Colonial Charms & Caribbean Coast

Breakfast at the hotel. Head back into the city today, to the hillside metropolis of Medellin. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Medellin. Arrive and transfer to the hotel, and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Nicknamed the 'City of Eternal Spring', Medellin is known for its beautiful climate, vibrant music scene and diverse cultural treasures. Overnight stay in Medellin. 

Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know this colorful city today as you set off on a morning tour of Medellín with a professional tour guide. Begin at the Casa Museo de la Memoria to learn about the turbulent history of the city before taking a cable car ride to the neighborhood of La Sierra, an up-and-coming part of town where you can uncover the essence of modern Medellín in Commune 13, with its vibrant street art and community atmosphere. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore the city at your leisure. Why not explore Colombia's rich artistic heritage at the Antioquia Museum or take a stroll through Plaza Botero? Overnight stay in Medellín.

Please note: Casa Museo de la Memoria is closed on Mondays.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Medellin, sampling the tasty local cuisine at the numerous street food stalls or exploring the street art scene in vibrant Comuna 13. We recommend an optional excursion to Guatapé.* Overnight stay in Medellin.

* Optional Peñol & Guatapé Excursion: Head to Peñol to see the huge reservoir, a feat of engineering, before setting off to the famous Peñol Stone, a 220-metre high rock monolith to climb the 724 steps to the top. The views of the surrounding countryside are worth the climb! Also visit Guatapé town, filled with picturesque houses before a relaxing reservoir cruise. 

Breakfast at the hotel. After a week of busy exploration, you deserve a little beach-side bliss. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take a flight to Santa Marta, situated on the Caribbean Coast and known for its busy port and beautiful beaches, not to mention the outstanding natural beauty of its surroundings. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and take some time to appreciate the sea views. A romantic stroll along the beach is the perfect way to end the day. Overnight stay in Santa Marta.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in beautiful Santa Marta, soaking up the Spanish-influenced architecture and charming atmosphere of the Old Town or simply relaxing on the beach. We recommend an optional excursion to Tayrona National Natural Park for an unforgettable day of epic natural landscapes.* Overnight stay in Santa Marta.

* Optional Tayrona National Natural Park Excursion: Set off early in the morning to the entrance point of the idyllic Tayrona National Natural Park. After passing through the entrance checks, begin an exciting nature hike of approximately 2 hours through the tropical forest trails to the Arrecifes Sector, recognised for its stunning natural beauty. Admire the abundant nature before arriving at a natural pool, the ideal place for a relaxing swim and enjoy the views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range and the Caribbean Coast.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, take a shared transfer to Cartagena, a coastal drive of approximately 4-5 hours. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Cartagena sits on the Caribbean coast and is one of the main ports in Colombia. It's increasingly up-and-coming and has a plethora of quirky bars and eateries and is home to colorful streets and leafy plazas, perfect for exploring! Overnight stay in Cartagena.

Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer to the pier this morning to embark on an unforgettable full-day excursion to the Rosario Islands! The shared speedboat service grants spectacular views of the Bay of Cartagena and Boca Chica during the one-hour journey before arriving in the earthly paradise of the Rosario Islands. Spend the day relaxing at the beach and enjoying the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. This idyllic archipelago is largely undeveloped and offers a true slice of tropical island bliss! Enjoy an included lunch and, if you like, take an optional trip to the San Martin de Pajares Aquarium (to be paid for directly at the destination). After a laid-back day, return to Cartagena at around 3:00 p.m. Self-transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Cartagena.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day exploring the city and its surroundings at your leisure or enjoy opt for an optional city tour to discover Cartagena's colonial architecture and most important historic sites.* Overnight stay in Cartagena.

*Optional Cartagena City Tour: Set off on a tour of Cartagena, passing through the main neighbourhoods of the city: Boca Grande, Castillo Grande and Manga until you arrive at the majestic Castillo de San Felipe. Visit the Church of San Pedro Claver and end the tour in the old town.

Breakfast at the hotel. After your incredible Colombian adventure, it's time to head home. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Night on board.