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10 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

Body & Soul Reconnection in Colombia

Reconnect with yourself and nature during this journey. Take time to enjoy and take care of yourself. Well-being is the key: spa, yoga, gastronomy and relaxing atmosphere. You will finish your stay in the Caribbean coast, in the incredible Baru island.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Bogotá

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Detox

Psychedelic Ceremonies

Wellness

Culture & Arts

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Experience a Yoga class at your hotel in Santa Marta

2

Discover Tayrona Park and enjoy beautiful walks between pristine beaches and tropical vegetation

3

Taste typical dishes in 4 different restaurants and visit one of the most famous spas in Cartagena

4

Enjoy a whole day of relaxation in Baru Island

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Bogota Airport Transfer

Arrival at Bogota El Dorado International airport. Transfer to your hotel in the Candelaria district and free time to enjoy at your own pace Colombia's capital city where modern districts and historic center, urban architecture and green parks stand alongside.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco
Day 2

place Bogota City Tour

Half day to explore Colombia's capital city of Bogota, known for its colonial and authentic atmosphere. - The Candelaria district: Bogota's historical centre. You will be walking through its cobblestoned streets, you will discover colorful colonial mansions, splendid carved wooden balconies as well as churches built in baroque style. - La Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, a real messy Colombian market where you will be able to discover exotic tastes and buy everything you need to cook a real "Bogotano" recipe. - Bolivar Square (la Plaza Bolivar) surrounded by Bogota's greatest buildings, including the Town Hall, the Palace of Justice, Primatial Cathedral, and the Congress Building. Walking tour in the Candelaria colonial center (3 to 4 hours walking in the city). Transportation is included for the visit of Paloquemao. You want to discover the secret of Colombian gastronomy? We propose you to make you discover the backstage of a local gastronomy with a cooking class. You will learn to cook a local specialty, you may choose between: encocado (coconut meal), ceviche, ajiaco (Andean soup) or passion fruit cheesecake. You will taste your meal with your chef. A tasteful experience! (1h30 class.)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Casa Deco
Day 3

place Transfer to Santa Marta and Yoga Class

Transfer to Bogota airport for your domestic flight. Domestic flight to Santa Marta (not included). Arrival at Santa Marta airport. Transfer to your hotel nearby Tayrona National Park. End of the day free to enjoy, between jungle and Caribbean Sea, the beautiful landscape of the Sierra Nevada. Experience a Yoga class at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Gitana Del Mar Boutique Beach Resort
Day 4

place Trip to Tayrona National Park and Tayrona surroundings

In the morning, your driver will drive you to the pier located at the entrance of Tayrona Park, a small coffee break will be offered on this beautiful fishermen beach. You will embark on small lanchas (motorboats) that will take you to a beautiful beach of the park. You will cross a wild bay where turtles like to meet, with a little luck you can observe them. Furthermore, you will spend the day in Playa del Amor, a wild beach with turquoise waters and white sand. In the shade of trees you will have at your disposal chairs, a cooler with refreshments and snorkeling equipment. Possible walks with your guide on the trails along the bays, the view is spectacular. Then traditional lunch on the beach, catch of the day, coconut rice and plantain. Afternoon on the beach, back at the end of the day at the hotel. Notes: Your passport will be asked to enter the National Park, make sure to take walking shoes, comfortable clothes and bathing suits, depending on your hotel location, transport (vehicle + boat) can take between 1h and 1h15.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Gitana Del Mar Boutique Beach Resort
Day 5

place Trip to Don Diego River, Tayronaka and Tayrona surroundings

Departure for the Sierra Nevada. You will go back up the Don Diego river with a little boat to reach the Tayronaka reserve. Tayronaka is a lost city of the Tayrona Indigenous people. Mythical city, it is precisely here that the movie Mission, starring Robert De Niro has been shot. With your tour guide, you will retrace the history of this ancient civilization. When the tour of the reserve is over, you'll go down Don Diego river in a swimming ring! You will be able to watch howler monkeys and beautiful birds. The arrival of the ocean is spectacular! A boat will get you back to the reserve to have lunch in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Notes: 1 hour down the river to the sea, do not forget your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a hat for the sun. Free afternoon to enjoy the Tayrona area between Sierra Nevada and Caribbean Sea: taking a walk in the jungle or relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Note: Swimming can be hazardous on some beaches due to strong currents and undertows. We strongly do not recommend it. Massage at the hotel (1 hour).

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Gitana Del Mar Boutique Beach Resort
Day 6

place Transfer to Cartagena de Indias

Free time to enjoy the beaches of Tayrona National Park before leaving for Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast. Transfer to the hotel and end of day free to explore the unequaled charm of this beautiful colonial city, that was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Note: 4 to 5 hours drive. Cartagena’s restaurants provide the best fish and seafood you can get along the Colombian coastline. Bring your appetite and explore the best restaurants of the old city. You will taste typical dishes in 4 different local restaurants: La Mulata, El Candé, Juan del Mar and Agua del Mar. One of the very best ways to gain insight into the gastronomic world of Cartagena and its culture is to experience their culinary culture and learn more about the typical Caribbean food. (around 3 hours tour.)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: San Pedro Hotel - Spa
Day 7

place Cartagena City Tour and visit to a spa

Half day dedicated to the visit of the historic center and the main sites of Cartagena. We invite you to a walk, to discover the past and present of Cartagena by visiting the most beautiful monuments of the city such as the Clock Tower or Don Pedro de Heredia. During the visit, you will notice the different influences - Romanesque, Moorish, Colonial, Military, Arab, Spanish and North American - that shaped Cartagena. You will also discover the Palace of the Inquisition, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, or the San Pedro Claver sanctuary, formerly dedicated to Spanish priests and missionaries. Afternoon dedicated to your wellbeing in one of the most famous spas of Cartagena. A 1-hour massage will be offered during your stay. Transfer between your hotel and the port of Cartagena. The Club de Pesca Restaurant is the finest seafood restaurant and a symbol of the identity of Cartagena. Founded in 1956, it is one of the traditional and most famous restaurants in the city with a breathless landscape view. Transfer between the port and your hotel in Cartagena.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: San Pedro Hotel - Spa
Day 8

place Transfer to the Island of Baru

Transfer between your hotel and the port of Cartagena. Departure for the Island of Baru, a set of coastal coral islands, located in the Caribbean Sea. The transfer to the island lasts between 1h and 2h30 on boat or vehicle, depending on your hotel's location. The rest of the day will be yours to relax and swim in the crystalline water of the Caribbean Sea. Note: If the transfer is by boat, at Cartagena port, before boarding, you will be charged a local tax (not included).

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Las Islas
Day 9

place A whole day of relaxation in Baru Island

In this heavenly place everything is done to make you enjoy your stay: water activities, scenic tour of the surrounding islands, diving, hiking tour (not included) or just simply relax on the beaches. What better way to enjoy holidays than to relax in a spa?

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Las Islas
Day 10

place Transfer back to Cartagena de Indias

At the end of the morning, transfer back to Cartagena de Indias and transfer to the hotel. Note: The transfer back lasts between 1h and 2h30 on boat or vehicle, depending on your hotel's location. Arrival at Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast. Transfer to your hotel at the historic centre. Free time at the end of the day to discover this pretty former colonial town, deservedly included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hotel Casa Deco
  • Gitana Del Mar Boutique Beach Resort
  • San Pedro Hotel - Spa
  • Hotel Las Islas

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (4)
  • Snacks (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Boat transfer to Tayrona beach
  • All private transportation mentioned in the program
  • Boat tickets Cartagena - Baru Island - Cartagena or shared transportation
  • All airport transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Yoga session in Santa Marta
  • 1h massage in Santa Marta
  • Spa treatment in Cartagena
  • Spa treatment in Baru Island
  • Guided Bogota City Tour
  • Guided tour to the Tayronaka reserve
  • Guided culinary tour in Cartagena
  • Guided Cartagena City Tour

Extras expand_less

  • All entrance fees mentioned in the program

Not Included expand_less

  • Drinks
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips
  • Other meals not mentioned in the program
  • Domestic flight to Santa Marta

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