GREAT COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN 8 NIGHTS – 9 DAYS GUARANTEED DEPARTURES - Santa Marta – Barranquilla – Cartagena

Day 1. (Friday) SANTA MARTA

Arrival, assistance at the airport and transfer by private service to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.

Day 2. (Saturday) SANTA MARTA: Tayrona Canaveral and Reef Park Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Ground transportation of approximately 1 hour from Santa Marta to the entrance of the bay, to enter after 8 am, the opening time of the ticket office, then continue with a 15-minute journey in the vehicle from the entrance to the parking lot, where We will proceed to begin a walk of approximately 2 and a half hours to the Cabo San Juan sector divided as follows:

- Cañaveral Parking – Arrecifes: Approximately 1 hour route, a more complex sector, as it has variations in the terrain (up and down) until reaching the Arrecifes sector, a beach where bathing is prohibited due to strong waves.

- Arrecifes – La Piscina: Walk of approximately 45 minutes, a path of low complexity, which allows the walker to rest, passing through the sandy beach until reaching the Natural Pool.

- La Piscina – Cabo San Juan: Path of medium complexity, as there are some ups and downs, an approximate walking time of about 30 minutes is contemplated. Estimated bathing time in Cabo San Juan of about 2 hours and 30 minutes, the area has a restaurant.

On the way back, a 2 and a half hour walk to the parking lot is also contemplated, to take transportation back to the hotels, so a total walk of approximately 5 hours is contemplated.

Duration: 10 hours approx. Departure: 07:00 Degree of difficulty: Moderate.

Includes: Ground transportation in private or shared service, entrance to the Park, insurance and guide assistance. Note: • Departure time is subject to change depending on the season.

Recommendations: Wear clothing and shoes suitable for walking, a hat, a swimsuit, sunscreen, repellent, high-calorie snacks, and hydrating drinks. Walk of approximately two hours each way. Do not carry glass containers. Follow the instructions of the guide. Lunch not included, cost per person approximately USD 30.

Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

Tayrona Park closing dates: October 19 to November 2, 2024 in exchange for the Coffee Tour in Minca: Applies for dates 18 and 25 October / 1 November 2024.

 Coffee Tour in Minca:

Breakfast at the hotel. Land tour for approximately 1 hour from Santa Marta to the Hacienda La Victoria, whose stay will be about 45 minutes approximately, to appreciate the process of organic coffee from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, walk through the fields, work areas, threshing, drying, etc.. After this visit we will begin a descent for about 20 minutes to the entrance to Marinka, followed by a 30 minute walk to reach the waterfalls to enjoy bathing in the melt waters of the Sierra Nevada, estimated time of 1 hour in the sector and return walking for 30 minutes more to the vehicle to continue with transfer and subsequent walk in the town of Minca, archaeological capital of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, free time for lunch (not included) and return to the hotels around 14:00.

Duration: 5 hours aprox. Departure: 08:00

Degree of difficulty: Moderate.

Includes: transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish or English, entrance to the coffee farm “La Victoria”, entrance to Marinka.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun hat and appropriate clothing for warm weather.

Day 3. (Sunday) SANTA MARTA – Day off, Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to do optional activities and enjoy the city much more.

OPTIONAL VISITS (ADDITIONAL): NET PRICES PER PERSON IN USD

City tour

The activity begins with a walk from the hotels to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, last abode of the Liberator, where you will have a tour of approximately 45 minutes to see the structures that make up the Quinta (historical part) and then see the Altar of the Bolivarian Homeland and the Museum of Contemporary Art; After this visit, the tour continues to the Monument to Pibe Valderrama, located in the sports area of the city, and continues to the Mirador de Taganga, where you can have a panoramic view of the area and take pictures at your leisure. Our tour ends with a walk through the Historic Center, where we will see the Plaza de Bolivar, the Cathedral, the Parque de los Novios, the Malecon and the Marina of Santa Marta. Return to the hotels.

Days of operation: Every day.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Departures: 09h00 or 14h00 (private service).

Difficulty level: None.

Includes: Transportation in private or shared service, professional guide in the selected language, entrance to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

Note: The Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino museum is closed on Sundays.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sun hat and appropriate clothing for the heat.

Day 4. (Monday) SANTA MARTA – BARRANQUILLA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private vehicle to Barranquilla with an approximate duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes, traveling 105 km, enjoying the beautiful landscape along the Caribbean trunk road.

Arrival and reception at the selected hotel. Accommodation.

Day 5. (Tuesday) (Tuesday) BARRANQUILLA - City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the emblematic sites of the city, Barrió El Prado, Founders of Aviation Park, Metropolitan Cathedral, Carnival Museum, Edgar Rentería Stadium, Old Customs Building, Montoya Station, River Administration, Malecón Puerta de Oro, The Window to the World , shark fin.

Duration: 4 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 am

Includes: Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance to the Carnival museum, historical explanations by the accompanying guide.

Not included: Personal expenses, food not mentioned and optional activities at the destination.

Day 6. (Wednesday) BARRANQUILLA – CARTAGENA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private vehicle to the city of Cartagena de Indias with a duration of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, traveling 144 km, enjoying the beautiful landscape.

Arrival and reception at the selected hotel. Accommodation.

Day 7. (Thursday) CARTAGENA – City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel to begin the panoramic tour of the main neighborhoods of the city such as Bocagrande, Castillo Grande and Manga until we arrive and enter the Castillo de San Felipe where we will visit one of the most important military engineering constructions in colonial times. , ending the tour with a brief pedestrian walk through the walled sector where you can admire its beautiful squares, narrow streets and houses with their balconies beautifully decorated with flowers. Return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Duration: 4 hours approx. Departure: 09:00 am

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in the selected language, entrance to San Felipe Castle.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, glasses, a sun hat and clothing suitable for warm weather.

Day 8. (Friday) CARTAGENA – Day off Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to do optional activities and enjoy the city much more.

We suggest taking the San Pedro de Majagua tour in Rosario Islands

OPTIONAL TOURS (ADDITIONAL): NET PRICES PER PERSON IN USD

Rosario Island San Pedro de Majagua

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning transfer from the hotel to the dock to board a speedboat in shared service to the National Natural Park of the Rosario Islands, during the navigation we will appreciate the Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica, where the fortifications of San Fernando and San Jose are located (the boat ride Cartagena - Island or vice versa is about an hour). Time to enjoy the beach and a typical lunch included.

At the agreed time, return by boat to Cartagena de Indias, return to the hotel at the island's expense. Lodging.

Days of operation: Daily. Departures: 7:30 - 8:00 am.

Includes: Transfer hotel - pier - hotel, maritime transportation by speedboat to and from the pier in shared service, typical lunch menu consisting of a main course, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage, chairs for the beach.

Not included: Dock tax paid directly at the pier of the tour USD 9 per person approx.

Note: Return time from the islands: 15:00. Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes for the beach, towels and sunscreen. - Not applicable for children under 3 years old.

Day 9. (Saturday) CARTAGENA

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the airport to take a return flight to the next destination.

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