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. Friday. Medellín. City Tour – Comuna 13

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the City Tour + Comuna 13 Tour will begin, visiting the main tourist sites in the city, such as San Antonio Park, San Ignacio Square, the traditional La Playa Avenue, the Park of Sculptures, which contains more than 20 sculptures donated by Master Fernando Botero, the Park of Wishes, and the Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex, in addition to the remodeled Convention Center and the old La Macarena Bullring. Additionally, the traditional Pueblito Paisa will be visited. The tour will then head to the Poblado area, where you’ll visit Poblado Park, Lleras Park, and the Milla de Oro, the financial and hotel heart of the city. The visit continues to Comuna 13 in Medellín, where you'll see the Graffiti that highlights places that have marked history. These murals have been created by various local artists who share stories that inspire hope. The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic Comuna 13 Electric Stairs. Return to the hotel for accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: Transportation, Spanish-speaking guide, Metro and Cable Car tickets, local guide in Comuna 13, typical ice cream from the comuna, and medical assistance card.

Does not include: Lunch, expenses, and unspecified consumptions

Day 6. Saturday. Medellín: Visit to Peñol & Guatapé (Optional)

Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, the tour to the municipality of Peñol begins, admiring the diversity of its architecture and learning about the replica of the original town, where you will appreciate the colonial style. We will then head to the majestic Peñol Stone, a 220-meter-high monolith, and continue to the town of Guatapé, famous for its colorful house foundations, paintings, and reliefs. This part of the tour is done by moto-taxi, and it ends with a visit to the Peñol and Guatapé reservoirs, where you can enjoy the contrast between green mountains and water mirrors. In the afternoon, return to the hotel for accommodation.

Duration: 8 hours

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

Does not include: Lunch, ascent to Peñol Stone, boat tour on the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, and unspecified consumptions.

Next Destination / Home City: At the scheduled time, assistance at the hotel and transfer to José María Córdoba International Airport to take a flight (not included) to the next destination.