Take the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Cartagena is the fifth largest city in Colombia and a pivotal port city on the Caribbean coast. After numerous pirate attacks in the colonial era, a wall was built to surround the historic city center and protect its inhabitants. Cartagena is now a popular tourist destination, known for its colonial architecture and charm.

Guided walk along the walled old town. (The walled, colonial city center of Cartagena was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.) See churches; colonial houses (their balconies and other architectural nuances); the Museum that was the residence of the five-time president of the Republic, Rafael Nuńez; the Santa Catalina bastion; and Las Bovedas (The Dungeons), where one can find hand-crafted souvenirs. Afternoon at leisure.

Cruise to Rosario Islands (to the south of the Bay of Cartagena). These Islands constitute a National Natural Park on account of their 23 coral islands and marine fauna. The coral islands were formed by volcano activity that raised the seabed and created ideal conditions for the development of coral reefs. There will be the chance to swim and snorkel. Lunch Included. Return to Cartagena.

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to San Andres. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Though Christopher Columbus may have discovered San Andres on his second voyage, the English and the Dutch controlled it for over 30 years in a rare collaboration. The English were in charge of matters related to colonizing, and the Dutch managed commercial exchange in the Antilles. The island is now well-known for its beaches.
Note: No direct flights on Tuesday.

Tour to some of the island’s highlights: Morgan’s Cave, Blowing Hole, South Bay Beach and San Luis. San Luis is known for its long, white beaches and wooden houses (testaments to its English past).

Day at leisure. One may choose to add an optional excursion to Haynes Cay and Johnny Cay, where one can listen to local Caribbean music and see colorful, tropical fish; white beaches; and clear, blue and green water.

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cartagena. Upon arrival transfer to Santa Marta (4-5 hours). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Founded in 1525 by the Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, Santa Marta (Colombia's oldest town on the Caribbean coast) is known for its natural harbor and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolívar died.

Half-day visit to Santa Marta's colonial district, the cathedral and the Anthropological and Ethnographic Museum (a good means to learn more about the Tayrona civilization). Next up: the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the house where Simón Bolívar died in 1830, and last but not least, a visit to Taganga Bay and El Rodadero.

Get a very early start (6:00 am) and head from Santa Marta to the small, settler village of Gourd. After a 2 and 1/2 hour walk through forests and mountains, arrive at Pueblito, an archaeological site that showcases the masterful engineering and speaks to the rich culture of The Tayrona, a pre-Columbian civilization.
The trail then descends to the beaches of Cabo de San Juan, where there will be a chance to swim in the Caribbean Sea. After that, continue to the Natural Pool and Arenilla Reefs and cross a hill to reach the Canaveral and return back to Santa Marta by car. Lunch included.

Notes: Yampu also offers other programs to the park with less hiking. Yellow fever vaccinations are compulsory, and be sure to bring mosquito protection. This day trip includes: transportation, tickets, (guided) hiking, lunch and professional assistance during the entire journey.
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Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogota and connect with the international flight back home (driver only).