About this Tour
Discover the charm of Cartagena, Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean jewel, on a 4-day journey combining colonial history, colorful streets, and tropical island relaxation. Explore the UNESCO-listed Walled City with its beautifully preserved architecture, historic plazas, and fascinating stories that reflect Cartagena’s rich cultural heritage.
Beyond the city’s timeless charm, enjoy a relaxing escape to the Caribbean waters of Isla del Encanto, where you can unwind on the beach, enjoy a fresh local lunch, and experience the laid-back island atmosphere. With comfortable accommodations, private transfers, and carefully arranged experiences, this journey offers an ideal introduction to Cartagena’s history, culture, and coastal beauty.
4CanGo Small Group Program
Our 4CanGo departures are confirmed to operate as soon as four guests are booked, with a maximum of ten travelers per departure. Once the minimum is met, your trip goes ahead, so you can plan with confidence and enjoy the attentive pace that only a small group allows.
Online booking is set up for parties of four or more. If you are traveling solo or with a group of three or fewer, please contact us and we will arrange your booking directly. We are glad to build flexible arrangements around your preferred dates, group size, and travel style.
Quality of service is our priority. Every Horizon itinerary is planned by a team led by a founder with more than 20 years in the travel industry, specializing in both U.S. national park tours and international travel. We are committed to delivering a personalized and memorable journey.
About Colombia
Colombia is one of the most diverse destinations in South America, with lush cloud forests, vibrant colonial cities, and some of the warmest and most welcoming people in the world. The country is famous for its rich culture, from the colorful streets of Cartagena to the breathtaking Coffee Region, where rolling green hills stretch as far as the eye can see.
Moments from this Tour
What’s Included
- All transfers (private): airport to hotel, hotel to airport, and to and from each excursion, based on your arrival and departure times
- 3 nights of hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Cartagena city tour: professional guide, private transportation, and entrance to Castillo de San Felipe
- Isla del Encanto day trip: round-trip speedboat from the La Bodeguita pier, buffet grill lunch, beach access with beach chairs, and use of the adult and children’s pools
- Travel assistance insurance
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic airfare to and from Cartagena
- Any meals and beverages not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, tips, and any services not specified
- Dock tax of about 25,000 COP per person, paid directly at the departure pier (subject to change by Corpoturismo Cartagena)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cartagena
Welcome to Cartagena
Today we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel, giving you the rest of the night to adjust.
Accommodations: Hotel in Cartagena
Meals: N/A
Day 2: City Tour of Cartagena
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
We will start this tour at Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortress the Spanish ever built in the Americas. Set on a hill above the city, it once guarded Cartagena from attacks by sea and land, and today its ramparts give you sweeping views over the old town and the bay.
The Walled City
From there we head into the walled city to explore Plaza de la Aduana, its grand colonial square, and the Church of San Pedro Claver, one of the most beautiful in the historic center. We will end the day with an easy walk back to the hotel.
Accommodations: Hotel in Cartagena
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Isla del Encanto Beach Day
Islas del Rosario
Today is a full beach day on the Islas del Rosario, a chain of small coral islands off the coast of Cartagena. After breakfast, we transfer to the La Bodeguita pier and board a speedboat out to Isla del Encanto, a ride of about an hour across the Caribbean. The islands sit inside Corales del Rosario National Park, a protected marine reserve created to safeguard the coral reefs, and the clear water and white sand here are what most travelers remember long after the trip.
Isla del Encanto
At Isla del Encanto you have the day to slow down. Settle onto the beach with a chair, swim in the warm, calm water, or relax by the pool under the trees. A buffet grill lunch is included, with time to do as much or as little as you like. In the afternoon we board the speedboat back to Cartagena and transfer you to your hotel to rest.
Accommodations: Hotel in Cartagena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Departure
Departure
After breakfast, and depending on your flight time, we transfer you from your hotel to Cartagena airport for your departure.
Accommodations: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Age Requirements
Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult responsible for their supervision and well-being throughout the tour. All travelers should be able to safely and comfortably participate in the itinerary.