DAY 1 - CITY OF ORIGIN / CARTAGENA: Arrival in Cartagena, also known as the "Corralito de Piedra" (Stone Yard), reception, and transfer from Rafael Núñez Airport to your chosen hotel. Check-in and accommodation.
Note: Arrival transfers are subject to nighttime service for flights between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Rates are for daytime transfers; a surcharge applies for nighttime transfers (please consult your advisor).
DAY 2 - CARTAGENA (City Tour with San Felipe Castle): At the scheduled time, meet with one of our representatives in the hotel lobby to begin a wonderful tour of this museum city, whose streets and surroundings showcase the charm of its architecture, a blend of colonial, republican, and modern styles. During the tour, you'll pass through the modern Bocagrande district and continue through the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between the Republican architecture and its modern buildings will amaze you. You'll then visit the emblematic San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built in 1657. Of course, a short walk through the city's historic center is a must-see. In 1984, along with San Felipe Castle and the complex of fortifications, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with San Felipe Castle and the entire fortifications. To conclude the tour and before returning to your hotel, taking advantage of your stay in the country that produces the world's highest-quality emeralds, you'll visit the Emerald Museum. There, you'll learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable, and most exclusive mineral in the world.
Includes: Air-conditioned transportation from urban hotels, professional guide, entrance fees to San Felipe Castle and the Emerald Museum.
Operation: Daily
Regular Service: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 AM
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
DAY 3 – CARTAGENA (Beach Day): Breakfast. Departing from Muelle La Bodeguita by speedboat to the included island, you can enjoy coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for relaxing or taking part in optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, hiking, and more. Below, you can find details about each island:
San Pedro de Majagua: Located on Isla Grande, 45 km from the city of Cartagena, it is one of the 31 islands that make up the Rosario National Natural Park. After a one-hour speedboat ride, you will arrive at this magical place of rest and relaxation. It offers two access points to the sea, one a little quieter and quieter than the other, depending on your preference. While on-site, you can take part in optional activities such as relaxing massages, hikes, mangrove tours, a visit to the Aquarium, diving, snorkeling, and more.
Includes: Hotel-pier-to-hotel transfers, shared boat transportation (not exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (entrance fee, main course, soft drink, and dessert), and dock tax.
Not included: Optional activities and consumption not mentioned.
Operations: Daily except January 1st of each year.
Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours - Shared service
Notes: Passengers must arrive at La Bodeguita Pier no later than 8:30 a.m. at Gate 3 to complete the boarding check-in protocol. The usual return trip 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: Due to the boat's movements, this excursion is not suitable for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgery. Intoxicated persons or pets are not allowed on the boats.
Isla del Encanto: In the Rosario Islands National Park, located approximately 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena, you can enjoy the beach and social spaces designated for day tour visitors.
Chairs, lounge chairs, and sun loungers are provided; of course, you can participate in optional activities if you wish, or simply enjoy the Caribbean Sea. Colombian cuisine from this area. During the day trip, you will enjoy a typical semi-buffet lunch served with fish, chicken, and meat options.
Includes: Shared boat transportation from Cartagena to Isla del Encanto – Cartagena (Not Exclusive), Buffet Grill lunch served (includes a soft drink).
Not included: Transfers from the hotel to the pier and return (If you are staying at hotels in the Bocagrande, Historic Center, or Northern Zone, the hotel offers complimentary transfers to the pier; return from the pier to the hotel is at your own expense). Dock tax (Approx. 7.00), optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (it is suggested to bring towels from Cartagena).
Operations: Daily
Duration: Approximately 6.5 hours - Shared service
Notes: Passengers must arrive at La Bodeguita pier no later than 8:00 AM. It is important to arrive 15 minutes early. The usual return trip from the island to Cartagena is at 3:00 PM (depending on weather conditions, departure may vary from approximately 2:30 PM).
Restrictions: This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with spinal problems or surgery due to the boat's movements. Intoxicated persons and pets are not allowed on the boats.
DAY 4 - CARTAGENA / SAN ANDRÉS: Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for a flight to San Andrés Island (airfare not included). Arrival on the island in the 7-color sea, reception, and transfer from Gustavo Rojas Airport to the selected hotel in San Andrés using public taxis on the island. Overnight stay.
Notes:
To enter the island, you must purchase a Tourist Card, which costs approximately USD 40 per person. Payment must be made at the destination in Colombian pesos.
By regulation of the Island Government, airport transfer services must be provided exclusively by local taxis, as this is a source of income for locals. The service consists of assistance from our staff, taxi boarding, and the cost of the service.
For departure transfers, nighttime hours incur a surcharge, applicable for flights between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. For arrival transfers, nighttime hours apply for flights between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
DAY 5 - SAN ANDRÉS (Island Tour): Breakfast at the hotel. A representative will be waiting for you to begin a tour around the island of San Andrés, where you can admire the most popular tourist sites of this Colombian Caribbean destination. We will make an approximate 20-minute stop at Morgan's Cave, a site where, according to legend, the English buccaneer Henry Morgan hid some of the treasures he stole from the Spanish galleons. We will continue our tour to the Natural Sea Pool in West View, where you can swim in the enchanting sea of 7 colors for approximately 15 minutes. During the tour, we will also stop at the Hoyo Soplador, located on the southern tip of the island. This is a natural phenomenon produced by a series of tunnels that begin in the coral reefs and end in a single hole several meters above the water. When the tide rises and a wave manages to force its way into these tunnels, it expels compressed air through the hole, ending at the beautiful and enchanting beaches of San Luis, characterized by their white sand and the contrasting landscape of their blue sea.
Includes: guide - driver.
Operation: Operates daily (does not operate on January 1 and December 25).
Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Start time: 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. (Passengers must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early).
Notes:
Does not include entrance to tourist sites.
Does not include hotel/meeting point/hotel transfers.
Entrance fees and consumption not specified.
Regular service is subject to operational changes; therefore, it may operate in "Chiva" mode.
DAY 6 - SAN ANDRÉS (Excursion to Johnny Kay, Mangroves, and Haynes Kay (Aquarium)): Breakfast. Passengers must arrive at 8:30 a.m. at the Casa de la Cultura Pier where they will purchase their entrance ticket to Johnny Cay. There, they will board a boat to Johnny Cay Islet to enjoy the beach and the contrast of the seven colors of our sea. We continue to the aquarium islet for a visit and manta ray watching, concluding with a tour of the Old Point mangroves. Return to the pier, where passengers will return to their accommodations on their own.
Not included: Transfers, pier tax, and lunch.
Important:
When Johnny Cay is closed due to weather conditions, only the Mangroves and Aquarium will be visited; therefore, the activity time will be reduced from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Johnny Cay is not suitable for seniors, children under 12 years of age, people with mobility restrictions, or pregnant women due to the lack of infrastructure at the pier for boarding and disembarking the boat. All activities operate subject to weather conditions.
Johnny Cay Closures: March 4, 5, and 6 / June 3, 4, and 5 / September 9, 10, and 11 / December 2, 3, and 4
DAY 7 - SAN ANDRÉS / CITY OF ORIGIN: Breakfast. Last day of travel, free day. At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to the Gustavo Rojas Airport in San Andrés to take a connecting flight to your city of origin or your next destination in Colombia.
Notes:
Per regulations of the Island Government, airport transfer services must be provided only by local taxis, as this is a source of income for locals. The service consists of assistance from our staff, taxi boarding, and the cost of the service.
For outbound transfers, nighttime hours incur a surcharge, applicable to flights between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Includes:
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS:
Airport-hotel-airport transfers on regular service.
3-night accommodation with breakfast.
City tour with San Felipe Castle on regular service.
Visit to Isla del Encanto or San Pedro de Majagua on regular service (depending on category).
SAINT ANDREW:
Airport-hotel-airport transfers on regular service.
3-night accommodation with breakfast.
Panoramic island tour on regular service.
Excursion to Johnny Kay, Mangroves, and Haynes Kay (Aquarium) on regular service.
Not included:
- Transfers, dock tax, and lunch.
- Dock tax, optional activities, drinks not mentioned, towel service (we suggest bringing towels from Cartagena).
Does not include admission to tourist sites.
Does not include transfers from hotel/meeting point/hotel.
Does not include entrance fees or drinks not specified.
The regular service is subject to operating changes, so it may operate in "Chiva" (Day 5).