bogotá is Colombia’s largest city: It extends more than 40 km from north to
south, and 20km from east to west. It is not only the main economic and
industrial center, but also the political heart of the country: The National
Legislature, the Supreme Court of Justice and the residence of the President
of the Republic (Casa de Nariño) reside here. With its 8 million inhabitants,
the city is Colombia’s most populous and the huge cultural offer is among the
best and largest in the country - Bogotá is home to numerous museums such as
the famous Gold museum or the Botero museum, theatres and libraries. |
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Day 2 - Monday: Bogotá |
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FD City Tour with Paloquemao, Monserrate & Botero Museum In the morning visit to the public market of Paloquemao, then city
tour with visit to the colonial old town, the Plaza de Bolivar and the
surrounding government buildings, churches worth seeing, the Botero museum
and a cable car ride to the mountain Monserrate, from where one has a great
view on Bogotá, In the afternoon detailed visit to the Gold Museum.
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Day 3 - Tuesday: Bogotá - Villa de Leyva |
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Located only four hours from Bogota, Villa de Leiva is a fascinating,
small, colonial town. Founded in 1572 and home to many important politicians,
artists and wealthy families of the colonial period it is steeped in history
and is extremely well-preserved. The
enormous plaza mayor (the largest in Colombia) is flanked on all sides by
red-tiled, white houses and most of the streets are cobbled. The town is perfect for wandering at a
leisurely pace taking in the atmosphere of times gone by and browsing in the
handicraft shops. There are also a number of small, but interesting museums.
This region of Boyacá was once under the sea surface and a large number of
marine fossils can be seen in the area. The scenery of the surrounding
countryside is rather Mediterranean in appearance, olives, oranges and curuba
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Day 4 – Wednesday: Villa de Leyva |
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We stroll through the village of Villa de Leyva visiting the central plaza with its churches, restaurants and handicraft shops, afterwards we visit the “Ecce Homo” Dominican convent, constructed in the XVII century and continue to a fossil discovered just outside the town, which has been dated at more than 150 million years old, finishing in the Casa de Terra Cotta. |
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Day 5 – Thursday: Villa de Leyva – Tunja – Bogotá - Girardot |
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After breakfast departure from Villa de Leyva towards Bogotá taking an alternative scenic back-road via Tunja, capital city of the department of Boyacá; we first stop at the most important monument in Colombian history: the “Boyacá Bridge”. On that bridge Simón Bolívar fought and won his most decisive battle against Spanish settlers. When entering Bogotá we pay a visit to the foundation Hogar de Paz
where we learn about their project to support adolescents who don´t get much
support from their families. Afterwards we cross Bogotá and drive south to Girardot. Here we have a
relaxed night at our hotel with pool. |
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Day 6 – Friday: Girardot – Villavieja/Tatacoa Desert – San Agustin |
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The Tatacoa Desert is located very close to Neiva in the department of Huila. It is a striking landscape of eroded cliffs and gullies, sculpted by the infrequent rain. Because of the dry, clear conditions, lack of light pollution and location in close proximity to the equator, Tatacoa is a great spot for stargazing – the skies above both the Northern and Southern hemispheres are spread out for all to see. Tatacoa isn't really a desert, although the thermometer states otherwise – it can hit 50°C at times. It's technically a semi-arid dry tropical forest. |
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In the morning we drive towards Tatacoa
Desert. Before getting there we stop for lunch in Villavieja which is located
only a few minutes away from the desert. In the afernoon we explore the
desert of Tatacoa. Aterwards we continue to Neiva, where we spend the night. |
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Day 7 – Saturday: Villavieja/Tatacoa - San Agustin |
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San Agustín is a village in the southern department of Huila, which is
located 227 km from Neiva and counts a population of around 30,000. The
village was originally founded in 1752 by Alejo Astudillo, but attacks
by indigenous people destroyed it. In 1790, Lucas de Herazo y Mendigaña
founded the present village. The temperature averages 18 °C year-round.
The area is very well known for its pre-Columbian archaeological sites, known
as the San Agustín Archaeological Park, which generates significant revenue
to the economy due to the high volume of tourists, both Colombian and
foreigners. In 1995, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. After breakfast, we drive through a scenic landscape to San Agustin,
the archaeological hotspot of Colombia where we spent two nights. |
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Day 8 – Sunday: San Agustín |
The afternoon is free, so take your time to relax13 |
Day 9 - Monday: San Agustín - Popayán |
Popayán is the capital of the Cauca department. Founded by Sebastian de Belalcazar in 1537, Popayán is located in the Valley of Pubenza between the Western and Central Cordillera in the southwest of the country. The old and historic center of Popayán is considered one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Colombia as well as in all of Latin America. In the morning we travel to Popayan. We stop at the Village Isnos where nearby we will find some more impressive tombs and statues at Alto de los Idolos. We continue our Journey from San Agustin to Popayan (4-5 hours), crossing the beautiful Puracé National Natural Park. We will observe some more Colombian landscapes as the Andean cloud forest and the Paramos. Arrival in Popayan, also known as the white City. In the afternoon walking tour through Popayan or time to rest. |
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Day 10 – Tuesday: Popayan – Silvia – Popayán - Timbío – Popayán |
In
the morning we visit the village Silvia, where every Tuesday the Guambiano
people come together at a busy market. Find interesting fruits and vegetables
you might not have known before, as well as unique handicrafts. Depending on
the hour, we either have lunch in Silvia, o r upon arrival in Popayan, before
we continue toTimbío, one of the few places where the silk production, which
was initiated by the state about 40 years ago, still persist. Here, the entire
production process – from cultivating the mulberry leaves to the production of
the silk threads – is entirely in women’s hands.
Transfer from Popayán to Timbío, where the welcoming and strong women show and
tell us everything about their daily work on a tour through the mulberry
fields, the nursery and pupating stations of the silk worms, as well as the
final processing of the raw silk. After a delicious local snack and a visit of
the local silk craft store, we head back to Popayán.
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Day 11 – Wednesday: Popayan – Buga - Quimbaya |
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Transfer from Popayan to the Coffee Region with a stop
a short stop in Buga, where the famous Basilica del Señor de los
Milagros is located. Further transfer to our charming hotel in the coffee
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Day 12 – Thursday: Coffee Region |
Half Day Cacao Tour on a family run Cacao Finca We leave our Hotel towards the city of Armenia. In case of bad weather we change to Willy jeeps to make our way to Hacienda Evelyza, where we visit the plantation of different native and non-native varieties of cocoa. The owner of the Hacienda shares his profound knowledge of the cultivation, history and culture of cacao. During the tour through we taste various cacao fruits, and see how the grafts for no new seedlings are made. Finally we arrive at the main house where we experience the fermentation-, drying- and artesanal grinding-process. After tasting a delicious, selfmade hot chocolate, we return to our accommodation or continue to our next activity. Duration of the activity: about 3 hours, Total duration with transportation to and from the hotel: about 6
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Day 13 – Friday: Quimbaya – Alarcá - Manizales |
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Half Day Coffee Process Hacienda Venecia |
(Either in the morning or in the afternoon) Recommendation: Spend the other half of the day
exploring the ground of the finca – coffee plantations, cacao plantations,
plantain plantations, lots of birds,… |
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Day 15 – Sunday: Manizales – Honda |
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Around midday We leave Manizales and descend the
Andes to the Magdalena river valley, to get the quaint little city of Honda. |
Day 16 – Monday: Honda |
Half Day Walking Tour Honda |
Halfday walking tour through this historic river
town, found in 1643, located directly at the Magdalena River. Visit of the
market (plaza de mercado), the puente Navarro Bridge, some colonial houses
and the “Museo del rio”. |
Today we drive back to the capital Bogotá. Going up the Andes central mountain chains we pass get to enjoy some unforgettable panoramic views and can stop anytime to take potos. |
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NEPTUNO'S FIXED DEPARTURE TOURS, APRIL 2023
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NEPTUNOS ZUBUCHERTOUREN, APRIL 2023
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sábado, 4 de marzo de 2023
FASZINIERENDES KOLUMBIEN - 15 TAGE
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COLOMBIA AUTHENTIC - 15 DAYS
Tourstops: Bogota – Neiva – San Agustín – Coffee Region – Medellín – Cartagena
Dates 2023: 13.01./10.02./03.03./21.04./05.05./23.06./21.07./18.08./15.09./20.10./17.11.
You find the current booking status in this article, and the detailed itinerary on our homepage.
For further information please contact your local Neptuno travel agent.
NEPTUNO'S FIXED DEPARTURE TOURS, MARCH 2023
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NEPTUNOS ZUBUCHERTOUREN, MÄRZ 2023
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viernes, 3 de marzo de 2023
CHARMING LODGE AT THE PACIFIC COAST
DAY 1:
Nuqui - Cabañas Beto y Marta
Pick up
by your English speaking guide at Nuquí airport. from here it´s an about 50
minutes speedboat ride to your accommodation Cabaña Beto y Marta.
After an
introduction at the hotel and a delicious lunch, the activities of the
following days will be discussed (the order of the activities is flexible,
partly depending on the climate).
The
charming accommodation, with only 4 cabanas and a stunning garden, is located
directly on the beach and is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature
and disconnect.
DAY 2: Cabañas
Beto y Marta
After
waking up to the sounds of the rainforest and the ocean, have breakfast before
heading to the village of Termales. The walk along the beach takes about 1.5 h
and you might cross little creeks and rocks. You will get to see some locals on
their way to work, local fishermen in their traditional canoes and the chance
to go for a refreshing swim whenever you feel like it. In Termales you
experience the local life and can visit the the pretty hot springs (entrance
not included).
When you are finished exploring the village, you head back to the hotel for
lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the beach and the hotel or activities
like surfing, kayaking, snorkelling, etc (not included).
DAY 3: Cabañas
Beto y Marta
Today we
recommend to have your guide take you along the beach to the Waterfall Cascada
del Amor located about 30 min from the hotel. Going up to the waterfall you
will cross the creek every now and then, so be prepared to get your feet wet.
Duration:
aprox. 1.5 hours
Back at the hotel you are served lunch and have the afternoon free to spend it
as you please.
DAY 4: Cabañas
Beto y Marta – Nuqui
Early transfer by speedboat from the hotel to Nuqui (depends on your
flight schedule) where your guide accompanies you to the airport.
Attention: All activities described above are subject to change due to climate, tides, etc. Please program your daily activities with your local guide.