¡Bienvenidos a Bogota!
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Bogotá
On arrival in Bogotá you’ll be met by our local partners at the airport – they’ll be available 24/7 throughout your trip if you need anything, so it’s nice to meet them and ask any questions you might have. You’ll be transferred to your comfortable hotel in the charming area of La Candelaria, which is the cultural heart of the city and within easy reach of the main attractions. Once checked in, you’ll be free to relax or set out to explore the area. There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby.
Day 2 – Monserrate and sightseeing
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up by a local guide for a trip to Cerro de Monserrate – the mountain which looms over downtown Bogotá and affords an incredible view of the city. The mountain has been viewed as a sacred place long before Colombia was colonised, and later became home to a small church which sits at the top. It’s a beautiful spot to spend the morning and is popular with tourists and pilgrims alike. Once you’ve taken it all in, you’ll return to La Candelaria for the afternoon.
Much of Bogotá’s highlights are easily explored independently on foot. As with any city there are areas it’d be wise to avoid, but you’ll have no need to go to these parts. The centre is full of impressive churches, museums and narrow streets full of colourful artwork and little eateries. If you’d like to have something else arranged for your time in the city, then there’s a range of options including cycling tours, cookery classes, and art or graffiti tours – just have a chat with your Travel Specialist.
Day 3 – Onward journey
We can book extra nights for you in Bogotá of course, since there’s plenty to see and do, but otherwise it’ll be time to check out and travel on to the next stop on your Colombian journey by land or air.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
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For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our In Style version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our In Style option below.
Bogota bike tour
Embark on a two-wheeled tour through La Candelaria, the historic city centre of Bogotá, and get a feel for the Colombian capital in the company of a local guide and other travellers. You’ll cycle past Plaza del Chorro, Plaza Bolivar and Plaza San Victorino, learning a lot about the history of the city as you head to the famous cemetery of Bogota. From there you’ll pedal through different parts of the city and parks and past the Botero Museum back to the colourful city centre.
Colombian cooking tour
During a cooking class, you will learn more about the culinary art of Colombia and the tastes of Latin America. Together with a chef as your guide you will prepare various dishes that are typical of Bogota and the rest of the country. You will learn more about the history of Colombian cuisine and the extraordinary fruits of the country.
