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Colombia Tour, 11 Nights, $1,145

Immerse yourself in this emerging South American destination—from colonial Cartagena and hectic Bogotá to the easy-going San Bernardo Islands and the equatorial rain forest of Tayrona National Park.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |

Depart Tolu and catch a one-hour flight back to Bogotá, spending the last night of the trip at Hotel Ambala before boarding your flight home.

Before you go, you can browse Colombia's official tourism website.

Ruins of the Fort of San Jose de Bocachica in Cartagena (MedioImages/Corbis) [enlarge photo]

A Word on Safety Check the State Department's information sheet on travel to Colombia and review the still existing, though somewhat relaxed, travel warning, which was updated in February:

"While security in Colombia has improved significantly in recent years, violence by narco-terrorist groups continues to affect some rural areas and cities. The potential for violence by terrorists and other criminal elements exists in all parts of the country.... Violence has decreased markedly in many urban destinations, including Bogotá, Medellín, Barranquilla, and Cartagena."

Getting There Since the package doesn't cover airfare, here's an idea of what you might pay for a round-trip flight to Bogotá, departing on Sept. 27 and returning on Oct. 8, 2008: $254 from Miami (American), $527 from New York City (Copa Panama), $648 from Chicago (Mexicana), $657 from L.A. (Mexicana), and $724 from Houston (Continental). Prices are based on a recent search on Kayak.

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Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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