Bogotà and the Colombian Caribbean

Jour 1: Bogota

Bogota
Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Bogotá to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.

Jour 2: Bogota

Bogota (City tour with Monserrate)
Breakfast. A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel to take you on a tour around the historic center of the city. The first stop will be at Plaza de Bolivar to walk along the streets and take a close look of the most important buildings of the city, such as the National Capitol, which is the center of the country's legislative life; Casa de los Comuneros; Casa de Nariño, which is the Presidential house; and the Santa Clara Church Museum.
The tour includes a visit to the Gold Museum, which exhibits about 34,000 pieces of metalwork from various Hispanic cultures and if time permits, a tour will be made to the Casa de la Moneda Museum. The tour continues to the iconic symbol of Bogota, the Monserrate Hill rising up to 3,152 above sea level, to visit the sanctuary where you will find the statue of the Lord of Miracles. From there it is possible to enjoy the best view of Bogota.

Gold Museum and Quinta de Bolivar are closed on Mondays, instead we visit Museo de Botero and Museo Casa de la Moneda.
The Casa de la Moneda Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
On Sunday, this tour operates subject to availability and upon request.
Duration: About 05 hours approximately.
Operation: The regular service operates from Monday to Saturday starts at 8:00 Hrs.

Jour 3: San Andres

Bogota - San Andrés
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport as scheduled to take a flight to San Andrés (Flight ticket not included). Arrival at the island of the sea of 7 colors. Reception by one of a representative and transfer in public service taxis on the island from the airport to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.
Please notes:
- The purchase of a Tourism card is necessary to enter the Island (It must be paid in Colombian pesos).
- According to the regulations of the Island's Governorship, airport transfer services must be exclusively provided by local taxis as a source of income for the natives. The service includes assistance from our staff, boarding taxis, and the cost of the service.

Jour 4: San Andres

San Andres (Tour around the Island)
Breakfast. A representative will be waiting for you to start a tour around the island of San Andrés where you will be able to admire the most touristic sites of this destination in the Colombian Caribbean, an approximate stop of 20 minutes is made at Cueva de Morgan, a site where, according to legend, the English buccaneer Henry Morgan hid some of the treasure he stole from Spanish galleons. We continue our journey to the Natural Sea Pool in West View where you can take a bath in the enchanting sea of 7 colors with an approximate time of 15 minutes. During the circuit we also stop at the Blowing Hole, it is located at the southern tip of the Island. It is a natural phenomenon produced by a series of underground tunnels that begin in the coral reefs and end in a single hole several meters from the sea water. When the tide rises and a wave manages to enter these tunnels with force, it throws the compressed air down the hole, ending with the beautiful and charming beaches of San Luis, characterized by their white sand and the contrasting landscape of their blue sea.

Operation: Service operates every day in regular service. Passengers must be at the meeting point at 9:45 am.
Starting time: 10:00 am.
Duration: 2 and a half hours approximately.

Jour 5: San Andres

San Andres (Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay, and Mangroves Excursion)
In this tour the visit begins with the Islet of Johnny Cay, a key with crystal clear waters, surrounded by palm trees where you can enjoy the beach and the contrast of the seven colors of the sea, the tour continues with the visit to Cayo Acuario, where visitors can enjoy the view of colorful fish and manta rays, in this place also called Rose Cay it seems that walking on water is possible, then they will go to the internal bay where they can observe the crystal clear water and the sea of 7 colors, the visit will continue with a tour of the Old Point mangroves where you will appreciate the rich marine fauna and flora that this paradisiacal island of the Colombian Caribbean houses.

Does not include: Lunch, drinks, transportation Hotel / pier / hotel, tickets or consumption not specified.
Passengers must arrive on their own at the Casa de la Culture dock at 08:30 a.m. to register and pay the entrance fee to Johnny Cay (approximate value USD 4.00 per person). Return from the excursion around 4:30 p.m. Daily operation.

Jour 6: Cartagena

San Andrés - Cartagena
Reception and transfer from the International Airport of Cartagena (Flight not included) to the hotel of your choice. Overnight.

Jour 7: Cartagena

Cartagena (City Tour with Castillo San Felipe)
Breakfast. You will meet one of our representatives at your hotel to begin a panoramic tour of Cartagena de Indias at the agreed time to begin a wonderful tour of this museum city whose streets and surroundings show the charm of its architecture colonial, republican and modern. During the circuit, you will pass through the modern area of Bocagrande and the Manga neighborhood, where the contrast between the republican architecture and its modern buildings will surprise you. Then you will visit the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, that it was built in 1657, with which the Spanish sought to defend themselves from English attacks in the seventeenth century; And of course, it will be unmissable to take a brief walk through “the historic center of the city” which in 1984, together with the San Felipe Castle and the set of fortifications, were included by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites.
To end the tour and before returning to your hotel, taking advantage of your stay in the country that produces the highest quality emeralds in the world, you will visit the Emerald Museum, there you will learn about the evolution of the rarest, most valuable mineral and, at the same time, the most exclusive in the world.

Includes: Air-conditioned transportation, professional guide, tickets to the Castillo de San Felipe and the Emerald Museum.
Operation: Daily.
Duration: 4 hrs. approximately.
Departures: From Monday to Friday at 14:00 hrs. Saturday, Sundays, and National holidays at 09:00 hrs.

Jour 8: Cartagena

Cartagena (Beach Tour)
Breakfast. Leaving La Bodeguita Pier by speedboat to the chosen island, there you can enjoy the coral beaches and a variety of reef fauna, ideal for resting or taking some optional activities such as diving, snorkeling, and hiking, among others. Below you can find the details of each island:

- San Pedro de Majagua: Located on Isla Grande, 45km from the city of Cartagena, it is part of the 31 islands that make up the Rosario National Natural Park; After an hour of crossing in a speedboat you will arrive at this magical place of rest and relaxation that offers two accesses to the sea, one a little quieter and noiseless than the other according to your preference. While there, you can take optional activities such as relaxing massages, walks, mangrove tours, visiting the Aquarium, diving, snorkeling, among others.

Includes: Transfer hotel-Pier-hotel, Transfer in a regular boat (non-exclusive), welcome cocktail, lunch (starters, main course, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages.) and pier tax.
Not include: optional activities, unspecified consumption.
Operation: Every day except January 1 of each year.
Duration: 6 hrs. and half approximately - Shared service
Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:30 a.m. at gate #3 to complete the boarding registration protocol. The usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).

- Isla del Encanto: In the Islas del Rosario national park, located approximately 45 minutes by boat from Cartagena, you can enjoy the beach and social spaces designated for Day Tour visitors that have chairs, lounge chairs, and sun loungers; also, you can do optional activities if you want or just enjoy the Colombian Caribbean Sea in this area. During the day you will enjoy a typical semi buffet lunch served with options of fish, chicken, and meat.

Includes: Shared boat transfer Cartagena - Isla Del Encanto - Cartagena (non-exclusive), lunch Parrillada Buffet (including a non-alcoholic drink.)
Not include: Transfer hotel - pier - hotel (If you are staying in hotels in the Bocagrande area, Historical Center or North Area, the hotel offers you a complimentary transfer to the pier, the return to the pier - hotel it’s on your own. It’s not included pier tax (Approximately 7.00), optional activities, consumption not mentioned, towel service (it is suggested to bring from Cartagena).
Operation: Every Day
Duration: 6 hrs. And half approximately - Shared service
Passengers must appear at the La Bodeguita pier no later than 08:15 a.m., the usual return from the Island to Cartagena is at 15:00 p.m. (depending on weather conditions, the departure may vary at approximately 14:30 p.m.).

Jour 9:

Cartagena
Breakfast. Pick-up and transfer to the Cartagena airport.