The 10 Best Day Trips from in Villa de Leyva, Boyaca Department

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

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

✓ Enjoy a thoroughly designed tour that takes you over 440 years to the past. Villa de Leyva is an enchanting antique town that endures the centuries passing by and remains almost the same since its foundation around 1572. Explore some of its off-the-beaten surroundings, such as the greatest piece of pottery in the world—Colombia's own version of the Flintstones House. Enjoy the stunning scenery at Blue Ponds. By the way, would you like to see a 90 million-year-old Kronosaurus? There are only three in the world ever discovered! There’s also a 2000-year-old Indigenous observatory called “The Little Hell.” ✓ Come and find out why!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air conditioned vehicle, Traditional Snacks, Professional guide, Medical insurance, Souvenirs, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

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

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.

Learn about the history of the charming town of Villa de Leyva from your guide before moving on. Head next to Zipaquira, your guide teaches you about the history of salt and salt mining as you explore the beautifully lit cavern, eventually reaching the Salt Cathedral. The church was originally built in 1932 as a place for miners to offer daily prayers, and was inaugurated in 1954.

Inclusions: Guided tour of Villa de Leyva and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, Snacks, Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bogota hotel, Entrance

Exclusions: Food and beverages not listed as Inclusions, Gratuities, Lunch

Take a full-day trip to Villa de Leyva to experience a place that has the calm mood of the countryside, as well as beautiful colonial architecture. The beauty of this town makes it an exceptional place: its architecture, the kindness of the people, the nice weather and the sightseeing diversity make this place impossible to forget. In Villa de Leyva you will find all kinds of restaurants, but the tour will focus on local gastronomy that offers a wide menu full of typical ingredients.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to explore one of the most spectacular villages near Bogota that will take you back in time to learn about the history of our ancestors. Walk around and enjoy a delicious Colombian coffee at one of the largest squares in South America and why not purchase unique souvenirs from the area.

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

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

Streets paved in stone and white walls greet travellers arriving in Villa de Leyva a town in Boyacá which is part of the Colombian National Network Of Heritage Towns. it is located 4 hours by land north of Bogotá. Founded on June 12 1572 and recognise what colonial architecture, Villa de Leyva lives the 21st century with intensity, sharing its history with all who visit it. Here you will take a walk along the town to see the old colonial houses that have been transformed into museums and the convent of the Holy Ecce Homo, which since 1620 has attracted pilgrims from around the globe. At the end of this experience we will return to Bogota.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Typical Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified

Invest your time in magical and historical places of great tourist interest. We will cover as many important places so you have the best preview of what this beautiful colonial town is.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, Tour host/guide., Entrances to all the attractions before mentioned, Personal disinfection kit.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch