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VILLA DE LEYVA 3D2N
In this experience you will visit the most traditional spots of Villa de Leyva. You will have lunch in one of the best restaurants in town and subsequently you will have a tour on the outskirts of Villa de Leyva visiting places such as: El fósil, Ecce homo sanctuary and the charming town of Ráquira, famous for its handicrafts, ending getting back to Villa de Leyva.
Itinerary
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WELCOMING IN RAQUIRA FOR A WORSHOP DAY
On this day, you will be pick up at 8:00 a.m. for a 4-hrs. private transfer to the town of Raquira. Once there, you will have lunch with a typical “picada” of the region and in the afternoon, we will have a 3.5-hrs. tour of the town with an activity with artisans with whom you will have a pottery workshop to mold clay pots, followed by a workshop of tagua handicrafts. At the end of the afternoon, we will take you to the hotel in Villa de Leyva.
CITY TOUR IN VILLA DE LEYVA
On this day, after breakfast, you will have a 2-hrs. city tour in Villa de Leyva, walking through its cobblestone streets, discovering its museums and secrets. Then we will visit the Santo Eccehomo monastery, the paleontological research center, the El Fosil Museum, and we will finish in the desert of El Infiernito, doing a stargazing activity in the astronomical observatory with a theme of anthropology and indigenous cosmovision.
AIN KARIM VINEYARD + PUENTE DE BOYACA
On this day, after breakfast, you will go to one of the vineyards in the area, where you will have a tour of the place where you will learn about the wine process from the planting of the grapes to the wine tasting. After lunch you will go to the Puente de Boyaca, where you will have a tour of this important place for the independence of the country, before heading back to Bogota, where you will arrive at 6 PM approx.
Cost Info
Cost Info
Included
ACCOMMODATION Suite private rooms in a small boutique hotel with great details and location in the town.ROOMS - Casa Terra Villa de Leyva: Double, triple or family suite rooms.ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private tours and transportations.MEALS - 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner.TRANSFERS All land transfers in private vehicles or shared, when strictly necessary.GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.Not included
- Transfers from Bogota or any other city to the town of Villa de Leyva and back.- Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.- Tips, snacks and souvenirs.- Personal items not described in the itinerary.- English or other languages speaking guides/translators.Add-ons & optionals
Add-ons & optionals
- Option or coordination of private transportation from Bogota or any other place to the destination and the way back.
- English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance.
- Private single rooms for just one person (price under request).
- Upgrade to a higher level of accommodations that can be quoted upon request and confirmation of availability in those hotels.
- Single rooms for a supplement.
- Specialized guides for special itineraries
What to take?
What to take?
- Hat and/or other sun protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Comfortable clothing and footwear for the activities and the temperatures.
- Sunscreen.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
Recomendations
Recomendations
The ecosystems of Villa de Leyva are special & it is important to follow the recommendations in order to avoid or diminish any negative impact on them, as well as being prepared for a pleasurable experience, according to that:
- It is important to reduce waste generation (single-use plastics). According to that, it is important to take your own rigid non-disposable recipient for liquids.
- Follow and abide by the instructions of the guides and authorities during each of the routes and tours.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol and/or psychoactive substances during the activities mentioned in the plan can be harmful to your health and safety.
FAQ´s
FAQ´s
WEATHER CONDITIONS & BILINGUALISM
It is necessary to be properly prepared for the weather conditions of the destination which are detailed below, but as this is an approximation, please note that they may vary. Also, keep in mind that not everywhere you can find bilingual staff or people at the destinations.
Villa de Leyva & Surroundings:
Temp. Min: 14ºC Max: 23ºC, slightly humid climate / (2150 m.a.s.l.)
ATM´S
There is good access to ATM´s and dataphones in the towns to be visited. However, it is advisable to carry cash for extra expenses in some rural areas in the destination.
PHONE SIGNAL & WI-FI
You will visit a destination where the signal varies according to your location, there will be places like the main areas of towns where there is strong signal, but you will also visit several rural and natural areas where you might have poor or non-existent phone connectivity.
The hotel offers good Wi-Fi.
TIPPING
Tipping is not mandatory, but if you consider you can tip the guides with an amount from 20.000 to 50.000 COP (5 to 12 USD approx.) per day of service.
SEASONS
- The dry season in Colombia ranges from Mid-November till March, in this period of the year you can expect to have easier hikes and less rain in general.
- The water levels will be lower and the hikes in general might be easier as you can expect less mud and drier trails.
- Getting by car to off the road paths will be easier, making the transportation times shorter to those spots in very rural areas.
- Migratory birds might be easier to spot during the dry season.
- The rainy season starts in April and ends in mid-November, being May and October the rainiest months in Colombia and from June to September a softer rainy period.
- In the rainy season you can expect to see the waterfalls and rivers with high levels and more imposing, with a greener vegetation.
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