Little explorers discover Colombia


Trip description

Go on a treasure hunt, or rather a gold hunt, but also to meet the pre-Columbian tribes. Travel deep underground and discover the secret construction of one of Colombia's seven Wonders. Fly over the jungle to reach your base camp and share a moment with the locals in the heart of the Amazon. An unforgettable stay for the older ones... and for the younger ones!

Day 1: The gold hunters

Day 2: Cathedral and salt mines

Day 3: In the footsteps of the dinosaurs

Day 4: The giants in willy

Day 5: Black gold from the sky

Day 6: The bamboo crossing

Day 7: Adventure in the Amazon

Day 8: Primates on Micos Island

Day 9: The plants of the Amazon world

Day 10: The friends won't believe me!

Day 1 : The gold hunters

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You land in Bogotá in the morning and, after settling in a hotel in the Candelaria, the Museum of Gold and Emerald opens its doors to you to contemplate the most important collection of silversmiths in the world. Little adventurer, you discover the Quimbaya and Taironas civilizations who share with you the secrets of the treasure




Day 2 : Cathedral and salt mines

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Bogotá. With the children, the visit of the famous salt cathedral of Zipaquira is a must and is combined with the visit of the authentic salt mine of Nemocon, superbly highlighted by the lighting. It is here that the film Los 33 was shot, which tells the story of the rescue of Chilean miners who were taken prisoner. Direction Villa de Leyva




Day 3 : In the footsteps of the dinosaurs

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Villa de Leyva. Time has stood still in this colonial village, visit the small alleys to the rhythm of the cobbled streets to discover the main square and the market on the heights of the city. By bike, follow in the footsteps of the dinosaurs: the paleontological museum, the Gondava park and the Pozo Azules. End your day with the enchanting Terracotta residence




Day 4 : The giants in willy



Departure for the Cocora Valley. You will have lunch by the riverside with an excellent trout just caught and cooked or just cooked "à la plancha". It is by combining transport (willy and horseback riding) that we suggest you visit this area covered with giants: the wax palm trees!




Day 5 : Black gold from the sky

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Salento. Discover the process of coffee production on the heights of the Quindio Valley to become a real "catador"! In the afternoon you will fly over the coffee trees in a zip line




Day 6 : The bamboo crossing

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Salento. A new adventure aboard a bamboo raft, after the manufacturing stages, let's go to explore Rio la Vieja in search of plants and animals from the Cocora Valley. When you return to Salento, the typical "guadua" bamboo constructions will no longer hold any secrets for you




Day 7 : Adventure in the Amazon

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From Armenia you will fly to Leticia, in the heart of the Amazon. After settling in a lodge, head to Santander Park to watch the hundreds of parrots that meet at sunset to sing




Day 8 : Primates on Micos Island

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Leticia. You embark this morning for an expedition through the Flor de Loto Reserve, you land on the island of los Micos to observe the primates who love to play with visitors. You are having lunch with an indigenous community. On the way back, observe the waters in search of the pink dolphin!




Day 9 : The plants of the Amazon world



Leticia. Destination the ecological park of the Amazon world to become small experts in the tropical forest and discover unique plants and fruits. The community will make you discover its daily life.




Day 10 : The friends won't believe me!



. Departure for Leticia Airport, where you will take your flight for Bogotá and your connection then to return...




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