The Colombian Coast is full of culture, food and music that really distinguishes it from any other part of Colombia. Come check out the beautiful sunsets, boat rides, magical culture and Colonial cities that makes the Colombian Coast unique.
Please make note of optional activities in the order, also inform of us any food allergies or health conditions.
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| Number of Travellers | 1 Person, 2 People, 3 People, 4 People, Custom Group |
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Day 1
| LOCATION | Cartagena |
| ACTIVITY | We will explore the city with the longest history in Colombia, experiencing it’s architectural and cultural heritage , visiting the Colonial Zone, the Pegasos Bridge, the monument to India Catalina and as well as many other sights within the city.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy the pleasant temperature and the cobbled windy streets, later stopping by the Getsemaní neighborhood, a charming area full of Cartagena culture characterized by the locals’ different dance and musical routines. As night falls , we will explore the gastronomy that the city offers us in front of the Church of the Trinity, with later night activities such as a horse back ride through the city or a night on the town being an optional activity that your guide can help orchestrate. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel in Leticia |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: Colombian food is delicious) |
Day 2
| LOCATION | Cartagena |
| ACTIVITY | Under the light of the morning sun we will take a tour in the impressive Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. From there we will be able to learn a log about Cartagena and its history. Then, we will take a tour of the famous monuments of Cartagena de Indias, such as the Monument to the Old Shoes, the Museum of the Inquisition in the colonial city, the Zenú Gold Museum and the Naval Museum.
In the afternoon, we will explore the Boca Grande neighborhood, (similar in its architecture to the city of Miami), where, in one of its buildings, we can have a wonderful lunch complemented by a beautiful ocean view.
We will end the day with a charming walk through the city walls, appreciating the sunset of this wonderful city. Once the tour is finished, we will have some time to rest and get ready for the Tour de Chiva, an amazing party-bus adventure through city with Colombian music, and you can even enjoy the famous alcoholic beverage unique to Colombia, called Aguardiente. |
| TRANSPORTATION | private car/ van and on foot |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel in Leticia |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: colombian food is delicious) |
Day 3
| LOCATION | The island Baru and the Blanca beach |
| ACTIVITY | Cartagena is famous for its Caribbean beaches. To get to the paradise islands Del Rosario, known for their corals reefs and their clear blue ocean water, we will take a short boat ride over to the islands. Here we will have the opportunity to snorkel and observe colourful, tropical fish and the most beautiful coral reefs in the area. The boat will also stop at the aquarium and offer a snorkelling experience in the corals. As a tip: If you have the equipment, get off in the aquarium and snorkel on your own, there are more fish at that point than in the corals. (The boat will pick that group back up after 40 min of snorkelling).
In the afternoon, the boat tour will continue. Our next stop is Isla Barú and Playa Blanca, where you can have lunch, swim in the turquoise sea, and spend some time relaxing on the soft, white sandy beaches. Here we will spend the rest of the afternoon, ending the day with a sunset. The boat will then take us back to the city center of Cartagena.
Finally, at night, we will go to dinner at the Plaza San Pedro Claver within the walled city, a zone with beautiful views of the architecture throughout the city. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Dinner and accommodation with the community in hammocks and / or mats with their respective awning. |
| FOOD | Typical lunch, Dinner within the community. |
Day 4
| LOCATION | Santa Marta |
| ACTIVITY | On out first day in Santa Marta, we will explore the historical center of the city. There are so many beautiful and historical locations, including parks, museums and more. We will start the tour in the Parque de los Novios, the Tairona Gold Museum, Bolívar Park, the Parish of El Sagrario, San Miguel and the Cathedral, and end at the Malecon where we can shop around for souvenirs and observe the wonderful artistry and handicrafts that the ‘Samarios’ (this is the nickname for the citizens of Santa Marta) make and sell.
At the end of the day we can relax after a long day, and enjoy some downtime before the next day. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: colombian food is delicious) |
Day 5
| LOCATION | Tayrona national park |
| ACTIVITY | We will start the day heading to the Tayrona park. After purchasing the tickets, we will start our trek. It takes around 1 to 3 hours to finally reach the ocean, but the journey is worth it. We will pass through different jungles and hike through an exotic and tropical forest, where we could possibly spot some tropical animals (monkeys, birds). We will make our way to 3 different beaches, and end in Cabo San Juan– the most famous beach within the park. Once we’re done for the day, the group will return to the starting point to go to the hotel and end the day. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | n/a |
| FOOD | Breakfast |
Day 6
| LOCATION | Minca |
| ACTIVITY | This day (if you did not stay overnight in Tyrona) we will be heading over to one of the beautiful towns just on the edge of the jungle, Minca. There we can take a bike ride or a moto-taxi up the hills, or we can hike the trails. There are plenty of options and fun activities to choose from in this town, including the Pozo Azul waterfalls, fresh water springs, and even a coffee farm that produces coffee beans for the locals. At the coffee “finca” we will admire the beauty of Minca’s landscapes. We will end the day we will learn the traditional way to make coffee and enjoy a cup or two with the locals from the coffee plantation. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: colombian food is delicious) |
Day 7
| LOCATION | Taganga |
| ACTIVITY | For the last day in Santa Marta, will visit the large beach of Taganga, a small fishing village known for its breathtaking sunsets. The beach is filled with families that live in the town, and there will be a possible time to Snorkel around the bay area. The town’s streets are filled with tropical restaurants with fresh fish and refreshing coconut lemonade stands. In the afternoon, you can walk along the beach as the fishermen make there way back onto shore after a long days work. Here you will see the sky painted red as the sun slowly sets between two mountains on the Caribbean coast—known to be one of the most beautiful spots to watch the sunset in all of Latin America. |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: colombian food is delicious) |
Day 8
| LOCATION | Santa Marta airport |
| ACTIVITY | Head home via airport! |
| TRANSPORTATION | Private Car or Van (depending on size of group) |
| LODGING | Airbnb/Hotel |
| FOOD | We provide all your meals! We will accommodate your diet and allergies, and expose you to Colombian foods according to your interest! (pro hint: colombian food is delicious) |
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