Cartagena

Cartagena's Extension

CARTAGENA

4 days/3 nights

Metropolitan touring invites the discerning traveller to an exciting and spectacular country that is keen to open its arms and reveal the heart and soul of its proud colonial heritage and indigenous tradition. Colombia’s privileged position between the two oceans caressing the coasts of this great country makes it the doorway to South America and a land rich in biodiversity, with contrasting regions, fascinating cultures and so much more.  Experience how the tropical beat of salsa ignites the passion and warmth of its welcoming people and explore the best kept secret in South America. Let us be the guide around the captivating city of colonial Cartagena by the Caribbean Sea.

 

 

Day 1 – Cartagena                                                                           (-/-/-)
• Transfer Cartagena Airport – selected Hotel on private service + English speaking tour guide
• Lodging at the selected hotel

Day 2 – Cartagena/City Tour                                                           (B/-/-)
• HD City Tour on shared service + English speaking tour guide
• Lodging at the selected hotel

Day 3 – Cartagena/Rosario Islands - Encanto                                 (B/L/-)
• FD Tour to the Rosario Islands – Encanto Island. Opportunity for snorkelling or swimming
• Lodging at the selected hotel

Day 4 – Cartagena – Final Destination                                             (B/-/-)                               

                                                                      
• Transfer selected Hotel – Cartagena airport on private service + English speaking tour guide

DAY 1: CARTAGENA

Arrival in Cartagena. Met and greeted by the guide and transfer to the selected hotel.

Cartagena is truly a highlight of Colombia. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site the city has a wealth of character that will capture any traveller’s senses, from its well preserved colonial architecture, romantic atmosphere, vibrant flora, balmy temperature, excellent cuisine and amazing sunsets over the Caribbean to its warm and inviting people. It was this alluring setting that fueled the imaginative powers of Gabriel García Márquez to write ‘Love in a time of Cholera’.

DAY 2: CARTAGENA/CITY TOUR

Breakfast and tour to the most important monuments of the city will follow lunch. Firstly driven to the Convent of La Popa built at the beginning of the 17th century on the hill of the same name. From there a magnificent view of the city and the bay can be seen. The tour will then continue on to San Felipe's Fort, built in the 17th century to protect the city from marauding invaders. After a tour looking at the construction of this impregnable fortress, there will be a stroll to the walled colonial city and stop at the colourful handicraft stores of Las Bóvedas where the local artisans display their ware. From there, transported to the Convent of San Pedro Claver, named in honour of the Spanish born monk who was known as the “Apostles of Blacks”. The tree filled courtyard of the convent houses religious and pre-Columbian artefacts.

Return to the hotel and overnight in Cartagena.

DAY 3: CARTAGENA/ROSARIO ISLANDS – ENCANTO ISLAND + LUNCH

Breakfast and morning transfer to the tourist pier and departure by motorboat to the beautiful Rosario Islands archipelago, located an hour and a half south of the Bay of Cartagena. These islands have been declared a National Natural Park as it has one of the most important coral reefs of the Caribbean Colombian coast. Populated with a great variety of reef fauna; white sandy beaches and beautiful crystal clear waters all harmonise to make this impressive scenery. There will be opportunity to swim or snorkel, or laze in a hammock and let the imagination drift as one soaks in the heady atmosphere of this sensual city.

Lunch included, return and overnight in Cartagena. 

DAY 4: CARTAGENA - BOGOTÁ

Breakfast, and at the appropriate time, transfer to airport for flight to Bogotá and connection to next destination.

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COMMISSIONABLE PRICE PER PERSON IN AMERICAN DOLLARS, PRICES 2011:
 
2011 Departure dates:

JUN 07 JUL 19  AUG 30  OCT 11  NOV  08  DEC 06

COMMISSIONABLE RATE PER PAX

In twin basis US$ 409.00
Single supplement US$ 180.00

Minimum # of travelers for departure: 2

Hotels:
City Standard
Cartagena Casa Relax Hotel or similar

Notes:

• No airfare or airport taxes included in above given rates.                  
  1. International airfare Lima/Cartagena is US$ 714.00 additional net per person, subject to change
  2. International departure tax from Cartagena is US$ 74 additional net per person, subject to change              
• Air fare as reference only.  Actual rate is subject to availability at time of

Information Price per Person (USD)