Nita, Travel Director

Stars N Skyes Travel®

Bogota + Cartagena Colombia

Mar 17, 2023 to Mar 21, 2023
Colombia

Escorted Package Includes

 

  • Flights Miami-Bogota, Cartagena-Miami
    Other departure cities available. Email groups@starsnskyes.com to request a different departure date. Be advised that any changes  will increase your price.
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Intra-flight Bogota-Cartagena
  • 4 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Bogota
    • 2 nights Cartagena
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included 
  • 5 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner
  • Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of English-speaking local guides
  • Entrance fees 

Special Features

  • Walking tour of the Colonial district of La Candelaria, one of Bogota’s oldest neighborhoods
  • Visit the Botero Museum in Bogota, housing many of the paintings and sculptures of this world-famous artist
  • Visit the Gold Museum in Bogota, with more than 55,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and artifacts
  • Walk through the lively Zona Rosa district in Bogota, with its exciting nightlife
  • Admire the rich architecture of magical Cartagena, the queen of the Caribbean coast
  

Trip Notes

  1. Once you submit payment please allow up to 24 hours for your payment to be processed.
  2. This moderately active trip covers a fair amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking every touring day. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. Due to the high elevation, travel in the Colombian highlands may cause some passengers to experience the temporary effects of altitude sickness. If you have any concerns about traveling to higher than your accustomed elevation, please consult your healthcare provider. Some hotels in Bogota are built in the traditional local style and have no air-conditioning. During heat waves, these hotels can become uncomfortable, even at higher elevations. 
  3. Typically you may see various vendor's names on your bank statement for the charges you authorize. This is due to the various vendors that we use for trips. If you notice a name that you do not recognize, please contact us for clarity.

A Passport is Required 

It is each traveler's responsibility to have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of travel

Covid Rules for Entry.

All passengers arriving in Colombia are required to register their details on the Colombian government’s CheckMig application within 72 hours prior to boarding an inbound or outbound flight.

Passengers 18 years and older arriving in Colombia by air or land must show proof of full vaccination upon arrival. If the passenger is not fully vaccinated, they can present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding or a negative result from an antigen test taken within 48 hours to boarding.

Entry and exit requirements are subject to change. All citizens should consult the Colombian Ministry of Health and/or consult their local Colombian Embassy for up-to-date information on updates in entry requirements. The situation with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is constantly evolving. Please refer to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites for the most current information on Covid-19. We encourage our travelers who purchase insurance to thoroughly read the plan documentation.

What is is like in Bogota?

Take the same precautions while exploring the cities of Colombia as you would exploring any others. Bogota is quickly becoming one of the world’s hippest cultural destinations. Composed of dozens of distinct neighborhoods, it’s a city where travelers can benefit from local insights. Bogota has it all: music, food, dance, and art. They suggest trying some traditional tinto (thick, sweet, black coffee), dancing salsa at a local bar, or dropping into one of Bogota’s numerous museums. Ever since peace was concluded with FARC in 2016, Bogota has only become safer and more vibrant. 

What is is like in Cartagena?

If crowded cities aren’t your speed, relax in the veritable paradise that is Cartagena. Located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Cartagena features miles of gorgeously preserved, centuries-old architecture, as well as pristine golden beaches. Popular with travelers both Colombian and foreign, Cartagena is fun and exciting. Cartagena can be touristy, which means getting local advice can introduce you to a side of the city that most tourists miss.

Colombia - While safety has improved in Colombia, there are still strict screening procedures regarding narcotics for passengers arriving and departing the country. Travelers may be questioned, searched, fingerprinted, and/or asked to submit to an abdominal x-ray upon arrival or departure. Note that most airport inspectors do not speak English.

Theft and scams are the only common crimes 

Colombia is home to some of the most creative scam artists around. Ranging from the run-of-the-mill to the ridiculous, these scams are easily avoided if you know what to look for and use common sense. 

  • As in any other major city, be careful of your surroundings, especially at night. Criminals tend to work in groups, often near tourist centers.
  • Don’t accept food or drinks from strangers—even gum! Although very, very rare, there have been instances of criminals drugging victims before stealing their belongings.
  • Criminals will sometimes pose as undercover police officers, and ask to inspect your cash to “see if it’s counterfeit”. Obviously, don’t give it to them. Some will even present you with a fake police ID and offer to give you a receipt for your money.
  • Be careful in crowded areas; thieves will often distract you while accomplices help themselves to your cash.
  • Keep your wallet in your front pocket. If you carry a purse, don’t leave it unattended or hanging from the back of a chair. 
  • Separate your cash, and keep it in different pockets. If the worst should happen, this trick prevents thieves from swiping all your swag.

Keep up with the latest travel warnings here.

 
Cancellation policy:
 
All payments are non-refundable. Should you book and later decide to cancel you will loose all payments that have been made. It is advised that you protect your investment with the purchase of a travel protection plan. Protecting your investment is highly recommended. Click here to shop Insurance policies. All cancellations and changes will incur a $50 penalty that must be made in order to start the cancellation process. Should you need to cancel, click here to submit your request.
 
 
Questions? Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Nita at groups@starsnskyes.com. Emailing will get you the fastest response. However, if you need to speak with me I can be reached at 404.977.1718 on Monday - Friday from 10AM - 6PM EST. I travel often so feel free to leave a message and I will be in touch. I am here to assist with all things related to travel. ​#RelaxWeGotYou
 

Available Packages

Bogota + Cartagena Colombia Complete Package
Unavailable as of January 5, 2023

Starting At: $1,260.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Unavailable

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights Miami-Bogota, Cartagena-Miami
    Other departure cities available. 
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • Intra-flight Bogota-Cartagena
  • 4 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights Bogota
    • 2 nights Cartagena
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers
  • 5 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 dinner
  • Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of English-speaking local guides
  • Entrance fees 

Special Features

  • Walking tour of the Colonial district of La Candelaria, one of Bogota’s oldest neighborhoods
  • Visit the Botero Museum in Bogota, housing many of the paintings and sculptures of this world-famous artist
  • Visit the Gold Museum in Bogota, with more than 55,000 pieces of pre-Hispanic gold and artifacts
  • Walk through the lively Zona Rosa district in Bogota, with its exciting nightlife
  • Admire the rich architecture of magical Cartagena, the queen of the Caribbean coast
 

Extra Options

Optional Tour Add On: Monserrate Funicular Train Ride
Unavailable as of January 5, 2023

$29.00

Day 2: Board the Funicular Train that takes you up to Monserrate Mountain. After a short hike, reach the top of Monserrate. At more than 10,000 feet above sea level, see outstanding views of downtown Bogota. Visit the 17th century church and the "El Señor Caído" shrine that welcomes pilgrims all year long. 
*This Optional Tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking, fear of confined space or heights, or who have heart conditions.
 
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.

Optional Tour Add On: Half Day Bird-watching at the Colombian National Aviary
Unavailable as of January 5, 2023

$66.00

Day #4: Depart Cartagena and travel south for about an hour through the picturesque countryside to the Colombia National Aviary, which houses more than 1,750 birds, representing 135 species. It’s the second biggest aviary in Latin America, and sixth in the world. This fascinating place, with its unique flora and fauna, aims to educate and create awareness about the diversity of birds found in Colombia. Take a walking tour through the three ecosystems, tropical rainforest, seaboard and desert. At the end of the tour, enjoy a typical Colombian coffee before returning to Cartagena.

Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
 

Optional Tour Add On: Half Day La Boquilla Mangrove
Unavailable as of January 5, 2023

$40.00

Day 4: Enjoy a tour of the mangrove swamps of La Boquilla, a fishing village located twenty minutes north of Cartagena. Take a ride on an original wooden canoe that glides through the dense growth of mangroves, providing a close up view of this rich and diverse ecosystem; you will observe different birds. Your guide will provide facts about the surroundings and talk about the flora and fauna that you will encounter. Afterwards, return to the hotel.

Approximate tour duration is 3 hours