Cartagena and Santa Marta: historical places, archeological

Welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in South America. We will pick you up at the airport to take you to the hotel of your choice. Remember that all your accommodation is included in this tour, so you don't have to worry about paying for anything when you arrive.

Note: For arrivals transfers, the night schedule applies for flights between 21:00pm and 06:00am. Rates are contemplated for daytime transfers. If there are nighttime transfers a supplement applies.

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. Day at leisure to discover more secrets from the Heroic City, or you may take an “optional” tour (See more information in the optional section).

Breakfast. At the agreed time, one of our representatives will pick you up to take you on a private land transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta. Arrive at the hotel of your choice overnight. This service does not include an English-speaking guide, only a driver.

Duration: approximately 3 ½ Hours from the departure of Cartagena.

Note: The shuttle service will be provided between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you request a service at a different time than described, availability must be verified and quoted since additional costs are generated.

Breakfast. Tourist tour of one of the oldest cities in South America that offers the visitor a historical and cultural legacy with colonial treasures. Its geographical location close to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta makes the surroundings of this city offer wonderful inlets of white sand and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. During the tour you will visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the Minor Basilica Cathedral, the Gold Museum, or the Customs House, in addition, within the tour you will make a stop at the monument to “Pibe Valderrama” where you will have free time to take photos, before finish the tour there will be a panoramic visit of Taganga. Gold Museum closed on Mondays. 

Duration 3.5 hrs. approximately.

Includes: Transportation to and from the hotel (Historical Center area, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, and Bello Horizonte) is included as guidance and entrance to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. 

Breakfast. Day at leisure to discover more secrets from the Heroic City, or you may take an “optional” tour (See more information in the optional section). 

Time to say goodbye to the increasingly charming Santa Marta and the beautiful coastal and mountainous attractions around it, some of Colombia's most visited destinations. 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 we look forward to seeing you soon.