A Week in Paradise: Cartagena
7 days
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Enjoy 7 days in Cartagena, exploring its idyllic beaches, rich history, and Caribbean energy.
Your visit to Cartagena is divided into two parts. First, soak up some sun and beach time in Baru Cartagena. Just 45 minutes from the city by boat, this gorgeous island invites you to enjoy its white and pink sands and turquoise waters for a full two days at leisur...
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Overview
Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Baru Cartagena: Two days on white and pink sand beaches
- Cartagena Tour: Walk historic streets, visit the Museum of Cartagena & Getsemani
- Optional Activities: Rosario Islands, Totumo volcano, cooking class
What's this trip about?
Enjoy 7 days in Cartagena, exploring its idyllic beaches, rich history, and Caribbean energy.
Your visit to Cartagena is divided into two parts. First, soak up some sun and beach time in Baru Cartagena. Just 45 minutes from the city by boat, this gorgeous island invites you to enjoy its white and pink sands and turquoise waters for a full two days at leisure before returning to the city. This is your chance to unwind and slow down to Caribbean time, all while enjoying the beauty of Isla Baru.
Spanish, African, and indigenous influences all come together in colourful Cartagena. A half-day walking tour will show you why this is one of the world’s favourite Caribbean cities. Cartagena has survived piracy, the Inquisition, and in more recent times, gentrification to remain a Colombian treasure. A visit to the Museum of Cartagena will help bring the city’s past to life as you explore its streets, fortifications, and local neighbourhoods such as Getsemani.
There’s lots to see and experience in Cartagena. You might take a day trip out to the Rosario Islands for more Caribbean bliss, take a half-day trip for a healthy soak in the mud of Totumo volcano, or try your hand at local specialties with a cooking class. Your visit ends with a delicious 3-course meal at an upscale local restaurant.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCartagena
End CityCartagena
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Baru Cartagena
- 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Cartagena
- Shared boat transfer from Baru Cartagena to Cartagena (max 25 guests)
- Private transfer from Cartagena docks to Cartagena hotel
- Private-guided tour of Cartagena
- Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrive Baru Island
Transfer: Cartagena Airport to Cartagena - Baru Island
Property: Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort
3 Night Stay
Property: Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort
3 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast
Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort offers unforgettable accommodations in...
DAY 2: Baru Island at Leisure
DAY 3: Baru Island at Leisure
DAY 4: Baru Island to Cartagena Old Town
Transfer: Cartagena - Baru Island to Cartagena - Old Town
Property: Casa San Agustin
3 Night Stay
Property: Casa San Agustin
3 Night Stay
Meal Plan: Full Breakfast
You will experience a luxuriously chic and relaxed atmosphere at this authentic boutique hotel...
DAY 5: San Felipe Colonial Fortress & La Popa Hilltop Convent
This half-day experience takes in two of the most iconic sights in Cartagena. Located just outside the historic old town, the imposing San Felipe de Barajas fortress is one of the city's most distinctive landmarks and is a formidable example of military might and ar...
DAY 6: Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena
Indulge in the perfect pairing of fine rum and decadent chocolate with a local expert mixologist and rum sommelier. Discover Colombia's mastery of these exquisite treats. Local rums, aged for rich flavors, and a variety of chocolates, from sweeter to bitter, will be...
DAY 7: Depart Cartagena
Transfer: Cartagena - Old Town to Cartagena Airport
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,879
Price per day$411
Last Updated: 3/12/2025
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Travel insurance
- International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees, if applicable
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Meals Included
Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1), 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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