Bogota & Cartagena de Indias

We will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the famous Plaza de Bolivar, the heart of the city where you can find the most important political and religious buildings of the country, such as the Cathedral, the Palace of Lievano (seat of the mayor of the city), the Palace of Justice and the National Capitol with the Palace of Nariño, headquarters of the congress and where the Colombian president lives permanently.You will also visit the Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), which exhibits the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold pieces, and the Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar, a museum of great cultural value and a significant place in the history of Colombia and its neighboring countries. At the end of the day, you will climb to an altitude of 3152 meters to the top of the Cerro de Monserrate, which is considered a mandatory stop for all visitors to Bogota, for its great ecological, religious, and gastronomic importance. After the tour, we will take you back to your hotel, or you can stay downtown to continue exploring the city. 

Notes:

• The Gold Museum and Casa Museo Quinta de Bolivar are closed every Monday, so we will visit the Botero Museum and the Casa de la Moneda Museum instead. 
• On Sundays, the tour to Monserrate operates subject to availability and upon request
• Duration: 5 hours approximately.
• Regular operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. approximately. The private service can be scheduled at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the airport to fly to Cartagena, one of the most beautiful cities in Colombia. You will arrive at Rafael Nuñez airport, where we will receive you and take you to your chosen hotel.

Note:

The rates are contemplated for daytime transfers. In the case of nighttime transfers a supplement applies. For departure transfers, the night schedule applies for flights between 23:00 and 9:00 hours, and for arrival transfers, it applies for flights between 21:00 and 6:30 hours. 

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel. We will start our tour in the Bocagrande neighborhood to appreciate the modern side of the city, where buildings and skyscrapers rise along the seashore. This is an important commercial and tourist area with a great selection of hotels, luxury boutiques, and high-end restaurants. It also has beautiful beaches that invite you to enjoy the sand and the sea. Then, we will arrive at the Manga neighborhood, a contrast between splendid mansions dating from the colony age and impressive modern buildings. You will admire the Fort of San Sebastian del Pastelillo, the Port of Cartagena, and the Tourist Pier. We will continue with one of the city´s jewels: Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress built by Spanish explorers to defend themselves against pirates and English invaders in the seventeenth century. From the top of San Lázaro hill, this magnificent construction holds endless stories you can learn about through its walls and tunnels. Then, we will arrive at the historic downtown, home to cobblestone streets, superbly preserved colonial houses, picturesque balconies, and traditional patios. You will enjoy a walk through Plaza Santo Domingo, Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower), and the enchanting Getsemani neighborhood. Our last stop will be the Emerald Museum. After finishing the tour, we will take you back to your hotel, or you can stay downtown to continue exploring the city.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, tickets to the Castillo de San Felipe and the Emerald Museum.

Operation: Daily

Duration: 4 hrs. approximately.

Departures: From Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs. Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.

Breakfast. Leaving La Bodeguita Pier by speedboat to the chosen island, there you can enjoy the coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for resting or taking some optional activities 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 in 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 noiseless 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-Pier-hotel, Transfer in a regular boat (non-exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (starters, main course, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.) and pier tax.

Not include: optional activities, unspecified consumption.

Operation: Every day except January 1 of each year.

Duration: 6 hrs and half approximately - Shared service

Notes: Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:30 a.m. at gate #3 to complete the boarding registration protocol. The usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).

Restrictions: Excursion not allowed for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgeries because to the movements of the boat. Pets and people in a state of intoxication are not allowed access to the boats.

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 designated for Day Tour visitors that have chairs, lounge chairs, and sun loungers; also, you can do optional activities if you want or just enjoy the Colombian Caribbean Sea in this area. During the day you will enjoy a typical semi buffet lunch served with options of fish, chicken, and meat.

Includes: Shared boat transfer Cartagena- Isla del Encanto – Cartagena (non-exclusive), lunch Parrillada Buffet (including a non-alcoholic drink.)

Not include: Transfer hotel - pier - hotel (If you are staying in hotels in the Bocagrande area, Historical Center or North Area, the hotel offers you a complimentary transfer to the pier, the return to the pier - hotel it’s on your own. It’s not included pier tax (Aprox. 7.00), optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (it is suggested to bring from Cartagena).

Operation: Every Day

Duration: 6 hrs and half approximately - Shared service 

Notes: Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:15 a.m. the usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).

Restrictions: Excursion not allowed for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgeries because to the movements of the boat. Pets and people in a state of intoxication are not allowed access to the boats.

We know Cartagena is hard to walk away from, but time flies, and today it's your last day. We will take you from your hotel to the airport so you can continue your trip to your next destination. We hope you have enjoyed this magical paradise and look forward to seeing you soon.

Note:

The rates are contemplated for daytime transfers. In case of nighttime transfers, a supplement applies. For departure transfers, the night schedule applies for flights between 23:00 and 9:00 hours, and for arrival transfers, it applies for flights between 21:00 and 6:30 hours. 

We want to be your guide in this unforgettable adventure. Let the experts guide you, and remember you don't have to worry about anything. Just relax and enjoy Cartagena, the queen of the Caribbean coast.