DAY 1 – BOGOTÁ, PUENTE DE BOYACÁ, VILLA DE LEYVA

Departure after breakfast with your private driver to spend a few days in the beautiful Boyacá region, famous for its historical relevance in the process of independence of Colombia and for its fascinating landscapes. Some of the most beautiful villages in Colombia are located in this region north of Bogotá.

After approximately a 2-hour drive, enjoy a visit to the Boyacá Bridge, a site declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation. It is a monument celebrating the historic victory of the independentists over the Spanish army on August 7th, 1819. A triumph that culminated in the independence of Colombia.

At the end of the visit, the trip continues for about an hour to Villa de Leyva, a true jewel of Colombia. The city was recognized in 1954 as a national monument for its perfectly preserved colonial-style architecture.

Check-in at your hotel in Villa de Leyva and enjoy the whole afternoon at your leisure to visit the historic center. The large main square, 2-storey colonial buildings with balconies and terraces, whitewashed walls and cobblestone streets make Villa de Leyva one of those places that you will certainly fall in love with.

Overnight in Villa de Leyva (typical hotel in the historic town centre)

Included: private transportation, entrance to the Boyacá Bridge, hotel with breakfast included in Villa de Leyva.

DAY 2 – PUEBLITO BOYACENSE, MONGUÍ, PAIPA

Departure from Villa de Leyva after breakfast. After about a 1-hour-and-45-minute drive, we make a first short stop at the Hacienda El Salitre, a splendid historical colonial building from 1736 near the Sochagota Lake. Here, at the beginning of August 1819, General Bolivar “El Libertador” stayed for 3 days with his high command.

Continue for a few kilometers to the impressive “Los Lanceros Monument”, the largest monument in Colombia. This huge sculpture was erected to commemorate the famous and important victory of the Independentists in the Battle of “El Pantano de Vargas” on July 25th, 1819, an event that preceded the decisive victory at the Boyacá Bridge.

Then we reach the town of Duitama to visit the famous Pueblito Boyacense, one of the most visited attractions in the Boyacá region. Here you will be able to walk through the streets of a “pueblo” – town – with the reconstruction of about 100 of the most iconic buildings from 7 towns of this region (Monguí, Tibasosa, Villa de Leyva, Tenza, Ráquira, Sáchica and El Cocuy).

In the early afternoon, we continue to Monguí, universally considered among the most beautiful villages in Colombia. Do not miss the main square with the Basilica of Our Lady of Monguí and the Puente Real de Calicanto.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Paipa, a famous spa town idyllically located on Sochagota Lake.

Overnight in Paipa (nice hotel near Sochagota Lake)

Included: private transportation, entrance ticket to Pueblito Boyacense, hotel with breakfast included in Paipa.

DAY 3 – LAKE TOTA, AQUITANIA, BOGOTÁ

Today we take you on a spectacular itinerary from Paipa to visit Lake Tota, the largest lake in Colombia with an area of 55 square km (21.3 square miles). Located at 3,015 m (9,892 ft) above sea level, it is the second-highest navigable lake in South America after Lake Titicaca (Perú/Bolivia).

Before getting to the lake, various short stops are scheduled in some of the most beautiful villages in the area, including Iza, Cuitiva and Tota.

Enjoy amazing views along the road on the way to one of the most iconic places in the area, Playa Blanca (White Beach). Have a stroll on this incredible natural sandy beach in a small bay located on the south-western shore of the lake. In such a surreal landscape, it seems impossible to find oneself at more than 3,000 m (9,000 ft) above sea level.

Then, drive through beautiful landscapes before arriving at the village of Aquitania, where you will have free time to explore the town.

Afterwards, we start the journey back to Bogotá with arrival at your hotel in the evening.

Included: private transportation, entrance ticket to Playa Blanca.

Price

2 people: 410 EUR/person

3 people: 295 EUR/person

4 people: 240 EUR/person