Itinerary
- Day 1
Cartagena
You'll arrive in Cartagena and get settled into your accommodation. Once you're ready, head out to the walled city for dinner at a restaurant that mixes Caribbean flavors with Mediterranean influences, giving you a nice introduction to the local food scene.
- Meals
- Dinner (Restaurant in the walled city with a blend of Caribbean cuisine and Mediterranean roots)
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena Walled City - Day 2
Cartagena
Start the morning with a walking tour through Cartagena's historic center, passing by the monumental stone walls and fortifications that define the old city. After that, make your way to Getsemani where you'll see colorful street art and learn about the colonial period and the Afro-Colombian community. The afternoon is free, so you can either continue exploring or head to the beaches on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking history tour of historic center and popular streets
- Tour of monumental stone walls and fortifications
- Getsemaní Barrio and Street Art District tour
- Local fruits and drinks tasting in Getsemaní
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena Historic Center Cartagena City Walls Getsemaní - Day 3
Rosario Islands
You'll sail out to a coralline beach on Rosario Island where there's time to swim and snorkel in the calm waters near the mangroves. An exclusive beach club is included with an open bar and traditional Caribbean lunch, so you can relax and take your time enjoying the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Caribbean lunch at beach club)
Included Activities
- Sailboat trip to Rosario Island
- Swimming at coralline beach
- Snorkeling
- Beach club access with open bar
- Traditional Caribbean lunch
Landmarks/POIs Rosario Islands - Day 4
Cartagena
Take a local bus to Bazurto Market, the place where Cartagenans actually shop and eat. You'll walk through the busy market, taste local fruits and drinks, and learn about the city's history including Barrio Chino before having lunch. Later this evening, you'll head to dinner with Caribbean music playing and then participate in a private champeta dancing workshop where you'll learn the traditional moves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Down-home lunch at Bazurto Market), Dinner (Dinner with Caribbean music and private cultural dance workshop)
Included Activities
- Local bus ride to Bazurto Market
- Bazurto Market tour and experience
- Local fruits and drinks tasting at market
- Down-home lunch at market
- Dinner with Caribbean music
- Private cultural dance workshop - champeta dance lesson
Landmarks/POIs Bazurto Market Barrio Chino - Day 5
San Basilio de Palenque
Travel about 1.5 hours from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO site recognized for its oral and intangible heritage and its significance as the first free town founded by formerly enslaved Africans in the Americas. Spend the full day here interacting with locals and learning about Afro-Colombian heritage through music, dance, food, and art.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of San Basilio de Palenque UNESCO heritage site
- Community interactions with local residents
- Afro-Colombian cultural experience (music, dance, food, and art)
Landmarks/POIs San Basilio de Palenque - Day 6
Cartagena
This day is yours to do what you'd like. Rest on the beach, go island hopping, walk through the Walled City or Getsemani's art district, shop around town, or try other activities that interest you. Your travel team can help coordinate whatever you want to do and will have recommendations for local experiences and cultural performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Island excursions
- Walled City exploration
- Getsemaní art district visit
- Shopping
- Curated local activities
- Cultural performances
- Day 7
La Boquilla
Head north of Cartagena to La Boquilla, a community that's kept its cultural identity and resisted gentrification. You'll sail through the mangroves with local fishermen, learning about their artisanal fishing techniques and traditional way of life. After bringing in the catch of the day, you'll return to share a traditional lunch with the community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with the La Boquilla community)
Included Activities
- Sailing through mangroves with local fishermen
- Artisanal fishing experience
- Learning about local fishing lifestyle and techniques
- Traditional lunch with the community
Landmarks/POIs La Boquilla - Day 8
Departure
It's time to depart Cartagena. You'll transfer to Rafael Nunez International Airport for your flight home. If you're interested, there's an option to connect directly to the operator's next cultural tour covering Indigenous Communities in Tayrona Park, Palomino, and Santa Marta.
Optional Activities
- Connect to Indigenous Communities and Jungle immersive cultural tour (Tayrona Park, Palomino, Santa Marta)
