Visit The Best Of Colombia In This 7 Day Luxury Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Cartagena

Meet your private guide at Cartagena airport, who will transfer you to your hotel. Set off with your guide on an introductory tour of the city. Stroll around the city's lanes and soak in the city's brilliant vibe, culture, and architecture. Admire the impressive structure of the statue of Simon Bolivar, and wonder at the beautiful monuments of Cavite and Santiago de Cuba beside the harbor. Return to your hotel.

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Day 2: Exploring Baru Island and Playa Blanca

Today, your guide will drive you to Cartagena's UNESCO World Heritage-listed old city in a private car. Proceed to Baru Island, about one hour away. Find out about the area's neighborhoods, fishing villages, and the modern region of Mamonal. When you reach Playa Blanca, enjoy the white-sand beach and pristine waters. After relaxing in the sun, return to the city after enjoying a delicious lunch replete with Colombian delicacies at a premium restaurant.

Day 3: Venturing to Rosario Islands

Reach the laid-back, family-oriented beach resort in the Rosario Islands that offers the Caribbean model of platinum sands and pristine waters. Board a shared speedboat to Isla Grande, the largest of all islands that form Rosario Islands, National Park. Relish a welcome drink, a traditional buffet lunch of fresh fish, coconut rice, fried plantains, and a soft drink. Enjoy the beach resort's facilities, kayaks, and other non-motorized water games. Absorb some sunshine and swim in the gentle waters until it's time to head back to Cartagena.

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Day 4: Discovering the Mud Volcano

Today, your guide will drive you in a private vehicle for 45 minutes to arrive at the famous mud volcano. Marvel at this natural wonder which spits out mud instead of lava. Opt for a dip in the mud, which is believed to have healing properties. Then, proceed to the nonindustrial museum in Galerazamba, which is located 10 minutes away from the volcano. Afterward, reach the famous salt mine and view the marvelous pink sea.

Day 5: Heading to Bazurto Market

Take a short ride to Bazurto Market. Pass through Cartagena's picturesque Getsemani neighborhood, famous for its graffiti street art and hip nightlife. Pay a visit to a local shopping mall before entering the buzzing marketplace. Follow your guide around the maze of stalls and stop to glance at a metal mechanic workshop and the local craftsmen at work. 

Next, visit a music store where you can enjoy a cup of cold beer as you listen to 'Champeta,' the popular urban folklore music throughout the region. Learn more about the fascinating history of the market and the Getsemani neighborhood as you stop to explore the stalls and chat with the vendors.

Day 6: Strolling in Tayrona National Park

Today, your guide will drive you in a private vehicle on a spectacular and scenic drive to Santa Marta. Halt and relish a luxurious lunch at a posh eatery. Then, drive to reach the alluring entrance of Tayrona National Park. It is a protected wilderness plot surrounded by the large Santa Marta mountain range and the scenic Caribbean on the other. Undertake an exciting hike where the aura of the jungle, the wonderful scenery, and the first sight of the sea make for an enchanting day out among nature.

Day 7: Departure

Today, your private guide will transfer you to the airport for your international departure.