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CARIBBEAN ESCAPE (9 DAYS)

Explore the wonders of Colombia’s Caribbean coast, from colonial Cartagena to scintillating Santa Marta to tantalizing Tayrona National Park. 

 

Starts: Cartagena

Ends: Santa Marta

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Prices Per Person:

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2-3 Travelers: US$2975

4-5 Travelers: US$2100

6-7 Travelers: US$1875

8 Travelers: US$1725

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Cash discounts available!

 

All prices are based on 4-star and boutique hotels. We're happy to adjust for 3 or 5-star hotels.

Highlights:

Get lost in the walled city of Cartagena. Relax on a tranquil Caribbean beach. Indulge in a coffee and chocolate tour in Minca. Discover the breathtaking natural wonders of Tayrona National Park.

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Itinerary:

Day 1:

Arrive in Cartagena any time. You’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel. A tour orientation will take place in the evening.

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Day 2: BD

Enjoy a free day of exploration in the UNESCO World Heritage walled city! Visit the impressive Castillo San Felipe, wander through the lively Getsemaní neighborhood, and savor mouthwatering street food and exotic fruit juices. Cap off your day with a delicious welcome dinner.

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Day 3: BL

Take an excursion to Isla del Encanto. The private island resort features a beautiful beach with crystal-clear water and a variety of optional activities.

 

Day 4: B

Enjoy a final morning in Cartagena. Our transfer to Santa Marta will pick us up in the afternoon.

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Day 5: BL

Get your caffeine fix in the town of Minca, where you'll learn about the local coffee and chocolate industry. After lunch, take a short hike for a dip in one of the natural swimming holes.

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Day 6: B

You'll have the morning to wander through the city at your leisure, or hit the beach at El Rodadero. After lunch, we’ll transfer to a jungle lodge near Tayrona National Park.

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Day 7: B

A day of hiking and beaches awaits at Tayrona National Park. A scenic 2-hour trek takes you to the popular Cabo San Juan, or you can opt to get there on horseback instead. Restaurants are located within the park to satisfy your appetite for lunch.

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Day 8: B

Spend the day relaxing at the lodge, which boasts its own private beach, or take an optional excursion in the area. You can visit an indigenous village to learn about the local culture or another spectacular natural place like Quebrada Valencia or Buritaca.

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Day 9: B

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What’s Included:

  • 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

  • Bottled water throughout the tour

  • All transportation and airport transfers

  • All accommodation (5 nights in hotels, 3 nights in a lodge)

  • Excursion to Isla del Encanto from Cartagena

  • Coffee and chocolate tour in Minca

  • Excursion to Tayrona National Park

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Accompaniment by the owners throughout the trip and local guides where applicable

 

 

What’s Not Included:

  • International flights

  • Horseback riding at Tayrona National Park

  • Optional tours, excursions, and activities not covered in the itinerary

  • Admission to museums and attractions not covered in the itinerary

  • Wine and mixed alcoholic drinks during meals included in the itinerary

  • Minibar consumption in hotels

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips for local guides

  • Allow at least $250 per person for meals not included

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