Bogotá Cartagena 5 Días / 6 Noches

DAY 1 - ORIGIN / BOGOTÁ: Arrival in Bogotá, Colombia's multicultural capital. Assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Accommodation.

Notes: Arrival transfers apply to flights between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Rates are for daytime transfers; a surcharge applies for nighttime transfers.

DAY 2 - BOGOTÁ (City tour with Monserrate): Breakfast. Today, you'll explore Bogotá's historic center accompanied by one of our representatives, who will meet you in the hotel lobby to take you downtown. The walking tour begins at Plaza de Bolívar. We'll visit the surrounding streets and admire buildings such as the National Capitol, the center of Congress and an architectural gem of Bogotá; the Casa de los Comuneros (House of the Comuneros), the Santa Clara Church-Museum; and the Casa de Nariño (House of Nariño), the seat of the Presidency and the birthplace of Antonio Nariño, a precursor to Colombian independence. We'll visit the Gold Museum, whose architecture references indigenous cosmology and houses some 34,000 pieces of goldsmithing from various pre-Hispanic cultures. Now, we'll prepare to be 3,152 meters closer to the stars and explore the majestic Monserrate Hill, a silent watchtower over Bogotá. It houses the sanctuary where the image of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate is venerated. Descent and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and accommodation.

Notes:

The Gold Museum is closed every Monday, so visits to the Botero Museum and the Casa de la Moneda are available.

On Sundays, the tour with ascent to Monserrate operates subject to availability and upon request.

Duration: Approximately 5 hours.

Operation: Regular service operates Monday through Saturday at approximately 9:00 AM; private service can be scheduled for 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM.

DAY 3 - BOGOTÁ / CARTAGENA DE INDIAS: Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer from the hotel to the Bogotá airport for a flight to "La Heroica" (airfare not included). Arrival in Cartagena, also known as the "Corralito de Piedra" (the stone corral), reception, and transfer from Cartagena's Rafael Núñez Airport to the selected hotel. Check-in and accommodation.

Notes: For departure transfers, nighttime transfers apply for flights between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Rates are for daytime transfers; for nighttime transfers, a surcharge applies (consult your advisor). Arrival transfers to Cartagena apply for flights between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

DAY 4 - 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, professional guide, entrance fees to San Felipe Castle and the Emerald Museum.

Operation: Daily

Regular Service: Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM

Duration: Approximately 4 hours

DAY 5 - CARTAGENA (Beach Day): Breakfast. Depart from Muelle La Bodeguita by speedboat to the included island. There, you can enjoy coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for relaxing or participating 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 Cartagena, this island is part 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 there, you can take part in optional activities such as relaxing massages, hiking, mangrove tours, visiting the Aquarium, diving, snorkeling, and more.

Includes: Hotel-pier-hotel transfer, shared boat transfer (non-exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (entrance fee, main course, soft drink, and dessert), and dock tax.

Not included: Optional activities and consumption not mentioned.

Operations: Every day 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, which have chairs, lounge chairs, and sun loungers. You can, of course, participate in optional activities if you wish, or simply enjoy the Colombian Caribbean Sea in 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 (not exclusive), served buffet barbecue lunch (includes a soft drink).

Not included: Transfers from the hotel to the pier and back (If you are staying at hotels in the Bocagrande, historic center, or northern area, the hotel offers complimentary transfers to the pier; return from the pier to the hotel is at your own expense). Dock tax (approximately $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 by 8:00 a.m. at the latest. It is important to arrive approximately 15 minutes early. The usual return from the island to Cartagena is at 3:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, departure may vary from 2:30 p.m.) (approximately p.m.).

Restrictions: This excursion 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 6 - CARTAGENA DE INDIAS / DESTINATION: Breakfast. On the last day of your trip before returning home, make sure you pack the best souvenirs. At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to your hometown.

Notes: For departure transfers, nighttime departure times apply for flights between 11:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Rates are for daytime transfers; for nighttime transfers, a surcharge applies (consult your advisor).