Cartagena & Santa Marta.
This journey through the Caribbean will enchant you. Get ready to dive into some of the most beautiful places in Colombia with This is Colombia Travel.
The Lowdown.
What We Love
Colombia is still a relatively undiscovered destination, meaning you can still enjoy quiet hiking trails, peaceful retreats, and off-the-beaten-track adventures without the crowds.
Delve deeper into new cultures, and a fiercely traditional way of life. This is trip is fun and educational!
With epic scenery, tons of adventure, and so much to learn, there’s little time for mobile phones and iPads. This vacation is all about disconnecting from the everyday, and spending quality time with your loved one.
This jam-packed itinerary takes in some of Colombia’s most impressive natural wonders and cities, such as Cartagena, the Rosario Islands, Tayrona National Park, and the Sierra Nevada.
Your Itinerary at a Glance.
Day 1 — Fall in Love with Literary Cartagena.
Kickstart your romantic Colombian jaunt with a luxury ride from Cartagena’s airport to your first achingly beautiful stay. Champagne on arrival always.
Once you’ve had time to check out the rooftop pool and your luxurious suite, our expert local guide will take you on a Gabriel Garcia Marquez-inspired walking tour of the city’s old town, where you’ll get to meet some charismatic locals, as well as learn what it is about this magical city that inspired one of the world’s literary greats.
Finish your first day with a romantic sunset dinner - expect rose petals, prosecco, and heart-melting views - on Cartagena’s historic city walls.
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Private transfer to your city retreat.
Stay / Choose from: Hotel Casa San Agustin Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara Hotel Ananda
Day 2 — Cocktail-shaking & Colombian cooking.
Day two begins with a guided tour of the colorful Bazurto market, where you’ll buy some of the ingredients for your upcoming cooking class with professional Colombian chefs Jaime Camacho and Sebastian Giraldo from ground-breaking culinary lab, Proyecto Caribe.
Once you’ve had time to recover from your three-course feast, get ready for an early evening cocktail-making and chocolate-tasting class, followed by a night of salsa dancing and mojito-drinking at Cartagena’s world famous Café Havana.
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Day 3 — Island Hopping in Style.
Spend day three exploring the nearby Rosario Islands on your very own private yacht, stopping by La Piscina for brilliant snorkeling opportunities and Agua Azul for pristine beaches and a fresh lobster lunch. If it’s great cocktails, world-class food, and beachside swimming pools that speak to you, we’ll take you to Blue Apple Beach Club in Tierrabomba for a perfectly chilled day of eating, swimming, and relaxing.
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Day 4 — Paradise found in Santa Marta.
Say goodbye to colonial Cartagena and hello to Santa Marta, home to some of Colombia’s most stunning natural landscapes. A luxury vehicle will transfer you to your dreamy beachside retreat near Tayrona National Park, Cayena Beach Villa.
Spend the afternoon here relaxing by the jungle-fringed pool, taking a couple’s massage, or reading a book to the sound of howler monkeys.
Day 5 — Explore Tayrona National Park
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Refreshed and revived, it’s time to hit Tayrona, Colombia’s stunning National Park. With the help of your fantastic local guide, spend the day hiking the lush jungle trails, spotting howler and Tamarin monkeys high up in the canopy, snorkeling through crystal-clear waters rich with marine life, or just kicking back on one of the park’s celebrated beaches.
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Day 6 — Fly Over the Mystical Sierra Nevada.
The flight of a lifetime includes the chance to soar high above some of the most remote parts of the Sierra Nevada mountains, taking in epic views of the Caribbean, the Lost City ruins, and some of Colombia’s highest peaks.
Your helicopter will stop at a Kogui Indian village, where you’ll both receive a blessing from one of the spiritual leaders.
Finally, we’ll fly you back to Cartagena for a last meal to remember at Carmen and a restful sleep at another beautiful colonial bolthole.
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Day 7 — Return home.
And just like that, the adventure of a lifetime comes to an end. On day seven, we’ll take you to Cartagena airport to catch your flight home, where you’ll have a few hours to reflect over the most romantic week of your life. The only question left to ask now is: when are you joining us next?
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FAQs
What’s Included on this journey?
6 nights, 7 days in achingly romantic accommodation in Cartagena and Santa Marta.
An a-la-carte menu of tours, activities, and experiences to suit all interests.
A perfect mixture of adventure, relaxation, and culture.
Top international and local cuisine at some of the country’s best restaurants.
A whole day dedicated to exploring the stunning Rosario Islands, Tayrona National Park, and the Sierra Nevada.
Private transportation - including by land, sea, and air - to the National Parks and major attractions, meaning you can spend less time traveling and more time exploring.
What’s not included on this journey?
Tips and gratuities.
International flights.
Who will enjoy this journey?
Adventurous, open-minded couples and honeymooners looking to experience new foods, new settings, and new cultures - all whilst having A LOT of fun getting out in nature, relaxing in romantic hotels, and eating world-class food.
Is this a private or shared journey?
This is a private journey organized for you and your group.
What time does the journey depart and return?
Subject to your availability.
Let’s Get Planning.
All of our signature Colombian journeys have been designed for the most demanding of international travelers. That said our team loves to rip up the script and get to work on a 100% tailor-made journey that will take your visit to Colombia to the next level.
With a little more information about your travel needs, we’ll be happy to draw up a bespoke vacation for you and your loved ones. All of our Colombian journeys start with a free consultation with one of our talented travel advisors.
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