Day 1 : Cartagena
Arrive at any time.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Acommodation
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Day 2 : Cartagena
Enjoy a city tour, visiting the colonial walled city and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to take in the Caribbean vibe of the city and beach.
Please note hot water is uncommon in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Showers are likely to only have cold water while visiting this area.
Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena 4h - 5h
Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.
Free time:
Cartagena Afternoon
Get out and explore this vibrant colonial town. Refuel with some local fare—"patacones" or fried plantains are a must!
Acommodation
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Optional Activities - Day 2
Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit
Cartagena 2h
Visit the museum and learn about the Spanish Inquisition in Colombia. Explore this fine example of colonial and Baroque architecture and see artifacts and torture equipment on display.
Gold Museum Visit
Cartagena 2h
Head to Plaza Bolivar and pay a visit to this well-curated and informative museum. Admire the intricate, pre-Columbian gold works and pottery of the indigenous Zenú people while learning about their history and traditions—all on display in a charming colonial home.
Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit
Cartagena 1h
Housed in two historic buildings, one a former weapons storehouse, is the collection of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena. Stroll through the unique space and admire Latin American paintings from the 1950s along with contemporary Colombian art.
Naval Museum of the Caribbean Visit
Cartagena 1h
Located in the historic walled city, visit this spacious museum housed in two heritage buildings. Explore the various exhibits relating to the naval history of the Caribbean Sea and enjoy the charming patios.
Night Exploration on Chiva
Cartagena 4h
Get ready to party and explore the city by chiva bus. These colourful vehicles are a national symbol and feature open sides making it easy to truly experience vibrant Cartagena as you go. Drink, dance and enjoy Colombian music on this fun-filled ride.
Acommodation
Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Cartagena/Minca
Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.
Please note that if the group is full, we may be required to use multi-share rooms in Minca due to the small size of this unique hotel.
Enjoy free time to explore the lovely town of Minca. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river.
Private Vehicle
Cartagena - Minca 4h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hotel Minca La Casona
Acommodation
Hotel Minca La Casona
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Minca to Tayrona National Park Area
Leave Minca behind as the group heads into the Tayrona National Park area to spend the day visiting a nearby indigenous community. Gain insights into the rich traditional cultures of this region, and the Arhuacos. Enjoy a textile weaving demonstration by members of local families in the Katanzama community. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodations just outside Tayrona National Park, where you will have free time to enjoy the property and its amenities. Relax in a nearby hammock, find a local restaurant for dinner, and enjoy the cool ocean breeze.
Private Vehicle
Minca - Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 1h - 1h30m 50km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Katanzama Community Visit
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 5h
Visit the Katanzama community, located 30 minutes from Tayrona National Park, near Buritaca. Made up of approximately 80 Arhuaco indigenous families, you will visit and experience first-hand, their ceremonial centre, their houses, their coca and cacao plantations, and their daily way of life. Then, gather around for a traditional textile weaving demonstration. Your experience here will be led by a local Arhuaco guide. After the community visit, the group will sit down together for an included lunch.
Private Vehicle
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona - Posada Villa Margarita
Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from the nearby Indigenous community to the group's accommodations just 5-10 minutes away.
Free time:
Posada Villa Margarita Afternoon
Lounge in a hammock on the hotel property or wander through the grounds admiring the thick green foliage and fragrant plants. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you please.
Acommodation
Posada Villa Margarita
Acommodation
Posada Villa Margarita
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 5 : Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia. Lunch is included during your hike. Afterwards, the group will travel the short distance to our nearby accommodations and spend free time unwinding after a full day of exploring this stunning national park.
Please note that Tayrona National Park will be closed certain dates in February, June, October, and November. See the Important Notes section of your tour to view exact dates for 2024. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls during these dates, you will visit Taironaka Park, to learn more about the local Kogi people and their cultural practices.
Private Vehicle
Posada Villa Margarita - Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 0h15m 20km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tayrona National Park Excursion
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 3h - 4h
Get outside with a hike into this beautiful park! Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and explore Tayrona's gorgeous scenery with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge close to the park.
Hiking
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona 3h - 4h
Lace up your hiking boots and get to the next stop under your own power.
Private Vehicle
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona - Posada Villa Margarita 0h30m - 0h45m 30km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
This evening, enjoy the tranquil setting by walking toward the ocean, or relaxing on the property of the hotel.
Acommodation
Posada Villa Margarita
Acommodation
Posada Villa Margarita
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 : Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga
In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.
Private Vehicle
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona - Taganga 0h30m - 0h45m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Taganga Orientation Walk
Taganga
Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this traditional fishing village and get acquainted with the main sites.
Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area's fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beach
Acommodation
Ocean Taganga
Acommodation
Ocean Taganga
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 7 : Taganga/Santa Marta
With a free day at leisure, tour Taganga by foot or don a snorkel and mask and explore the water. This evening, travel to Santa Marta and join your group for an optional evening out on the town.
Take advantage of free time in this coastal town by relaxing on the beach or exploring the waters with a snorkel.
Private Vehicle
Taganga - Santa Marta 0h15m - 0h30m
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hotel Tayromar
Optional Activities - Day 7
Head to the nearby beach of Playa Grande for a multitude of water sports, to relax on the sand, or hang out in one of the many restaurants.
Strap on some fins and a mask and explore the active reefs in Taganga’s clear water. Keep an eye out for fascinating brain coral!
Acommodation
Hotel Tayromar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 8 : Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Optional Activities - Day 8
Gold Museum Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Explore the colonial mansion that houses indigenous artifacts from the Tayrona area including an impressive gold collection.
Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino
Santa Marta
Visit Simon Bolivar's final resting place, la Quinta is the estate where the famous libertador spent his final days. The former rum plantation now includes a restored house, museum, library, and extensive gardens perfect for exploring.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
