Itinerary
- Day 1
Barranquilla
You'll arrive in Barranquilla and settle into your stateroom aboard the river cruise ship. Later that evening, there's an exclusive Carnaval celebration lined up with traditional music, dance, and cultural performances put on just for AmaWaterways guests.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fine dining on board)
Included Activities
- Carnaval celebration with traditional music and dance
- Fine dining on board
Landmarks Barranquilla - Day 2
Local Village
A guided tour takes you to a local village along the Magdalena River where you'll see how village life actually works. You'll check out traditional crafts and art, then try local food while getting a real sense of Colombian culture in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included)
Included Activities
- Guided village tour
- Exploration of traditional crafts and art
- Tasting of local delicacies
- Fine dining on board
- Day 3
Mompox
This morning starts with a walking tour through Santa Barbara de Pinto, a traditional riverside town where you'll see the Santa Barbara Church and local hand-made crafts. By afternoon you'll arrive in Mompox, the island town that welcomes you with live music and an exclusive jazz performance from local musicians.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Santa Barbara de Pinto
- Viewing Santa Barbara Church
- Exploration of hand-made crafts
- Jazz performance by local musicians in Mompox
- Fine dining on board
Landmarks Santa Barbara Church Mompox - Day 4
Mompox
You get a full day in Mompox, a colonial town from 1540 that feels frozen in time. Walk around to find the famous filigree jewelry, colonial churches, and natural spots. Birdwatching in the surrounding wetlands and massive lake is available if that interests you, or take an optional guided tour through the historic streets instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included)
Included Activities
- Exploration of filigree jewelry production
- Birdwatching in wetlands and lake at sunrise, early morning, and sunset
- Fine dining on board
- Viewing colonial churches
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour through Mompox
Landmarks Mompox 
- Day 5
La Mojana Region
The ship cruises through one of the Magdalena River's most striking stretches in the La Mojana Region. During the day you'll learn about cumbia's history, the music and dance that came from African, European, and American influences all mixing together. An exclusive cumbia performance by local musicians happens in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Special dinner on shore in El Banco)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through La Mojana Region
- Educational session on cumbia history
- Cumbia performance by local musicians
- Fine dining on board with special dinner on shore in El Banco
Landmarks La Mojana Region - Day 6
Calamar
You'll spend the day around Magangue focused on Colombian nature with a birdwatching tour to spot species found only in this region. From there you head to Calamar at the entrance of Canal del Dique, where historic sites like Iglesia de la Inmaculada Conception are toured by paola, the traditional bicycle taxi for two.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included)
Included Activities
- Birdwatching tour in Magangue
- Tour of Calamar by paola
- Viewing Iglesia de la Inmaculada Conception
- Fine dining on board
Landmarks Magangue Calamar Iglesia de la Inmaculada Conception - Day 7
Cartagena
Cartagena gets a guided city tour covering iconic landmarks like Catedral de Cartagena and the historic stone walls that were built to defend against pirates. You'll then visit the UNESCO-designated San Felipe Castle fortress, after which you tour the Getsemani neighborhood with its colorful homes, street art, and local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included), Dinner (Fine dining on board with wine, beer and soft drinks included)
Included Activities
- City tour of Cartagena
- Viewing Catedral de Cartagena
- Viewing historic stone walls
- Tour of San Felipe Castle
- Tour of Getsemaní neighborhood
- Fine dining on board
Landmarks Cartagena Catedral de Cartagena San Felipe Castle Getsemaní 
- Day 8
Disembark Cartagena
You'll disembark from the river cruise ship and prepare for your flight home, wrapping up your journey along the Magdalena River.
Landmarks Cartagena
