Wind north through the Andes to one of Colombia’s best preserved colonial towns. Dedicating the day to Villa de Leyva alone ensures thorough exploration of cobblestone streets, the massive plaza, and local museums, no bus or train required.
Expect 3 hours each way through Colombia's scenic highlands. A private driver from Bogota ensures you discover the colonial cobblestone town and UNESCO World Heritage candidate at your own pace.
While the Spanish founded Villa de Leyva in 1572, the area has been inhabited since the Pre-Herrera period, 3000 years ago. The town has remained largely unchanged since Colonial times, and its main square one of the largest in South America. Surrounded by white-washed buildings, and watched over by a charming church, the 14,000 square meter plaza is the perfect place to admire the town’s historic buildings, backed by rolling hills. On the outskirts of town, is the El Infiernito archaeological site. A Muisca astronomical observatory and religious site, the Spanish were so affronted by the phallic statues that they called the place “Little Hell”. Also nearby Villa de Leyva is the Casa Terracota, an unusual, two story home built entirely from clay (there aren’t even supports), that the owner likes to call the largest piece of pottery in the world.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.