Tour Discover Cartagena - 5 Days

Transport

Transfers with Spanish speaking drivers Shared Boat (up to 30 people) with crew for excursion to island on Day 4

Guide

Tours with bilingual guide in air-conditioned vehicles as mentioned in the itinerary.

Meals

Breakfast @ Hotel Lunch during excursions on Day 3 and 4

Others

During FD Rosario & Encanto Island: Transport in boats with capacity of 14,42 and 50 people. Tour guide. Panoramic Tour through the Corales del Rosario Archipelago, leaving Isla del Encanto and arriving at the Island of San Martin de Pajarales (where the Oceanarium is) and back to Isla del Encanto at the departure of visitors to the Aquarium. Lunch according to choice, the normal pasadía lunch is buffet style: meat, chicken, fish, cold or hot vegetables, coconut or white rice, pasta, patacones, vegetables, seasonal fruit, accompanied with a soft drink, and a typical sweet of the region.

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Accommodation

4 nights accommodation in a 3* Hotel including breakfast as specified and taxes. CARTAGENA – Hotel Casa Villa Colonial (Or similar) – Standard Room –www.casavillacolonial.co

Not included:

Flights

Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.

Others

FD Rosario Island: Transfers hotel-dock-hotel. Passengers must be in the Dock of the Bodeguita, from 8:00 to 8:30am. Food other than plan, Consumption or activities not specified. Bar, restaurant and Spa service. Optional Tours in regular basis with bilingual guide assistance International Air Tickets and Domestic Air Tickets Early check-in and late check out Beverages during meals unless specified. Tips & Porterages Personal Expenses or any extra. Meals.

Optional

There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us. There are NOT included in the total price of the tour. The optional tours to book for the day at leisure as follows, Bazurto Market + Cartagena cooking experience (4 hours) U$D 172 - starts at 8:00 aprox Cartagena cooking experience or Ceviches preparation experience (2h aprox) U$D 110 starts at 10:30 aprox Bay Tour , yacht excursion to the Cartagena Bay (1h30 aprox) including Open bar with Rum Punch, Cuba libre, sodas, lemonade, water. - starts at 17:00 pm - U$D 30

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Day 1 Arrival In Cartagena
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Cartagena

Arrival at International Airport in Cartagena. Meet & greet with the local driver and transfer to the selected hotel.

Rest of the day is at leisure.

Cartagena de Indias is known, brings together the charm of colonial architecture, the excitement of a vivid night life, fascinating cultural festivals, and lush landscapes, to bring you the perfect vacation experience. The city’s beaches beckon, inviting you to unwind and enjoy yourself in the refreshing breeze and warm waters of the sea.

But that’s not all Cartagena has to offer— the city also has excellent cuisine and a thriving hotel and tourist infrastructure.

This fabulous destination holds the secrets of history within its walled city, on its balconies, and in the narrow stone walkways that inspired author Gabriel García Márquez, who was received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982.

Framed by its stunning bay, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most beautiful, well-preserved cities in the Americas; a treasure that is currently one of the most heavily frequented tourist destinations in Colombia.

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
Day 2 Half Day City Tour Cartagena De Indias (Sib)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Half Day City Tour Cartagena De Indias (Sib)

Breakfast at the hotel.

In due time, you will start the City Tour of 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 3 Full Day Tour Rosario & Encanto Islands (Sib)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Tour Rosario & Encanto Islands (Sib)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Las Islas del Rosario are a beautiful archipelago 35 km from the Bay of Cartagena, where you can see another of the faces of Cartagena.

Departing from the pier the Bodeguita takes the boat that will take them to the Rosario Islands and thus enjoy the crystal clear waters of this site, after having another view of the Bay of Cartagena, you can admire the forts of San Fernando and San Joseph. Later, the island of Barú is covered to reach the facilities of La Isla del Encanto. Where you will have free time to enjoy the sea and the facilities, if you wish, you can make dives with tank or snorkel (additional cost) or visit the Oceanarium.

Includes:

Transport in boats with capacity of 14,42 and 50 people. Tour guide. Panoramic Tour through the Corales del Rosario Archipelago, leaving Isla del Encanto and arriving at the Island of San Martin de Pajarales (where the Oceanarium is) and back to Isla del Encanto at the departure of visitors to the Aquarium. Lunch according to choice, the normal pasadía lunch is buffet style: meat, chicken, fish, cold or hot vegetables, coconut or white rice, pasta, patacones, vegetables, seasonal fruit, accompanied with a soft drink, and a typical sweet of the region.

Not included:

Transfers hotel-dock-hotel. Passengers must be in the Dock of the Bodeguita, from 8:00 to 8:30am.

Food other than plan, Consumption or activities not specified. Bar, restaurant and Spa service.

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
Day 4 Tasting Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Sib)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tasting Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Sib)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014), affectionately known as Gabo, is one of the most important authors of the 20th century. In 1982, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. When he died in April 2014, the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, described him as the “greatest Colombian that has ever lived”. Gabriel García Márquez invented a literary style that is called magic realism and many of his novels are set in Cartagena. During our walking tour through the city center, the

tour guide will show us the places where some of his novels took place. Furthermore, the biography of the Colombian journalist and author will be explained in details.

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Cartagena
Day 5 Transfer To Cartagena Airport , Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Cartagena Airport , Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure transfer to Cartagena Airport.

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Discover Cartagena - 5 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Cartagena - 5 Days

Arrival In Cartagena

Half Day City Tour Cartagena De Indias (Sib)

Full Day Tour Rosario & Encanto Islands (Sib)

Tasting Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Sib)

Transfer To Cartagena Airport , Departure

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