10 Private Tours in Boyaca Department That You Shouldn't Miss

May 27, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Discover the best top things to do in Boyaca Department, Colombia including Full-Day Tour to Villa de Leyva Including Aain Karim vineyard (Private tour), Day trip to Villa de Leyva and "the ceramics town" Ráquira, A Journey in Time • Two Day Excursion to Villa de Leyva, Villa de Leyva • Premium Private 2-Day Tour • Keep Safe from Covid, Heritage town - Private Villa de Leyva Tour , Villa de Leyva: Culture and amazement. , Snow at the tropic, Extreme Villa, PNN El Cocuy (El Cocuy National Park), Villa de Leyva Day Trip from Bogota.
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1. Full-Day Tour to Villa de Leyva Including Aain Karim vineyard (Private tour)

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Experience the charming atmosphere and historic sights found in Colombia’s Villa de Leyva during this full-day private tour. Enjoy a private trip for yourself or a group of up to 15, exploring Villa de Leyva attractions such as the Convent Santo Ecce Homo, the House of Terracotta, Ain Karim vineyard, and the ‘Pozos Azules’ (mineral pools). Most site entrance fees, plus a private vehicle, are included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Tickets

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By aysepip

Any visit to Bogota should include a visit to the Salt Cathedral with this company! Cindy was outstanding and a gracious host! Pedro was a fantastic driver and the two of them made this visit to Bogota magical! Cindy’s knowledge and love for her country was evident and I was treated like royalty throughout the entire tour. The cathedral was such an incredible and interesting place to see as was the town of Zipacuira. Stunning architecture, wonderful people! Please take the time to visit!

2. Day trip to Villa de Leyva and "the ceramics town" Ráquira

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Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial villages in Colombia. After arrival we are exploring the town on foot. Then visiting Ráquira (40 minutes from Villa de Leyva) - Delicious Colombian lunch and then some free time - you will have a great opportunity to buy Colombian handcraft ceramics (as souvenirs!) for a really good price. Departure for Bogotá in the afternoon.

Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Visiting the colonial Villa de Leyva, Visiting Ráquira

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Julia G

Peter, Sergio and the Your Colombia team are absolutely wonderful. They arranged absolutely everything for me as this is a slightly off-the-beaten-path place. They are so professional I can’t can’t recommend them enough. The trip itself was awesome but Peter really went above and beyond- even calling the night bus driver at 4am to make sure I was ok!!!! They also helped me out with a ride from Bogotá to Salento when there were no buses that day and sorted out a bus ticket to San Agustin whilst I was in El Cocuy. These guys are the best. DO IT!!!

3. A Journey in Time • Two Day Excursion to Villa de Leyva

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Take a trip from the present to the past in Villa de Leyva, a beautiful town where time froze, preserving in a unique way the architecture, the culture and the customs since the republican era, the independence, the colony and conquest of the Spanish empire, the pre-Columbian era, the prehistoric era and its most important references in our territory.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Travel insurance, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food, drinks, services and attractions not specified

Reviewed By FoodieChefDina

Lizeth Beltran is the very best....she is so well read, knows about architecture, history, coffee, food, world news, everything. We had great talks, showed us around more than we expected. Was very sweet, patient because one of our group could not walk fast or for so long and she really was flexible to our needs. She took us to try the best coffee in La Candelaria, and we tried the best buñuelos, you have got to try them.. But mostly you have to ask for Lizeth to take you around. We had so much fun. I think this tour was great when you only have two days in Bogota. So the first day we went to the cathedral of salt in Zipaquira, and the lagoon close by. For our second day we chose this tour which took us to Monserrate, Museum of Gold, Botero Museum, walk around down town, and La candelaria, and got to see the beautiful graffiti art. This tour was great to see all we needed to see before leaving.

4. Villa de Leyva • Premium Private 2-Day Tour • Keep Safe from Covid

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Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial villages in Colombia. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful break from the bustle of the big city! This town offers different sorts of experiences including fossils exhibitions, colonial museums and ancient monasteries, everything surrounded by the beautiful Andean Forrest. Besides, you can find top class restaurants and local handicrafts shops. During the Spanish Colony Villa de Leyva was founded for housing officers, clergy and nobility. Since then, it has been preserved entirely with cobblestone roads, whitewashed buildings, and a picturesque square. Enjoy your visit to Villa de Leyva with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, all tickets to the following visits: Boyaca Bridge, Villa de Leyva Town, Plaza Mayor, Our Lady of Rosary Church, Antonio Nariño Museum, Paleontological Research Center, Monsatery of Saint Ecce Homo, Umaña Dajud Vineyard.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Private tour, Fuel surcharge, Driver / Guide

Exclusions: Hotel is not included, but we can recommend options according to your budget, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By ByrneEmbassy

5 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ after spending a week in Colombia with Luis as our driver and guide. From the moment we contacted him to arrange our trip, he was professional, kind, generous and transparent. Luis met us at the airport with our name on a tablet and took us to our hotel. Later in the week he helped us arrange travel around the country and he went above and beyond with sharing the history and significance of each part of Bogota and Medellin that we explored. His prices were very fair and most importantly, he gave us confidence to travel around and feel secure because he was attentive, knowledgeable and professional with every experience. I would definitely recommend Luis and his driver/ and guide service. He is a “small business” and we were happy to encourage him and support him because he really has a passion for his country, history, art, culture, and providing great logistics and hospitality for travelers. He made our trip exceptional and we hope to return soon. We highly recommend Luis! Johnny B. / Mario / Joel, New York, USA

5. Heritage town - Private Villa de Leyva Tour

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No doubt, Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial towns in our country. This historic place, considered one of the heritage towns, combines natural landscapes with pre-Columbian architectural beauty. You will travel back in time visiting the Plaza Mayor, the largest in Colombia, adorned by its stone streets, a fountain in the center and buildings that go from ancient to modern. To reach this destination, you will cross the Sabana de Bogotá, discover magical places like the town of Ráquira, known as the artisan capital of Colombia, characterized by handcraft working with clay. In option with a night in Villa de Leyva is included and will be given free time in the morning of the next day to perform other activities

Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide, Entrances Fees (3 attractions) , Assistance card, Lunch (if option selected) - Only includes lunch the first day., Hotel (1 night) - (if option selected), Handcraft experience (if option selected)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips

Reviewed By acbarr1906

My first visit to Bogotá Colombia was great. I enjoyed the company’s great service and drive. We saw one of the greatest sites of the country and ate wonderful food afterwards. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

6. Villa de Leyva: Culture and amazement.

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This tour provides you a whole experience: landscapes, history, culture, and fun. You're going to visit some of the oldest towns in Colombia, getting to know the history and also see stunning landscapes on the way up.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By HeatherWeather3

Me & my boyfriend had a blast staying at Villa! Surrounded by beautiful views and great people, the local guides were great and supported us all the time, fun and gave us the right timing to explore the area.

7. Snow at the tropic

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The magical realism is present in this place, being the largest glacier mass in the tropics, with 25 snowy peaks and 306,000 hectares, the El Cocuy National Natural Park makes its way into the eastern mountain range. Witness the imposing landscapes and thermal floors of the Andes with the company of experts that will guide you step by step through this glacial path, come and live an experience one of a kind.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, dinner and drinks.

Reviewed By AlexandreR1562

This tour was a great surprise in our short time spent in Colombia. Although we had to rush to get to the airport right after the tour, the company did everything to help us and the driver dropped us off at the airport with no extra cost. Our driver, Alex, drove very safely and was very friendly and polite. Our guide, Jhon Fredy, was simply the best guide we ever had in all of our travels! He knew everything about the places we went, was very friendly with everyone, and made us feel very comfortable the whole time. It was clear that they weren't there just for the money - they really care about their customers. It really exceeded our expectations!

8. Extreme Villa

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Enjoy 2 days in one of the most picturesque villages in Colombia: Villa de Leyva. We enter its semi-arid landscape to marvel at a unique journey through mirrors of water just like an oasis in the desert, then we decipher the depths of the earth to discover the mysteries that are there. Fill yourself with culture knowing an architecture unique in its style and explore its unusual surroundings.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, You will have at your disposal the use of equipment for rappelling, horseback riding, ATVs., All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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Reviewed By AlexandreR1562

This tour was a great surprise in our short time spent in Colombia. Although we had to rush to get to the airport right after the tour, the company did everything to help us and the driver dropped us off at the airport with no extra cost. Our driver, Alex, drove very safely and was very friendly and polite. Our guide, Jhon Fredy, was simply the best guide we ever had in all of our travels! He knew everything about the places we went, was very friendly with everyone, and made us feel very comfortable the whole time. It was clear that they weren't there just for the money - they really care about their customers. It really exceeded our expectations!

9. PNN El Cocuy (El Cocuy National Park)

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The Cocuy National Park is a real hidden gem in Colombia. It caters not only to the lovers of mountains with its amazing views and experiences – the local farms are 3500-4000 meters (around 12 500 ft) above the sea level. Amazing view, pure nature, fresh air, real Andean experience. You don’t need to be a professional hiker, you just need to be in good shape to complete the tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation by public bus between Bogotá and the Cocuy National Park, Fuel surcharge, 4x4 vehicle to the National Park from the village "El Cocuy", National Park fees, Insurance, Private English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuity

Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler

Went on this trip with Sergio. The itinerary was great and relaxed. Loved the colourful ceramic town. Excellent guide. Not boring at all.

10. Villa de Leyva Day Trip from Bogota

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Discover the charming colonial architecture and cobblestone streets of Villa De Leyva, one of Colombia’s magical villages, on an 11-hour day trip departing from Bogotá. Explore i fascinating history, how it’s been beautifully preserved and the variety of sights including Boyacá Bridge, El Infiernito (Litte hell), the blue ponds and Ráquira.

Inclusions: Private transportation from and to your hotel in the Bogota area., Expert guide in the language of tour preference, Entrance tickets to attractions mentioned

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Optional tips and gratuities, Personal expenses.

Reviewed By SteveB532

It was wonderful to learn about the significance of the people and how they adorn themselves What's what they thought was just Everyday commodity. the Goldsmithing skills and intricate artistry is the greatest you could find anywhere in the world

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