This Classic Colombia and Costa Rica offers the opportunity to discover Colombia and Costa Rica’s most iconic attractions in under 3 weeks.

Begin in Bogota, high in the Andes and discover the colonial centre of Bogota, La Candelaria and get a stunning view over the city from Monseratte.

From Bogota visit the perfectly preserved colonial era town of Villa de Leyva, with a stop at the Salt Cathedral on the way.

Fly to the Coffee Zone and spend 3 nights exploring this scenic and fascinating region of Colombia.

Visit the Valle de Cocora and see the tallest wax palms in the world, discover the coffee growing process and visit the traditional village of Filandia.

Spend 3 nights in spectacular Cartagena, a highlight of any tour of Colombia and complete a journey from the Andes, through the Coffee Zone to the Caribbean Coast.

Fly back to Bogatá to catch your scheduled flight to San José (Costa Rica).

Head to the lush canals of Tortuguero National Park and discover amazing wildlife and birdlife.

From Tortuguero, continue to the impressive Arenal Volcano region and walk above the rainforest along the Hanging Bridges and enjoy the most extraordinary views of Arenal.

Head north for a relaxing beach stay in Tamarindo or one of the other Northern Pacific coast beaches in Costa Rica - the choice is yours.

Tamarindo is a lively beach town combining high-end shopping, dining and some nightlife with spectacular natural scenery.

Finally, return to San José to catch your international flights.

Day 1: Fly UK to Bogota

Fly from the UK to Bogota.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel.

Overnight Bogota. Breakfast included.

Day 2: Bogota & Monserrate

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day visit to the historic centre of Bogota known as La Candelaria.

Visit Plaza de Bolivar, the Cathedral, the Capitol, and the Botero and Gold Museums.

Afterwards enjoy a cable-car ride to the Santuario de Monserrate, a symbol of Bogota with panoramic views of the city.

Overnight Bogota. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Bogotá - Zipaquirá - Villa de Leyva

After breakfast, drive for just over an hour to Zipaquirá, through the Sabana de Bogotá.

Visit the impressive Salt Cathedral, a true feat of engineering and one of the marvels of Colombia.

After the Salt Cathedral, continue on a 2-hour drive to Villa de Leyva in the afternoon and check in at your hotel.

Historic Villa de Leyva is a colonial jewel with an enormous plaza surrounded by Spanish style houses, small alleys, cobblestone streets and a beautiful 17^thcentury church.

Visit the fossil museum in the afternoon and enjoy the evening to enjoy the atmosphere in the plaza.

Overnight Villa de Leyva. Breakfast & lunch included.

Day 4: Villa de Leyva - Bogotá - Pereira

After breakfast, return to Bogotá, with a break at the Convento del Santo Ecce Homo and learn something of the evangelical history of this region of Colombia.

Transfer to El Dorado Airport in Bogota for the short flight to Pereira in the Zona Cafetera. Transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Overnight Pereira. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Pereira - Valle del Cocora & Filandia - Pereira

After breakfast, leave for the Valle de Cocora which is located in the central mountains of the department of Quindio.

This makes up part of the Parque Nacional de los Nevados where there is excellent birdlife and the Quindian wax palm, the national tree of Colombia, can reach a staggering height of 60m.

Head into the cloud forest onwhich  foot or by horseback and enjoy the biodiversity of flora and fauna.

On the return journey, cross the River Quindio and see the tallest wax palms in the world.

Stop at a trout farm and then enjoy a traditional meal of smoked trout. Enjoy some free time here.

In the afternoon, continue 10 km to Salento for a city tour that visits the Plaza de Bolívar with its colourful balconies, the Calle Real, handicrafts shops and the Cocora viewpoint.

Visit the traditional village of Filandia and enjoy a tour that includes the viewpoint, the colonial homes, the Plaza de Bolivar and the coffee shops.

Here, enjoy some time soaking up the regional atmosphere and perhaps some local spirits before returning to the hotel.

Overnight Pereira. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 6: Pereira - Chinchina - Coffee Process Farming Region – Pereira

After breakfast, visit the coffee plantations along the steep hillsides.

Take a break in the Alto de La Paz, at a beautiful viewpoint before continuing on to one of the coffee haciendas to see the plantations and the production system in detail.

In the house learn about coffee preparation, toasting and the different qualities and properties of coffee before exploring the coffee plantations and the work of the coffee pickers.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight Pereira. Breakfast & Lunch included.

Day 7: Pereira – Cartagena

Take an early transfer to Pereira airport for the flight to Cartagena, via Bogotá.

On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check in with the rest of the day free.

Overnight Cartagena. Breakfast included.

Day 8: Cartagena

Enjoy a City Tour beginning with a panoramic view of the city from the Monasterio and Iglesia de La Popa.

Continue to the San Felipe Fortress, erected in honor of the poet from Cartagena, Don Luis Carlos López.

Walk around the fortress and learn how the castle was constructed, the engineering feats, the tunnels, underground galleries and passageways.