Now, travelers can experience a new kind of travel. South America’s The most bustling and culturally rich capitals will be included as a perk for their next flight.
Avianca is the Colombian airline that has recently started offering 24-hour stopsovers at its home city. Bogotá. Airline stopovers Like this, mini-visits are free in the country where the international carrier is based. Usually the capital or the place where the airline has its operations.
Under Avianca’s new program, passengers can add a free 24-hour layover in Bogotá to their trip itinerary at no extra cost. What’s more: The airline has partnered with the Visit Bogotá tourism board to offer discounts and freebies on hotel stays, sightseeing tours, and restaurants across the city.
Avianca, which began its stopover on July 15, offers passengers a great way to explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Colombia’s capital. “A 24-hour stopover in Bogotá offers travelers a fantastic opportunity to experience some of the city’s most captivating highlights,” says Charlotte French, Condé Nast Traveler Travel specialist and owner Cavatica Luxury Travel.
Avianca’s stopover offer is now available to all travelers.
How to book Avianca’s new stopover in Bogotá
It is easy to add a stopover into your Avianca itinerary. Travelers can search for international flights with connections through Bogotá on Avianca’s booking page. When choosing flights, passengers can click the “Stopover” button to filter flights that offer the complimentary 24-hour layover in Bogotá. Eligible flights will display a “Stopover in Bogotá” banner on the flight listing. The program allows travelers to stop in Bogotá on their outbound trip, their return flight, or both.
Avianca offers different types of discounts through its stopover.
The stopover offers discounts for activities in the city and reduced prices on hotels. hotel stays.
The stopover can save travelers up to 35 percent on their hotel stay. Some of the discounts come with extra freebies like 30% off on a one-night standard room stay at the Grand Hyatt Enjoy a late checkout with complimentary breakfast at the Executive Rooms. Bogotá Plaza HotelThe hotel offers a Saturday night stay at a discounted rate for families of four, including a 30-minute relaxation massage, late checkout and breakfast buffet. Hilton BogotáIt includes a complimentary buffet breakfast and free gardening and cooking classes.
Avianca’s passengers can enjoy reduced prices on city tours. This includes a 20% discount for panoramic bus tours. The tours take visitors to popular sites, such as La Candelaria historic district, Chorro de Quevedo and Monserrate. They also visit the National Museum, Movistar Arena and the National Museum. Passengers on a stopover flight also get 20% off scooter tours of the city’s most iconic parks, including Bogotá’s Botanical Garden, and 15% off tours of the famous Salt Cathedral in nearby Zipaquirá.
The program also offers 10% off tours of one of Bogotá’s traditional markets—like Paloquemao or La Concordia—where visitors can learn about traditional Colombian cuisine You can also taste the tropical fruits. Ana Maria Pulgarin says that Paloquemao Market has a vibrant, authentic atmosphere where chefs and locals source the best ingredients. GalavantaThe market is offered by, a Colombian travel agency. Pulgarin says it’s best to go to the market during the week.
