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About this trip
Great Food & Unique Schedule Flexibility
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IDENTIFICATION ~ A passport valid for 6 months beyond the tour start date is required.
ALTITUDE ~ Cartagena: 35 ft ~ Medellín: 5,000 ft ~ Guatapé: 6,200 ft
WEATHER ~ Cartagena’s August temperatures typically have a high of 89f and a low
of 78f with some chance of passing showers. Since Cartagena is on the Caribbean coast, it is more humid than Medellín, which is at a higher elevation. Medellín’s August temperatures typically have a high of 83f and a low of 63f with chances for passing showers.
TRANSPORTATION ~ We use various modes of transportation including small regional commercial planes, vans, and taxis. There will also be an opportunity for a leisurely horse ride in the hills.
PHYSICAL EXERTION ~ Moderately High Exertion (3 of 5) – This tour consists mostly of moderately paced walking on city streets and sidewalks. However, due to the unavoidable hills and stairs, we’ve marked this a 3 rather than a 2 in exertion level. Irregular steps and uneven streets are common. There are opportunities for more strenuous hikes (including climbing over 700 steps up Peñol) for those looking for more challenges.
Easily combine this tour.
What’s included
- AccommodationsAccommodations for 6 nights for one person in a double occupancy room (unless single occupancy upgrade is chosen).
- Airport TransportGround transportation between the airport in Cartagena (CTG) and hotel on scheduled arrival day and hotel in Medellín to the airport (MDE) for return flight anytime on departure day.
- Inter-City TransportAll in-country city to city transportation (i.e. flight between Cartagena and Medellín and van rides between various other cities)
- Activity TransportTransportation to and from all scheduled daily activities.
- Scheduled ActivitiesEntrance fees for all scheduled cultural sites, museums and special studio visits.
- Two MealsTwo meals including a Welcome Dinner and Celebration Dinner (guests are responsible for all other meals)
What’s not included
- Arrival/Depart TransportArrival and departure airports are DIFFERENT! Guests are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own travel to arrive in in Cartagena (CTG) and depart from Medellín (MDE) on designated days.
- MealsOther than the two noted meals, all other food and drink are the guest's responsibility.
- InsuranceInsurance is not included. We recommend tourists consider purchasing their own travel & health insurance and consult with their medical professional regarding recommended vaccinations & precautions.
Available Packages
Itinerary
Thursday – Travel/Arrival day to the beautiful Caribbean coastal town of Cartagena. Our welcome dinner is the only official tour event this day.
Friday – Full day exploring the art and culture of Cartagena with visits including Castillo San Felipe Barajas, The Palace of the Inquisition & the artsy Getsemani neighborhood.
Saturday – Spend the morning continuing to explore Cartagena before our late afternoon flight to Medellín.
Sunday – Tuesday – Full days in and around Medellín, with stops including Museo de Antioquia, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the artist neighborhood of Comuna 13. There is a day trip to the nearby town of Guatapé for a visit to La Piedra del Peñol, an amazing rock outcrop with over 700 steps to climb to reach the top. Guests' options for the day include exploring the picturesque town, full of shops and restaurants; climbing the rock; (3) touring the lake and Peñol via helicopter or boat (both cost extra).
Wednesday – Travel / Departure Day from Medellín – no scheduled activities this day