Getaway to Cartagena
Price per person from US$391

Getaway to Cartagena

From
US$391
Price per person
From
US$391
price per person

Description

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 streets hold historical secrets that inspired the illustrious Colombian writer and Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the charms of Cartagena.


Visiting

Day 1. Cartagena - arrival transfer
Day 1. Cartagena - arrival transfer

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

Includes: Private transportation with airport reception.

Does not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: Applies to services between 5:00 a.m. and 9:59 p.m. For services after 10:00 p.m., a nighttime rate will apply.


Day 2. Cartagena – Traditional city tour and night tour in a Chiva rumba bus
Day 2. Cartagena – Traditional city tour and night tour in a Chiva rumba bus

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will begin with a panoramic tour of Cartagena Bay, 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, built in the 17th century by the Spanish to protect themselves 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 steeped in history.

Availability: Daily

Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Historic Center and Castle of San Felipe

Includes: Shared transportation, professional tour guide in Spanish, and entrance to the Castle of San Felipe

Does not include: Tips, unspecified expenses. 


At night, the night tour of the city of Cartagena with music aboard a picturesque Chiva (a typical bus painted in bright colors) begins with a tour of the main tourist areas of the city with crossover music entertainment, where we will make strategic stops at the “Monumento de los zapatos viejos” (Monument to Old Shoes) and in front of the “Castillo San Felipe” (San Felipe Castle), where you will have the opportunity to take photographs and enjoy the destination.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Highlight: Night tour in Chiva

Includes: Transportation in traditional Chiva.

Does not include: professional guide, drinks, tips, unspecified expenses.

Meeting point: In front of Hotel Caribe, Cra. 1 #2–87, Cartagena de Indias, Province of Cartagena, Bolívar.

Time: 7:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change depending on chiva availability.


Day 3. Cartagena – Sunset cruise on the Flamante catamaran
Day 3. Cartagena – Sunset cruise on the Flamante catamaran

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a trip on the Flamante boat to sail around Cartagena Bay, admiring the beautiful sunset landscape and enjoying the fantastic views of the walled city at dusk.

Availability: daily

Duration: 2 hours

Highlights: Sunset view of Cartagena Bay

Includes: Transportation on the boat, open bar with selected drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and one snack per person.

Does not include: Departure tax, which must be paid directly at the destination.

Schedule: Boarding at 4:20 p.m. Departure at 5:00 p.m.

Notes: To take the tour, you must go directly to the Bodeguita pier, Gate #4.


Day 4. Cartagena – Free day
Day 4. Cartagena – Free day


Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to take one of the optional tours.


We recommend taking the Tierra Bomba Day Tour: Atolón Beach Club.

Day 4. Cartagena – Departure transfer
Day 4. Cartagena – Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel in Cartagena and transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your return flight.

Includes: Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver.

Does not include: Guide, tips, unspecified expenses.

Notes: Applies to services between 5:00 a.m. and 9:59 p.m. Rate applies to hotels located in the North Zone, Historic Center, Bocagrande, and Laguito.

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Day 1: Cartagena de Indias
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  • 4 nights' accommodation in a standard room in Cartagena.
  • Private airport-hotel-airport transfer.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Spanish-speaking guide for excursions.
  • City tour with San Felipe Castle in shared service.
  • Night tour in a chiva rumbera.
  • Sunset cruise on Flamante Catamaran.
  • Domestic or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips for porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and personal expenses.
  • Optional excursions offered at the destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
  • 19% VAT on accommodation, exempt for foreigners who have an immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
  • Travel insurance offering comprehensive coverage, including illness, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of property and valuables, cancellation of plans, and even contingencies related to COVID-19.
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage for transfers. Only one 23-kilogram suitcase per person is allowed.

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