11 Day Complete Caribbean High End Over 50 Shared Tour

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A vibrant Caribbean Paradise! Without a doubt, Cartagena and the Caribbean coast are something really special. A city of colorful colonial architecture, and vibrant culture with sensational beaches and islands. This slice of Caribbean paradise offers colonial charm and history, with lots of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, and bustling nightlife. Th...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Learn about the culture in this 1/2 Day City Tour
    • Island Hopping on Your Private Boat through the Rosario Islands
    • Minca - fresh mountain air!
    • Helicopter Flight of The Lost City of Colombia
    • Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park
    • The Lost City of Taironaka
    • Salt Mines, a Stunning Sunset, and Wayuu Indigenous - Manaure, Uribia y Cabo de la Vela
    • Mayapo Beach and the Gastronomy of La Guajira

What's this trip about?

    A vibrant Caribbean Paradise! Without a doubt, Cartagena and the Caribbean coast are something really special. A city of colorful colonial architecture, and vibrant culture with sensational beaches and islands. This slice of Caribbean paradise offers colonial charm and history, with lots of fantastic restaurants, great shopping, and bustling nightlife. The Rosario Islands are a small archipelago of some 28 islands, located offshore Cartagena. Your day island hopping will be like no other. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs, where the color of the sea is an incredible combination of cerulean and turquoise. Santa Marta is an unadulterated flavor. The city's diversity is unmistakable in its landscape, people, and each and every aspect of its culture. It is a destination that truly embraces its visitors and makes them feel at home. Minca, in the Sierra Nevada, not far from Santa Marta, has a rich archaeological history and is an ecological paradise with the crystal clear Minca River and its immense green vegetation. Cabo San Juan in the Tayrona National Park is a haven of serenity. It is arguably one of the major attractions there. Turquoise water, white fine sand, beautiful palm trees. The Lost City of Taironaka is reached by crossing forests full of exotic fauna and flora, hanging bridges, mountains, and waterfalls. In the midst of a tropical forest are found the ruins of the great Tayrona Empire. Uribia is one of the few towns in the Guajira Desert, the center of which has a simple but stunning Church. The majority of the inhabitants belong to the Wayuu tribe. The famous Salinas (Salt Mines) de Manaure, comprise 4,200 hectares of small salt shafts and water wells. These are naturally dried by the sun until the salt is ready to be harvested. The landscape of Cabo de la Vela is unique and evokes a lunar scene. There is a constantly strong wind that permits clear nights to allow star gazing at its finest. The Mayapo beaches are absolutely glorious and are where you can find indigenous Wayúu handicrafts. They are famous for their strong winds, which attract aficionados to water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCartagena
End CitySanta Marta

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

  • South America
  • Colombia

Attractions

  • Cartagena

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 10x night Superior hotels as listed or similar
    • 10x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner
    • Welcome dinner
    • Farewell dinner
    • All airport transfers
    • All domestic flights
    • 1x Helicopter Flight over The Lost City
    • Private excursions
    • Permanent English-speaking tour leader.
    • All entrance fees
    • 24 hr support group

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Cartagena!

Depart 08:00

On arrival at Cartagena airport, your transportation will be waiting to take you directly to your hotel to check in and enjoy a bit of me-time. Around 6:30 pm you’ll be meeting the other travelers in your group at a Welcome to Cartagena Dinner.

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Day 2: Learn about the culture in this 1/2 Day City Tour

Start at 08:00

Explore the ancient city with a guided tour!

Our bilingual guide explains the history behind every important site you visit. You'll discover panoramic views of the city from Cerro de La Popa; a convent built in 1606, and the highest peak o...

Day 3: Island Hopping on Your Private Boat through the Rosario Islands

Start at 08:00

What can possibly be better than enjoying a day in the Rosario Islands of Colombia? The simple answer, enjoying the day on your private boat cruising through the tropical islands, enjoying different islands, and different beaches, snorkeling in d...

Day 4: Transfer to Santa Marta from Cartagena

Depart 11:00

Enjoy a private transfer to Santa Marta, along the coast, and directly to your hotel to check-in. The remainder of this day is free to enjoy and explore your surroundings at your leisure.

Day 5: Minca - fresh mountain air!

Start at 08:00

Travel to the small town of Minca where you'll breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy a tour of this wonderful little mountain pueblo, including its delightful cafes and artisan shops.

Following this, you'll experience a coffee tour, ...

Day 6: Helicopter Flight of The Lost City of Colombia

Start at 07:00

One of the most important locations in South America is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City) was re-discovered in 1972 when treasure hunters found the steps leading to the city.

This unique destinatio...

Day 7: Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park

Start at 07:30

Tropical jungle, beautiful white sands, and the Caribbean ocean Cabo San Juan in the Tayrona Park is a mixture of environments where you can find tropical jungle on one side of you, beautiful white sands, and the Caribbean blue ocean on the other...

Day 8: The Lost City of Taironaka

Start at 07:00

Collected from your Santa Marta hotel at around 8 am you’ll start your adventure into the jungle of the Sierra Nevada with a relaxing drive of approximately 1.5 hours to the entrance of the beautiful Rio Don Diego. Once here, you’ll jump out of t...

Day 9: Salt Mines, a Stunning Sunset, and Wayuu Indigenous - Manaure, Uribia y Cabo de la Vela

Start at 07:00

Starting your day early to maximize your experience you’ll be collected at 8 am to start your journey into the Guajira of Northern Colombia.

Traveling from Rioacha, you’ll relax on this drive for around an hour and a half before arriving a...

Day 10: Mayapo Beach and the Gastronomy of La Guajira

Start at 07:00

Departing a bit later in the morning at approximately 7 am you’ll take a short journey of approximately 2.5 hours towards the beautiful beaches of Mayapo. Arriving in time to enjoy some relaxing me-time on the Mayapo beach for an hour or 2. Famou...

Day 11: Today it is Farewell to Santa Marta and to Colombia - or extend your stay!

Depart 13:20

Hablamos pronto, safe travels home, and visit again soon! We’ll have transport waiting to take you to the airport at your desired time.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,707
Price per day$519
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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Mikaela y Jonathan

Jan 2024

The best tour company ever! No regrets, pure happiness!

My husband and I have just returned from our 3-week honeymoon in Colombia organised by Bruce and Paula and the wider team at BnB Columbia. It was truly the best hol...

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Brian

Sep 2023

Bruce put together a trip for me on short notice that combined city tours, internal flights, a bucket list trip to see the incredible rock art of Cerro Azul, history and wildlife excursions, and a trip to the charming town of Villa de Levya.

Bruce put together a trip for me on short notice that combined city tours, internal flights, a bucket list trip to see the incredible rock art of Cerro Azul, history...

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Claudia

Sep 2023

Excellent excursion

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BnB Colombia Tours was created to share Colombia's amazing country with the world. Our founder (Bruce McLean) first fell in love with Colombia (and a girl from the Coffee Zone) back in 2009 while visiting his sister in Bogotá. Spending 3 short months traveling through this country, and with limited Spanish, he found it difficult to find English-speaking guides, and so the first thoughts of BnB Colombia Tours were born. Fast forward to the present day, and BnB Colombia Tours is now providing private and group tours in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch throughout Colombia. With BnB Colombia Tours you can explore almost every destination in Colombia knowing that you’ll be in safe hands with local bilingual guides, reliable transport, and destination experts helping you through every step of your experience. From the very first moment you make contact, and begin the planning of your journey until you’re safely back home, the multi-cultural, international team will be available for every second of your Colombian journey.

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What's excluded

    • International flights
    • Travel Insurance
    • Optional Tours
    • Optional Luxury Accommodation Upgrade
    • Meals and Services not mentioned within the plan.

Accommodation

,Day 1 - Day 4 Movich Cartagena De Indias Come discover the perfect hotel to savor the romantic spirit of the historic center of Cartagena . The Movich Cartagena de Indias Hotel is an exquisite colonial-style boutique hotel located in the walled city, and it is also the only hotel in the city that belongs to the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World global network. Among the wonders of this fantastic hotel, the exquisite service, the good gastronomy of its Alyzia restaurant and its spectacular terrace with pool and 360º views of the entire city stand out. A magical establishment with a spa, gym, meeting room, rooms with the most modern services and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. An ideal destination for couples who want to discover the corners of Cartagena and for business travelers. 3 nights 4 Adults Amenities WiFi everywhere Breakfast included Restaurant Day 1 - Day 4 *Luxury Upgrade - Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena With a stay at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, you'll be centrally located in Cartagena, steps from the House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and minutes from the University of Cartagena. This 5-star hotel is within close proximity of India Catalina Monument and Plaza de Los Coches. Make yourself at home in one of the 162 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Windows open to ocean and city views. High-definition televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. 3 nights 4 Adults Amenities Terrace / Patio Air Condition in rooms Free Wireless Internet access Day 4 - Day 6 AC Marriott Santa Marta This property is a 2-minute walk from the beach. Set in Santa Marta, 100 m from Santa Marta Marina, AC Hotel By Marriott Santa Marta offers accommodation with a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Santa Marta Cathedral, a 12-minute walk from Santa Marta Gold Museum, and 1.2 km from Simon Bolivar Park. The property features sea views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi available throughout the property. 2 nights 4 Adults Day 4 - Day 6 *Luxury Upgrade - Hotel Boutique Don Pepe Offers its guests travel experiences that combine rest, history, and tradition in the oldest city in America. Near one of the most attractive bays in the Caribbean, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, the heart of the world according to the ancestors, framed in construction with centuries of history, Don Pepe becomes the most representative option of the luxury hotel in Santa Marta. 12 rooms, carefully detailed, private terraces, a luxury therapy Spa, and the Bacota restaurant with a gastronomic offer that combines world flavors and the best service from a qualified and committed staff await you to serve you as you deserve. 2 nights 4 Adults Amenities WiFi everywhere Restaurant Breakfast included Day 6 - Day 9 Koguiwa Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia - Show on map Beautiful cabins located right in front of the main entrance of Tayrona Park (zaino) less than 5 minutes walking, it is a 10-hectare plot of land bathed by the majestic Piedra River, a privileged place for its location and comfort. Constructed with environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo and wood. 3 nights 4 Adults Amenities WiFi everywhere Air Conditioned Breakfast included Day 6 - Day 9 *Luxury Upgrade - Casa Tayrona Los Naranjos Vereda Los Naranjos Magdalena, Vereda Los Naranjos, Colombia - Show on map Just a few minutes from Tayrona Park by car, on Los Naranjos beach where the Piedras River flows, we have our very exclusive boutique hotel with beautiful facilities facing the sea. This hotel takes care of the detail and is in a natural environment similar to that of Tayrona Park. On one side is the Los Naranjos beach, on the other side the Piedras river that flows into the same beach, and on the other side, behind the hotel, is the jungle with beautiful palm trees and in the distance, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A really special place for its location and its design; in the morning it is a unique spectacle to see the sunrise in front of the hotel and in the afternoon the sunset in the Sierra Nevada. 3 nights 4 Adults Amenities Breakfast included Family Rooms WiFi everywhere Day 9 - Day 10 Ranchería UTTA Get to know the high Colombian Guajira from the Ranchería Utta, a rural accommodation located at the top of Cabo de La Vela, Via al faro. La Ranchería offers spectacular landscapes of desert terrain in front of secluded beaches where you will enjoy the Caribbean Sea. Our facilities in yotojoro (dry cactus) and mud offer the perfect mix between Wayuú architecture and comfort in three types of accommodation: private cabins, hammocks and chinchorros. Also enjoy traditional Wayuú cuisine and flexible menus at the restaurant, the cultural enramada to learn more about our culture, and special activities designed to suit your trip. 1 night 4 Adults Day 10 - Day 11 AC Marriott Santa Marta This property is a 2-minute walk from the beach. Set in Santa Marta, 100 m from Santa Marta Marina, AC Hotel By Marriott Santa Marta offers accommodation with a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a fitness center. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Santa Marta Cathedral, a 12-minute walk from Santa Marta Gold Museum, and 1.2 km from Simon Bolivar Park. The property features sea views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi available throughout the property. 1 night 4 Adults Day 10 - Day 11 * Luxury Upgrade - Hotel Boutique Don Pepe Offers its guests travel experiences that combine rest, history, and tradition in the oldest city in America. Near one of the most attractive bays in the Caribbean, surrounded by the Sierra Nevada, the heart of the world according to the ancestors, framed in construction with centuries of history, Don Pepe becomes the most representative option of the luxury hotel in Santa Marta. 12 rooms, carefully detailed, private terraces, a luxury therapy Spa, and the Bacota restaurant with a gastronomic offer that combines world flavors and the best service from a qualified and committed staff await you to serve you as you deserve.  1 night 4 Adults
Cancellation policy

Cancellation, Non-Arrival (No-show), and Refund Policy:

  • All cancellations must be made in writing to info@bnbcolombia.com and will not be accepted via telephone. In case of a cancellation or change to plans already booked, we advise clients to contact us immediately for a solution, however, cancellation fees may apply.

Day Tours & Private Transfers:

  • If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason 48 hours or more prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will receive a full refund, which will be provided within 7 working days.
  • If you wish to change or cancel your reservation for any reason less than 48 hours prior to the start of your tour or transportation you will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of your tour and/or transportation.

Private Package Tours:

  • All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
  • Free date changes for any reason 31 days or more prior to the start of your Private Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you cancel your reservation for any reason 31 days or more prior to your scheduled Private Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 25% (30% deposit if flights are included) of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
  • If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 31 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 31 days prior to the start of your Private Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Private Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 25% (30% deposit if flights are included) of the Private Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!

Group Package Tours (Shared Package Tours):

  • All deposits are 100% non-refundable (Lifetime credit available).
  • “No Shows” will lose the complete value of the tour(s).
  • Free date changes for any reason 90 days or more prior to the start of your Group Package Tour. Except for any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you cancel your reservation for any reason 90 days or more prior to your scheduled Group Package Tour start date, you can be reimbursed the full cost of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tours cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation. After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!
  • If you wish to change your reservation for any reason less than 90 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, a 50% re-booking/cancelation fee will be assessed and required to confirm any changes + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation for any reason less than 90 days prior to the start of your Group Package Tour, you will lose the complete value of your Group Package Tour minus the non-refundable deposit of 30% of the Group Package Tour cost + the costs of any non-refundable expenses incurred by BnB Colombia Tours, such as flights and accommodation.
  • After any non-refundable expenses are removed, the deposit shall be held as a Lifetime Credit for you!

Additional Terms and Conditions may be found at this link: https://bnbcolombia.com/terms-and-conditions/

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Meals Included

10x breakfast, 3x lunch, 3x dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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