CARTAGENA
Cartagena de Indias, an essential destination on your trip, is located on the northern coast of Colombia, bathed by the waters of the Caribbean Sea. This picturesque and romantic corner is one of the most visited destinations in the country. Its walled city, balconies and cobblestone paths treasure historical secrets that inspired the illustrious Colombian writer and Nobel Prize for Literature, Gabriel García Márquez. Embark on an unforgettable journey through the charms of Cartagena.
ARCHIPIELAGO DE SAN ANDRÉS & PROVIDENCIA
Explore the Archipelago, proclaimed a World Biosphere Reserve “Seaflower” in 2000. This Caribbean treasure, steeped in rich culture and bathed by the vibrantly colored waters, is much more than a destination. Dare to explore this cultural paradise, where every corner tells Caribbean stories. Immerse yourself in the waters that reflect the color palette of the Caribbean, and discover the magic that awaits in every corner of this archipelago, where culture and natural beauty intertwine in a unique way.
Day 1. Cartagena - arrival transfer
Pick up at Rafael Núñez International Airport and transfer to the hotel in Cartagena.
Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish and reception at the airport.
Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified.
Notes:
*Applies for services between 5:00 am to 21:59 pm.
*For services after 22:00 p.m. a night rate will apply.
Day 2. Cartagena - City tour with San Felipe Castle
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, we will start the city tour with a panoramic tour of the bay of Cartagena, known for its beaches and vibrant commercial atmosphere. Then, we will enter the picturesque neighborhood of Manga, where the mix of republican architecture and modern skyscrapers creates a fascinating contrast. We will continue with a visit to the Castle or Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, erected in the 17th century by the Spaniards to protect them from pirates and, later, from the English. We will finish with a short walk through the historic center, exploring its colonial buildings, streets and squares full of history.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Historic Center and San Felipe Castle.
Includes: Transportation in shared service, professional tour guide in Spanish and entrance to San Felipe Castle.
Not included: tips, expenses not specified.
Day 3. Cartagena - Pasadía Rosario Islands: San Pedro de Majagua Island
Breakfast at the hotel. This tour starts at 08:00 am. We will board a speedboat for approximately 45 minutes to San Pedro de Majagua Island, a hotel with one of the most privileged locations in the Rosario Islands. It has a private beach and services such as spa, snorkeling and diving. During the tour you will be able to appreciate the Bay of Cartagena. Upon arrival to the island, you will be received with a welcome cocktail and a tour of the facilities, during the day you can enjoy two beach areas and a typical lunch. Return to Cartagena Bay at 15:30 approximately.
Duration: 8 hours.
Highlight: San Pedro de Majagua Island Beach.
Includes: Ground transportation hotel - dock - hotel, shared transportation by speedboat dock - island - dock, welcome cocktail, typical lunch, towel service, sun chair and port tax.
Not included: tips, expenses not specified.
Schedule: 08:00 - 15:30
Notes: For the boat, be at La Bodeguita dock (door N. 3) at 07:45 a.m. On the boat ride you may get wet and sometimes encounter big waves. The time of return from the islands to the dock depends on the authorization of the port captaincy, generally it is at 15:00 to 15:30. If you wish to visit the San Martin de Pajarales aquarium, the hotel's boats have round trip schedules so you can visit it, it is optional and the payment is made directly. The aquarium is closed on Mondays, and on Tuesdays when Monday is a holiday in Colombia.
Day 4. Cartagena and San Andres - Departure transfer and arrival transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in private service to take the connecting flight. Pick up at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport and transfer to hotel in San Andres.
Includes: Private transportation with driver in Spanish with reception at the airport.
Not included: Guide, tips, expenses not specified.
Notes: Applies for services between 7:00 am to 20:59 pm. For services after
21:00 p.m. a night rate will apply. Applies for hotels located in Zone 1
Day 5. San Andres - Return to the special island by shared boat
Breakfast at the hotel. You will explore the best of the island with the complete City Tour with guide-accompanying guide, which offers the unique opportunity to visit different tourist sites of the island. Discover traditional sites such as First Baptist Church, the West View, Island House Museum, Naval Museum or the Hoyo Soplador. Visits to three (3) of these tourist sites, which may vary according to availability.
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Highlights: Hoyo soplador and First Baptist Church.
Suggested time: 08:30 a.m. or 13:30 p.m.
Includes: Assistance at Decameron hotels; beverages available at each stop: beer, soda, water, rum; snack package for each passenger; visit to 3 tourist sites, which may vary.
Not included: tips, expenses not specified.
Notes: Minimum 2 pax. For other hotels please consult, according to location the meeting point will be indicated. *Availability subject to availability and applies restrictions due to weather conditions. *December 25th and January 1st will not be operated.
Day 6. San Andres - Johnny Cay Aquarium with shared lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Boat ride to the nearby cays (Haynes Cay + Rose Cay (Aquarium) + Johnny Cay). Arriving at Haynes Cay you will cross the new floating bridge Rose Cay (Aquarium) where you can enjoy its abundant marine fauna in crystal clear waters. Then you will return and enjoy a delicious lunch, saw fish or snapper as you wish, or grilled chicken, coconut rice and patacón or Bread Fruit. Then you will continue the tour to Johnny Cay Island, this is famous for its white sandy beaches that embrace the greenery of the palm trees and give a cool shade, the beaches are perfect for walking in some areas, where exotic corals stand out creating beautiful crystal clear water pools also observe the majestic iguanas that live in this park.
Availability: Daily.
Duration: 6 hours
Highlights: Beaches at Johnny Cay and snorkeling at the Aquarium.
Suggested schedule: 09:30 a.m. - 15:30 p.m.
Meeting point: Tonino's Marina.
Includes: marine transportation, Johnny Cay Ecological Tax, local lunch.
Not included: ground transportation to and from the dock, gratuities, expenses not specified.
Notes: Availability subject to restrictions due to weather conditions. In case of bad weather, a tour of the bay and mangroves will be substituted when closing at Johnny Cay, 1 drink (water or soda) will be offered during the tour, when closing at Aquario. Minimum group size: 2 pax. Restrictions for infants, adults over 65 years old, pregnant women and people with disabilities (including wheelchairs or those who need special assistance to board and disembark the boats). Please note that in the event of key closures due to bad weather or a clean-up day, an alternative tour of the bay and mangroves will be provided. If the closure affects Johnny Cay, 1 drink (water or soda) will be offered during the tour, and if the closure is at Aquarium, the same offer will apply.
Day 7. San Andres - departure transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Assistance at the hotel in San Andres and transfer to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Airport. Applies for hotels located in Zone 1.
1. The contracted transportation admits up to one piece of luggage weighing 23 kilos and one piece of hand luggage weighing a maximum of 8 kilos per person. maximum weight of 8 kilos per person. 2. In case of excess baggage, the possibility of including it without additional cost will be verified according to the capacity of the vehicle. additional cost according to the capacity of the vehicle. 3. The passenger will be the sole responsible for the custody of his/her luggage and travel documents. documents. Under no circumstances Dorado Experiences will respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the vehicle, deterioration, theft or loss of elements of the passenger. 4. The passenger must not leave valuable articles in the transport. It is recommended that the passenger does not leave valuables inside the vehicle that is transporting him/her, neither the supplier nor Dorado Experiences will be responsible for the loss, damage, deterioration, theft or loss of the passenger's items. Dorado Experiences will not respond for the loss, damage, deterioration, robbery or loss of the passenger's loss of the passenger's items. 5. For transfers of flights arriving between 20:00 and 06:00 Hrs will have an increase of 20% additional to the contracted value. of 20% additional to the contracted value. 6. The general programs include lodging in standard category. If the passenger wishes to a different category, it is handled upon request, subject to availability and change in the initially informed rate. in the initially informed rate. 7. In case of reservation and the selected hotel is not available, a hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. hotel of similar category and rate will be reserved. 8. The check in time is from 15:00 hrs. 9. Check out time is before 12:00 hrs. 10. In case of requiring twin accommodations, please inform us from the beginning, since it is subject to availability according to the hotel capacity and may generate variations in the price. 11. Triple accommodation is quoted in double twin room. In case of requiring three beds, a specific request must be made at the beginning of the reservation, as it may generate changes in the room category and in the price changes in the category of the room and in the price informed.
POLICY AND ACCOMMODATION OF CHILDREN
Applicable rate for children between 2 and 10 years old.
Accommodations allowed
***The availability of beds is subject to the confirmation of each hotel, it will be informed in the booking confirmation.
1 Adult: Maximum 2 children
2 Adults: Maximum 2 children
3 Adults: Maximum 1 child
MEAL PLAN
- Hotel El Dorado: Full Plan: Breakfast, lunch, unlimited buffet dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, hotel insurance, open bar from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Hotel Arena Blanca: Full Plan: Breakfast, lunch, unlimited buffet dinner, morning and afternoon snacks, hotel insurance, open bar from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Hotel Samawi: Breakfast only.
- Hotel Grand Sirenis: Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with beverages included. Snacks 24 hours a day with water, soft drinks and beer. Snacks and ice cream from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tea and coffee service in the room.
- Hotel Nattivo Collection: Buffet breakfast.
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