With its breathtaking colonial architecture, horse-drawn carriages and narrow cobbled streets, the city of Cartagena de Indias is one of the most exciting destinations in Colombia. This Caribbean colonial jewel was the first Spanish colony on the South American mainland and one of the main ports for the Spanish fleet which turned the city into an important center of trade in the 16th century. It is a city full of history which has been an inspiration for artists, writers, historians and musicians. This vibrant and colorful city throughout the years has enchanted tourists with its fairy-tale charms that invite people to linger and explore the city for days.
Day 1, July 27, 2023: arrive in Cartagena.
Upon arrival at the Rafael Núñez Airport, you will be met by our representative and will be taken to your hotel. Our guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in). the rest of the day will be at leisure.
Hotel check in time is after 2:00 pm. Early check in available with a surcharge.
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage, please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Day 2, July 28, 2023: City tour + Monuments of Cartagena (B)
Real Food, Real Places & Real People
Private service with English-speaking guide.
We invite you to enjoy this delicious and colorful experience where you will be able to taste some of the local flavors of the city and learn about its culture. This walking tour through the inner walled section of the colonial city will let you experience Cartagena like a local resident in a neighborhood where people live, eat and shop.
This experience takes you to discover different sites and people from the colonial city, with whom the local residents relate on a daily basis as they pass by and stop for breakfast, lunch, dinner or typical snacks.
Featuring authentic food stops with different delicious tastings, you get to escape the crowds and taste the best of what the city has to offer. Along the way, your guide will entertain and tell you stories and insights into Cartagena’s culture and history. Take a break from being a tourist and discover the real Cartagena with us!
NOTES: This tour includes small tastings at different points of the colonial city and one bottle of water per person. Transportation is not necessary for passengers staying inside the colonial neighborhood. Passengers staying outside the colonial city will have two transfers included in the tour for an extra charge. Duration: 2 hours.
Day 3, 29 July, 2023 Rosario Islands - Majagua (Silver Package) (B, L)
Private transfer hotel-port-hotel with Spanish-speaking driver and English/Spanish-speaking guide. Shared motorboat transfer from the port to Isla Grande and vice versa, this service is provided by the Hotel San Pedro de Majagua.
It is time to step outside the walls of Cartagena and experience the beauty of one of the many islands located in Islas del Rosario: Isla Grande.
The Rosario Islands are located about 30 miles away from the city. An archipelago formed by coral reefs with small white sand beaches, and clear Caribbean waters that invite you to appreciate the diverse marine life. These small islands have been protected by the authorities since 1977, when they were declared a National Park. The park’s coral reefs, mangrove habitats and lagoons support more than 1,300 different species in nearly 500 square miles.
The day starts at your hotel where you will be picked up and transferred to the port. The boat usually departs at 9:00 am. You will head out from the port into open water for a 60 minute ride approximately to the island. Upon arrival you will disembark and have time to explore the island or just to relax.
You can sit on the small beach and rest, enjoy a walk around the island, sign up for a diving course in the coral reefs, swim or relax with a massage session. The hotel has a beach front bar and snacks can be purchased throughout the day. You will be arriving back to Cartagena between 4:00 and 4:30 pm.
Lunch is included with a set menu.
NOTE: The day use fee at San Pedro de Majagua includes shared motorboat transfer, towel service (one per person), a welcome fruit punch and typical lunch with: fish, fried plantain, coconut rice and one soft drink.
All extra activities like snorkeling, kayaking, diving course, ecological walks, bicycle rides, massages, etc. must be paid in cash at the island. This service does not include guide assistance, only the hotel staff is available on the island.
Departure time from the island is scheduled between 02:30 and 03:30 p.m. depending on the tide, waves and weather condition. Approximate time to enjoy at the island: 5 hours. On occasion participants can expect to get sprayed or splashed by water due to wind and wave conditions during the boat ride.
Day 4, 30 July, 2023 Free at leisure (B)
Day 5, 31 July, 2023 Private transfer hotel to airport + guide (B)
Hotel check out time is before 10:00 am.
Late check out available with a surcharge.
Private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of the hotel and will take you to the Rafael Núñez Airport. We will assist you at the airport during the check-in at the airline counter to help you connect to your next destination.
NOTE: Our transfer fee includes transportation of one bag per person of up to 23kg (50 lbs) plus one carry-on. If you plan to travel with additional luggage please let us know in advance in order to assign a different vehicle capacity for the transfer. Please keep in mind that additional costs may be charged.
Additional Bio-Security requirements may be implemented by your destination (s) after the group has booked. Should we learn of any such requirements between now and the group’s departure we will inform you. Any extra costs associated will be passed on to the group and included in the final invoice.
Travel General Group Land penalties*
More than 91 days prior to departure 100% non-refundable
90 days or less prior to departure 100% non-refundable
Important Note: Cancellation penalties for some travel arrangements may differ from our general conditions. In this occurrence, you will be advised of these addendums at the time of confirmation or prior to any penalties becoming applicable and as soon as we are notified of these special conditions.
Our travel group should be aware that COVID-19 and the health and security measures around COVID-19 may impact elements of our trip and influence the operation of some travel services. The country we reside in, the country or countries we are travelling to or via, and the airline(s) we are travelling on may all have strict requirements on travel to limit the spread of COVID-19.
These requirements may include but are not limited to:
COVID-19 is causing constant and ongoing changes in the application of the above types of measures and the way an airline, airport or country chooses to deal with the threat of COVID is constantly changing.
Glamma will keep the group updated on all changes that may occur up to our travel date.