Colombian Coastlines

Today, we will head out on a tour of the city, and appreciating its fabulous views from the Monasterio and Iglesia de La Popa. Constructed in 1606. this church and monastery are located above the city, offering a panoramic view not only of the city, but also the coast and port, one of the most important in the Caribbean. We will then head to the San Felipe Fortress, erected in honour of the poet, Don Luis Carlos López, from the city. It was built on San Lázaro hill to defend the city from pirate attacks back in colonial times. Walk around the fortress and learn how the castle was constructed, the engineering feats, the tunnels, underground galleries and passageways. We will then visit the Ciudad Vieja (old city) with the Convent and Church of San Pedro, which was built in the middle of the 27th century We will end the tour with a visit to the handicrafts zone of the Bovedas, a collection of archways built into the city wall of Cartagena and that were used until the end of the 1700s to house weapons and then later as a prison in the 19th century.

After breakfast, transfer in a regular or private boat to the hotel of your choice on Barú or Rosario Island. If you visit Baru, we recommend the beaches of Playa Blanca, Playita de Cholón, Playa de Los Muertos and Playa Bobo. If you choose Rosario, we recommend a visit  to the coral reef of the archipelago of Nuestra Señora del Rosario as well as the islands of Tesoro, Múcura and Maravilla.  

Enjoy snorkelling and other water sports, observation of the local flora and fauna and scuba diving amongst others activities.  

Free day to relax on the beach of your choice!

In the afternoon, we will return by boat to Cartagena. Upon arrival at the Cartagena pier, we will take you to the hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, we will head to the airport for a direct flight to San Andrés.

The archipelagos of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina are located on the northwest of the Colombian Caribbean coast  and were declared as UNESCO Biosphere reserves. 

It is believed that the islands were first discovered by Christopher Columbus, but they were administered by the English from 1631.This led to a period of colonization, in particular, by people of African descent. In 1670 the infamous Welsh pirate Henry Morgan established his base on the island of Providencia. People still believe the legend that some of his treasures remain buried here. Due to the history of the archipelago, the language spoken on the islands is a mixture of English and Spanish. San Andres Island is the largest island in the archipelago, famous for its beaches, with pink coral in the sand and the sea of seven colours with its clear turquoise- blue waters.

Today is a free day to enjoy the beach and the activities available on the island. You can take a short boat trip out to Johnny Cay where it is possible to see more than 30 different species of fish. The island has an area called “playa de cedro” which protects the beaches from waves and strong winds, making this a refuge for many sea birds. The Aquarium is worth a visit and the snorkeling is incredible. Of course you can always kick back and relax on the beach!

Today we will leave San Andres Island for a 20-minute flight to Providencia. On arrival, we will be taken to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the beaches and relax.

Today is a free day to spend time on the beach or explore some of the other beaches on the island. We recommend a visit to the Santa Catalina Island, connected to Providencia by a brightly painted wooden bridge called the “Puente de Amor”. You can also take a boat ride to explore the hidden bays on the island. Declared a protected biosphere by UNESCO this is one of the most accessible and well-preserved coral reefs in the world, perfect for snorkelling. 

Another free day to explore the beaches or simply chill out on this stunning island. We recommend a hike to the Peak for spectacular panoramic views of the island. Most of the freshwater found on the island is found on this mountain.  You will walk through a rainforest that is home to many species of tropical birds on the hike. 

Today we will leave this island paradise for our flight back to San Andres and on to Cartagena, marking the end of the beach-tastic adventure!