Cathelina Alfred

Optimal Choice Travel

Cartagena Escape 2025

Jun 19, 2025 to Jun 23, 2025
 
Discover history and beauty in Cartagena!
 
Marvel at the colonial architecture in quaint streets, savor arepas and empanadas and revel in the natural scenery. History, nature, and cuisine abound in this delightful vacation. 
 
Cartagena, Colombia

 

Delight in the flavors of the colonial coastal city of Cartagena.
Your days will be filled with foodie delights including market tours, cooking classes, and rum tastings!
There will be plenty of time to hit the spectacular Caribbean beaches and explore the city's colorful streets resplendent with colonial shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
 
    View from Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas 
 
What is Included:
 * Daily Breakfast
* Transfer from CTG Airport to Cartagena Hotel
* Bazurto Market Tour & Cooking Class
* Cartagena Rum Tasting
*Ah, a full free day in Cartagena
* Travel Protection Plan
* Transfer From Cartagena hotel to CTG Airport
 
What is not Included:
x International airfare to Cartagena
x Early check-in or Late check-out
x Any other meals not specified as included in the itinerary
x Tips & Gratuities for guides and drivers
x Visa/Passport handling fees
 
Rum Cocktail
 
Travel Insurance:
Travel Insurance is not mandatory but highly recommended!
Depending on the policy that you purchase, travel insurance may reimburse you if your travel plans change.
 
Airport: 
Travelers should plan to arrive at Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Columbia on June 19, 2025.   
Departure is on June 23, 2025. 
 
Documents Needed: 
A valid passport is required with at least six months validity past the return date of travel (June 23, 2025).  
This means your passport cannot expire prior to December 23, 2025.
Proof of passport is required.   
You will receive an email for submission.   
A valid Tourist Visa is not required for stays of 90 days or less.   
 
       

Customized Trip Terms & Conditions

 
Deposit & Payment:
All prices are per person.
A deposit or full payment is due at the time of reservation.
Deposit for a payment plan must be paid in full.  Partial deposits will not be accepted unless a promotion/special is offered.    
All reservations requiring a deposit will incur a monthly payment plan.
Due to contractual agreements with vendors/suppliers, all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. 
All reservations can be paid for, in full, at the time of booking if space is still available.
 
Final Payment:
A payment is considered late AFTER the due date listed on the invoice and or dates of the payment schedule.
A late fee of $50 will automatically be added to your invoice one day after your payment date.
 
Reinstatement of Reservation:
If your reservation has been canceled and you request reinstatement within 14 days,
A fee of $75 will be added to your invoice and must be paid before the service is reconfirmed.
 
Last Minute Reservations:
All reservations must be made no later than 60 days prior to departure.
In the event that reservation is made on the 60th day, full payment is due at the time of reservation.
 
Form of Payments:
We accept bank drafts, major credit cards, and/or debit cards in US currency.
 
Reservation Changes:
Any changes to an existing reservation will incur a $50 per person charge including any increase in supplier fees.
This includes name changes and removal of services such as tours and transfers.
*Name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and rebooking which may incur a fee.   
Replacing a passenger with another traveling passenger constitutes a cancellation and is subject to cancellation fees.  
Changes or additions after the departure are subject to local rates when amending the reservation.
Passengers must pay any additional rates directly to the service provider.
There are no refunds for unused services.
 
 
Optimal Choice Travel Cancellation Policy: 
Once reservations have been made, cancellations will only be accepted in writing via email request to lina@optimalchoicetravel.com
Include the traveler's full name and date of travel. 
If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 48 hours, please, contact us at 813-379-9110 to ensure your information was received.   
Refunds are not available and travel insurance is highly recommended. 
 
 
Please ensure you have read our Terms & Conditions in its entirety before signing any documents or submitting any payments.

 

 
 
 
 

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Unavailable as of December 31, 2024

Starting At: $1,135.00
Deposit: $265.00 per person

Package Price is based on Double Occupancy.  Price is per person 
 
*** SELECT THIS OPTION ONLY IF YOU ARE SHARING A ROOM ***
 
Price Includes:
  • 4-nights Hotel Accommodation
  • One Queen or Two twin beds
  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Private bus and driver throughout the tour
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Bazurto Market Tour & Cooking Class
  • Cartagena Rum Tasting
  • A professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
 
 
*** Due to contractual obligations, all payments are non-refundable.   
*** Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
 

Single Occupancy
Unavailable as of December 31, 2024

$2,067.00
Deposit: $320.00 per person

Package Price is based on Single Occupancy.
 
Price Includes:
  • 4-nights Hotel Accommodation
  • One Queen/Double bed
  • Transportation to and from your hotel
  • Private bus and driver throughout the tour
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Bazurto Market Tour & Cooking Class
  • Cartagena Rum Tasting
  • A professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
 
 
*** Due to contractual obligations, all payments are non-refundable.   
*** Travel Insurance is highly recommended.