Relaxation in San Blas
THE seaside moment of the trip, and not the least... the Guna Yala label invites you into their dream setting
This tour explores the landscapes and cultures of Panama and Colombia
Length of stay: 15 days
Theme: Multi-Country Tours
Difficulty: Simple
I'm lucky enough to have lived in Colombia for a long time before moving to Panama. This trip reflects what I liked best about Colombia: villages far from the crowds and the discovery of the coffee region from the less touristy side. As the seaside resort was more attractive on the Panama side, it was unthinkable not to include the famous San Blas archipelago!
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THE seaside moment of the trip, and not the least... the Guna Yala label invites you into their dream setting
In Colombia's coffee-growing region, wax palms add their charm to the valley.
Colonial towns, authentic villages and major capitals... are sure to seduce you..
Panama City, Panama
El Valle de Antón, Panama
San Blas Islands, Panama
Bogota, Bogotá, Colombie
HONDA, Victoria, Caldas, Colombie
Salamina, Caldas, Colombie
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombie
Welcome at Tocumen international airport in Panama City.
Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in a Panama City hotel.
Private transfer from Panama City to El Valle de Anton.Discover the Valle de Anton region.On-site activities available on request (birdwatching, hiking, horseback riding).Overnight in an El Valle hotel.
Saddle up for ahalf-day nature ride on horseback. Departing from your hotel, your guide will take you to a drinking water point on the Antón River. Enjoy this pleasant ride through the canyon and observe its lush flora and fauna.Night hike with specialist biologists.Depart your hotel at dusk for a night hike, accompanied by a naturalist guide. Spend thenight in an El Valle hotel.
Private transfer from El Valle de Anton to Panama City.Guided tour of the capital Panama City.Your driver will pick you up for a full-day city tour of Panama City, accompanied by an English-speaking guide. First stop: Panama La Vieja, the country’s first capital before it was destroyed by the notorious pirate Henry Morgan. Then on to the not-to-be-missed Panama Canal and Miraflores Locks, and the Casco Antiguo. This bohemian district plunges you into the country’s historic past, with its typical alleyways and colorful buildings leading to the Place de France. In the late afternoon, transfer to your hotel forthe night in a Panama City hotel.
Discover the San Blas archipelago.Early morning departure from Panama City. You will enter the autonomous territory of the Guna Yala Indian community, whose women are recognizable by their colorful clothing and the pearl jewelry adorning their arms and legs.Transfer by boat to one of the archipelago’s inhabited islands. Only around 60 of the 365 coral islets are inhabited. Here, you can paddle or kayak and explore the island,followed by snorkeling near a shipwreck and a natural swimming pool with starfish. Overnight and full board on the island.
Another day in paradise. After breakfast, you’ll visit another island, a quiet and exclusive place where you can relax on a hammock, use the kayaks to explore the island’s surroundings.Overnight and full board on the island.
Last moments in the archipelago.Take advantage of your last moments in the San Blas onAguja Island to rest on the beach and relax. After lunch, you will leave the archipelago to return to the capital Panama City.Overnight in a Panama City hotel.
Transfer to Panama City airport. Flight Panama City-Bogota.Welcome to Colombia!Welcome to Bogota’s El Dorado international airport, at an altitude of 2,640 m. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in a beautifully styled hotel with swimming pool and rooftop terrace, located in Bogota’s northern districts.
A day devoted to visiting Bogotá, with the following program
overnight in a beautifully styled hotel with swimming pool and rooftop terrace in Bogotá’s northern neighborhoods.
Drive to Honda. On the way, you can stop off at the village of Guaduas, listed as one of Colombia’s most beautiful historic centers. Guided tour of the charming village of Honda. Overnight in a boutique hotel in the center of Honda, with swimming pool and roof terrace overlooking the surrounding valley.
Today, sail the Magdalena River, embarking at the port of Caracolí and disembarking at the mouth of the Guarinó River, for an instructional workshop on line casting and congo fishing on the beach, followed by an authentic Tolima tamal (vegetarian option available) and Honda’s finest coconut ice cream.
private transport between Honda and Salamina. Overnight in a charming colonial-style hotel just a few meters from Plaza Bolivar, Salamina’s main square.
Drive to San Felix, a small traditional village in the region and gateway to the Valle de Las Samarias and its emblematic wax palms. After a 2-hour walk (adaptable according to your walking ability), enjoy a tasty lunch from the Mirador before returning to Salamina. Overnight in a charming colonial-style hotel located just a few metres from Plaza Bolivar, Salamina’s main square.
Visit one of the village’s most traditional restaurants, whereyou can sample typical local dishes (Huevos al vapor, Macana, Pan chuzado) before heading to La Galeria market to buy fresh produce.The half-day ends in the home of the chef accompanying you, where you can enjoy an exclusive meal. Private transport between Salamina and Medellin. Overnight in a charming boutique hotel with garden, in the lively Provenza de El Poblado district, in the heart of Medellin.
After breakfast, you’ll head for the evolving neighborhood of Comuna 8, where you’ll walk along the green paths of the circunvalar garden and enjoy a beautiful view of the city, before discovering a hopeful project: community vegetable gardens. A stroll through the pedestrian streets of the Carabobo neighborhood will allow you to discover different styles of architecture, before reaching the Plaza Botero, where bronze statues of the famous artist are on display.
afterwards, visit the Antioquia Museum, exhibiting many of Fernando Botero’s works, as well as a range of pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary art collections. Overnight in a charming boutique hotel with garden, in the lively Provenza de El Poblado district, in the heart of Medellin.
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