A Colombian Glimpse: Medellin and Cartagena 5-Day Tour
Overview
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 Medellin. You will spend one day discovering Comuna 13 and Medellin’s downtown. On the second day you will explore its surroundings by going to Guatape and its breathtaking Rock of El Peñol. You will fly to Cartagena on the third day to enjoy the two other days in 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 in a small island near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.
• Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena.
• Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other.
• Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
• Getting to know two of the must-visit places in Colombia: Bogota and Cartagena.
• Combining city and nature by visiting the cities downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other.
• Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music and landscapes.
Inclusions
- Domestic flights and ground transportation (domestic only)
- Travel insurance
- Tour with a local guide per destination
- Transfers, visits and entrance fees, according to itinerary
- Accommodation for 4 nights in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category
- 4x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Comuna13
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Graffiti tour, Comuna 13 and downtown Medellín
Stop At: Comuna13, cl 45a 107 59102 MEDELLIN, Medellin san javier Colombia
The first day will begin with a metrocable tour to take a graffiti tour of Comuna 13 and learn how art has transformed a territory marked by conflict. Afterwards, you will continue the metro tour through downtown Medellin, visiting the Museum of Antioquia, 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: fruits, coffee and a delicious traditional lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 2: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape
Stop At: Guatape, Guatape, Antioquia Department
On this day you will visit one of the most beautiful places in Colombia: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape. 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 Guatape and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 3: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
Stop At: Walled City of Cartagena, Calle 41, Cartagena 130002 Colombia
On the last day of the trip, you will be in the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 4: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
Stop At: Baru, Baru, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 5: Check out and departure
Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Graffiti tour, Comuna 13 and downtown Medellín
Stop At: Comuna13, cl 45a 107 59102 MEDELLIN, Medellin san javier Colombia
The first day will begin with a metrocable tour to take a graffiti tour of Comuna 13 and learn how art has transformed a territory marked by conflict. Afterwards, you will continue the metro tour through downtown Medellin, visiting the Museum of Antioquia, 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: fruits, coffee and a delicious traditional lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 2: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape
Stop At: Guatape, Guatape, Antioquia Department
On this day you will visit one of the most beautiful places in Colombia: Piedra del Peñol and Guatape. 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 Guatape and enjoy a delicious traditional lunch.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 3: Walled City and Castle of San Felipe
Stop At: Walled City of Cartagena, Calle 41, Cartagena 130002 Colombia
On the last day of the trip, you will be in the Walled City and the historic center of Cartagena on a private city tour. You will visit the San Felipe Castle, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Clock Tower, the most important squares and the most important colonial houses in the area. During the tour you will have gastronomic experiences with the most typical products of the city, as well as a delicious local lunch.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 4: Beach day at Playa Tranquila and aquarium
Stop At: Baru, Baru, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
On the last day of the trip you will have a rest day in Playa Tranquila and visit the Aquarium, both places located in the Rosario Islands. You will take a boat to get there and enjoy the Caribbean climate, the typical and 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Accommodation in scheduled hotels (or similar), according to chosen category.
Day 5: Check out and departure
Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
We know it is not an easy task to sum up a whole country in so little time, but this is our best. We are sure you will end up wanting to discover more of our diverse country. A home that welcomes everyone.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please, take into account that most of the experiences and tours of this trip are done by foot.
- Domestic flights include hold baggage of 23 kg.
- You can decide in which of the cities you want to start and finish your trip.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- We ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.