A Perfect New Year in Cartagena.

Fiestas, fireworks & feasts! the Ultimate Cartagena NYE celebration.


The Lowdown.

 

What We Love

  • Arriving knowing that every detail of your New Year adventure has been taken care of

  • Not having to deal with high season traffic with a villa in Cartagena’s historic center

  • Sharing a delicious end-of-year meal with your closest friends

  • Seeing in the New Year with a party on the city’s 17th century walls

  • Soaking up the street party vibe and the New Year’s Eve fireworks from a privileged perch

  • Kicking back during the day by the pool of your own colonial villa or apartment

  • A special boat trip through the Rosario Islands – a day you’ll never forget

  • Learning new tricks (fishing, cooking, dancing, mixology) from the locals


Your Itinerary at a Glance.

 
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Day 1 — Your Colonial Bolt-hole.

Stay at a luxury colonial mansion or a spacious vacation rental in the heart of Cartagena’s old town. Whatever your style, we’ll find you the perfect place.

All of our holiday homes from home come with superior service, devilish attention to details and a designer flourish to ensure your stay is beyond superb.

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Private transfer to your city retreat. 
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Day 2 — The Perfect Party.

There are so many parties going on over New Year it can be disorientating knowing which one to pick.

We’re on-the-ground to find the perfect party for you and your group. Cartagena’s standout New Year’s Eve parties are normally of the pop-up, one-off variety.

Variants include jet-set parties in 17th century ruins, stunning rooftop efforts with photogenic backdrops, or impromptu street parties with a Tropi-Pop vibe, gallons of the local hooch, aguardiente.

We’ll find the perfect party for you and your crew.

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Day 3 — Culinary Treats.

We’ll ensure you taste the very best culinary treats Cartagena has to offer, especially on New Year’s Eve.

We can also help book tables at the city’s top tables to ensure you taste the best the city has to offer during your stay.

From sensational ceviche, to world class tasting menus, an intoxicating, five-star rum-tasting and a chance to savour the world’s best coffee in a special tasting ritual this is a week your taste buds won’t forget.

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Day 4 — An Unforgettable Island Recovery Session.

Slip away to the aquamarine waters for a world class islands recovery session on one of the toughest days of the year to hire a boat in Cartagena.

Whether you want to join the party in Cholon or get away from the crowds at a more secluded cove for some snorkelling, there will be a fully-stocked floating fun palace ready and waiting for you.

 
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Day 5 — Culinary Creativity.

Along the way, we’ll sate hunger pangs with daily culinary voyages to innovative restaurants, mix things up with a sizzling salsa session and finish things off with a cultural shopping trip, where you can pick up some seriously special souvenirs and Colombian cultural tokens.

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/ Explore the Cocora Valley with a deluxe pop-up picnic. Discover the colonial village of Filandia.

 
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Day 6 — Cultural Loot

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Leave with a complimentary goodie bag filled with special treats, including a colourful handmade mochilla by the Wayuu indians, souvenirs, organic chocolate and coffee and some luxurious beauty products by famous Colombian brand Loto del Sur.

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Activity / Cocktail and ceviche tour


FAQs

What’s Included on this journey?

  • Seven nights accommodation at a top colonial villa in the historic center of Cartagena 

  • A tasting menu at a top restaurant on New Year’s Eve

  • Entry to the city’s top NYE party

  • A boat for you and your crew for the end of year, Regatta Reggaeton or on January 2 (the busiest days of the year for renting boats)

  • The choice of a historic walking tour, art tour or drinking tour

  • A Caribbean rum-tasting experience that’s a treat for your tastebuds

  • Enjoy Colombia’s best coffee ritual

  • A belated Christmas present to take home with you

  • Transportation to and from the airport

What’s not included on this journey?

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • International flights.

Who will enjoy this journey?

Fun-loving friends and families that want to enjoy Cartagena’s persuasive New Year’s Eve attractions without the stress of fighting your way through the crowds.

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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