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7 Day itinerary in Colombia, South America

PRIVATE Cartagena de Indias & Del Rosario Islands

The Rosario and Baru islands are located just 100 kilometers off Cartagena’s coastline. Best reached by a 45-60 minute speedboat ride, these islands can be visited on a day trip from Cartagena. For longer stays, there are hotels and private properties available in order to fully unwind and make the ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Rafael Núñez International Airport

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Meditation

Snorkeling/Diving

Historic & cultural landmarks

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Walking on the streets of Cartagena’s historic centre,

2

Enjoying the local life & street art of Getsemani

3

Snorkelling between the Islands of the Archipelago

4

Enjoying traditional dishes and shrimp cocktail from Barú

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Cartagena de Indias Airport, Arrival

Upon arrival at the local airport, an English-speaking host and driver will meet you and will accompany you to the hotel. The approximate transfer time is 15 minutes. Important: Official check-in is at 3:00 PM. We will request an early check-in but this cannot be guaranteed in advance. If your rooms are not yet ready upon arrival, you can store your luggage at the front desk. Overnight @ Ananda Boutique Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Superior Double Room: ANANDA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Day 2

place Cartagena de Indias

Morning walking tour accompanied by a local expert guide. Wander the streets of Cartagena’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, alongside a fascinating expert who will provide in-depth historical context and captivating stories of the city's people and culture. NOTE: Don't forget your comfortable shoes, hat, and sunscreen! During the afternoon, meet your guide in the hotel lobby. Enjoy a unique tasting experience, in which an expert will guide you through how different rums are processed and aged, in order to recognize their unique characteristics. (for passengers over 18 years old) Overnight @ Ananda Boutique Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior Double Room: ANANDA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Day 3

place Cartagena de Indias

Today you will enjoy the local life & street art of Getsemani. Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and explore the colorful streets of the Getsemani neighborhood, one of the areas of Cartagena's historic center, where the local way of life still remains preserved. Learn about local traditions, curious stories about its people, and spot some of the vibrant street art that reflects the social resistance and culture of this neighborhood. NOTE: Don't forget your comfortable shoes, hat, and sunscreen! Late afternoon, meet your host at the hotel lobby. Do not forget to put on your dancing shoes and learn how to dance salsa with professional dancers who will teach you their best moves to dance the night away! Overnight @ Ananda Boutique Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior Double Room: ANANDA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Day 4

place Cartagena de Indias

Today you will enjoy a special Caribbean Cooking Class. After meeting your local guide at the hotel lobby you will be transferred to the place for the cooking class. A local chef will teach you how to make some of Cartagena’s most typical dishes such as ceviche, seafood soup in coconut milk and white wine, coconut rice, plantain chips, and a few other Colombian secrets. The menu can be designed based on your preferences. The class takes place at a private location in the Old City. NOTE: Menu can be adapted for cooking with children. Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies. Overnight @ Ananda Boutique Hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Superior Double Room: ANANDA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Day 5

place Cartagena de Indias - Islas del Rosario

Morning private transfer to Cartagena’s dock where your boat will be waiting. Aboard a speedboat (size depending on how many people), and depart towards the Islas del Rosario archipelago, located 50-minutes from Cartagena. These rugged islands are blessed with clear blue waters, colourful coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Spend the day cruising between island and snorkelling at your rythm. You will be accompanied by an English-speaking host who will look after you for the day. Please request our speedboat and yacht options to upgrade to a bigger boat, and our Snacks and Drinks menu to find your selection of wines, beers, liquors, and snacks when you board the boat.(Please bring cash with you as some Island restaurants don't accept CC.) You can enjoy lunch (NOT INCLUDED) at one of the restaurants located in the islands. Please inform us your preference between a fun young lively beachclub with great food and amazin grinks or a chilled back lounge beach, more private with new dishes everyweek and a large variety of drinks to relax and enjoy a nice nab by the beah. After lunch, Drop off at Hotel Las Islas Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Additional experiences such as stargazing, plankton night observation, cooking class or spa treatments can be book directly with the hotel. Overnight @ Hotel Las Islas

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Bungalow: Hotel Las Islas
Day 6

place Islas del Rosario

Today is at leisure, you can take any additional experiences directly with the hotel such as: Cooking Class to learn to make traditional dishes from the region such as ceviche, shrimp cocktail, and fried foods with a local cook from Barú. Plankton Night Observation: a tour of the beaches near Cholón, where you will jump into shallow waters near the mangroves and observe plankton from the floor of white sand beaches. The plankton night tour is gratuitous for guests of Las Islas and should be coordinated with Guest Service staff. Walk with local guides: Explore the village of Barú accompanied by local guides. Spa treatments. Overnight @ Hotel Las Islas

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Bungalow: Hotel Las Islas
Day 7

place Islas del Rosario - Cartagena Airport, Departure

In due time, meet your English-speaking guide and driver at the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Cartagena's Rafael Nuñez International Airport. Approximate transfer time is 1,5 hour. We highly recommend booking an afternoon flight

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • ANANDA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
  • Hotel Las Islas

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Private Transfers with driver & bilingual guide
  • Private boat with crew for excursion to island on Day 5

Activities expand_less

  • Walking tour on the Streets of Cartagena’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Enjoying a special Caribbean Cooking Class
  • Snorkelling between the islands of the archipelago
  • Enjoying a Cooking Class of the traditional dishes and shrimp cocktail from Barú

Extras expand_less

  • 2 Dance Teachers on Day 3
  • Snorkeling equipment on Day 6
  • Bilingual Guides in all tours
  • Rum Tasting on Day 2

Not Included expand_less

  • Internal Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to.
  • There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us.
  • Extras or personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

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