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Bienvenidos a Cartagena, Colombia's city of romance and intrigue. Once you step foot inside the fortified city walls, you will understand why Cartagena is Colombia's most visited city and one of the world's most desirable destinations! Pack your bags and head to this coastal metropolis for a city break you'll never forget. Enjoy a city tour taking you to the...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 6 days!
    • Cartagena city tour (half-day)
    • Full-day Tour to the Rosario Islands

What's this trip about?

    Bienvenidos a Cartagena, Colombia's city of romance and intrigue. Once you step foot inside the fortified city walls, you will understand why Cartagena is Colombia's most visited city and one of the world's most desirable destinations! Pack your bags and head to this coastal metropolis for a city break you'll never forget. Enjoy a city tour taking you to the mighty fortress of San Felipe and the Convent of San Pedro Claver. You will then have the freedom to explore this fascinating city on your own. From the narrow cobbled streets in the old town to the vibrant Getsemani neighborhood, there is much to love in Cartagena.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityCartagena
End CityColombia

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cartagena

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Cartagena (CTG)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Cartagena at the Caribe by Faranda Grand Hotel, or similar
    • Cartagena city tour (half-day)
    • Full-Day Rosario Islands Tour
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Cartagena!

Welcome to Cartagena, the colonial jewel of Colombia! Upon arrival at Rafael Nunez International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your accommodation. 

Cartagena was founded in 1533 by the Spaniard Pedro de Heredia. Gold-crafting indigenous tribes...

Day 2 Cartagena

Today you will visit some of Cartagena's highlights on an included city tour. Cartagena was given the name La Heroica (Heroic City) by Simon Bolivar in 1815 after the city resisted 105 days of siege by the Spanish. 

After the tour, stroll over to Plaza de...

Day 3 Cartagena

Today, enjoy an included tour of the beautiful Rosario Islands! With sparkling turquoise water, this gorgeous place will not disappoint. 

Day 4 Depart Colombia

Your stay in Cartagena comes to an end today. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, for your onward flight. 

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Price From $1,164
Price per day$291
Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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