Private Transfer Airport to Hotel (-/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our representative will meet you at the Simón Bolívar International Airport and will take you to the selected hotel. Our guide will assist you at the hotel with the registration procedures (check-in).
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.
Walking to Arrecifes from SMR and hotels around tayrona park (B/L/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel to start a walking tour in which you can know the Arrecifes sector at the Tayrona National Park. A private vehicle will take you north of the city of Santa Marta and after 1 ½ hour drive you will pass the park reception in the Cañaveral sector, where the trek begins.
On this walk through the rainforest you can see different species of birds, monkeys, squirrels, peccary and other species in their natural habitat.After an hour's walk you get to the beach Arrecifes (Reefs), with spectacular beauty. You’re not allowed to swim at this beach because of the strong waves and currents.
The hike continues for another 20 minutes until Piscina Natural (natural pool), beach on which you can swim and then visit the Cabo San Juan de Guía after another 25-minute walk away and where you’ll have lunch.
Notes: We recommend bringing a small backpack with sandals, bathing suit, insect repellent, sunscreen and any attachment you might need. It is also recommended to wear comfortable clothes and walking boots or sneakers. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Duration: 8 hours (the total walking takes 4 hours).
Taironaka (B/L/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Taironaka is a natural and archaeological reserve whose territory extends over what was once an ancient Tayrona city. The walking trails through the reserve will take you through the history of this thriving civilization. Know the drainage systems, terraces, stairs, houses and relive the daily life of the people that inhabited this territory for over 1.000 years touring the Tayrona Museum, which features more than 300 authentic pieces of pottery.
After taking lunch, there will be a short walk to the river to reach Don Diego: enjoy a nice boat ride contemplating natural wealth and landscape the area. Optional tubbing activity in the river available.
Notes: We suggest bringing a small backpack with sandals, a bathing suit, repellent and sunscreen.Typical lunch is included at the reserve’s restaurant. Duration: 8 hours from Santa Marta or 4 hours from Tayrona Park and surroundings.
Private Transfer Santa Marta to Cartagena (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
Our guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and will take you to your selected hotel in Cartagena. Upon arrival we will assist you with the registration procedures (check-in) at the hotel.
Notes: 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.
City tour + Monuments of Cartagena (Historic Center) (B/-/-)
Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide.
The tour begins with a visit to the “Convento de la Popa”, where the city’s highest point is located and you can enjoy the best view of the beautiful city of Cartagena. This convent was built in the 17th century by the Augustinian Monks. Initially it was just a small wooden chapel, but later it was replaced by a strong construction which still remains.
Continue with a visit to the “Castillo de San Felipe”. This castle was built by the Spaniards in the 1600s and it is the greatest and strongest fortress ever built in a Spanish colony. Located at the top of San Lázaro hill, its purpose was to protect and guard the city’s landward side from any attack or invasion. This fortress provides a complex system of tunnels connected with strategic points to distribute provisions and facilitate a possible evacuation. Additionally, the tunnel’s architecture was built so that any noise would echo along them, in order to make internal communications easier and hear even the slightest sound of the enemies approaching.
Afterwards, a walk through “Las Bóvedas” is included. These 23 vaults were built in the 18th century and they are considered the last major colonial construction made within the city walls for military purposes. The vaults were used as storerooms for munitions and provisions by the Spaniards, and later on, they became jail cells. Nowadays, they are used as crafts markets where you can find handicrafts, antiques, galleries, jewelry, clothing and souvenirs, among other things.
At the end of the tour you will visit the “Iglesia y Convento San Pedro de Claver”; this convent was founded in the early 17th century by San Ignacio de Loyola. The name of the church was given in honor to San Pedro Claver, a Jesuit priest who spent his life ministering to the enslaved people brought from Africa. This baroque church has an imposing stone facade and inside there are fine stained-glass windows and a high altar made of Italian marble.You will also find a beautiful cloister surrounded with trees, a museum and the place where San Pedro Claver lived and died.
NOTES: It is important to remember, when visiting churches, monasteries, and shrines, women should not wear shorts or miniskirts and men should not wear shorts. Duration: 4 hours. All entrance fees are included.
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.
Please note that pregnant women and pets are not allowed on the boat.
NOTE: The day use fee at Isla del Encanto includes shared motorboat transfer, towel service (one per person) and typical lunch with a set menu. All extra activities like snorkeling, kayaking, diving course, ecological walks, bicycle rides, massages, etc. must be requested paid directly 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 03:00 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.
Please note that pregnant women and pets are not allowed on the boat.
Private transfer hotel to airport + guide (B/-/-)
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.
