Itinerary
- Day 1
Cartagena
Your guide meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Cartagena. Once you're settled, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the area and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena - Day 2
Cartagena
After breakfast, a guided walking tour takes you through Cartagena's old town with its UNESCO-listed cobblestone streets and historic walls. You'll have the afternoon free to spend however you like, whether that's more exploring or just relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided walking tour of Cartagena's old town and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Cartagena Old Town - Day 3
Cartagena to Mompox
You head southeast to Mompox on your own to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Magdalena River. The colonial architecture and historic churches are worth seeing, and you can check out the silversmiths working in their shops or even try making something yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Mompox's colonial architecture
- Visit to churches and historic sites in Mompox
- Watch silversmiths at work and participate in silver crafting
Landmarks/POIs Mompox Magdalena River - Day 4
Mompox
A local English-speaking guide takes you through Mompox's main attractions including the central cemetery, churches like Iglesia Santa Bárbara and San Francisco Monastery, colonial homes, museums, and goldsmith workshops where you'll learn about filigree work. Later in the afternoon, you'll take a boat through the pre-Columbian canals and lakes where monkeys, iguanas, caimans, manatees, and birds show up regularly. Stick around for the sunset over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mompox including central cemetery, Iglesia Santa Bárbara, San Francisco Monastery, Church of the Immaculate Conception, colonial houses, museums, market, and botanical garden
- Visits to goldsmith workshops to learn about filigree work
- Afternoon boat tour through pre-Columbian canals and lakes of the Momposina depression
Landmarks/POIs Iglesia Santa Bárbara San Francisco Monastery Church of the Immaculate Conception La Ciénaga de Pijiño Momposina Depression - Day 5
Mompox to Cartagena
After breakfast, the drive back to Cartagena takes about 6 to 7 hours. Once you arrive, you have free time to do what you want. That evening, there's an optional 2-hour rum tasting in the colorful Getsemani district if you're interested in trying some of Colombia's rums.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- 2-hour rum tasting excursion in Getsemani district (available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Getsemani District - Day 6
Departure from Cartagena
You'll have breakfast and then get transferred to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
