Romantic getaway to Cartagena from US$518

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CARTAGENA

Cartagena de Indias, an essential destination on your trip, is located on the northern coast of Colombia, bathed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This picturesque and romantic corner is one of the most visited destinations in the country. Its walled city, balconies and cobblestone paths treasure historical secrets that inspired the illustrious Colombian writer and Nobel Prize for Literature, Gabriel García Márquez. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the charms of Cartagena.

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3Nights

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Days 1, 2, 3, 4

Cartagena de Indias

Day 1. Cartagena - arrival transfer

Assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport and transfer to hotel in Cartagena.

Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and reception at the airport.

Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified.

Notes: Applies for services between 6:00 am to 20:59 pm. For services after 9:00 p.m. a night rate will apply.

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Day 2. Cartagena - City tour with San Felipe Castle

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will start the tour with a panoramic tour of the bay of Cartagena, known for its beaches and vibrant commercial atmosphere. Then, we will enter the picturesque neighborhood of Manga, where the mix of republican architecture and modern skyscrapers creates a fascinating contrast. We will continue with a visit to the Castle or Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, erected in the 17th century by the Spaniards to protect them from pirates and, later, from the English. We will finish with a short walk through the historic center, exploring its colonial buildings, streets and squares full of history.

Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Historic Center and San Felipe Castle.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish and entrance to San Felipe Castle.

Not included: tips, expenses not specified.

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Day 3. Cartagena - Transfer to hotel in Tierra Bomba

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning. Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the pier, where we will board a speedboat for approximately 15 minutes to reach the Tierra Bomba Island - Éteka Hotel Boutique & Slow Beach Lounge, a boutique hotel that has one of the most privileged locations near Cartagena, has a very quiet environmental concept with chill out and afrohouse music During the tour you can appreciate the Bay of Cartagena.

Includes: Transfer hotel - dock, shared transportation in a speedboat and dock.

Not included: dock tax, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: For the boat, please be at the pier La Bodeguita (door N. 1) at 10:00 a.m.// 11:00 a.m.// 13:00 p.m.// 16:30 p.m.// 17:30 p.m. According to your preference.

OPCIONAL:

Cena Romántica

Includes: set-up (chairs, table, puff, Turkish rugs, candles, torches, light cord, rose petals, rose bouquets and chalk board for personalized written message); bottle of house wine (white, rosé or red); three-course a la carte dinner for two people (starter, main course and dessert).

Notes: If the client is allergic to any food or is vegan, you can make a note at the time of your reservation or arrival at the hotel so that the kitchen takes into account this food specification for your entrance and dessert.

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Day 4. Cartagena - departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the pier in a shared speedboat. Assistance at the pier and transfer to the airport in private service to take the return flight.

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Hotel accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1: Cartagena de Indias

Day 2: Cartagena de Indias

Day 3: Cartagena de Indias

Day 4: Cartagena de Indias

Included

2 nights accommodation in standard room in Cartagena.
1 night accommodation in standard room in Tierra Bomba - Éteka.
Transfer airport - hotel - airport in private service.
Land transfer hotel - pier in private service.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
Spanish speaking guide for the excursions.
City tour with San Felipe Castle in private service.

Excluded

National or international air tickets.
Food and services not mentioned above.
Tips to porters and hotel services.
Unspecified expenses and personal expenses.
Optional excursions offered at destination.
Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
IVA of 19% on lodging, exempt for foreigners who have the immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
Hotel Insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel. Medical expenses. Travel insurance that offers ample coverage, covering aspects such as illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of goods and valuables, cancellation of plans and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
Excess baggage for transfers. Only one suitcase of 23 kilos per person is allowed.

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Possible accommodations

2 accommodations

Cartagena de Indias

Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection By Hilton

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Cartagena de Indias

Éteka Slow Beach Hotel

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Activities

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Cartagena de Indias

Day 2. Cartagena - City tour with San Felipe Castle

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PROGRAM DETAILS

ÉTEKA HOTEL BOUTIQUE - Adults Only

Check In: 15:00 p.m.

Check Out: 12:00 p.m.

All rooms include: private bathroom, minibar (products with additional cost), hair dryer, coffee maker, air conditioning, steam iron, wifi, safety box and toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body cream, liquid soap and dental kit).

Rooms do not have hot water or TV.

Breakfast is served from 07:00 am to 10:00 am. The guest can choose 1 hot drink, 1 natural juice, 1 basket of breads, 1 main dish and 1 fruit dish.

Transfer pier - hotel: Boarding hours at La Bodeguita Pier: 10:00 a.m.// 11:00 a.m.// 13:00 p.m.// 16:30 p.m.// 17:30 p.m.

Transfer hotel - pier: Boarding hours at Éteka Hotel Boutique: 10:30 a.m.// 12:40 p.m.// 16:00 p.m.// 17:00 p.m.

Services: swimming pool, beach, open-air cinema in the evenings, kayaking, paddle board, live saxophone nights (Thursday to Sunday), live DJ on Saturdays (playing Chill Out and Afro House music) and board games.

Activities with additional cost: spa and romantic dinners.

Hotel policies:

Smoking cigarettes or marijuana is totally prohibited, Failure to abide by this rule has a fine 1,000,000 COP and possible expulsion from the facilities.
Vaping is allowed.
It is forbidden to accept serenades from strolling musicians on the beach to respect the tranquility of other guests.
We are not responsible for any product or service contracted to street vendors on the beach.
The masseuses who offer their services on the beach are not part of the hotel.
On check out day, if there is a private event, the guest must leave the facilities at 12:00 noon after having completed the check out process.
Failure to leave the room on time on check out day (12:00 PM) will result in a surcharge of 300,000 COP for each half hour of delay.
No food or beverages are allowed.
PET FRIENDLY. In this case, the guest must leave a cash deposit of 300,000 COP at the front desk to ensure that your pet does not damage or dirty (urine, fecal matter, hair on the bed, etc.).
Pets are not allowed in the hotel pool area.
Pets must travel with their bed and sleep in it.
Pets are not allowed in the hotel SPA.
For the safety of your pet (dogs) it is required to use the leash when they are in the public areas and beach area. This is because there will probably be other pets in the hotel facilities, likewise, it is likely that dogs from the island (external to the hotel) will be on the beach and the use of the leash can prevent the pet from suffering any kind of incident or attack by other dogs.
The use of personal speakers or loudspeakers is not allowed.