Voyage Catálogo by doll Smart Development

C ATA L O G U E

portada

Catálogo

Index Index Central Zone · Bogota · Bogota’s Surroundings · Boyaca · Santander · Huila Northern Zone · Cartagena · Santa Marta · San Andres and Providencia Western Zone · Medellin · Armenia · Manizales Eastern and Southern Zone · The Eastern Plains · The Amazon Golf Adventure

2 4 6 8 10 13 15 16 17 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 30 31 38

All pictures courtesy of colombia.travel except page 8’s Zipaquira’s Salt Cathedral picture, which was taken by Carlos Caicedo.

Voyage is a registered trademark by World Tours Ltda that offers all services regarding incoming tourism for foreigners including golf packages all over the country. We offer personalized services and tailor made packages to all our clients. Our specialties are cultural tourism, adventure and extreme sports and ecotourism which include bird watching; we are one of the few golf tourism operators in the country with access to many private golf courses. Our packages are tailor made and include services such as lodging, transportation, activities, guides and for golf, green fees, caddies, snacks, and anything else our clients may need. Suggested Tours: Cultural Tour

Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín

Ecological Tour

Eje Cafetero, Amazonas, Alrededores de Bogotá

Adventure Tour

Santander, Santa Marta, Alrededores de Bogotá

Catรกlogo

Central Zone

Bogotรก, Boyacรก, Santander, Huila

Catálogo

Bogotá Bogotá, Colombia´s Capital, is one of the highest capital cities in South America; located in the eastern cordillera of the Andean Mountains, it stands approximately 8700 feet above sea level and has a population of almost 8 million inhabitants. Due to its geographic location, Bogota´s temperatures don’t vary too much throughout the year; its average temperature is 14° Celsius or 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

Must-See Tour 6-8 Hours

• Visit Monserrate where you will enjoy spectacular views of Bogota by taking a Cable car ride up to Monserrate Hill • Visit Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), with thousands of Precolombian Gold Pieces, a unique collection in the world • Visit Museo Internacional de la Esmeralda (Emerald International Museum) • Visit the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria, where you can walk old streets with Spanish balconies and a bohemian taste. • Visit a Colombian Restaurant where you can select one of Colombia´s cuisine most famous dishes

Museums Tour 4-6 Hours

• Visit Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) with thousands of Precolombian Gold Pieces, a unique collection in the world • Visit Museo Internacional de la Esmeralda (Emerald International Museum)

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

• Depending on the day of the week you can also visit de Botero Museum and La Casa de la Moneda Museum

La Candelaria, Gold and Emerald Museums 4-5 Hours

• Visit Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) with thousands of Precolombian Gold Pieces, a unique collection in the world • Visit Museo Internacional de la Esmeralda (Emerald International Museum) • Last stop is the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria, where you can walk old streets with Spanish balconies and a bohemian taste.

Gold Museum, Emerald Museum and Botanical Garden 8-10 Hours

Bogotá Night Tour Bar Shopping 3-4 Hours

• Drive along the city and visit the best bars in town and experience Bogota´s nightlife. Dance, drink and have an unforgettable night.

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

voyagecolombia.com/bogota

CENTRAL ZONE BOGOTA

Catálogo

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral 5-6 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah • Visit Zipaquira´s Salt Cathedral where you will learn about the mining activity and culture

Guatavita Lake and Town 5-6 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah • Visit Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita Lake) where the Legend of El Dorado took place

Bogotá’s Surroundings Bogotá´s surroundings include 20 municipalities which have different climates, the temperatures ranging between -5°Celsius (23° Fahrenheit) and 26° Celsius (79° Fahrenheit). The region is full of beautiful landscapes, economic and cultural richness. The principal activities developed in this region are flower production, cattle and agricultural production. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

• Drive to the town of Guatavita where you can shop for arts and crafts

Guatavita Lake and Nemocón Salt Mine 6-7 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah • Visit Laguna de Guatavita (Guatavita Lake) where the Legend of El Dorado took place • Drive to Mina de Sal de Nemocón (Nemocón Salt Mine) where you can see how the salt is gathered in a typical salt mine

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

Siecha Lake 5-6 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah • Visit the Paramo de Chingaza (Chingaza Paramo) where you will enjoy a hike (difficult) around different lakes and frailejon trees. These lakes are part of the El Dorado legend

Chicaque National Park

Hiking in Tobia

5-6 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah

5-6 Hours

• Drive to Tobia

• Visit Parque Nacional Chicaque (Chicaque National Park) where you will enjoy a hike (intermediate level) around oak forests, waterfalls and trenches in the misty forest

La Chorrera Waterfall 5-6 Hours

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah

• Hiking around waterfalls, mountains, rocks and trenches

Extreme Sports in Tobia 7-8 Hours

• Drive to Tobia

• Hike (suitable for everyone) around the misty forest and you will get to the highest waterfall in Colombia (590 meters)

• Enjoy adventure sports such as Rafting, Rappel, Canyoning, Canopying and Horse-back rides around beautiful landscapes

Matarredonda National Park

Horseback Riding

5-6 Hours

1-2 Crossing Days

• Drive to Bogotá Savannah

• Drive to Bogotá´s Savannah (Ubate Valley)

• Hike (suitable for everyone) around the paramo and see unique frailejon trees and lakes

• Enjoy horseback riding around beautiful landscapes and adventurous lands CENTRAL ZONE BOGOTA

Catálogo

Villa de Leyva This town is one of the most visited places in Colombia, it is located in the Eastern Cordillera and its average temperature is 18° Celsius (64° Fahrenheit). It was founded in 1572 and its architecture represents the colonial customs in the area. Villa de Leyva is known for its paleontological and archaeological history.

Must-See Tour 2 Days

Day

Boyacá The department of Boyacá is known for its mountains and for its rural tourism. It is located in the Central Zone of Colombia, near the capital city of Bogotá (3 hours by car). The department is also known for its climate variety; temperatures range from 0° Celsius (32 Fahrenheit) at El Cocuy snow peak, to 35° Celsius (96° Fahrenheit). Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

• Drive to Villa de Leyva • Visit town and its churches including the Santo Ecce Homo Monastery, afterwards see the fascinating fossil that holds the most pieces ever found in the world and has been preserved for thousands of years • Visit El Infiernito, the Muisca Astronomical Observatory • Night spent in Villa de Leyva

Day

• Drive to Raquira, a craft paradise, where you will see how the artisans make crafts and have the opportunity for shopping • Drive back to hotel in Bogota

Hiking and Landscapes

Canyoning and Canopy in La Periquera

1 Day

2 Days

• Drive to Villa de Leyva

Day

• Night spent in Villa de Leyva • Visit several visual and ecological attractions: La Periquera, El Paso del angel, El Hoyo de la Romera, and El Hayal • Drive back to hotel in Bogota

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

• Drive to Villa de Leyva

Day

• Drive to La Periquera Waterfall where you can enjoy practicing canyoning and canopy

• Night spent in Villa de Leyva

• Drive back to hotel in Bogotá

Iguaque National Park

Horseback Riding 2 Days

2 Days

Day

• Drive to Villa de Leyva • Night spent in Villa de Leyva • Drive to Iguaque National Park where you will enjoy an intermediate level hike from 2400 meters to 3800 meters of altitude • Drive back to hotel in Bogota

Day

• Pick up at hotel in Bogota and drive to Villa de Leyva • Night spent in Villa de Leyva • Drive to the horse stall where you can choose the horse you will ride along Villa de Leyva´s outskirts • Drive back to hotel in Bogota CENTRAL ZONE BOYACA

Catálogo

Paipa Must-See Tour 3 Days

Day

• Drive to Paipa • Visit El Puente De Boyacá (Boyacá Bridge) where one of the most important battles for Colombia’s independence was fought • In Paipa you will stay at La Casona del Salitre Hotel, where you will enjoy the natural Hot Springs

Day

• Visit El Pantano de Vargas (Vargas Swamp), Nobsa, Tibasosa, Sogamoso, Mongui and Tota Lake where you will encounter a White Sandy Beach in the middle of the mountains • Night spent in Paipa

Day3 •

Drive back to Bogota

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

voyagecolombia.com/boyaca

Horseback Riding 3-4 Hours

• Drive to the horse stall where you can choose the horse you will ride around Boyaca´s landscapes

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

Must-See Tour 4 Days

Day

• Bogota – Bucaramanga Flight • City Tour and visit to San Juan de Giron, small charming town near Bucaramanga. • Night spent in Bucaramanga

Day

• Drive to Chicamocha Canyon, second largest in the world located in PANACHI (Chicamocha National Park) • Cable Car ride to Mesa de los Santos, longest cable car in South America • Night spent in Barichara, small colonial town full of enchanting hotels and spectacular nature spots.

Day

Santander

Santander has always been known for its agricultural potential, but since the 1930´s local governments have tried successfully to implement other growth strategies in industries such as manufacturing and tourism. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

• Take Royal Path (road) to Guane. Visit Guane Museum full of archeological pieces from the extinct Guane Culture • Take beautiful pictures of the Suarez River Canyon from one of the sightseeing spots

Day4 •

Drive back to Bucaramanga airport for flight to Bogota CENTRAL ZONE SANTANDER

Catálogo

Rafting This sport can be practiced in the Fonce River, with up to level III rapids (beginners), or in the Chicamocha River where you can enjoy the view of the canyon with up to level IV rapids (experienced) or in the Suarez River with up to level IV+ (very experienced ).

Rappel Drive to the town of Curití, and then take an ecological walk to reach the top of a water fall. Practice an 80 mts high rappel with a beautiful view of the Santander Mountains.

Paragliding Depending on the season, Paragliding can be done in the San Gil area, which provides a great view of the Guanenta´s valley. One of the best spots in the country to practice this sport is La Mesa de Ruitoque, very close to Bucaramanga. This place in particular, allows taking off and landing in the same place and provides a beautiful view of Bucaramanga.

Horseback Riding For more information and tailor made plans, go to

voyagecolombia.com/santander

San Gil You will lodge in Barichara and our private vehicle will take you to San Gil for you to enjoy the extreme sports paradise in Colombia. Our vehicle will drop you off at your hotel whenever you are done with your activities. All of these activities are performed with certified operators in San Gil

This activity can be done in Barichara where you will ride through old trenches called Caminos Reales (Royal Paths) and rural areas. In the San Gil area you can also enjoy horseback riding in a variety of trenches.

Caving Visit The Indian Cave which has an internal river and a place where you can dive from 6 meters high in the dark. Other caves like La Antigua, La del Yeso and La de la Vaca are also nice and strange in their own way. In some of them you will find Bats and insects.

San Agustín San Agustín is known for its historic landmarks and cultural treasures represented in the archaeological park and museums. The native communities, who lived in this region, practiced death rituals for their chiefs and warriors and buried them behind archaeological figures with all their belongings.

Tourist Route 3 Days

Day

• Bogotá-Neiva flight • Drive to San Agustin where you will take a walk in the Archaeological Park • Night spent in San Agustin

Day

Huila

• Visit El Alto del Mortiño and El Salto de los Borbones where you will observe beautiful landscapes

The department of Huila is known for its rice production and its large tracts of land. It is located in the Eastern Cordillera and its average temperature is 24°Celsius (75° Fahrenheit). The most important river in Colombia originates in this Department, in El Páramo de las Papas. Eco-tourism

• Drive to El Alto de los Isnos and Obando, where you will appreciate more archaeological pieces.

Culture

Adventure

• Night spent in San Agustin

Day

• Go horseback riding tour to El Alto de la Chaquira. Then drive to El Estrecho del Magdalena, the narrowest part of the Magdalena River (2,25 meters wide). • Neiva-Bogotá flight CENTRAL ZONE HUILA

CatĂĄlogo

Northern Zone

Cartagena, Santa Marta, San AndrĂŠs and Providencia

Must-See Tour 4-5 Hours

Cartagena Cartagena is the main tourist attraction in Colombia, famous for its beautiful and well maintained walled city, built by the Spaniards back in the 1700´s. Its climate is humid and the average temperature during the year is 30° Celsius (86° Fahrenheit), but the nights are usually accompanied with a calm ocean breeze that makes walking around town a perfect way to spend the evening. Cartagena is located in the Caribbean Coast of Colombia, in the northern region of the country. It is the most visited city in Colombia after Bogotá and Medellin. Its magical environment and beautiful architecture makes it a wonderful destination to visit. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

• Visit colonial Cartagena, and historic landmarks such as Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (San Felipe de Barajas Castle), Convento de la Popa (Popa Convent), and Corralito de Piedra. You will learn about the legends and stories by visiting the Gold Museum, the Inquisition Palace and Bolivar Park

African Tradition in America, Palenque de Basilo 3-4 Hours

• Drive to Palenque a primitive village populated by descendants of runaway African slaves who first settled there in 1603, and have maintained their customs and traditions in language, death rituals, medicine. • Typical lunch included

Sunset Sailing Tour 4-5 Hours

• Drive to the dock to enjoy the afternoon and sunset aboard a sailboat

Photographic Tour in the Colonial City

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

voyagecolombia.com/cartagena

2-3 Hours

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

• Drive to the walled city where you will enjoy a personalized photography session. CD containing 50-120 pictures

NORTHERN ZONE CARTAGENA

Catálogo

Rosario Islands 5-6 Hours

• Drive to dock to take boat to Majagua Island. Enjoy tour around the island and the aquarium with typical lunch.

Bird Watching in canoe at sunset 3-4 Hours

• Drive to La Boquilla Dock where you will enjoy a canoe crossing through the swamp and its mangroves

Barú Barú is a small island close to Cartagena in which you could enjoy the beach and rest.

Scuba Diving and Beaches 2 Days

Day

• Pick up at your hotel in Cartagena and drive to the Dock and take a boat to Baru to enjoy the beach • Night spent in Baru

Mompox Mompox is an island in the Magdalena River that preserves the colonial architecture and Spanish traditions. Mompox is known for its filigrana jewelry. It is located in the department of Bolivar, 5 hours away from Cartagena and its average temperature is 30°Celsius (86° Fahrenheit).

Santa Cruz de Mompox 1 Days

• Air charter Cartagena-Mompox-Cartagena • Visit Mompox to enjoy its architecture and shop for jewelry

Holy Week in Mompox 3 Days

Day

• Scuba diving around the island

• Air charter Cartagena-Mompox-Cartagena

• Trip back to hotel in Cartagena

• Visit Mompox to experience Holy Week Celebration

Santa Marta is the capital city of the department of Magdalena located in the Caribbean Coast. The city has always been an important maritime port for the country especially for coal exports, but in the last few years it has also become an important hub for tourism because of its history, culture and beauty. Santa Marta was one of the first cities to be founded in Colombia on July 29, 1525. Its average temperature is between 27° to 35° Celsius (81° to 95° Fahrenheit). Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

Must-See Tour 3 Days

Day

• Bogotá-Santa Marta flight

Day

• Drive to Parque Tayrona (Tayrona Park), the most popular Natural Park in Colombia. With gorgeous scenery that range from beautiful beaches to the humid jungle and the imponent Sierra Nevada.

• Visit Historic Santa Marta, Taganga and La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a historic site that belonged to General Simon Bolívar

• Visit Cañaveral beach , Arrecifes, La Piscina and then Pueblito, an ancient indian village. You will have a chance to dive in the safe beaches around the park • Night spent in Santa Marta or in the Natural Reserve

3 •

Santa Marta-Bogotá flight

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

NORTHERN ZONE SANTA MARTA

Catálogo

Lost City 8 Days

• Bogotá-Santa Marta flight • Drive to Ciudad Perdida (Los City) • Enjoy a 3 day hike to Lost City, 1 day at Buritaca 200, and 2 days going back to Santa Marta. There are no hotels in Ciudad Perdida, this is a good experience for people who want to stay in the woods and enjoy nature • Santa Marta-Bogotá flight

Mamancana Reserve 6-7 Hours

• Drive to this Natural Reserve that consist of 600 hectares of Tropical Dry Forest, it offers all necessary infrastructure to practice adventure sports such as Canopy, Paragliding, Rappel, Mountain Bike, and Horseback Riding

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

voyagecolombia.com/santamarta

San Andrés and Providencia 1 San Andrés & Providencia is one of the 32 departments in Colombia. It consists of two island groups about 775 km (480 miles) northwest of Colombia, 220 km (140 miles) from the coast of Nicaragua, and eight outlying banks and reefs. Its capital is San Andrés and it is the largest island in Colombian territory. Its main source of income is tourism; efforts by local and national governments have increased to help renovate and build new tourism infrastructure to meet the increased demand for visitors to the islands. The main touristic activities are basically its beautiful transparent beaches, scuba diving, and other water sports. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

Tour 4 Days

• Bogotá-San Andrés flight • Spend the day at the beach • Night spent in San Andrés

• Visit Johnny Cay and enjoy the beautiful beaches surrounded by a colorful sea • San Andrés-Providencia flight • Night spent in Providencia

• Tour the island and enjoy the beautiful beaches • Visit Providencia´s Peak where you will have an amazing view of the island. • Visit Santa Catalina and Morgan´s Head

4 • Day5 •

Tour cays around Providencia, drive in the beautiful beaches and Snorkel to have a better view of the underwater sea life. Providencia-San Andrés-Bogotá flight

Scuba Diving Providencia offers some of the best scuba diving spots in Colombia. Along with our operator you will be able to dive in the coral reef around the cay area. If you´re not certified, this is the best place to take the course and obtain your certification. NORTHERN ZONE SAN ANDRÉS

Catálogo

Western Zone Medellín and The Coffee Triangle

City Tour 5-6 Hours

Medellín Medellín, capital of Antioquia, was built in the Aburra valley and is surrounded by mountains, it is the second largest city in Colombia and is well known for its industrial development, flower industry and its charming atmosphere and people. Medellin is considered as the city of Eternal Spring with and average temperature of 22° Celsius (72° Fahrenheit) and beautiful women. The city gathers thousands of foreigners all year round for fairs and international events such as The Flower Fair and Colombia Moda (Fashion event). Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

• City Tour through the financial area in the Poblado neighborhood, the Restaurant and Bar district around El Parque Lleras, Parque de Los Piés Descalzos, Nutibara Hill and its Pueblito Paisa, Downtown Medellin, Sculpture Square, and Antioquia´s museum. • Visit Parque Explora (Explore Park), Botanical Garden, Parque de Los Deseos (Wishes Park), El Metro and Cable Car

Guatapé and El Peñol 7-8 Hours

• Drive to Guatapé, a small town surrounded by The Peñol Dam and close to the amazing 200 mts tall rock “La Piedra del Peñol” that you can climb through stairs (679 steps) to the top of the rock

Rio Claro 2 Days

• Drive to Rio Claro, an astonishing Natural Reserve that gets its name due to the clear waters of its river. • Night spent in the Reserve

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

Rafting

voyagecolombia.com/medellín

All tours include private transfers, certified bilingual guide and private vehicles

You will take a 2 hour excursion with up to level II rapids. It is also a good opportunity to enjoy nature in this fabulous rainforest, with different shades of green, and abundant wildlife.

WESTERN ZONE MEDELLÍN

Catálogo

Canopy Cross the river and the top of the trees while hanging from a safety cable. With expert guides you will experience freedom while enjoying Rio Claro´s Rain Forest.

Caving Visit the “Guacharos Cave”, name given because of the type of bird that dwells inside; known as Oil Birds, they are an endemic specie to South America. Similar to a bat, this bird also has radar to guide itself.

Rafting at La Pintada 2-3 Hours

• Drive to La Pintada, where you will enjoy level III rafting in the warm temperatures and nice nature sceneries. This is one of Antioquia´s most popular spots in the Cauca River

Paragliding at San Félix 2-3 Hours

• Drive to San Felix, an ideal place for paragliding. Conditions are optimal for flying and the view of the Aburrá Valley is impressive

Canopy at Guatapé 2-3 Hours

• Drive to Guatapé, a small town surrounded by The Peñol Dam where you will enjoy the view of The Guatapé Dam and El Peñol Rock while flying suspended on a cable

Armenia Must-See Tour 3 Days

Day1 • Day

The Coffee Triangle

The Coffee Zone is located on the central mountain range of the Colombian Andes. This region has become the first rural tourist destination in Latin America thanks to the construction of different attractions related to the coffee production and culture. Culture

• Drive to La Vieja River where you will enjoy a boat trip around the river and appreciate the landscape and birds. • Drive you to San Alberto, a beautiful and exclusive tour around the coffee plantation and its tasting. • Night spent in Armenia

The Coffee Region is formed by the departments of Quindío, Caldas and Risaralda. They are among the smallest departments in Colombia. The combined population is 2,291,195 inhabitants. (2005 census) These beautiful places have 513.000 people working on the production of 12.1 million coffee sacks which are exported to 36 countries around the world.

Eco-tourism

Bogotá-Armenia flight

Day

• Visit Salento and Valle de Cocora, where you will horseback ride or hike around the unforgettable mountains and the national tree: Wax Palm • Flight back to Bogota

Recuca Coffee Culture Tour 3-4 Hours

• Drive to Recuca where you will participate in an interactive trip around the coffee culture, in which you will be the farmer

Adventure

WESTERN ZONE COFFEE TRIANGLE

Catálogo

Manizales

Cordillera Tour 4-5 Hours

Parque de los Nevados (Snow Peaks Park)

• Drive to the Willy’s facilities where you will board one. The Jeep will take you all around the Cordillera looking at the beautiful landscapes and the coffee and plantain plantations

Quindío Botanical Garden Hours

• Drive you to the Botanical Garden, where you will appreciate the region´s biodiversity, “mariposario” (butterfly farm) and the bamboo forest

VIP Horseback Ride 5-6 Hours

• Drive to the Hacienda Rio Bamba, where you can choose the horse you will ride along an exciting trip around the Coffee Triangle

2 Days

Day

• Bogotá-Manizales flight or drive from Armenia to Manizales • Drive to el Parque de los Nevados (Snow Peaks Park), where you will enjoy a different and unique landscape • Night spent in Armenia or Manizales

Day2 •

Manizales-Bogotá flight or Armenia-Bogotá flight

For more information and tailor made plans, go to

Canopy, Rafting and Paragliding 6-7 Hours

• Drive you to different spots where you can practice canopy, rafting and paragliding

Pereira Santa Rosa Hot Springs 8-9 Hours

2 Days

• Drive to Santa Rosa where you can enjoy the famous hot springs

voyagecolombia.com/coffeetriangle

Eastern and Southern Zone The Eastern Plains and the Amazon

WESTERN ZONE COFFEE TRIANGLE

Villavicencio

Catálogo

The Eastern Plains The Eastern Plains stretch through several departments in Colombia (Arauca, Casanare, Vichada, Guainía and Meta), and make up over a quarter of Colombia’s land mass. They are composed of a very low population density but immense biodiversity. The Eastern Plains are home to the Coleo Festival in which Colombian cowboys show their skills as horse and cattle riders. It’s an important part of the local culture, locals practice Joropo, the most well known musical rhythm of the area. Due to the low altitude and for being close to the Ecuador, the weather can be rainy or dry depending on the season. During the dry season temperatures can rise above 30°C (86°F). Eco-tourism

Culture

Villavicencio, the capital of the Meta department (part of the Eastern Planes) is only a 90 kms drive from Bogotá. Located on the hillside of the eastern mountain range, surrounded by rivers, the Villavicencio area offers a wide variety of wild life that sometimes can be seen just by driving through the main roads. Its average temperature is 28°C (82°F).

Must-See Tour 3 Days

Day

• Drive to Villavicencio, through one of the most beautiful roads in Colombia • Descending through the Fomeque Canyon you will enjoy a beautiful view of the Colombian Eastern Planes • Visit Maloka Park, where you can learn the way of living of the local people called Llaneros.

Adventure

• Night spent in Villavicencio

Day

• Visit Ocarro´s Park and have lunch at one of the typical restaurants that serve “Ternera a la Llanera” (veal, local style). • Go horseback riding through the beautiful savannahs. • Night spent in Villavicencio

Day3 •

Drive back to Bogotá

Rafting

vehicle that will drive you 7 kms north where you will walk for 2 additional kms to reach the entrance to Caño Cristales

2-3 Hours

• Drive to the Guatiquía River. Up to level III rapids can be found in this river

• Enjoy the beautiful colors of the river, and in some areas you will be able to dive in these clear waters. You will also be able to admire its gorgeous waterfalls, and strange looking rocks, as well as its surrounding nature.

• Visit beautiful water falls

Paragliding

• Night spent in La Macarena

3-4 Hours

• Drive to El Mirador de Bellavista to enjoy one of the prettiest views of Los Llanos; from this spot you can paraglide through the skies

Caño Cristales Caño Cristales is a Colombian river located in the Sierra de la Macarena, in the department of Meta. The river is commonly called The River of Five Colors or even The Most Beautiful River in the World because of the color of the plants and algae at its bottom which are red, yellow, green and blue giving it a unique and beautiful appearance. Being a small river, Caño Cristales is less than 100 km long and 20 km wide.

Day

• Visit El Mirador, a site seeing spot that provides a better view of the eastern planes and La Sierra de La Macarena, a standalone mountain in the planes • Caño Cristales-Villavicencio flight and drive back to Bogotá

The Serranía de la Macarena has amongst other things, 420 bird species, 10 species of amphibians, 43 of reptiles and 8 primate species. Its climate can vary between 3 of the thermal floors, warm, temperate and cold. The average temperature is 24°C (75°F).

Must-See Tour 2 Days

Day

• Drive to Villavicencio and air charter to Caño Cristales • Walk to the local port on the Guayabero River, where you will take a boat, then a 4X4 EASTERN ZONE THE EASTERN PLAINS

Catálogo

Must-See Tour 5 Days

Day

• Bogotá-Leticia flight • Visit to Monkey Island, home to more than 5000 monkeys, bird watching and more jungle activities • Visit manatee and dolphin reserve • Night spent in a Natural Reserve

Day

The Amazon The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and it is one of the biggest regions in Colombia, it is located in the south of the country and its average temperature is 27° Celsius (81° Fahrenheit). Leticia, its capital city, lies on the northern part of the Amazon River (the most copious river in the world), and at the point where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru meet. In this region you can observe and enjoy Colombia´s characteristic biodiversity and variety of exotic species. The area´s population is primarily native, and the following communities inhabit the city and the jungle: Huitotos, Ingas, Tucanos, Ticunas and Nukakus. Eco-tourism

Culture

Adventure

Day

• Visit Victoria Regia plants and in the afternoon native communities • Night spent in a Natural Reserve • Hike around the jungle and practice jungle activities • Night spent in a Natural Reserve

• Visit Puerto Nariño and the Tarapoto Lakes where you will encounter gray and pink dolphins • Night spent in a Natural Reserve • Practice extreme sports and adventure activities such as canopy, kayak and ropes. • Leticia-Bogotá flight

World Tours is one of the few golf operators in Colombia. We have worked with many private golf clubs in Colombia to establish agreements and get the best rates available for our foreign clients. We are dedicated to making Colombia one of the prime golf destinations in South America, our country offers golfers all kinds of weather suitable for playing golf ALL YEAR ROUND! Our staff are either all golfers or have experience in golf tourism, we guarantee the best personalized service in the country. All our packages are tailored to customer needs and include everything from green fees, caddies, refreshments, transportation, hotel, city tours, and any other options the customer may want.

Golf

Play Golf in Colombia with World Tours SOUTHERN ZONE THE AMAZON

Catálogo

Bogotá & Surroundings

Colombia´s capital, Bogota, is located in the Eastern Cordillera of Los Andes Mountain range. Bogota offers the perfect weather for golfers, located almost 8,800 feet asl, its average temperature is 54 degrees farenheit but can reach almost 70 in some months.

San Andrés Golf Club Located about 45 minutes to the west of Bogotá in the municipality of Funza, this course is ranked among the top golf courses in the country. Designed by Thompson and Jones

Par 72 Championship Tees Blue Tees White Tees Red Tees

7.408 Yards 6.962 Yards 6.679 Yards 5.972 Yards

El Rincón de Cajicá Located about 40 minutes north of Bogota, this golf course is also one of the top golf courses in Colombia. Designed by Rovert Trent Jones, it is well known for its distinctive hilly landscape, something not common around Bogota.

Par 72 Championship Tees Blue Tees White Tees Red Tees

7.408 Yards 7.408 Yards 6.816 Yards 5.781 Yards

Payande Golf Club and Resort Located in the municipality of Villeta, only an hour and a half away from Bogotá, it is a day trip golfers cant miss. The warmer climate and beautiful landscape of the course make it a must to play. Designed by Scott Miller.

Par 72 Blue tees White tees Red tees

6,522 yards 6,014 yards 5,120 yards

La Sabana Golf Club Located about an hour north of Bogota, this is a shorter but still challenging golf course. Designed by Mark Mahannan.

Par 71 Blue tees White tees Red tees

6,345 yards 5,959 yards 5,638 yards

Club Campestre Guaymaral Located about 45 minutes north of Bogota, this club offers two amazing golf courses, one links style and one of the most challenging in the country.

Course #1 Par 72

La Cima Golf Club

Blue tees White tees Red tees

Located in the municipality of La Calera, on the east mountain ranges of Bogotรก, this golf course offers a unique landscape and has the second highest golf hole in the world at approximately 9,000 feet asl.

Par 70

Blue tees White tees Red tees

6,065 yards 5,797 yards 5,425 yards

Course #2 Par 72 Blue tees White tees White/Red Red tees

7,356 yards 6,783 yards 6,783 yards 5,848 yards GOLF COLOMBIA

Cali

Medellín

Santiago de Cali, the third largest city in Colombia is located in the western part of the country. It offers a warmer climate than Bogota, the average temperatura being around 79 degrees farenheit.

Medellin is Colombia´s second largest city with a bit over 2 million inhabitants and home to Camilo Villegas. It is known for its kind people and wonderful weather. Medellin also has sorrounding urban areas which are very close by, such as Rionegro where 2 of the golf courses are located and make a tourist´s stay very enjoyable. Medellin´s average temperatura ranges bewteen 60 and 82 degrees farenheit, while Rionegro´s is much closer to that of Bogota.

Catálogo

Club Los Andes Considered one of the best golf courses in the region, it has hosted many national tournaments.

Par 72 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

7,010 yards 6,247 yards 6,273 yards 5,699 yards

This is the Campestre´s headquarters, it offers 9 holes located in the middle of Medellin.

Par 72

Club Farallones de Cali This golf course offers the only Par 6 in the country as well as an amazing landscape.

Par 73 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

7,413 yards 7,007 yards 6,929 yards 6,040 yards

Club Campestre de Medellín

Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

5,582 yards 5,322 yards 5,326 yards 4,586 yardas

Club El Rodeo Located right in the middle of Medellin, golfers can enjoy playing golf and then going on a wonderful City Tour.

Par 72 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,808 yards 6,512 yards 6,548yards 5,604 yards

Club El Rodeo (Macarena, Rionegro)

Club Campestre de MedellĂn (Llanogrande)

Located in Rionegro, about 45 minutes from Medellin, this course offers a cooler climate, but a very challenging 18 holes.

Located in Rionegro, about 45 minutes from Medellin, this course is home to PGA golfer Camilo Villegas

Par 72

Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,792 yards 6,422 yards 6,461yards 5,489 yards

Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

7,044 yards 6,423 yards 6,404 yards 5,795 yards GOLF COLOMBIA

Bucaramanga

Ibagué

Bucaramanga is one of the main secondary cities in Colombia, located on the Eastern cordillera, it is about 384 km from Bogotá. It is approximately 960 meters above sea level and its average temperature is 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ibague is also one of the main secondary cities in the country. It is located approximately 250 km south of Bogotá on the central Cordillera. It has a population of 511,600 inhabitants and its average temperatura is about 78 degrees farenheit.

Catálogo

Bucaramanga is host to 2 beautiful and challenging golf courses.

Ruitoque Golf Country Club Located south of Bucaramanga about 20 minutes, this golf course is on top of a plateau which makes for an amazing view and challenging golf game.

Par 70 Black tes Blue tees White tees Red tees

6,601 yards 6,252 yards 5,893 yards 4,716 yards

Club Campestre de Bucaramanga Narrow fairways and water make this golf course very interesting

Par 72 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,394 yards 6,074 yards 6,074 yards 5,519 yards

Club Campestre de Ibagué Par 71 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,556 yards 6,236yards 6,466 yards 5,529 yards

Club Campestre de Armenia The wonderful sorroundings make this golf course unique, located within a few miles of the city, tourists have a choice of staying at the club´s cabañas or in a typical hacienda near by.

Par 72

Girardot Girardot is a small town located about an hour from Ibague and 3 from Bogotá. A very well known vacation spot, it offers hot weather perfect for water sports and a very interesting golf club and resort.

El Peñón Golf & Resort Par 71 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

7,070 yards 6,711 yards 6,699 yards 5,789 yards

Coffee Region Located in the heart of Colombia´s coffee region, Armenia is about 290 km to the west of Bogota, and its temperatures can vary from 64 all the way to 84 degrees farenheit.

Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,517 yards 5,967 yards 5,967 yards 5,410 yards

Cartagena Cartagena is probably the best well known city in Colombia due to its gorgeous architecture and history. Visited by many tourists, it offers great dining and nightlife and great weather. Its average temperature is 83 degrees farenheit. Although not a golf destination, the city has one private course for those who do want to enjoy a day of golf.

Club Campestre de Cartagena Par 72 Blue tees White tees White/Red tees Red tees

6,901 yards 6,464yards 6,481 yards 5,812 yards GOLF COLOMBIA

Catรกlogo

Adventure

Mountaineering, Extreme Sports, Scuba Diving and Bird Watching

Adventure travel in Colombia is a growing business and it is gaining more fans every day is. Some particular places in the country are specializing in different activities

The following activities are tailor made. If you are interested please send us your requirements and we will send you a proposal.

voyagecolombia.com/adventure

Extreme Sports

Mountaineering Because Colombia is crossed by The Andes Mountains, divided in three cordilleras (Western, Central and Eastern) there are several places to practice Mountaineering. The highest ones are Sierra del Cocuy with 5.330 mts. (17.486 ft.) above sea level in the Eastern range, EL Ruiz Snow Peak with 5.400 mts. (17.716 ft.) above sea level, and Tolima Snow Peak with 5.321 mts. (17.457 ft.) above sea level, within El Parque Nacional de Los Nevados (National Snow Peaks Parks) in the Central Range; and the highest ones in the independent system of La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Bolivar and Colon Peaks with 5.775 mts (18.946 ft.) above sea level. At El Ruiz Snow Peak it´s possible to go up to 4.800 mts (15.748 ft.) by car and not far from it, you can find lodging at El Cisne, within El Parque Nacional de los Nevados (National Snow Peaks Parks). Our entire tailor made programs include Professional Guides, transportation and all necessary equipment. Some programs can be taken by people with no experience but in general it´s necessary to have a good physical condition and a couple of days or more are needed at 3000 mts. (9.842 ft.) to get use to the high altitude. At El Ruiz Snow Peak it´s possible to go up to 4.800 mts (15.748 ft.) by car and not far from it, you can find lodging at El Cisne, within El Parque Nacional de los Nevados (National Snow Peaks Parks). Our entire tailor made programs include Professional Guides, transportation and all necessary equipment. Some programs can be taken by people with no experience but in general it´s necessary to have a good physical condition and a couple of days or more are needed at 3000 mts. (9.842 ft.) to get use to the high altitude.

Paragliding It´s a recreational and competitive flying sport. A paraglider is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, whose shape is formed by its suspension lines and the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing (Wikipedia). Due to the mountains in Colombia, there are several ideal places to practice Paragliding and several certified clubs and operators around the country that offer courses and introductory flights in Tandem configuration. It can be practiced all year long, but it is best during the dry seasons. That is between December / March and July / October. The most well known places to practice Paragliding in Colombia are: • Sopó (Near Bogota) • La Mesa de Ruitoque (Near Bucaramanga) • Los Farallones (Near Cali) • San Félix (Near Medellín) • Coffee Triangle (Near the Coffee Region) • Mamancana (Near Santa Marta) • El Mirador (Near Villaviciencio)

Canopy It´s a transportation system supported by cables that go between trees or man- made platforms with difference in altitude that allow gravity to move people or objects that connect to the cable through a harness and a pulley. ADVENTURE COLOMBIA

Catálogo

Originally conceived as a mean of transportation in rural areas of Colombia, to cross rivers/ canyons where no bridges exist, the practice of Canopy has become very popular in Colombia as a sport or recreational activity. With beautiful landscapes, rainforests, rivers, mountains and canyons this particular sport is a way of enjoying nature. The most popular places to practice Canopy in Colombia are: • Parque Nacional del Chicamocha (Near Bucaramanga) • Coffee Triangle (Near the Coffee Region) • Amazon (Near Leticia) • Tobia (Near Bogotá) • Mamancana (Near Santa Marta)

Mountain Biking Colombia is a paradise for mountain biking, due to the mountains, canyons, deserts, savannahs and valleys, and the different climates you can find due to the different altitudes. The fact that Colombia is so close to the Ecuator, makes it possible to practice this sport all year round. There are some trails that used to be Ancient Stone Pathways that have a lot of history and are fun to ride. It is also possible to ride at high altitude within The Snow Peaks Park in the Central Cordillera, reaching up to 4.800 mts. (15.748 ft.). The most popular places to ride are: • Barichara (Near Bucaramanga)

• El Peñol (Near Medellín)

Rappel

• Coffee Region

This activity, used by Mountaineers and Climbers, is a controlled descend down a rope. In Colombia it has become a popular activity within tourists that don’t necessarily have any experience. Torrentismo, which is rappelling inside a water fall is also very popular. The most popular places to practice this sport are:

• Snow Peaks National Park (Near the Coffee Triangle)

• San Gil (Near Santander)

• Bogota´s surroundings

• Tobia (Near Bogotá)

• Villa de Leyva (Near Boyaca)

• Villa de Leyva (Near Boyacá)

• Paipa (Near Boyaca)

• Tobia (Near Bogotá) • Mamancana (Near Santa Marta) • Near Medellín

Scuba Diving Colombia is a blessed country, since it has coasts in the Atlantic Ocean (Caribbean) and the Pacific Ocean. This condition provides divers with a great variety of options. The Caribbean with its warm waters has great places to dive, such as: • San Andrés & Providencia • Taganga

Bird Watching Colombia has the largest bird biodiversity in the world; it has around 1876 species of birds and 70 endemic bird species. There are different places to watch the beautiful birds: • Departing from Santa Marta (El Dorado Natural Reserve) • Departing from Medellín (Arrierito Antioqueño Natural Reserve)

• Cartagena . Rosario Islands

• Departing from Bucaramanga (Reinita Cielo Azul Natural Reserve)

The Pacific coast offers some of the best places in the region:

• Departing from Pasto (El Pangá Natural Reserve )

• Gorgona Island

• Departing from Bogotá (El Paujil Natural Reserve)

• Malpelo Island

The plan includes specialized bird guide. ADVENTURE COLOMBIA

Catálogo

www.voyagecolombia.com

info@ voyage colo m bia.c om 57 1 600 00 98 · Bogotá, Colombia