A Colombian Glimpse: Medellín and Cartagena 5-Day Tour 3-star Hotel

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ID: GYG567156-969864
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 5 days


Description

Sometimes time is just not enough, with a tour specially designed to give you a glimpse of what’s there to discover in Colombia. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.
If you are short on time or if you wish to make a brief stop in Colombia, this tour will take you to two of the country’s essential destinations. You will start in Medellín. You will spend one-day discovering Comuna 13 and Medellín’s downtown. On the second day, you will explore its surroundings by going to Guatapé and its breathtaking Rock of El Peñol. You will fly to Cartagena on the third day to enjoy the two other days on the Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and on the last day you will relax on a small island near the city.

Day 1: The day will begin heading downtown Medellín, where you will find sculptures by the famous artist Fernando Botero, and other attractions in the area. You will visit important parks such as San Antonio and have various gastronomic experiences, and a delicious traditional lunch. Besides you will take the Metrocable and head to Comuna 13 where you will take its famous graffiti tour and learn how art has transformed a territory marked by conflict into an artistic district. After exploring this colorful and vibrant place you will go back to your hotel.

Day 2: On this day you will visit one of the most beautiful places in Colombia: El Peñol Rock and Guatapé. You will travel from Medellín to the town and from there to the first stop: the stairs that will take you to the Piedra del Peñol viewpoint, where you will have views of the dam. Then you will tour the town of Guatapé, have a boat trip around the lagoon and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.

Day 3: You will visit the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit San Felipe Castle, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and colonial houses in the area. You will explore the iconic and colorful areas of the city and learn the history behind them. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.

Day 4: You will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the traditional fresh food and the scenery. At the end of the day, you will take the boat back to Cartagena and the hotel and finish the tour.

Day 5: On the last day of the trip, after checking out at the hotel, you will have some free time before taking your flight back to Bogotá. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.

Highlights

  • Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Medellín and Cartagena
  • Learning about our diversity through our history.
  • Diving into Colombian culture through its traditional food, music and landscapes
  • A chance to get in touch with locals.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Flight tickets include hold baggage of 23 kg
You can start the journey in any of both cities and finish it in the other one
The last day of the tour includes a domestic flight back to the city of origin
Policy cancellation up to 8 days before departing for a 50% refund.
Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot
Keep in mind that lunches are daily menus at traditional restaurants
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.