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10 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

Colombian Caribbean romantic getaway

What better plan than escaping to the Colombian Caribbean, where you can relax on the white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and admire beautiful sunsets that comfort the soul. The paradisiacal beaches, the delicious Caribbean food and the hospitality of Colombians will make this romantic getaway ... Read More

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By Juliana, Montserrat, Ivonne, Pamela, Matilde and Julian

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Dutch, French, German

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cartagena

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meditation

Hiking

Visit markets

Purposeful Travel

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Discover and explore the magical city of Cartagena

2

Admire the fauna and flora exploring Tayrona National Park

3

Explore Santa Marta, the oldest city of Colombia.

4

Relax in the middle of the Caribbean Sea on a small island.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival to Cartagena

Once you arrive in Cartagena, Colombia's jewel and fairy-tale city on the Caribbean coast, you'll be warmly welcomed and taken to your accommodation. Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and demonstrates the perfect marriage between rich colonial history and the vibrancy of the Caribbean. Depending on the time of your arrival in Cartagena, the rest of the day is free to explore the area near to where you're staying, the city's maze of cobblestone streets and its charming buildings. The historic center of Cartagena is surrounded by an impressive 8 mile-long colonial stonewall and is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail in the Café del Mar while watching the sunset over the Caribbean. Meals - None.

Accommodation:

  • COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Casa India Catalina
  • SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Bantu Hotel
  • LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: Casa San Agustín
Day 2

place Explore Cartagena's Highlights

Street Art & Graffiti tour gives you deeper insight into Cartagena focused on the alternative and cultural quarter and coolest neighbourhood: Getsemani. The stories are told through graffitis with images of tropical scenes, palenqueras, and local flora and fauna. In Getsemani the individuality and spirit of the neighborhood remains intact. You came as a tourist but you leave as a local understanding what makes the barrio so special engaging with the people to ensure that it preserves its particular charm. This neighborhood has shaken off it's gritty reputation, and turned to street-art as a way of incorporating the voice of local residents and artists into the fabric and the narrative of the city streets. Graffiti has transformed this neighborhood in the last years, after the first Graffiti Festival in Getsemani that took place in December 2013. Your fully qualified and knowledgable guide offers a complete and impressive history of Getsemani starting at the clock tower, from there, we go to the street of La Sierpe (where all the murals are) and Trinidad plaza, which has historical, cultural and national value. You will also meet Pedro Blas. He was born in 1949 in the Getsemaní neighborhood, which has been an example of social struggle for centuries. He was awarded with the national Poetry Prize Jorge Artel for his book Rumbos in 1993. Discover Cartagena's poetry and literature and, above all, get to know Pedro Blas, a really extraordinary person. Following your Cartagena city tour, the rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to relax and enjoy this wonderful city. If you want to explore Cartagena further, you can take the afternoon to visit the Candelaria Convent located on the top of the Popa Hill, the Old Shoes Monument, and the impressive San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Fort. Tonight, you will have time to relax and enjoy this wonderful city that vibrates with color and is refreshed by Caribbean Sea breezes. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Relax in Paradise - Mucura Island

Today you will have a taste of paradise as you you board a traditional motorized canoe and speed your way across the azure Caribbean Sea to spend the next 3 nights on the stunning and secluded island of Isla Mucura. Múcura Island is a coral island located in the Archipelago of San Bernardo, Gulf of Morrosquillo, Caribbean Sea. It is governed by Colombia, and is a part of the District of Cartagena de Indias. After a delicious lunch, full of Caribbean and Colombian flavors, you can enjoy some rest and relaxation on these stunning, quiet beaches. As you'll be staying on this paradise island, you can just sit back and watch as the sunsets over the Caribbean. You then have the rest of your evening free to spend in the heavenly surroundings of your island accommodation. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Not included: Port tax in Cartagena

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Day at leisure

Today you will have a day at leisure to relax on the beach and enjoy your hotel's facilities. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Day at leisure

Today you will have a day at leisure to relax on the beach and enjoy your hotel's facilities. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Journey to Santa Marta

Leave the tropical paradise of Isla Mucura behind as you board your boat back to Cartagena where you will get a stunning panoramic view of the city. Once you have arrived back in Cartagena, your private transfer will take you to Santa Marta. Having arrived in Santa Marta, the oldest city in Colombia and one of the first cities founded in Latin America, you'll have time to settle in to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, exploring the area near to where you're staying and soaking up the city's perfect combination of pristine beaches and history. Walk around the historical center or along the bay, and get the vibe of this quiet city before sitting down to a refreshing cocktail while watching the sunset over the Caribbean. Meals - Breakfast.

Accommodation:

  • COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina - Santa Marta Hotel
  • SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Casa de Isabella
  • LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Boutique & Spa Casa de Leda, a Kali Hotels hotel
Day 7

place Explore the Tayrona National Park & onto Playa Koralia

You will be picked up from your hotel in Santa Marta for a full day tour in the Tayrona National Park. Tayrona National Park covers 15,000 hectares and is full of unspoiled beaches, coral reefs, verdant flora, mangroves and mountains. The tour begins with a 45-minute eco-tourist walk through a tropical jungle from the beautiful beach of Canaveral to Arrecifes beach. Along the way you'll be able to see all types of flora and fauna including monkeys which are just some of the 108 other species that live within the Tayrona National Park. After relaxing at Arrecifes beach you'll set off on a 20-minute hike that leads you to La Piscina, a natural pool where you can bathe in the warm, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Your day comes to a close as you make your way back through the rainforest and travel to your next destination. Meals - Breakfast, Dinner. Note: Depending on the departure time for the tour to Tayrona, breakfast might no be available at the hotel,

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8

place Day at leisure

Today you will have a day at leisure to relax on the beach and enjoy your hotel's facilities. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

place Day at leisure

Today you will have a day at leisure to relax on the beach and enjoy your hotel's facilities. Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • COMFORT CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Playa Koralia
  • SUPERIOR CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Playa Koralia
  • LUXURY CLASS HOTELS: Hotel Playa Koralia
Day 10

place Leaving Colommbia

Your private transfer will take you to the airport in Santa Marta for your flight back home. Meals - Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina - Santa Marta Hotel
  • Hotel Playa Koralia
  • Casa India Catalina
  • Casa de Isabella
  • Hotel Playa Koralia
  • Bantu Hotel
  • Hotel Boutique & Spa Casa de Leda, a Kali Hotels hotel
  • Hotel Playa Koralia
  • Casa San Agustín

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (5)
  • Dinner (6)

About Juliana

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Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Visit markets

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

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