Multi-country trip
Colombia-Panama-Costa Rica-Nicaragua

Arrive at Bogotá‘s El Dorado international airport, at an altitude of 2,640 m. Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district and end of the day free to enjoy the Colombian capital at your leisure, with its mix of modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and verdant parks. Overnight at your Bogotá hotel

A day devoted to sightseeing in Bogotá, including: – Cerro de Monserrate, for a breathtaking view of the capital and surrounding area. Perched at an altitude of 3,152 metres, the Sanctuary (accessible by cable car or funicular) is a place of pilgrimage, particularly popular on religious feast days. – The Candelaria district, Bogotá’s historic and cultural center, which has preserved its authentic colonial atmosphere; along the cobbled streets, you’ll discover colourful facades, beautifully carved wooden balconies and Baroque churches. – The Gold Museum, one of the most dazzling on the continent. Nearly 34,000 pieces of gold are on display, making it the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silverware from the Quimbaya, Taironas, Muiscas and Tolimas civilizations.

– The Botero Foundation, dedicated to Colombian artist Fernando Botero, where his own works (some 100 drawings, paintings and sculptures) are on display, as well as his private collection of no fewer than 85 masterpieces by internationally renowned artists (Renoir, Dali, Chagall, Picasso, Miro, etc.) – Plaza Bolivar, with its imposing buildings (City Hall, Palace of Justice, Cathedral, National Congress, etc.). Overnight at your Bogotá Hotel

Domestic flight to NeivaRoute between Neiva and Villavieja, at the gateway to the Tatacoa desert (1-hour drive).In the evening, starry evening at the Tatacoa desertastronomical observatory. Thanks to the dry climate here, the night sky is superb! Overnight in Tatacoa

This morning, with your guide, stroll between dunes and cacti in the Tatacoa desert to discover the sites of El Cuzco and El Hoyo. Transport between Villavieja and San Agustin (approx. 6-hour drive). Overnight in San Agustin

Morning visit to San Agustin Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The visit is organized around four main sites: – Mesitas, artificial esplanades housing crypts, figurines and funerary dolmens; – Bosque de la Estatuas, populated by statues representing mostly anthropomorphic male figures, sometimes with feline features; – Fuente de Lavapatas, a religious monument carved into the bed of a river, considered a sacred site reserved for religious ceremonies.

– Alto de Lavapatas: San Agustin’s oldest site (3300 BC), guarded by impressive statues (referring to the Double Self), with a unique view over the entire valley and the various archaeological sites. After lunch, you’ll discover San Agustin’s surroundings on a multi-stage excursion. On the program: – the site of El Tablon with its ethnographic museum, – the site of La Chaquira with its sculpture in the canyon slopes, – the site of Pelota with its statues coated in natural dyes. Overnight in San Agustin

Transport between San Agustin and Popayán. En route, you cross the Puracé National Park and climb above 3,000m, where you can observe a unique ecosystem: the Paramó, typical of the Colombian Andes (approx. 4 hours’ drive, including 2 hours on dirt track). Afternoon at leisure in Popayán. Overnight at your Popayán hotel

Transport between Popayan and the coffee region. Visit to a Colombian coffee plantation, whose production can be as complex and sophisticated as wine. On site, you’ll have the opportunity to walk among the coffee trees, be introduced to the harvesting and roasting processes, before tasting the beverage produced on site. Vehicle available for the day in the coffee region. Overnight at your hotel in the Valle de Cocora

A day dedicated to discovering the villages and landscapes typical of the coffee region, including a Willys tour of the verdant Cocora Valley and a hike among the wax palms, Colombia’s national tree.

Lunch break followed by a visit to the village of Salento: panoramic tour, discovery of local architecture and typical bamboo constructions (guadua). At the end of the day, departure for a game of Tejo, a traditional Colombian « pétanque » game inherited from the indigenous Muisca culture. Overnight at your hotel in the Cocora Valley

Transfer to Pereira airport for your domestic flight to Medellin. Welcome at Olaya Herrera national airport in Medellin, the city of eternal spring, and transfer to your hotel. City tour on the themes of urban transformation and urban art. By vehicle and on foot, you’ll explore the places that have transformed the city, beginning with a visit to Comuna 13, known as a hotbed of urban violence and Medellin. The arrival of the Metrocable, the construction of a designer library and a hospital, among other things, demonstrate the revival of this district. The Casa Kolacho artists’ collective will explain how they have been able to save hundreds of young people from armed conflict through culture. Overnight at your hotel in Medellín

Morning at leisure to enjoy the city of Medellin: a stroll through the pedestrian streets of the Carabobo district will allow you to discover different styles of architecture, from the Palacio Nacional to the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, before reaching the Plaza Botero, where bronze statues of the famous artist are on display. Visit the Museo Antioquia; housed in an Art Deco building, it is one of Colombia’s most important museums, with a large number of Fernando Botero‘s works, as well as a range of pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary art collections. Transfer to Medellin airport, then domestic flight to Cartagena de Indias. Welcome in Cartagena de Indias, on the Caribbean coast. Transfer to your hotel in the historic center

Did you know? Rum is Colombia’s favorite local drink. We’d like to take you into this world with an unusual tasting session. Go to a small bar in the Getsemani district, where the owner will be waiting to show you his collection of Colombian rums – and only Colombian rums – the largest in the country! You’ll have the opportunity to discover a wide range of flavors, from bottles sold only in certain parts of the country to those sold only abroad!

An original way to discover the history of Colombian rum! Overnight at your hotel in Cartagena

A day’s visit to Cartagena’s main historical and cultural sites: – Convent of La Popa: perched on a hill overlooking the bay, this monastery boasts a lovely patio, a colonial museum and a chapel dedicated to the Virgen de la Candelaria; – Panoramic view from the San Felipe Barajascastle: at the gateway to the colonial city, this is one of the most formidable bastions ever built by the Spanish army. In the afternoon, visit Cartagena’s historic center and main sights. You’ll discover Cartagena’s past and present on foot, visiting the city’s most beautiful monuments such as the Clock Tower and Don Pedro de Heredia. During the tour, you’ll notice the different influences – Romanesque, Moorish, colonial, military, Arab, Spanish and North American – that have shaped Cartagena.

You’ll also discover the Palace of the Inquisition, one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, or the San Pedro Claver sanctuary, formerly dedicated to Spanish priests and missionaries. Overnight at your Cartagena Hotel

Transfer to Cartagena de Indias airport for your international flight. International flight to Panama City, Panama. Welcome at Tocumen international airport in Panama City. First contact with the country, then your driver will take you to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Panama

Free day to enjoy the Panamanian capital at your leisure. For history buffs, we suggest a visit to the remains of Panama La Vieja, the country’s first capital before it was destroyed by the famous pirate Henry Morgan. If you like hiking, immerse yourself in tropical flora and fauna on the trails of the Metropolitan Park, just outside the capital.

Then take a stroll through the seafood market, where you’ll find lobster, tuna and other mouth-watering delicacies from the Caribbean and the Pacific, before discovering the famous colonial district of Casco Antiguo, which plunges you into the country’s historic past, with its typical alleyways and colorful buildings leading to the Place de France. Here you can discover art-deco architecture, the cathedral and visit the Museum of the Interoceanic Canal. Of course, don’t miss watching the boats pass through the Miraflores locks. If time permits, we also recommend a visit to the brand-new « biomuseo » designed by architect Frank Gehry, located in the Amador district. At the end of the day, enjoy dinner on the Amador pier, with a breathtaking view over Panama Bay… Three hours before departure, transfer to Tocumen airport for your international flight. International flight to San José.Welcome to Costa Rica!Your driver will be waiting for you at Juan Santamaria international airport, near San José, at an altitude of 1,150 meters in the heart of the Central Valley, to take you to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel de San Jose

Pick-up of your rental car Road from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.Depart for Costa Rica’s Atlantic coast, passing through the lush Braulio Carrillo Park, covered in thick tropical rainforest and drenched by torrential rains (4.5 hrs drive). Overnight in a lodge

Self-guided tour of Cahuita National ParkYou’ll alternate walking through tropical vegetation with relaxing and swimming in the Caribbean Sea. A 7km walk is possible but not compulsory. As well as observing medicinal plants and orchids, you’re sure to come across snakes, sloths, several types of monkey, agoutis and coatis as well as toucans. Overnight in a lodge

Visit to an animal protection centerDuring your visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center, you’ll have the chance to observe a wide range of animals, including monkeys, sloths, felines, raccoons, marsupials, reptiles, amphibians, deer and birds! Many of them roam freely in the garden! Local flavors!The Afro-Caribbean women of Puerto Viejo welcome you and share their culinary traditions during a cooking class! An ideal way to discover Costa Rican and Caribbean culture in a different way. You’ll discover and savor typical dishes such as patacones and rice and beans, and spend the night in a lodge

Self-guided tour of the Gandoca-Manzanillo National ReserveYou’ll explore the trails to observe the local flora and fauna. a 7 km walk to Punta Mona is possible but not compulsory. The often muddy coastal and overland trails are ideal for observing mammals and the incredible variety of birds, amphibians and reptiles. Overnight in a lodge

Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí and on to Sarapiqui: an important river port since colonial times, whose forests are home to tapirs, sloths, coatis and a variety of monkeys (approx. 3h30 drive).Meet nocturnal animalsDiscover the fauna of the region during a night hike. Your naturalist guide will help you observe snakes, spiders, frogs and other nocturnal species… Overnight in a lodge

TheSarapiqui River is the perfect combination of adventure and nature. This section of the river is made up of class 2-3 rapids, with clear, refreshing water flowing through the Sarapiqui rainforest, making it a true paradise. When you arrive at your starting point, the certified guides will equip you with professional equipment and brief you on safety instructions and how to get the most out of your activity. Then the adventure begins! Halfway down the descent, you’ll take a break to enjoy a buffet of fresh tropical fruit, and recharge your batteries. Overnight in a lodge

Drive from Sarapiqui to Arenal, then on to the La Fortuna region and the majestic Arenal volcano (1,650 m), with its perfectly conical shape (1h30 drive).Ride on the suspension bridgesYou’ll enjoy a 3-kilometre ride through the primary forest and a dozen suspension bridges above the canopy, with a breathtaking view of the tropical vegetation and the Arenal volcano! Overnight at your hotel in Arenal

Sensational zip linesThrills guaranteed in complete safety. Explore the treetops as you zip along cables from one platform to the next. The course comprises a total of 13 tree-top platforms.Cocoa tour: learn, salivate, taste!Discover the secrets and wonders of one of mankind’s favorite foods: chocolate. You’ll learn all about chocolate, from the planting of the cocoa fruit, its processing and history, to the making of the bars! You’ll be able to taste the indigenous chocolate drink, as well as chocolate bars made from organic cocoa. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the chance to make your own bar to take home with you. Overnight at the Arenal hotel

Route from Arenal to Isla Chiquita. Departure for the Nicoya Peninsula (4h drive).Bioluminescence tour by kayak or boatOur planet has some privileged areas where a natural and impressive phenomenon causes small lights to emerge from the ocean in the dark of night.

Produced by a high concentration of light-emitting plankton, bioluminescence occurs in dark places and when the water is moving. This rare phenomenon exists around Isla Jesuita, and thanks to this kayak or boat adventure, you’ll have the chance to observe it. Overnight at your Isla Chiquita hotel

Make the most of your stay in the heart of the Gulf of Nicoya to experience the soothing, authentic atmosphere of the area, and take advantage of the kayaks available to explore the surrounding islands. You can also try your hand at stand-up paddling on the gulf, and at nightfall, visibility permitting, you can take a trip out on the water in the hope of seeing the phenomenon of phosphorescent plankton that light up when shaken.

Suggested activities: – Visit to the Curu reserve, – Day trip to Isla Tortuga, – Guided kayak tour on the Gulf of Nicoya, – Artisanal fishing tour, – Sport fishing day, – Morning birdwatching, – Visit to a traditional farm on the Gulf of Nicoya, – Desert island boat tour, Overnight at your hotel in Isla Chiquita

Drive from Bagaces to Isla Chiquita. Depart for the Nicoya Peninsula and settle in on this island at the end of the world (3h30 drive). Overnight at hotel

Discover the Rio Perdido canyon by zip-line

You’ll pass through parts of the canyon where the rock walls are narrow and daylight is scarce, via platforms, bridges, cables, rivers…

Road from Bagaces to Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste. From here, you continue towards the Nicaraguan border. At the village of La Cruz, take the road heading east towards the lodge (1h30 drive).

Road from La Cruz to Peñas Blancas.

Return your vehicle to our local service provider.

Land border crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.Welcome to Nicaragua!First contact with the country. Pick-up of your rental vehicle on the Nicaraguan side of the border, then drive to the port of San Jorge, Rivas to take the ferry to Moyogalpa on the island of Ometepe (approx. 1h drive and 1h boat)Suggestion: Sunset on the lake!At the end of the day, we suggest you head for Punta Jesus Maria to admire the sunset over this kilometre-long outcrop of land in the middle of the lake. Overnight on the island of Ometepe

Horseback ride to the San Ramon waterfallMeet your guide and horses at the entrance to the San Ramon waterfall. You’ll set off on a ride to the foot of this impressive waterfall. Before coming back down, take time for a swim and enjoy this unique Nicaraguan spot! An active horseback ride along narrow, rocky paths.Kayaking on the Rio IstianYou’ll go kayaking with your guide on the Rio Istian, a special ecosystem located between the island’s two volcanoes. You’ll start your trip by paddling out onto Nicaragua’s largest lake to observe the various properties that litter the shoreline. Then you’ll approach the isthmus and enter a small stream of water with lush vegetation. On the way back, you’ll be surrounded by two majestic volcanoes and enjoy a panoramic view of the lake. Night on Ometepe Island

Ascent of Maderas volcanoEarly in the morning, after a hearty breakfast, departure from the hotel for the ascent of Maderas volcano. You’ll pass through different types of vegetation, fully immersed in the luxuriant forest that covers the lower part of the volcano. The volcano is an inactive colossus with an unusual ecosystem, a humid forest with an infinite number of epiphytic plants. You will then reach the summit of the volcano at 1394 metres to observe the lagoon at the edge of the crater. Overnight on the island of Ometepe

Free time on the island of Ometepe. Then on to the port of Moyogalpa to take the ferry to San Jorge, Rivas. Continue on to your hotel in Granada (approx. 1h by boat and 1h30 by road).Guided tour of Granada (half-day)La Gran Sultana is a colonial jewel that we suggest you discover on foot. You’ll start your guided tour at the Church of San Francisco, the city’s oldest, and make your way to the cemetery with its 400-year-old marble tombs. Then on to the Polvora fortress. Finally, you’ll visit the Xalteva Church, the Cathedral and the Central Park. Overnight at your Granada hotel

Discovering Las IsletasHalf-day trip to discover the Las Isletas archipelago, a group of islands off the coast of Granada. You’ll set off by boat to sail between these islets, where today’s Nicaraguans have established their vacation homes. There are almost 400 basaltic islands, and you’re sure to enjoy excellent views of the proud Mombacho volcano, as well as numerous animal sightings. Discover the Pueblos Blancos, small villages around Masaya renowned for their handicrafts. From pottery to leatherwork to hammocks, the colors of local craftsmanship will fill your eyes! Wander between Catarina and San Juan de Oriente and take a look at these little stores, often set up on the porches of houses. If you wish, you can also stop off to visit a black ceramics workshop, the region’s specialty. Once in Catarina, take in the panoramic view of the Laguna de Apoyo from the belvedere, and walk down the lagoon’s slopes to the El Paso del Tren restaurant halfway up. Afternoon free to enjoy the Laguna de Apoyo, an ancient volcanic crater now filled with fresh water. You can choose to hike, swim, kayak or simply relax in this enchanting setting. Overnight at your hotel in Granada

Free time to enjoy Granada. Return to Managua international airport (1h drive), where you will be connected to your international flight three hours before departure