| A bit of history, a bit of beach, and a bit of nature! |
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Destinations
Cartagena, Rosario Islands, Santa Marta, Parque Tayrona
USD 910
starting price per person
6 nights' accommodation
6 guided activities
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| Tour Highlights |
| This is one of our top-selling tours, and with good reason! In just 7 days, you can see some of Colombia's most famous destinations, namely the beautiful colonial city of Cartagena, and the exotic beaches of Parque Tayrona. |
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| Brief Itinerary Summary |
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Activity |
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Cartagena walking tour (walled city + San Felipe fortress) |
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Day trip to the Rosario Islands (snorkelling, nature walk, and relaxing massage available) |
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Mud volcano + canoe mangrove tour |
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Free day in Cartagena, afternoon transport to Santa Marta (4 hours by land) |
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Parque Tayrona jungle & beach trek (Arrecifes-Cabo San Juan) |
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Parque Tayrona beach (Playa Cristal), arrival by speed boat |
| 7 |
Airport transfer |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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Day |
Activity |
Details |
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Cartagena Walking Tour
Highlight: Learning from your guide as the colonial history of Cartagena comes to life.
During this 3 hour walking tour of the Old City, your guide will explain the history of the fortress walls and the many monuments, plazas, and buildings within them.
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3 hours
Private, bilingual guide
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Day Trip to the Rosario Islands
Highlight: Arriving by boat over crystal clear waters. Upon arrival to the island, you can choose to snorkel, take a nature walk (which makes a circuit returning by kayak), or have a relaxing massage*. Several gourmet lunch options are available!
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8am-4pm
Group tour
Lunch included
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Mud Volcano + Mangrove Canoe Tour
Highlight: Drifting slowly through tunnels formed by mangrove trees, and the zero gravity feeling of sitting/floating in volcanic mud.
A popular attraction 45 minutes from Cartagena, the mud from the Totumo Volcano is said to have great nutrients for your skin! After lunch, take a relaxing ride in a canoe as a buga, or canoe driver, paddles you through a mangal.
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9am-4pm
Group tour
Lunch included
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Transfer to Santa Marta
We usually recommend transfers at 10am or 2pm (flexible according to your preference). Shared door-to-door service available at slightly lower cost.
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4 hour transfer
Private car
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Parque Tayrona beach & jungle walk - Arrecifes + Cabo San Juan
Highlight: Walking through the jungle until you reach exotic Caribbean shores.
A day trip from Santa Marta, hike about an hour and a half through the jungle (look for monkeys!) until you arrive at a totally exotic, white sand beach. Walk along the beaches until you reach swim-able waters.
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9am-5pm
Group tour (private available*)
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Parque Tayrona beach - Playa Cristal
Highlight: A relaxing day on spacious, white sand beaches.
A day trip from Santa Marta, spend a day in the sun, relaxing on the beach with tranquil waters and working on your tan!
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9am-5pm
Group tour (private available*)
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Airport Transfer
Hotel pick-up and drop-off at the airport in Santa Marta. Please enquire if you would like to book a domestic flight with Diversitours.
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Airport transfer |
| Prices |
What's Included?
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Click on the type of accommodation to see what we suggest in each destination
*Prices per person based on double occupancy. Subject to change accordng to availability and international exchange rates. 16% VAT included. Valid for 2011.
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Accommodation
3 nights Cartagena
3 nights Santa Marta
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Ground Transport
2 airport transfers*
Santa Marta-Cartagena
All ground transport is private
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Meals
6 breakfasts*
2 lunches
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Flights
N/A
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| *Depending on accommodation or activity selected |
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Tours 
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