DAY 1 - CITY OF ORIGIN / CARTAGENA: Arrival in Cartagena, also known as the stone corralito, reception and transfer from the Rafael Nunez Airport
in Cartagena to the chosen hotel. Check-in and accommodation.
Note: For arrival transfers, the night schedule applies for flights between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The rates are for daytime transfers, if they are nighttime, a supplement applies (consult your advisor).
DAY 2 - CARTAGENA (Visit to the City with San Felipe Castle): At the agreed time, meet in the hotel lobby with one of our representatives to begin a wonderful tour of this Museum city whose streets and surroundings show the charm of its architecture that mixes the colonial, republican and modern. During the tour you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande, continuing through the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between the Republican architecture and its modern buildings will surprise you. Then you will visit the emblematic San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built in 1657. Of course, you must take a short walk through “the historic center of the city” which in 1984, together with the San Felipe Castle and the set of fortifications, were included by UNESCO in the list of World Heritage Sites. To finish the tour and before returning to your hotel, taking advantage of your stay in the country that produces the highest quality emeralds in the world, you will visit the Emerald Museum, where you will learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable and, at the same time, the most exclusive mineral in the world.
Includes: Air-conditioned transportation from hotels in urban areas, professional guide, entrance fees to the San Felipe Castle and the Emerald Museum.
Operation: Daily Regular Service: Monday to Friday 14:00 hrs - Saturdays and Sundays: 09:00 hrs.
Duration: Approximately 4 hrs
DAY 3 – CARTAGENA (Beach Day): Breakfast. Leaving the Muelle la Bodeguita on a speedboat to the included island, there you can enjoy coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for relaxing or taking an optional activity such as diving, snorkeling, hiking, among others. Below you can find the details of each island: San Pedro de Majagua: located on Isla Grande 45km from the city of Cartagena, it is part of the 31 islands that make up the Rosario National Natural Park; after an hour of crossing on a speedboat you will arrive at this magical place of rest and relaxation that offers two accesses to the sea, one a little quieter and quieter than the other according to your preference; While there, you can take optional activities such as
relaxing massages, walks, mangrove tours, visiting the Aquarium, diving, snorkeling, among others. Includes: Transfer hotel-dock-hotel, transportation in
shared boat (not exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (starter, main course, non-alcoholic drink and dessert) and dock tax.
Does not include: optional activities, consumption not mentioned.
Operation: Every day except January 1st of each year.
Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours - Shared service
Notes: Passengers must arrive at the La Bodeguita dock at 8:30 a.m. at gate #3 at the latest to complete the boarding registration protocol. The usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 3:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, departure may vary from approximately 2:30 p.m.).
Restrictions: Excursion not suitable for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgeries. Access to the boats is not permitted for people in a state of intoxication or pets.
Isla del Encanto: In the Islas del Rosario national park, located approximately 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena, you can enjoy the beach and social spaces intended for Day Tour visitors that
have chairs, lounge chairs and sun loungers; of course you can do optional activities if you wish or simply enjoy the sea Colombian Caribbean in this area. During the day trip you will enjoy a typical semi-buffet lunch served with options of fish, chicken and meat.
Includes: Shared boat transportation Cartagena- Isla del Encanto –Cartagena (Not Exclusive), Buffet Grilled lunch served (includes non-alcoholic beverage
Not included: Transfers from the hotel to the dock and return (If you are staying in hotels in the Bocagrande area, historic center or northern area, the hotel offers complimentary transfers to the dock, the return from the dock to the hotel is at your own expense).
Does not include dock tax (Approx. 7.00), optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (it is suggested to bring from Cartagena)
Operation: Every day Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours - Shared service
Notes: Passengers must arrive at the La Bodeguita dock at 08:15 hrs. at the latest, the usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 hrs. (depending on the time of arrival).
Not included: transfers, dock tax and lunch.
Dock tax not included, optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (suggested to bring from Cartagena)