Flight arrives in Bogotá in the afternoon.

Welcome and transfer to your hotel located in the historic district of Bogotá. Installation in your room. Dinner at leisure. Night in a 3* hotel.

Meet your English-speaking guide and your emerald expert.

Departure on foot for an initiatory and unusual discovery of emeralds through Candelaria, the historical centre of Bogotá. From the dealers to the craftsmen's workshops, the world of this exceptional stone will be revealed to you. Then you will head towards Bolivar Square where you will find the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Bogotá City Hall, the Primada Cathedral, the Sagrario Chapel and the Archbishop's Palace. Stop at the Botero Museum (closed on Tuesdays) to admire the rich collection of paintings and sculptures of the painter. In the afternoon free visit of the city (Botero Foundation, Monserrate...).

Free meals. Night in a 3* hotel.

Drive to Zi paquirá and visit its famous Salt Cathedral built inside the salt mines of Zipaquirá. Continuation to Ráquira, an artisanal village known for its clay mines, and a stroll through the colourful local market! Arrival in Villa de Leyva in the late afternoon. Free meals. Night in a 3* hotel.

Morning drive in a private jeep for a rural ride in the surrounding countryside. Visit of the La Primavera mill followed by a tasting of typical cheese, stop at "El Infiernito", a place of rites and observation of the stars of the Muiscas Indians. Finally, a coffee break for an introduction to the game of tejo, Colombia's national sport, which is similar to shuffleboard.

Afternoon free walking tour of Villa de Leyva, one of the country's best preserved colonial towns. The huge central square is one of the jewels of Colombia's heritage.

Free meals. Night in a 3* hotel.

In the morning, drive to Barichara (4h30 approx.), one of the most beautiful and authentic colonial towns in Colombia. Arrival in the late morning. Free time for lunch. Afternoon devoted to the discovery of Barichara and its handicraft workshops (stone cutters, cigar making, fique workshop...). Free time for lunch. Night in a 3* hotel.

A 2-hour walk (easy) to discover Guane, which is situated in the valley below Barichara and is linked to the "camino real" (royal path) by a stony path.

This old paved road built by the Indians links Barichara to the neighbouring village of Guane. The 9 kilometres of the path between the two villages are a pleasure to walk.

Arrival in Guane, discovery of this tiny village where life beats to the rhythm of another time. Visit of its famous archaeological museum and return by touk-tuk to Barichara (20mn). Lunch in the family of Ramon, the "tile maker" and in the afternoon, workshop of initiation to the manufacture of the traditional clay tile so specific of the region.

Dinner at leisure. Night in a 3* hotel.

Morning transfer to Bucaramanga airport (3.5 hours by car). All along the route, you will take a road punctuated with curves and spectacular landscapes on the eastern cordillera of the Andes. You will drive along the Chicamocha National Park and its impressive canyon. Flights

Bucaramanga Riohacha (via Bogotá). Riohacha is located in the north of Colombia in the Caribbean Sea. You are in the capital of Guajira... Free meals. Night in a 3* hotel.

Meeting with your Wayuu (Spanish-speaking) guide and departure by 4X4 to Cabo de la Vela. On the way, visit of the salt mines of Manaure, a village located on the coast and living from the exploitation of sea salt. Passing through Uribia, we continue by track to Cabo de la Vela, arriving around 12 noon. Lunch at the rancheria, where you will stay (typical Guajira habitat). At the end of the afternoon, swim on the magnificent beach "Play a Ojo de Agua" and then walk to the lighthouse, which offers a 360 degree panorama and a superb sunset. Meals included. Overnight at the rancheria Cabo de la Vela.

In the morning, climb the Pilon de Azúcar ("Sugar Loaf"), which offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding coast. In the late morning, departure for Punta Gallinas. On the way, we pass by the wind farm and Puerto Bolívar located in the Bahía Portete, north of La Guajira. Arrival in Punta Gallinas in the afternoon... and accommodation with your hosts... Emilio's family!

In the late afternoon, you will go to the lighthouse of Punta Gallinas and then to the fabulous dunes of Taroa... between the moor and the ocean, a chain of high sand dunes rises. Return to your hosts and participate in the preparation of dinner.

Overnight stay with your hosts. Meals included.

Walk to Punta Aguja Beach... a sublime, deserted beach with crystal clear waters... swim and relax to fully enjoy this moment of tranquility...

Return to the Rancheria and have lunch, then depart for your hotel located near the Tayrona Park (about 5 hours drive). Meals included. Night in a 3* hotel.

Transfer by car and then motorbike taxi (1.5 hours by car) to reach the community of Mulkuakungui and Edith's family, your hosts. The Kogui families of the region live from the sale of their agricultural and craft products. The programme for the day includes a visit to the different villages of the community (30 families live there) and a meeting with the "Mamo", an introduction to the different crafts practised by the Koguis (ceramics, weaving), a purification and spirituality session in their company around the central tree of the village... in order to evacuate bad thoughts and evil spirits. Finally, Edith will share with you their way of life, their uses and customs, and will explain the differences between the different indigenous communities present in the Sierra Nevada. Meals included. Overnight stay with your hosts.

Morning with the Koguis community. After lunch, motorbike taxis and private vehicles will take you back to the hotel, located near Tayrona Park. Rest of the afternoon free. Possibility to hike in the Tayrona Park on the marked trails and enjoy its many beaches.

Transfer by road in a "puerta a puerta" minibus to Cartagena. Lunch at your leisure en route.

Arrive mid-afternoon at your guest room.

The end of the afternoon is free for a first free exploration of this emblematic city, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and one of the most dazzling examples of Hispanic colonial architecture.

Meals on your own. Overnight in a guest house.

Morning devoted to a visit to beautiful Cartagena and its most emblematic districts... relive the high points in the history of this mythical city! En route, stop off at a dance school for an introduction to the "Champeta" and sample some typical Costa Rican dishes... The rest of the afternoon is free. Meals on your own. Night in a guest house.