Jewels of Colombia: History, Culture and Luxury
Price per person from US$1,672

Jewels of Colombia: History, Culture and Luxury

From
US$1,672
Price per person
From
US$1,672
price per person

Description

Medellin

Medellín, the 'City of Eternal Spring', will captivate you with its pleasant climate all year round. It is a testament to Colombia's social transformation, where the hospitality of its people is evident. The city is a vibrant cultural epicenter with diverse festivities and an outstanding exhibition of works by renowned artist Botero. Be enveloped by its beauty and the hospitality of its inhabitants. 

Santa Marta

Santa Marta, known as the Pearl of the Americas, Colombia's oldest city is a vibrant destination that combines history, culture and natural beauty. Located on the Caribbean coast, it has the best beaches in Colombia, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the sun. Santa Marta is also the gateway to the Tayrona National Natural Park, a paradise of biodiversity with tropical rainforests and pristine beaches.

Cartagena

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

ITINERARY

Day 1. Medellín - Arrival transfer and hydromassage
Day 1. Medellín - Arrival transfer and hydromassage

Assistance at José María Córdova International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Hydromassage experience at Kúa Spa, a specialized wellness center that detoxifies, relaxes and revitalizes the body. Duration: 90 minutes. 

Day 2. Medellín - Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Tour
Day 2. Medellín - Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. We will start the tour to Guatapé and La Piedra del Peñol, two of the most outstanding tourist destinations near Medellín. These places are located approximately two hours from the city and are known for their natural beauty and charming countryside scenery. The region attracts both tourists and local residents, who are captivated by the combination of agricultural beauty and the imposing Piedra del Peñol, a rock formation that rises 297 meters above a dam that generates a significant portion of the country's electric power. Our journey takes us through the new town of El Peñol, an essential point for understanding the history and future of this region. We will arrive to make a panoramic view of the region in a helicopter for a 6-minute flight over the dam and a pontoon tour of the dam. Lunch at a typical restaurant to learn about the local gastronomy. We will continue our trip with a visit to the picturesque village of Guatapé, known for the colorful decorative baseboards of its houses. Return to the hotel.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, 6-minute helicopter overflight, boat ride on the dam and lunch. 


Day 3. Medellin and Santa Marta - Departure transfer and arrival transfer
Day 3. Medellin and Santa Marta - Departure transfer and arrival transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time transfer from the hotel to the airport to take the flight to Santa Marta. Arrival at Simon Bolivar airport, meeting at the domestic flights departure with our guide who will make the welcome and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santa Marta. 

Day 4. Santa Marta - Cultural city tour and ground transfer to Cartagena.
Day 4. Santa Marta - Cultural city tour and ground transfer to Cartagena.

Breakfast at the hotel. We will embark on an enriching cultural city tour of Santa Marta, where we will explore the best of this historic city. Starting the tour at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the emblematic colonial estate that served as a refuge for Simon Bolivar in his last days, where we will admire its beautiful gardens. Then, we will visit the Tayrona Archaeological Museum to discover the collection of indigenous artifacts that reveal the rich heritage of the Tayrona civilization. We will continue to the Cathedral of Santa Marta, the oldest in Colombia, where its elegant architecture and history transport us to the colonial past. Finally, we will enjoy the view of El Rodadero, famous for its white sand and crystal clear waters, where we will enjoy the Caribbean breeze.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, entrance fees to the attractions described, and hydration.

Ground transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena. Lodging in Cartagena. 

Day 5. Cartagena - City tour with Getsemaní
Day 5. Cartagena - City tour with Getsemaní

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a walk through the area of Getsemaní and historic center, during the tour there will be gastronomic tastings such as endemic fruits of the Caribbean region, lunch at the San Pedro restaurant. Panoramic tour in vehicle to admire the castle of San Felipe and visit the area of Boca Grande, Castillo Grande and El Laguito. Stop at sky bar 51 to watch the sunset of Cartagena accompanied by a refreshing drink. Transfer to the hotel.

Includes: Transportation in private service, professional tour guide in Spanish, gastronomic tasting, lunch and refreshing drink for the sunset. 

Dinner with typical show in a restaurant specialized in Cartagena food. 

Day 6. Cartagena - Departure transfer
Day 6. Cartagena - Departure transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take flight to the city of origin. 

Guide languages

Español

Meeting point

Lodging Hotel
Day 1: Medellín
Day 2: Medellín
Day 3: Medellín, Santa Marta
Day 4: Santa Marta, Cartagena de Indias
Day 5: Cartagena de Indias
Day 6: Cartagena de Indias
  • 2 nights accommodation in standard room in Medellín.
  • 1 night accommodation in standard room in Santa Marta. 
  • 2 nights accommodation in standard room in Cartagena.
  • Transfer airport - hotel - airport in private service.  
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel. 
  • Spanish speaking guide for excursions.
  • (Medellin) Hydromassage experience at Kua Spa.  
  • (Medellín) Tour to Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol in private service with helicopter overflight, lunch and boat trip on the dam included. 
  • (Santa Marta) Cultural city tour in private service. 
  • (Santa Marta) Ground transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena in private service. 
  • (Cartagena) City tour with Getsemaní in private service with gastronomic tastings and lunch included.
  • (Cartagena) Dinner with typical show in a well-known restaurant of the city.  


  • 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

3 accommodations

Activities

4 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


Rates subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability due to special commercial dates and last minute city and/or sporting events.

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