Colombia, magical! Cartagena's beautiful and historic city takes us back to the past, and nature does wonder for the mindset. Take a healing mud bath, go snorkeling and swimming, and sip from a cocktail on the beach. You'll sense that warm Caribbean vibe, coupled with some of the best music and dancing.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome Dinner
¡Bienvenido! Welcome to Colombia! Upon arrival in Cartagena, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. We will get to know each other in the evening, accompanied by delicious Colombian food and cocktails! There is no better way to start this trip!
Day 2 - Island Relaxation
Colombia is full of picturesque white beaches with waving palms and stunning turquoise water. And believe us, it does wonders for the mindset. Today you grab your bathing suit(s) and hop on the boat to make your way to Colombia's gorgeous islands. You can go snorkeling, swimming, or just put on your sunglasses and sip some cocktails! Cheers!
Day 3 - Black in Colombia
After breakfast, it's time again for some cultural highlights! Your Colombian cultural experience wouldn't be complete if we didn't learn about the Afro-Colombians, descendants of African slaves who still preserve their African cultural heritage. We will get the opportunity to fully interact with some locals in the nearby town of Palenque to learn about them and their way of life. After our guided tour, we will also enjoy a cultural dance performance by some local Afro-Colombian dancers.
Day 4 - Volcano Mud Bath
Today we are heading to the El Totumo Volcano, where we'll take a mud bath in a crater. You will feel weightless as if you are floating in space. An incredible experience, we head back to Cartagena and enjoy the remainder of our day. Later this evening, you can opt to go partying on a Chiva (party bus). Get ready to dance the night away!
Day 5 - Return Home
This morning you will have the option to join us on a photoshoot before you leave this beautiful city. Unfortunately, today is the last day. This week flew by so fast! We hope you go home with great stories and memories, new friends, and so much more. See you on your next trip!
PAST TRIP
PACKAGE INFO
WHAT IS INCLUDED
5 days 4 nights in a beautiful boutique in Cartagena, Colombia
Airport shuttle transfer
Ground transportation to all listed excursions and activities
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Dinner
Guide Colombian Food Tour
Partying on a Chiva Bus (Optional)
Totumo Volcano
Mud Bath
Road Ride to Rosario Island
Afro-Colombian Cultural Tour
Entrance fees to all listed excursions
Detailed Itinerary Document
Multi-lingual guides speaking French, English, Spanish
Private Group Chat for the trip
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Roundtrip flight from home country to Cartagena, Colombia
Mandatory travel insurance (Buy here)
Passport/Visa fees (if applicable)
Non-listed excursions/experiences (Individually selected activities during your free time)
Incidental room charges in hotels/accommodations
$100 Tips and gratuities (Collected on Day 1)
Meals and drinks (only some meals are included not all, see itinerary)
Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
THIS TRIP ISN’T FOR EVERYONE.
Understand that Colombia is located in Latin America and standards are not the same as the USA.
IT IS FOR YOU IF:
- You are open-minded.
- You enjoy eating, walking and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
- You love to have a great time and are open to meeting others and accept the different personalities you will encounter.
THIS TRIP IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
- You tend to bring first world expectations with you everywhere.
- You tend to be negative or dramatic or are just plain depressing to be around.
- You're not into trying new things or stepping outside of your comfort zone.
- You don’t like Colombian food. That is what we’ll be eating. Every day.
- You have very specific and particular travel preferences and tend to criticize everything around you.
- You can’t easily walk up stairs. If you find walking tough, then this trip isn’t suited to you.
- You are looking for luxury. Colombian standards are not the same as in the USA. Keep an open mind and you will have a great time!
IMPORTANT DETAILS
PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE
- Check if you need to update your passport (Passport need to be valid for more than 6 months from the date of the trip)
- Determine if you need a visa and apply for one on time (Non U.S Passport Holders)
- Check vaccination requirements
- Inform your bank of your travel destinations
- Sign up for State Department/Embassy alerts
FLIGHT
Book your flight to Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia. Book as early as you can to save money. USA citizen tourists must present a valid USA passport to enter and leave Colombia, but do not need a Colombian visa for a tourist stay of 90 days . Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your entry into Colombia.
GENERAL INFO
Rooms are double occupancy with 2 beds (unless selected otherwise). If you don’t have a roommate yet, you will be paired with one.
All activities and meals are done as a group, if you choose to opt out of an activity or group dinner, you become responsible for your own expenses.
Make sure you are up to date on routine vaccinations and get travel vaccines for Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Bring an insect repellent and protect yourself against mosquito bites!
FOOD/DRINKS
We will consume a variety of Colombian food. Meals are not provided every day, so you are free to eat other dishes in non-group meal activities. Colombian food is very diverse and is a melting pot of different immigrant and indigenous cuisine. It consists of large hearty meals, with fresh ingredients and lots of meat. They do have great vegetarian options as well. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
WARNING - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
This tour involves a lot of walking and sometimes hiking. Please ensure that you are physically able to participate in those activities.
MONEY/CURRENCY
The Colombian Peso (COP) is the official currency of Colombia. USD 1 is equivalent to COP 3,420.07 Many places do not accept credit cards, please bring cash for tips, restaurants expenses and souvenir shopping. Upon arrival, you can change your USD to the local currency COP at the airport.
TRAVEL TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Hotel in Top LOCATION
We stay at a great 4 star hotel in the heart of everything near many restaurants and clubs