Discover Cartagena - 5 Days
Highlights
- Admire the sunset from the Cartagena city walls
- Relax on pristine white beaches of the Rosario Islands
- Visit captivating salt mines and the stunning Pink Sea
- Wander through the cobblestone Old Town of Cartegena
Overview
Colombia is a breath-taking country, which is just being discovered by tourism and travelers. During this journey, you will experience the beauty of Colombian nature and culture. The itinerary takes you through different climates and landscapes ranging from the green highlands to the warm Caribbean coast. And everything is complemented by authentic encounters with hospitable Colombians. Beside the travel program you will always have the opportunity to take a relaxing break from everyday life in one of the cozy hotels.
IMPORTANT NOTE: according to the times we are living these days, this experience can be customized as per your interest and can also be provided in private service for an extra cost. if you are interested in doing this experience privately please let us know and we will quote.
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- Day 1 - Cartagena
Arrival in Cartagena and transfer to the selected hotel.
HD CITY TOUR CARTAGENA
To get to know the city better you start with a visit at San Felipe Fort which was built by the Spaniards to protect the rich city of Cartagena against attacks from the mainland. Cartagena was the place, where the looted treasures of the Incas by the Spaniards and the gold and silver treasures from the mines of Peru and Bolivia were stored for shipping to Spain. Thus, the city was repeatedly the object of desire of many pirates. In the labyrinthine corridors of the fortress, you feel transferred back to the pirate’s time. From the fortress, you walk through the colonial Old Town. If desired, you can stop for a cold fruit juice drink or an Arepa with Eggs (Typical Colombia snack). During a walk through the well-preserved old town, visit the important historic buildings and churches. Get an overview of the city and try to orient yourself to be able to walk through the city on your own in the afternoon, go souvenir shopping at the city wall and admire the sunset from the Café del Mar on the city walls.
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena.
- Day 2 - FD TOUR ROSARIO ISLANDS
The Rosario Islands are a highlight of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, famous for their vibrant marine life, pristine white beaches, and sun-soaked beach resorts. A cluster of 28 idyllic islands dotted offshore of the port city of Cartagena, this archipelago sits atop the world’s third-largest barrier reef and makes up Islas del Rosario National Park.
Includes: Transportation by boat (round trip)
Local Lunch – fish or chicken with coconut rice and salad
Not included: Transportation to the meeting point on Bodeguita’s Harbor.
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
- Day 3 - TOTUMO VULCANO & PINK SEA
The pick up will be at your Hotel, it is from 7:30 am to 8:00, depending of your location, you must get in touch to confirm your pick up time. once we leave the city it will take about 45 minutes to arrive at the famous mud volcano, this is the first activity of the day. After that we will go to Galerazamba this town is located 10 minutes driving from the volcano, the first stop will be at the etnoindustrial museum where we are gonna stay for 30 minutes, then next stop is at the India Catalina monument, an iconic woman of our history; The best part of this trip is coming at the salt mine where you will have time to take pictures, enjoy the amazing pink sea, the Lunch is around 1:00 pm, you have 3 options to choose fish, chicken or vegetarian, also we will going to show you a folkloric presentation and then you can enjoy the beach for the rest of they day. The way back is at 3:30 pm leaving the town, arriving to the city around 4:30 to 5:00 pm.
Includes: Transportations and entrances
Lunch
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
- Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day at leisure to explore on own (optional tours available to book, on request)
Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
- Day 5 - Transfer to Airport
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure transfer to Cartagena airport.
- 4 nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel including breakfast as specified and taxes.
- Guide
- Breakfast @ Hotel and lunches mentioned on the itinerary .
- Transportation
- Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price.
- International Air Tickets
- Domestic Air Tickets
- Beverages during meals unless specified.
- Tips & Porterages