The Best of Cartagena
Price per person from US$483

The Best of Cartagena

From
US$483
Price per person
From
US$483
price per person

Description

Cartagena de Indias, an essential destination on your trip, is located on the north coast of is located on the north coast of Colombia, bathed by the waters of the the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This picturesque and romantic is one of the most visited destinations in the country. Its its walled city, balconies and cobblestone paths treasure historic and cobbled stone roads treasure historical secrets that inspired the illustrious illustrious Colombian writer and Nobel Prize for Literature, Gabriel García Márquez. Embark on an unforgettable unforgettable journey through the charms of Cartagena.

ITINERARY

Day 1. Cartagena - Arrival transfer
Day 1. Cartagena - Arrival transfer

Assistance at Rafael Núñez International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Cartagena.

Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and professional tour guide in English.

Not included: tips, expenses not specified.

Notes: Applies for services between 6:00 am to 20:59 pm. For services after 21:00 p.m. a night rate will apply.


Day 2. Cartagena - City tour with San Felipe Castle
Day 2. Cartagena - City tour with San Felipe Castle

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will start the tour with a panoramic tour of the bay of Cartagena, known for its beaches and vibrant commercial atmosphere. Then, we will enter the picturesque neighborhood of Manga, where the mix of republican architecture and modern skyscrapers creates a fascinating contrast. We will continue with a visit to the Castle or Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, erected in the 17th century by the Spaniards to protect them from pirates and, later, from the English. We will finish with a short walk through the historic center, exploring its colonial buildings, streets and squares full of history. 

Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Historic Center and San Felipe Castle. 

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in English and entrance to San Felipe Castle

Not included: tips, expenses not specified. 

Day 3. Cartagena – Daytour Islas del Rosario: San Pedro de Majagua
Day 3. Cartagena – Daytour Islas del Rosario: San Pedro de Majagua

Breakfast at the hotel. This tour starts at 08:00 am. We will board a speedboat for approximately 45 minutes to San Pedro de Majagua Island, a hotel with one of the most privileged locations in the Rosario Islands. It has a private beach and services such as spa, snorkeling and diving. During the tour you will be able to appreciate the Bay of Cartagena. Upon arrival to the island, you will be received with a welcome cocktail and a tour of the facilities, during the day you can enjoy two beach areas and a typical lunch. Return to Cartagena Bay at 15:30 approximately. 

Duration: 8 hours. 

Highlights: San Pedro de Majagua Island Beach.

Includes: Private transportation hotel - dock - hotel, shared transportation by speedboat dock - island - dock, welcome cocktail, typical lunch, towel service, sun chair and port tax. 

Not included: tips, expenses not specified. 

Schedule: 08:00 a.m. to 15:30 p.m.  

Notes: For the boat, arrive at La Bodeguita dock (door N. 3) at 07:45 a.m. On the boat ride you may get wet and sometimes encounter big waves. The time of return from the islands to the dock depends on the authorization of the port captaincy, generally it is at 15:00 to 15:30. If you wish to visit the San Martin de Pajarales aquarium, the hotel's boats have round trip schedules so you can visit it, it is optional and the payment is made directly. The aquarium is closed on Mondays, and on Tuesdays when Monday is a holiday in Colombia.  

Day 4. Cartagena - Free day
Day 4. Cartagena - Free day

Breakfast at the hotel. Free to take one of the optional tours. We recommend taking the sunset tour of the bay.


Day 5. Departure transfer
Day 5. Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private service to take the return flight. 

Guide languages

Español

Meeting point

According to the itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena de Indias
Day 2: Cartagena de Indias
Day 3: Cartagena de Indias
Day 4: Cartagena de Indias
Day 5: Cartagena de Indias
  • 4 nights accommodation in a standard room in Cartagena.
  • Transfer airport - hotel - airport in private service.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • English speaking guide for the excursions.
  • City tour with San Felipe Castle in private service.
  • Tour to the Rosario Islands in share service.
  • National or international air tickets.
  • Meals not mentioned above.
  • Services not specified above.
  • Tips to porters and hotel services.
  • Unspecified expenses and expenses of a personal nature.
  • Optional excursions offered at destination.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and visits not specified above.
  • VAT of 19% on lodging, exempt for foreigners who have the immigration stamp for tourist travel to Colombia.
  • Hotel Insurance: (Voluntary), paid per person per night directly at the hotel.
  • Travel insurance that offers a wide coverage, covering aspects such as illnesses, accidents, loss of luggage, protection of goods and valuables, cancellation of plans and even contingencies related to COVID-19. 
  • Medical expenses.
  • Excess baggage for transfers. Only one suitcase of 23 kilos per person is allowed. 

Possible accommodations

5 accommodations

Activities

2 Activities

PROGRAM DETAILS


1. The contracted transportation admits up to one piece of luggage weighing 23 kilos and one piece of hand luggage weighing a maximum of 8 kilos per person. maximum weight of 8 kilos per person. 2. In case of excess baggage, the possibility of including it without additional cost will be verified according to the capacity of the vehicle. additional cost according to the capacity of the vehicle. 3. The passenger will be the sole responsible for the custody of his/her luggage and travel documents. documents. Under no circumstances Dorado Experiences will respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the vehicle, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the passenger. 4. The passenger must not leave valuable articles in the transport. It is recommended that the passenger does not leave valuables inside the vehicle that is transporting him/her, neither the supplier nor Dorado Experiences will be responsible for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of the passenger's items. Dorado Experiences will not respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, robbery or loss of the passenger's loss of the passenger's items. 5. For transfers of flights arriving between 20:00 and 06:00 Hrs will have an increase of 20% additional to the contracted value. of 20% additional to the contracted value. 6. The general programs include lodging in standard category. If the passenger wishes to a different category, it is handled upon request, subject to availability and change in the initially informed rate. in the initially informed rate. 7. In case of reservation and the selected hotel is not available, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. 8. The check in time is from 15:00 hrs. 9. Check out time is before 12:00 hrs. 10. In case of requiring twin accommodations, please inform us from the beginning, since it is subject to availability according to the hotel capacity and may generate variations in the price. 11. Triple accommodation is quoted in double twin room. In case of requiring three beds, a specific request must be made at the beginning of the reservation, as it may generate changes in the room category and in the price changes in the category of the room and in the price informed.

POLICY AND ACCOMMODATION OF CHILDREN

 

Applicable rate for children between 2 and 10 years old.

Accommodations allowed

***The availability of beds is subject to the confirmation of each hotel, it will be informed in the booking confirmation.

 

1 Adult: Maximum 2 children

2 Adults: Maximum 2 children

3 Adults: Maximum 1 child

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