The Cartagena Experience

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Cartagena, the breathtaking town located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, is one of the most appealing spots to visit in Colombia. It’s colonial houses, squares, flower-full balconies, and pastel colored facades are the essence of Cartagena. Walk the cobblestone streets, watch as the wall colors change in the sunlight, and witness how its protective walls defended the city from pirate attacks.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival to Cartagena

Destinations : Cartagena

Reception, and transfer with assistance in private service, from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to the chosen hotel.

Check-in and Accommodation.

Accommodations : Capilla de Mar,Cartagena(Gold), Americas Casa de Playa,Cartagena(Gold), Sofitel Legend Santa Clara,Cartagena(Platinum), Atlantic Lux Hotel,Cartagena(Silver), Dann Cartagena,Cartagena(Silver) or similiar

Day 2 - City tour of Cartagena

Destinations : Cartagena

Carriages in front of fortified walls of Cartagena

At the agreed time, departure from the hotel to start touring the historic center and get to know the main squares of the city, such as the San Pedro Square that bears his name in homage to San Pedro Claver known as the slave of the slaves. The customs plaza, where trade was carried out in colonial times, the plaza of the proclamation where the Cartagenian people met on November 11, 1811 to support the act of independence and other places of great historical and cultural importance. Ends with a visit to a jewelry store where you can learn about the Colombian Emeralds and Gold Museum.

Duration: 3 hours approx.

Day 3 - Rosario Islands

Destinations : Cartagena

Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer from the hotel to the pier, to take a boat in shared service to visit the Rosario Islands, an archipelago where you can enjoy crystal clear waters and small white sand beaches, located just 60 minutes by speedboat from Cartagena.

In this place you can enjoy a typical lunch and have the possibility of doing other activities besides spending beach time you can hire directly, such as visiting the aquarium, snorkeling, among others.

Duration 7 hours approx

The return ends at the dock. Does not include return transfer from the pier to the hotel

Day 4 - Day at Leisure in Cartagena

Destinations : Cartagena

This day is all about you! Enjoy your breakfast, hotel facilities, and spend the day at leisure.

Day 5 - Transfer Out

Destinations : Cartagena

Check out from the hotel after breakfast, after which you are transferred to the Airport for your return to your destination of origin.

Reception, and transfer with assistance in private service, from Rafael Nuñez International Airport to the chosen hotel.

Departure Dates and Rates

All Rates in US$ per person including ALL taxes and surcharges

Class	Dates	Single Rate	Double Rate	Triple Rate
Gold
For departures November 12,2019 through December 22,2019		US$ 799.00	US$ 489.00	US$ 449.00
Platinum
For departures November 12,2019 through December 22,2019		US$ 1,915.00	US$ 1,039.00	US$ 1,589.00
Silver
For departures November 12,2019 through December 22,2019		US$ 809.00	US$ 479.00	US$ 419.00

Includes

4-night accommodation at the selected hotel
Breakfast
Hotel insurance
Airport to hotel and hotel to airport transfer
Regular city tour and the magic of its squares
Day tour to Isla del Sol in the Islas del Rosario archipelago, lunch included

Not Included

Airline tickets
Travel insurance or visa fees
Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
Services not described in the itinerary
Additional expenses if you have them as minibar, roomservice, calls, laundry, among others.
For the Tour to Isla del Sol: Departure tax (USD6 per person), return transfer from the dock to the hotel (USD11.5 per person)

Terms and Conditions

20% due at time of booking
80% due at 45 days prior to departure

Cancellation Fees:

10% of official price refundable up to 45 days prior to departure
25% of official price refundable up to 30 days prior to departure
100% of the total is payable within 30 days prior to departure

Note:

Rates per person in Dollars
Rates are subject to changes in availability
Maximum of 2 children may share a room with their parents
Suggested activities are not included in program price
If selected hotel is not available at the time of booking, a hotel of a similar category will be found

Cancellations should be intimated by FAX to the corporate office in Miami, FL.

Guests need to add 3 business days to the above time frames. An administration fee of 15% on any monies paid by the client will be charged prior to refund.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover the losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.