This 5-days combination covers two of the most iconics spots of the Colombian Caribbean Coast: Cartagena and Santa Marta.
Visit Cartagena and discover how beautiful is colonial streets can be. Relax by the beach of Corales del Rosario National Park and spend a day in Playa Cristal, one of the most pristine beaches of Colombia in Tayrona National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1. Cartagena
Go and explore on one of the most iconic cities of the Caribbean. Visit the Convent La Popa, San Felipe Castle and the working-class district of Gestemani.
Overnight at standard hotel with central location.
Day 2. Corales del Rosario National Park
Transfer to the tourist dock of Cartagena. Boat trip to Corales del Rosario National Park, you can witness a stunning 27 small coral island archipelago with turquoise and blue waters. We will navigate through the Cartagena Bay passing between the Bateria de San José and Fuerte de San Fernando Spanish forts. After that we will visit the Oceanarium Aquarium or snorkel for an hour and will go for a tasty lunch at Playa Blanca on Isla Barú. Boat ride back by 4pm to Cartagena’s dock. Overgnight at centrally located hotel.
Day 3. Cartagena - Santa Marta
After breakfast we will have the full morning to enjoy Cartagena before heading in a 4 hours ride to Santa Marta. Leisure afternoon on your own and overnight at centrally located hotel.
Day 4. Playa Cristal
After Breakfast we drive to Playa Cristales in Tayrona National Park.
Playa Cristales is known as one of the most beautiful beaches of Colombia, great location to set off for a snorkeling adventure, enjoy the sun, its turquoise waters and white sands.
Return to Santa Marta will be at about 4pm. Overnight at centrally located hotel.
Day 5. Santa Marta
Our tour ends after check out at the hotel in Santa Marta. This tour is perfect to combine with many other options we have in Colombia. Click here to see more great experiences.