Upon arrival in Armenia, you will transfer to your specially chosen hotel in Salento where you can relax in a unique way for your upcoming adventures.

At the prearranged time the expedition begins, heading to Salento and the Cocora Valley. It holds within it a colonial and historic past, as you will see as you walk amongst the unique landscapes, observing the flowing clear water of the Quindio River, and the unique palm of wax the national tree.
Salento and in general the Coffee Triangle, has one of the richest coffee cultures and most scenic coffee crops. It has preserved its colonial architecture and the customs of the local country people. Furthermore, it’s an ideal site for hiking or horseback rides followed by a meal of exquisite trout, the prized local dish. Todays lunch is included at a traditional local restaurant. As an optional activity, we’ll take you to Santa Rosa, home of the famous hotsprings for a relaxing end of day.

The Recorrido de la Cultura Cafetera (Cultural Coffee Experience tour), where you will gain a unique insight into the real lives of the coffee workers. This tour allows us to learn the fantastic and mystical history of the coffee growing culture and the colonization of Antioquia.  From the coffee corps we will continue to the Joyful Harvest, where you can wear traditional outfits and harvest, pulp, dry, roast and ground your own coffee as the locals have done since colonial times. Then, after a great day at work you can sit down and enjoy a fantastic cup of the best Colombia Coffee, specially processed and made by you, for you! The rest of the day is free.

At the chosen time you will be transferred to the airport for your journey to Bogota. Upon arrival one of See Colombia Travel´s representatives will be on hand to transfer you to Villa de Leyva by land.

On your way to Villa de Leyva you will stop at the town of Guatavita, land of the lake where the legend of El Dorado originates. According to this legend, in the pre-Columbian days the Indians held special religious ceremonies in which the Chief (Cacique), with his body totally covered with gold dust, was submerged in the lake as an offering to their gods, while the natives threw precious stones and gold pieces into the lake. In 1967 the area, including the old village, was flooded, forcing the construction of a new town in a style that resembles the old Spanish colonial architecture.

The day is free to get lost in any of Villa de Leyva’s enchanted cobble stone streets or to join any of the optional activities available. Today you will have a car available (no guide included) at your disposal. During your time in Villa de Leyva you will walk  through the Main Square. Covering over 14000m², it is the biggest square in Colombia. There you will see the notorious Cathedral, and the facade of what used to be the house of Luis Alberto Acuña, a painter, sculptor, and Colombian historian who transformed it into a museum. You can also  visit to the church of El Carmen and its surrounding park. 

After breakfast start heading back to Bogota on your way back you will have time to visit the colorful town of Raquira. Upon arrival transfer to your chosen hotel.

Of course, if 6 days just isn’t enough time in Colombia, our tours are 100% customizable and we´d be happy to extend your stay with us. Just ask for more details.