www.audleytravel.com/colombia ?01993 838 683 ?Colombia47Suggested itinerariesClassic ColombiaThis tour takes in the main highlights of Colombia at a comfortable pace, on a route that is fairly wellestablished despite the infancy of tourism in thecountry. Combining city life, wonderful countrysideretreats and the Caribbean coast, this itinerarycaptures the true spirit of Colombia.Day 1Fly from the UK to Bogotá.Day 2Tour of La Candelaria, the historicalcentre of Bogotá.Day 3Travel by road to Villa de Leyva viathe Salt Cathedral at Zipaquirá.Day 4Time to explore Villa de Leyva onfoot, and maybe some of thesurrounding countryside onhorseback.Day 5Travel by road back to Bogotá and flyto Armenia in the heart of the coffeeregion, where you will stay in atraditional finca.Day 6Take a tour around the towns andcoffee plantations of this region.Day 7Free day to relax in your finca.Day 8Travel back to Armenia and fly toCartagena.Day 9Enjoy a guided walking tour of thewalled centre of Cartagena.Day 10At leisure to further explore the cityand surroundings, or just to relax andsoak up the atmosphere.Day 11Take a drive along the Caribbeancoast to Tayrona National Park.Days 12-13Free time to explore TayronaNational Park whilst staying inbeachside accommodation.Day 14Fly to Bogotá and connect with yourinternational flight home.Day 15Arrive in the UK.Stay longerExtend your trip from the coffee region up toColombia's second city, Medellín. Alternatively getoff the beaten track and fly to Popoyán in thesouth of the country to visit the statues and ruinsat San Augustín. Tailoring your tripThe itinerary shown is designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and is a route thatworks particularly well. We can use this as a basisto plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Colombia specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 683Getting aroundTravelling around the main areas of Colombia isfairly straightforward, all places are accessible byshort internal flights and we try to use interestingroad trips where possible. We do not use any ofthe road crossings to adjacent countries, butBogotá has good international flight connectionswith its South American neighbours.When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.The climate of Colombia does not vary muchthroughout the year, although on average thedriest months are December to February. Thistime coincides with when Colombians themselvestake their holidays so accommodation tends to be busier and more expensive. Time difference:GMT-5 hoursFlight time from UK:15 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline prices for your trip to Colombia on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discuss your plans.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec?????????????????CartagenaVilladeLeyvaTayrona National ParkArmeniaBogotáPopayán & San AugustinLocated in southern Colombia is the town ofPopayán, bedecked with whitewashed colonialarchitecture. A university city, founded in 1537,it has a youthful energy and is famousthroughout Colombia for its wild and colourfulstreet celebrations during Easter week. Severalhours by road from Popayán is the little townof San Agustín which is close to the 'Valley ofthe Statues', an archaeological site dating frompre-Conquest times. Amacayacu National ParkAmacayacu National Park in the Amazonrainforest is home to an extraordinary array ofwildlife and is an ideal setting to observenature's exoticism up close. Here you can findover 450 bird species, an array of monkeysincluding the world's smallest, six species ofcrocodile and the world's largest fresh waterturtle. This incredible region is accessible byboat an hour from the town of Leticia. Caribbean IslandsThe Caribbean islands of San Andrés andProvidencia, located 480 kilometres off thenorthern coast of Colombia, offer alternative,simple beachside guesthouses with beautifulwhite-sand beaches and good divingopportunities. Local lady, CartagenaBeach, Providencia IslandMaria del Carmen church, Bogotá

Vast and little-visited, Venezuelais a beautiful country thatstretches from the snow-capped Andesof the west down to the vast junglesof the Orinoco Delta and from theflat-topped 'Lost World' mountains of the south to palm-fringed beachesalong its Caribbean coast. In fact,Venezuela has the longest stretch ofCaribbean coastline of any singlenation and the gorgeous beaches hereand on its offshore islands make thecountry worth a visit alone. It is this north of the country where themajority of the population lives, mostof the rest of the country sees naturefirmly in charge. Venezuela is home to the some of the most uniquelandscapes on the planet includingSouth America's largest lake, theworld's highest waterfall and, for adifferent type of natural beauty, themost winners of the Miss World andMiss Universe contests. 48VenezuelaLos LlanosExperience some of the bestbird and wildlife spottingopportunities in South Americain these vast grasslands.MéridaThe university city of Méridaoffers great scenic outdooractivities such as trekking,mountain biking, paragliding andbirdwatching in the surroundingAndean countryside.Los Roques An archipelago of stunningwhite sandy beaches and simpleaccommodation with a laid-backCaribbean feel.321Orinoco DeltaA beautiful rainforest wherevisitors can gain an insight intothe traditional ways of life of the Warao Indians.4Angel FallsThe highest waterfall in theworld, 12 times the height ofNiagara Falls with a single dropof 978 metres.Gran SabanaThis vast table top mountainlandscape is Venezuela's largestnational park and was theinspiration for Conan Doyle's'The Lost World'.65Angel FallsLos RoquesAnteater, Los Llanos123456