Caribbean beaches, high and low level Andean mountain scenery, incredible wildlife, traditional markets and busy capitals make this an extremely diverse trip with plenty to do and see all along the way.

8 departures planned

This journey gives us a real flavour of the diversity of the continent. We visit old colonial towns, including the national monument of Villa de Leyva with its peaceful and charming cobbled streets surrounding one of the biggest plazas in all South America; Cartegena, arguably the most beautiful & charming of all South American cities with its fortifications and walled centre, colourful buildings and winding streets, is our base as we have a chance to relax on the beaches, sample the excellent seafood, dive and snorkel in the warm clear waters and take a trip to the beautiful Rosario coral archipelago and national park. Busy Bogota with its excellent gold museum, Quito and Caracas are a stark contrast, as is the wildlife haven and low lands of the Llanos in Venezuela. Traditional and handicraft markets are found in Otavalo and Quito and a multitude of activities are available in the activity Mecca of Merida in the northern Andes. Always plenty to do and see, this trip will leave you with a yearning to return to this amazing continent.

Itinerary Day 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Caracas. Caribbean beaches at Morrocoy National Park and boat trip around the cays. Into the northern Andes. 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 Merida, the activity capital of the world, with plenty of optional activities and surrounded by stunning Andean scenery. Into the Llanos: guided tour of the incredible wildlife. 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 Fly to the walled city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. Its forts and fortifications made it almost impregnable while its tasty seafood, beaches and colonial centre make it one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Boat trip to Rosario islands. Many optional activities. 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 Fly to Bogota with its world-famous Gold Museum. Transfer to National Monument colonial town of Villa de Leyva with its cobbled streets, massive plaza and charming buildings. Return to Bogota. 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 Fly to Ecuador. Set in beautiful surroundings, we spend time in the market town of the Otavalo Indians with its many traditional handicrafts & fabrics. Visit the "village" and monument on the equator. Into the Valley of the Volcanoes and Quito, surrounded by snowcapped peaks.

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Accommodation & Meals: 19 nights in hotels, 2 nights camping and 2 nights in the Llanos.

Highlights include

19 nights in hotels

3 day guided wildlife tour of the Llanos including food & accommodation

All flights in Colombia

Morrocoy National Park and boat trip around the islands

Merida in the northern Andes

Boat trip to the Rosario island

Beautiful Cartagena

National Monument town of Villa de Leyva in the Colombian Andes

Monument and Equator "village"

Market town of the Otavalo Indians

Merida, activity capital of the north

Quito & Caribbean beaches

Optional Activities include
Gold museum, swimming, diving, trekking/walking, boat trips, snorkelling, biking, horse riding, kayaking, rafting & many more…

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Mode of Travel: A fairly relaxed pace with only a couple of long days. Exodus specialised vehicle in Venezuela and Ecuador, flights and minibus in Colombia. Mainly hotels.
Group Size: Min. 6, max. 22