Colombia is a country of dizzying variety. This tour will introduce you to the fascinating blend of adventures offered within Colombia’s borders. You’ll see some of Colombia’s most important destinations, such as the enchanting Cartagena (named a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the unique Tayrona National Park. You’ll also have the opportunity to see one of Colombia’s most beautiful islands, Isla Mucura, an unmissable paradise. All this and much, much more on your trip to Colombia with See Colombia Travel.
Day 1. Santa Marta - Tayrona
Upon arrival in Santa Marta, you will travel to one of the highlights of this tour: the Tayrona area where the jungle meets the Caribbean. In the afternoon, feel free to indulge yourselves in a spa treatment. Meals: D.
Day 1 - 3. Playa La Roca EcoHotel - Tayrona
During the next two days enjoy and relax by the sea, sunning yourself and reflecting upon your wonderful journey on one of Colombia’s most beautiful beaches.
You will spend your first whole day in on of the many beaches at the Tayrona National Park (entrance fee included).
The next day you’ll be taken for a beautiful hike to a waterfall in the morning. Then, after lunch, you could take a trail to the mouth of the Palomino River or just relax into a hammock with a good book.
On your third day, you will have the wonderful opportunity to go visit a village of the Kogi, descendants of the Tayrona. Here you will have the opportunity to see how the traditions of the Tayrona people are still present in the everyday lives of the Kogi.
For your free time at the Eco-Hotel you have option to relax in a hammock with a book, visit the Valencia River, relax at the beach, or indulge in one of their many spa treatments (including chocotherapy!). Meals: B, L, D on all days.
Day 4. Tayrona - Santa Marta - Cartagena.
At the chosen time you will be transferred by land to Cartagena (approximately 5 hours in Regular service – with other people). Upon arrival you will be droped off near your hotel where you can relax in the Caribbean breeze. Meals: B.
Day 5. Cartagena - Isla Mucura
At around 7:30am transfer to Cartagena’s port for your boat ride to Isla Mucura, only 2 hours away. Meals: B, L, D on all days.
Day 6 - 7. Isla Mucura
Free days to enjoy and relax by the sea, sunning yourself and reflecting upon your wonderful journey on one of Colombia’s most beautiful beaches. Optional activities include taking a diving course, snorkeling, kayaking, biking, or take one of the ecological walks around the island. Meals: B,L,D.
Day 8. Isla Mucura - Cartagena.
At the chosen time you will be transferred to back to Cartagena and your chosen hotel. Meals: B.
Day 9. Cartagena. City Tour
Our Cartagena City Tour will take approximately four hours. We begin the tour with a visit to Cerro de la Popa, a cloister built on top of a hill that dominates the entire urban complex. Following this we will see the oldest church in the city, San Pedro Claver. Finding ourselves in the famous Old City, we will visit Plaza Bolivar, Bobedas and the Bocagrande Panoramic. The Old City retains all the charm of the colonial days, its narrow, cobbled streets flanked by charming balconies and traditional wooden doors. We will finish in the commercial centre of Cartagena, Pierino Gallo, for some shopping. Your afternoon will be free to enjoy the city at your leisure. Includes entrances to La Popa Monastery, San Pedro Claver Church and San Felipe Fort. Meals: B.
Day 10. Cartagena - Home.
At the chosen time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. All good things must come to an end, after all. Of course, if 10 days just isn´t enough time in Colombia, our tours are 100% customizable and we´d be happy to extend your stay with us. Just ask for more details. Meals: B.
