Private Tour Highlights
- Lapping up the extraordinary atmosphere of Cartagena, the picturesque walled city awash with cobbled streets and pretty plazas.
- Hopping over to the beautiful Rosario Islands, a National Park brimming with vibrant marine life, for an exciting day of swimming and snorkeling.
- Soaking up the Caribbean vibes on San Andres Island, characterized by endless white beaches and turquoise waters teeming with tropical fish.
- Getting to know San Andres and its intriguing history on a tour of the island, incorporating fascinating sites including Morgan’s Cave, Blowing Hole, South Bay Beach and San Luis.
Tour Overview
Enjoy Colombia’s beautiful coasts, rich culture, striking architecture, and fascinating history with our Colors of Colombia: Coastal Exploration. Start in Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an archetypal Colombian city filled with historic streets, alleyways and stories. Take in the old, walled city’s tiled roofs, balconies and courtyard gardens. Next head to San Andrés, a Caribbean island northwest of Colombia surrounded by clear, blue and green sea with some of the most beautiful (and intricate) coral formations in the world.
You’ll spend 3 days in Cartagena, take a trip to the Rosario Islands and tour the old, walled city center. After that, you’ll spend 3 days in San Andrés, where you can lie out on the beach, explore, try out snorkeling, you name it. You may choose to add a few nights in Tayrona National Park or Santa Marta.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 3103
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Cartagena
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 that retains its colonial architecture and charm.
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 that retains its colonial architecture and charm.
Cartagena Old Town Walk
Get carried away by the incredible and majestic tour of the Old City and discover the enchantment of the Cartagena nights. Live it up and be surrounded by the mysticism of its narrow streets and plazas filled with stories and discover the meaning of their names. Don’t hesitate to participate and enjoy this walk as the best alternative to discovering even more of the charm of the "Corralito de Piedra". Afternoon at leisure.
Get carried away by the incredible and majestic tour of the Old City and discover the enchantment of the Cartagena nights. Live it up and be surrounded by the mysticism of its narrow streets and plazas filled with stories and discover the meaning of their names. Don’t hesitate to participate and enjoy this walk as the best alternative to discovering even more of the charm of the "Corralito de Piedra". Afternoon at leisure.
Islas del Rosario
Today, have a private full day tour to the 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 a chance to swim and snorkel. Lunch Included. Return to Cartagena.
Today, have a private full day tour to the 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 a chance to swim and snorkel. Lunch Included. Return to Cartagena.
Cartagena – San Andres
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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 colonizing, and the Dutch managed commercial exchange in the Antilles. Nowadays, the island is well-known for its long, white beaches and the clear, blue green sea and intricate coral formations that surround them.
Note: No direct flights on Tuesday.
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San Andres Island Tour
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).
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).
San Andres
Day at leisure to enjoy San Andres. 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.
Day at leisure to enjoy San Andres. 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.
San Andres – Bogota
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogota and connect with the international flight back home.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Bogota and connect with the international flight back home.
Cartagena - Bolivar, Colombia
San Andrés, Colombia
Places You'll See
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Cartagena
The walled city of Cartagena, with its cobblestone streets and gorgeous colonial architecture, is full of exciting and engaging sites and activities. Visit the Palacio de la Inquisicion, where the Spanish Inquisition condemned men accused of crimes against religion. Or spend the day at the Playa Blanca beach, enjoying the surf and the sand.
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San Andres
San Andres Island is known for its colorful, tropical fish and long, quiet beaches, one that are surrounded by the clear, blue-green sea with some of the most intricate coral formations in the world. This Caribbean island northwest of Colombia was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000, and is ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, exploring or just lying out on the beach.
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Hotel Options
3 Star Properties
Hotel Bantu
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Bantú by Faranda Boutique invites guests to discover one of the most amazing accommodations in the Caribbean, full of warmth and authenticity. A charming boutique hotel in the historic center of Cartagena de Indias, the Colombian colonial city par excellence. Bantú By Faranda Boutique offers an avant garde interior design, eighteenth-century colonial architecture and unique services such as a colonial courtyard, a chill-out terrace, solarium area and swimming pool, spa, sauna, Jacuzzi, and a bar and lounge area. The Cabildo restaurant offers Caribbean and Colombian cuisine.
Alfiz
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
The Alfiz Hotel is located in a XVII century colonial house in Cartagena’s historical quarter. The restoration and decorative design of the eight rooms take in to account the most important periods of Cartagena’s history in order to provide a stylish getaway and encounter with Colombia’s historic city. The hotel offers 8 rooms featuring modern comforts such as air conditioning, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. The hotel also features a beautiful garden, a library, a rooftop terrace, and an outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary breakfast, served daily, a coffee shop, and a bar and lounge area.
4 Star Properties
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Classic)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Hotel Casa Pestagua
Hotel Casa Pestagua
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa, known as “the most beautiful house in Cartagena”, belonged to the 18th Century Count of Pestagua. Distinguished by its exquisite architectural and artistic harmony, today the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa offers luxury hotel services, with the comfort and technology expected by the most demanding hotel standards. Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa is a boutique hotel with its exclusive offer of 11 rooms housed in spacious grounds, worthy of a first rate luxury hotel. Enjoy the privilege of being attended to in the Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa and receiving a totally personalized service in an oasis of peace and tranquility.
5 Star Properties
Cartagena : Ananda Hotel Boutique
Ananda Hotel Boutique
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Ananda Hotel Boutique is located in the heart of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias. The hotel offers 23 spacious rooms, each one individually furnished and equipped with free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel also features a beautiful outdoor pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi with a comfortable lounge area, a massage room for total relaxation, and a gorgeous rooftop terrace. Carmen Cartagena offers contemporary cuisine with a fusion of ingredients and preparations from all over the world.
Cartagena : Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Sofitel Santa Clara (Superior)
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A perfect blend of vintage and contemporary, striking a balance between art and beauty to accommodate modernity and technology in unique surroundings. Each detail tells a story. The Sofitel Santa Clara hotel offers the perfect combination of age-old tradition, local hospitality and French luxury. The hotel offers 122 rooms, including 19 suites. With its blend of colonial architecture and modern comforts, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, personalized service, gourmet cuisine, a first-class spa, meeting rooms and cutting-edge technology for events, conventions and weddings.
Cartagena : Casa del Arzobispado
Casa del Arzobispado
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Located in the center of the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Casa del Arzobispado is the perfect retreat to relax, and soak up the charm of the city. At Casa del Arzobispado, guests can experience the magic and style of colonial times within the original architecture of the beautiful house. The 10 comfortable and attractive rooms feature antique pieces and modern amenities needed to provide the perfect combination of rest and relaxation in a luxurious atmosphere. The hotel also offers an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, a steam room, and a solarium. There is also a complimentary breakfast served daily, as well as an onsite restaurant serving regional cuisine.
Luxury Properties
Cartagena : Hotel Casa San Agustin
Hotel Casa San Agustin
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
A luxurious small hotel lovingly restored and reimagined for a new generation of travelers, exquisite Casa San Agustín echoes Cartagena’s fresh contemporary style and colorful Caribbean sensibility. From original frescoes in the library to centuries-old wood-beamed ceilings in the guest rooms, Casa San Agustín’s art and architecture evoke the city’s rich history as 17th century Spanish stronghold. The hotel’s 30 beautifully decorated guest rooms and spacious suites showcase an authentic Colombian style while seamlessly incorporating the modern services and amenities that contemporary travelers seek. Guests can also enjoy the swimming pool with poolside bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Cartagena : Charleston Santa Teresa
Charleston Santa Teresa
Cartagena , COLOMBIA
Charleston Santa Teresa, in Colombia’s Caribbean coast, is where a regal mix of historical grace and contemporary cool, meets the warmth of Colombian hospitality. After exploring the sites of the city, relax in the sumptuous and chic guest rooms, unwind in Cartagena’s most luxurious hotel spa offering number of therapies and body treatments, and then experience the magic of a Caribbean sunset over dinner in La Terrazza, one of the best restaurants in Cartagena serving a daily buffet breakfast as well as a broad menu with unique flavors.
Testimonials
Barbara
Traveled February 2016
First and foremost, we had a fabulous trip!
Thank you and the whole local team so much!! We truly appreciate the immediate attention and swift action due to the missed flight connection. It was handled very professionally with lots of communication, so we had no anxiety, and while we missed some sleep since we arrived in San Agustin quite late, we were very pleased not to have to sacrifice any of the planned tour as a result of it.
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Caroline T.
Traveled January, 2016
Our trip was excellent!
Highlights from our trip: Bogota museums and the Sunday bike ride (absolutely fabulous guide for that), Hotel in Villa de Leyva (the best!), Medellin (wonderful Aquarium, also visit to Level 1 neighborhood, also great restaurant), Botero sculptures and museum, walking around in Cartegena, hotel in Cartegena, great restaurants in Cartegena, snorkeling.
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Claudia ed Edoardo
Traveled February, 2016
It was a most memorable trip
And we enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to the impeccable Yampu organization (it is not a novelty…) and the great support offered by your local agents. Excellent guides, interpreters and drivers. Remarkable choice of hotels. To sum it up: a fantastic trip. Would you please convey our deepest thanks to all of your local agents for their generous assistance and their willingness to satisfy our requests.
A special grateful thank you to you, Wendy. I did appreciate your unstinting support, your professional approach and your astonishing ability to interpret and develop your customer’s project.
We do not say addio but arrivederci, hoping to travel with Yampu again.
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