Guaranteed Departure – Cartagena & Medellín

Day 1. Sunday. Cartagena:

Arrival in Cartagena at Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at Radisson Ocean Pavillon Hotel.

Day 2. Monday. Cartagena: City Tour:

Breakfast at the hotel. Get ready for a journey through time and discover the most iconic landmarks of the Heroic City. This tour is specially designed for history lovers, allowing you to relive the most epic battles and learn about the characters who left their mark on Colombia. But that’s not all! You will also enjoy a panoramic drive through Manga, Bocagrande, and the majestic San Felipe Fortress. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Duration: 4 hours.

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, admission to San Felipe Castle, San Pedro Claver, and local medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch, expenses, and consumption not specified.

Day 3. Tuesday. Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Isla del Encanto) (OPTIONAL): Breakfast at the hotel. Just one hour by boat from Cartagena, the paradise of Hotel Isla del Encanto Barú welcomes you to enjoy a relaxing day at Hotel Isla del Encanto. In the afternoon, return to Cartagena. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Hotel–pier–hotel transportation; transportation (Cartagena – Isla del Encanto – Cartagena) by speedboats equipped with two engines; buffet lunch featuring fish, chicken, and meat options, accompanied by a variety of salads, hot or cold vegetables, coconut rice or white rice, patacones or pasta, a serving of fruit, a traditional regional sweet, and a non-alcoholic beverage; use of public facilities (chairs, lounge chairs, sunbathing area, daytime swimming pool, and beach access).

Does not include: Welcome cocktail or towels; these services are available at an additional cost. Departure tax of USD 7 per person. Additional services such as spa treatments, water sports, tours, and other services not specified.

Day 4. Wednesday. Cartagena: Departure to Medellín

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to board a flight to the city of Medellín.

Suggested Domestic Flight Itineraries

In Medellín, transfer from José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) to Poblado Alejandria Hotel.

Day 5. Thursday. Medellín: City Tour – Comuna 13:

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the City Tour + Comuna 13 Tour will begin, visiting the city's main tourist attractions, such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional La Playa Avenue, the Sculpture Park, which features more than 20 sculptures donated by Master Fernando Botero, the Parque de los Deseos, the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, as well as the renovated Convention Center and La Macarena, the former bullring. Additionally, we will visit the traditional Pueblito Paisa.

Afterward, we will head to the El Poblado area, where we will visit El Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Golden Mile, the city's financial and hotel district.

The tour continues to Comuna 13 in Medellín, exploring the graffiti murals that highlight places that have shaped its history. These murals have been created by local artists who share the stories that inspire and give hope. The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic outdoor escalators of Comuna 13. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and Metrocable tickets, local guide in Comuna 13, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch, expenses, and consumption not specified.

Day 6. Friday. Medellín: Visit to El Peñol & Guatapé (OPTIONAL):

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, the tour will begin towards the municipality of El Peñol, admiring the diversity of its architecture and visiting the replica of the original town, where you will appreciate its colonial style.

Then, we will head to the majestic El Peñol Rock, a 220-meter-high monolith. The visit will continue to the town of Guatapé, famous for the decorative details, drawings, and colorful relief paintings adorning its houses (this tour is conducted by motorcycle taxi).

To conclude, we will explore the El Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, where you can enjoy the contrast between green mountains and bodies of water. In the afternoon, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Duration: 8 hours.

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, motorcycle taxi tour, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch, ascent to El Peñol Rock, boat tour on the El Peñol–Guatapé reservoir, and expenses not specified.

Next Destination / City of Origin:

At the scheduled time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to José María Córdova International Airport to board flights (not included) to the next destination.

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