Caribbean Colombia

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From pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains, discover the majestic landscapes of Colombia’s Caribbean coast on this eight-day adventure. Wander the cobblestone streets of Cartagena’s walled city, sample authentic street food and canoe through mangroves in La Boquilla before taking a day trip to the tropical Rosario Islands. Your journey continues north tow...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the colorful colonial architecture and delicious street food of Cartagena
    • Canoe through mangrove forests in La Boquilla
    • Visit San Basilio de Palenque, the first free African town in the Americas
    • Explore the idyllic Rosario Islands by boat
    • Spot wildlife on a beach hike through Tayrona National Park
    • Go river tubing on the Río Don Diego in Palomino

What's this trip about?

    From pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains, discover the majestic landscapes of Colombia’s Caribbean coast on this eight-day adventure. Wander the cobblestone streets of Cartagena’s walled city, sample authentic street food and canoe through mangroves in La Boquilla before taking a day trip to the tropical Rosario Islands. Your journey continues north towards the base of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where you’ll trek to deserted beaches in Tayrona National Park and try river tubing on the Río Don Diego. Cap off your trip with a farewell dinner in Palomino.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range25 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityColombia
End CityColombia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Photography

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cartagena

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Photography
  • Swimming

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • Three nights ecohotel accommodation
    • Four nights standard hotel accommodation
    • Private and local transport
    • Seven breakfasts, five lunches, four dinners
    • Local Insider
    • Arrival airport transfer
    • Mangrove canoe tour
    • Cartagena orientation walk
    • Street food tour
    • Rum tasting
    • San Basilio de Palenque visit
    • Champeta dance lesson
    • Rosario Islands trip
    • Magdalena River boat ride
    • Tayrona National Park trek
    • Tayronaka visit and hike
    • River tubing

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 Arrive in Cartagena Touch down at Rafael Núñez International Airport or arrive after our From Bogota to Medellín: Traverse the Colombian Andes trip. Make your way to the hotel in Cartagena where our Local Insider will greet you at 7pm. They will accompany the group throughout the trip. Before dinner, explore the colorful colonial buildings and cobbled alleys of the Old Town. In the evening, get to know your fellow travelers over a welcome dinner at La Vitrola restaurant. Expect a convivial ambience and live music. Afterwards, venture out for a rum on the rocks at one of Cartagena’s vibrant array of bars.

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Welcome dinner DAY 2 Canoe through mangroves and join a street food tour

This morning, you’ll visit the nearby fishing village of La Boquilla and explore the surrounding mangroves by canoe. Learn about the environmental importance of this ecosystem as you drift...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Mangrove canoe tour Cartagena orientation walk Street food tour Rum tasting DAY 3 Visit the first free African town in the Americas

Today, you’ll visit San Basilio de Palenque – one of the most historically important settlements in Colombia. It was here t...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
San Basilio de Palenque visit Champeta dance lesson DAY 4 Swim off the Rosario Islands

Wave goodbye to the mainland temporarily as you take a boat trip to explore the Rosario Islands – an archipelago of 27 islands within a national park about 62mi (100km) sou...

ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Rosario Islands trip DAY 5 Explore the Magdalena River by boat on the way to Palomino

Ready to hit the road? After breakfast, you’ll depart from Cartagena and travel nearly 300km (186mi) up the coast towards the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta – t...

ACCOMMODATION
Playa La Roca Ecohotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Magdalena River boat ride DAY 6 Trek through the jungle in Tayrona National Park

There aren’t many places where tropical rainforest and palm-fringed beaches sit against the backdrop of snowy mountains, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in Tayrona National Par...

ACCOMMODATION
Playa La Roca Ecohotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Tayrona National Park trek DAY 7 Go river tubing on the Río Don Diego

Kick start the final full day of your trip by following in the footsteps of indigenous tribes in Tayronaka, learning about their ancient civilization as you visit several significant archaeol...

ACCOMMODATION
Playa La Roca Ecohotel

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Tayronaka visit and hike River tubing DAY 8 Depart from Palomino

The time has come to pack your bags and bid farewell to your fellow travelers as your Colombian experience comes to an end. Check out at midday and head to Simón Bolívar International Airport to catch your flight home – or choose to extend your stay.

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Price per day$259
Last Updated: 0/14/2024

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Accommodation

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia , Cartagena Converted from an old five-story colonial house, this charming hotel is conveniently nestled in the heart of Cartagena’s walled city. It offers air-conditioned rooms with traditional wood furnishings, a rooftop garden terrace with panoramic views, and an outdoor pool. Playa La Roca Ecohotel , Palomino Designed with sustainability at its heart, this secluded ecohotel in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta features a wellness spa, pool and private garden. Savor authentic local cuisine at the restaurant and grab a drink at the beachfront bar.
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Meals Included
Seven breakfasts, five lunches, four dinners
Age Requirements
25 years and up
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