Day 1: Arrive Bogota Colombia
Welcome to Colombia! Upon arrival in Bogota, please proceed through Immigration and Customs. A representative from Big Five will be waiting for you. Once you are met and assisted, you are transferred to your hotel.

Casa Legado is a Bogota Hotel located in Quinta Camacho, one of Bogota’s premium neighborhoods, surrounded by some of the best restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. Casa Legado has a captivating mid-20th- century style, featuring 13 individually designed rooms, each with its own unique character. Additionally, it has 9 distinct living areas that exude warmth and homeliness, ensuring you feel right at home during your stay.
Casa Legado – A Room

Day 2: Bogota
Bogota Foodie Experience

This morning, join your guide for a visit to the La Concordia market, this plaza is almost 80 years old, a plaza much loved by the community. It was a space that was outdated and had no projection for the present and future, so they undertook complete restoration and now it is one of the most anticipated places. This is a project that combines art and gastronomy, unique in Colombia. La Concordia Market was initially built as a place for farmers to sell their products. Over time, it evolved into the bustling market it is today – offering a wide array of goods ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts and artwork. As you walk through the market, stop to engage with the farmers and merchants. You will visit the vegetable and fruit corners to sample up to 20 different fruits from all regions of the country. You will learn how to select, open, and cut the fruit while your guide will share relevant information about the history of Colombia through fruits. Toast Colombia, the world’s fruit reserve, in an exclusive and refreshing tasting of exotic fruit juices and extracts.

Taste Atlas, a renowned experiential food guide, recently presented its ranking of the 50 best breads in the world, and Colombia had four on the list with some traditional doughs from the country, including pandebono, cassava bread, cheese, and almojábana. You will visit Pandebono y Café, El Dorado, where you will not only sample this delicious mixture, but can pair it with delicious chocolate. For many customers there is no comparison with other stores and bakeries that sell this product. El Dorado is a tradition in the center of Bogotá.

It’s then on to the Callejón del Embudo, a square in La Candelaria, for a stop at the emblematic Chorro de Quevedo. Here, you will taste chicha, whose main ingredient is one of the oldest food products of humanity: corn, of Muisca origin. According to the Indian chronicles written by the settlers, the Muiscas held rituals and tributes around the chicha. Chicha is the preparation that has had the most opponents: conquerors, politicians, businessmen, and even the Church, who censored its consumption and threatened the faithful with excommunication. This indigenous ferment, causing a stir on the national agenda, has also been the inspiration for poems, songs, and couplets. In a chicha totuma, the history, culture and heritage of an entire country is mixed, a product that has survived for centuries and that today has become a trend, especially among new generations.​

Your next stop La Perseverancia market, that brings together flavors of Colombian cuisine. The gastronomic appeal of the market is due to the diversity of typical Colombian food offered by 14 kitchens. Here, you will have lunch at Cositas Ricas de Doña María, notable for its Cundiboyacense food dishes. This kitchen has been in La Perseverancia Plaza since 1949. Taste the ajiaco and learn the tricks of its preparation.

You will be back at the hotel to rest.

This evening your culinary adventure will end with dinner at LEO Restaurant, a gastronomic concept offering immersive experiences in two unique settings: Leo and La Sala de Laura. Under the vision of chef Leonor Espinosa and sommelier Laura Hernández, it merges culinary philosophy and liquid offerings to create a sensory journey that redefines the narrative of Colombian gastronomy, celebrating its lush biodiversity.

Its proposal, named CICLOBIOMA, is inspired by the interconnection between humans, cultural heritage, and the natural environment, honoring sustainability and local economies.
Casa Legado – A Room (B,L,D)

Day 3: Bogota / Villa de Leyva
This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and will travel through the beautiful landscapes of the savannah of Bogota to get to Villa de Leyva an important historical village located 40km west from Tunja, with an iconic and well-preserved colonial architecture. The Cathedral, the Antonio Nariño Museum, the San Francisco convent, and the Cloister of San Agustín characterize the magic of this town. The temperatures may vary from 10°C to 20°C. Besides, the archeological Museum exhibits a kronosaurus found in 1977.

There is nothing better than feeling at home when you travel and are away from home and that is absolutely the atmosphere you are immersed in when you stay at Hotel Casa Terra in Villa de Leyva. This picturesque and charming hotel combines a homey, family atmosphere with comfort and luxury, surrounded by gardens and cactus, a perfect place to sit in the sun, enjoy the fragrant flowers and enjoy a delicious Colombian coffee with homemade biscuits at your arrival.
Hotel Casa Terra – Suite Deluxe (B,L)

Day 4: Villa de Leyva
Walking Tour 

This morning, join your guide for a 2-hour walking tour of Villa de Leyva, a colonial gem and a national monument that has exquisitely preserved part of Colombia’s past. Nestled in a mountain valley, the low, white-washed adobe buildings of the town harken back to the time in the 1600s when Colombia was trying to break free from Spain. The focal point of the town is the Plaza Major, a huge open space that claims the title of the world’s largest cobblestoned plaza. Ringed by old mansions from the 17th century, the most prominent building in the plaza is the Iglesia Parroquial (Church of our Lady of the Rosary), a simple white church with a prominent bell tower. The town’s Catholic Church reigned supreme for centuries, so religious buildings abound in and around the town. As you walk along the streets, you notice the spiral forms of ammonites and fossilized shellfish that decorate the town’s buildings. The fossils abound in the surrounding countryside, so masons incorporated the shapes in the rocks into their work, making it common to see fossils embedded in door frames, walls, flagstones, and many other architectural elements.

Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary Tour 3 Hours each way

In the afternoon, join your guide for the 30-minute drive to the Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary for a 3-hour one-way hike to Iguaque Lake. The hike starts at approximately 8,500 ft. and increases in altitude to 12,400 ft. It is mostly uphill – slow and steady. This sanctuary is the habitat for a variety of animals that are only present in the Colombian Andes. After learning about this majestic site, continue 3 hours on foot back to the main entrance of the sanctuary where you will join your vehicle for the transfer back to your hotel in Villa de Leyva.
Hotel Casa Terra – Suite Deluxe (B,L)

Day 5: Villa de Leyva
Art Workshop for the Soul

This morning, your Guide will pick you up at the hotel and will take you to discover Taller Ananda, a cultural space and art shop located on the charming Calle de las Galerías in Villa de Leyva. Founded in 2019 by a passionate family of Colombian artists, the mission is to offer unique experiences that nurture both creativity and personal well-being. Here, you can choose from workshops in drawing, origami, printmaking, or watercolor, each beginning with a mindful breathing ritual designed to help you connect with your creative essence and explore your inner artist. With a maximum of 8 participants per session, we ensure personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere where talented artists will guide your creative process, providing you with tools and techniques that you can apply beyond the workshop. To boost this sensory experience, we will offer a delicious hot beverage for you to enjoy while immersing yourself in art. Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes.

You will stop by one of the most traditional restaurants to try a typical Colombian meal before continuing to your next experience.

The Wool Route: A textile workshop
The Wool Route is a fascinating tour that celebrates the textile tradition of the region. Begin by visiting artisan workshops where you will learn about the wool transformation process, from shearing to weaving. You will meet talented artisans who share their wisdom and ancestral techniques. Throughout the tour, you will participate in interactive activities, such as spinning and natural dyeing, using local plants. This tour is a unique opportunity to connect with the local culture and take home an authentic souvenir.
Hotel Casa Terra – Suite Deluxe (B,L)

Day 6: Villa de Leyva
Bike tour and the Hidden Valley

Today be prepared for an exciting bike experience. You will start being picked up at your hotel. Pedaling through the desert towards the paved road to Santa Sofia. After a brief warm-up, you turn off at El Cárcamo to ascend 3.5 km on a dirt road that will take you to this green paradise.

There, you will explore trails that will lead you to the Cané River, where you can refresh and rest. You will visit an old mill from the 18th century and enjoy a delicious “cuajada con melao”. This experience is suitable for cyclists in good physical condition and lasts between 3 to 5 hours.
Hotel Casa Terra – Suite Deluxe (B)

Day 7: Villa de Leyva – Helicopter Transfer to Barichara

This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airstrip to take a Helicopter ride to San Gil Airport. Upon your arrival, you will be welcome and transferred in a 25-minute ride to Your Hotel in Barichara where you will check in and refresh and rest before your first experience in town.

Terrazul Barichara features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Every room comes with a desk, a terrace with a mountain view, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. All units include a safety deposit box.

Guane Ceramics Workshop in Rural Area

Your Guide will take you to the Guane Ceramics Workshop in a picturesque rural setting! Experience the art of pottery as skilled artisans guide you in molding and shaping clay using only your hands. Learn to create beautiful pieces like pots, jugs, and plates with traditional tools such as totumo spoons and sharp knives. Discover the techniques behind crafting functional items for cooking and serving, as well as unique handcrafted figures. Immerse yourself in this creative experience and take home a piece of Guane’s rich cultural heritage!
Hotel Terrazul Barichara – Terrace Deluxe Room (B)

Day 8: Barichara
Chicamocha Canyon Overflight & Rafting

After an early breakfast, you are transferred approximately 90 minutes to Chicamocha National Park in the municipality of Aratoca. With more than 270,000 acres, Chicamocha Canyon is one of the largest in the world. It was formed 46 million years ago when there was once a huge lake, allowing the formation of caverns that housed marine animals. Fossils are still found today.

The Chicamocha Canyon is an excellent site for flight, accompanied by the majesty of its landscape. Gliding for a 20-minute thrilling tandem flight. Takeoff begins at the top of this majestic canyon, where flight conditions are ideal for soaring on hot air currents. After landing on the beaches of the Chicamocha River, you will transfer to the rafting point, where you will receive the guide’s safety debrief. Rafting in the Chicamocha is an experience that you will never forget. The Chicamocha River has class IV rapids and is classified as advanced, so you must know how to swim. During the 90-minute rafting adventure, you will see parts of the Chicamocha Canyon that are not accessible by car. At the end of the rafting, join your vehicle for the 20-minute transfer to Jordan, where you will stop for a traditional lunch before heading back to Barichara.
Hotel Terrazul Barichara – Terrace Deluxe Room (B,L)

Day 9: Barichara
Guardians of the Forest (Volunteering): Water Source Restoration

Join us for a unique volunteering experience focused on ecosystem restoration in the beautiful Alto Andino Tropical Dry Forest. Help create habitats for endangered species, attract seed dispersers and pollinators, and participate in natural forest regeneration. Located between Barichara and Villa Nueva, this project involves water and soil retention, invasive species removal, and protection of natural springs. This ongoing reforestation initiative collaborates with an environmental conservation foundation to implement effective and sustainable measures for a long-term positive impact on this valuable ecosystem.
Hotel Terrazul Barichara – Terrace Deluxe Room (B)

Day 10: Barichara /Casanare

This morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to San Gil airport to board your charter flight to Savanna Orinoquia Lodge’s private airstrip.

Savanna Orinoquia Lodge is Colombia’s best-kept secret, a paradise of luxury connected to the amazing nature and wildlife of the Casanare department. A corner that envelops you with its culture and hospitality, making you feel at home from the moment you cross its doors. Discover the wonderful experience Savanna Lodge offers and write your very own story of adventure and tranquility surrounded by nature at its best, serenity and comfort.

The staff will welcome you and give you a brief overview of the activities they offer for the next few days.
Savanna Orinoquia Lodge –  A Cabana (B)

Days 11-12: Casanare
These days you can take any of the activities offered by the property

Hiking Trail
Embark on a 2-hour tour through our tropical trails, immersed in a dense and wild forest. Enjoy bird watching and experience the perfect fusion of adventure and physical well-being.

Bongo Pipe Eastern Plains
Bongo Pipe
A charming trip on the Bongo through a canoe, where you can admire the lush tropical forest and the unique wealth of fauna and flora.

Bird Watching In Casanare
Bird Watching
Explore the rich bird diversity through ecological walks in the bongo along the canal, you will be able to marvel at the captivating universe of birds.

Trike
Experience the unique thrill of flying in a Trike and live an aerial plains safari, an unforgettable adventure in which gliding through the skies becomes an adventure. Available all year round.

Bonfires
During the summer season, enjoy the magical sunset on the white beaches of the Cravo Sur River, with a bonfire contemplating the starry night of the plain.

Llanera Crossing
Enjoy a unique Orocue experience, two hours by car from our lodge, a connection of culture, history, gastronomy and nature.

Llanera Beach
The long beaches at the end of the Cravo Sur River acquire an exceptional charm during the summer, offering the opportunity to experience a unique beach day.

Horseback Riding
Embark on the perfect experience in different seasons, winter and summer, to immerse yourself in the daily life of a llanero, leaving the Lodge and enjoying the flooded landscapes of the Orocue.
Savanna Orinoquia Lodge – A Cabana (B daily)

Day 13: Casanare/ Yopal – Hato/ Bogota
Private Charter Transfer 1 ½ Hour

Today you will have a nice adventure. You will take a private aircraft from Savanna Orinoquia lodge to Yopal where you will be welcome and transferred in 1 1/5 hour drive to Hato Encanto de Guanapalo

Safari -Natural Reserve, El Encanto
“Safari Llanero”

Go horseback riding, bicycling, or on a tractor or a 4X4 vehicle, and cruise the immensity of the savannah, contemplating the wildlife and the unique landscapes.  You’ll be able to see animals such as capybara, deer, spectacled caiman, free-range horses, giant anteaters, collared anteaters, iguanas, ducks, howler monkeys, owls, armadillos, foxes, scarlet ibises, land turtles, peccaries, pumas and hundreds of bird species, in their natural environment, which allows for a great family trip or friends who enjoy the beauty of nature.

You will be able to visit and observe the magical Egret’s nest. The experience ends at a strategic spot to see a magical “Llanero” sunset if the climate conditions allow it.

Then, you will take the private charter to Bogota, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Casa Legado – A Room (B,L)

Day 14: Bogota Depart

Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home (B)

Cost: USD 900.00 Per person, per day, per diem,  land only double occupancy

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