Heritage LuxurySofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Restored 17th-century convent inside the walled city, with garden, pool and the iconic 1621 restaurant.
Caribbean Escape
Cartagena Getaway
Eight days between colonial walls and white sand
A premium escape splitting time between Cartagena's historic heart and the relaxed beachfront of Barú — privately operated and available year-round.
Duration
8 Days7 Nights
Group size
PrivateUp to 15 guests per group
Languages
Physical level
Easy · Suitable for most travelers
From
$2,200 USD
Rating
4.9 · TripAdvisor
Free changes up to 60 days beforeReserve with 25% depositAll domestic flights & transfers coordinated
Cartagena — Caribbean light & history
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Overview
Cartagena, from colonial walls to white sand
Eight days curated around two complementary stages: four nights inside the walled city at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara — a restored 17th-century convent at the heart of the historic center — followed by three nights at Sofitel Barú Calablanca, on a quiet stretch of Caribbean beach forty minutes south of the city.
Designed for small private groups, couples and celebration trips that want culture, gastronomy and beach in a single, low-friction itinerary. The journey runs year-round with private transfers, hand-picked experiences and dedicated on-the-ground coordination.
Journey Highlights
- 014 nights at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena + 3 nights at Sofitel Barú Calablanca
- 02Cultural day to San Basilio de Palenque — UNESCO heritage — and Getsemaní food tour with street food and live music
- 03Volcán del Totumo mud bath + private sunset catamaran across Cartagena Bay
- 04Private celebration dinner at Havana Club Cartagena + private land transfer to Barú
- 05Full day in the Rosario Islands on private boat with lunch + leisure day at Barú beach resort
Interactive Itinerary
8 days, 7 nights day by day
Tap each day to explore its experiences, inclusions and recommended upgrades.
Days 01 – 02
Days 01–02 · Cartagena → Cartagena
Arrival, private transfer and first evening in the walled city
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Day 01 · Cartagena
Airport transfer in — welcome to Cartagena
Arrival, private transfer and first evening in the walled city
Arrival at Rafael Núñez International Airport. Meet & greet by our team and private transfer to the hotel in the heart of Cartagena's historic center.
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Day 02 · Cartagena
San Basilio de Palenque — cultural day
The first free town in the Americas, UNESCO intangible heritage
Full-day private excursion to San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in the Americas and one of the most powerful cultural enclaves of the Colombian Caribbean.
Hotel Snapshot
Hand-picked properties across every region
Choose between Boutique, Luxury or Heritage tiers in every city — pricing adjusts to your selection.
Heritage Luxury
BoutiqueAnanda Hotel Boutique Cartagena
Intimate boutique hotel inside the walled city, with colonial architecture, rooftop terrace and personalised service.
ResortHyatt Regency Cartagena
Beachfront tower in Bocagrande with multiple pools, modern rooms and direct access to the Caribbean.
What's always included
Benefits of every Signature Journey
Domestic flights coordinated
All in-country flights ticketed, monitored and re-routed if disrupted — at no extra cost.
Private vehicles in every city
Late-model executive transport with bilingual driver and insurance on every leg.
Curated hotel portfolio
Direct contracts with boutique, luxury and heritage properties in every destination.
Dedicated bilingual guides
MinCIT-accredited storytellers in each region — never a one-size-fits-all national guide.
24/7 trip concierge
Real humans on WhatsApp from arrival to departure, with a backup supervisor on call.
End-to-end accountability
We design, contract and operate every element — no third-party handoffs mid-trip.
What's Included / Not Included
What's part of the journey — and what isn't
Included
Included
- 7 nights accommodation: 4 nights at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena + 3 nights at Sofitel Barú Calablanca (or similar, subject to availability), in double occupancy
- Daily breakfast; lunches and dinners as specified per day
- Private land transport from Cartagena to the hotel in Barú
- Private airport, hotel and inter-hotel transfers
- Private vehicle and bilingual guide for scheduled experiences
- All entrance fees and tastings included in the program
- Dedicated DMC coordination on the ground
Not Included
- International or domestic airfare
- Travel insurance / Assist Card (available as add-on)
- Single room supplement (USD 1150)
- Early check-in / late check-out, subject to availability
- Alcoholic beverages outside resort all-inclusive scope
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Services not specifically mentioned
Optional Add-Ons
Elevate your journey
Curated upgrades that turn the journey into something unforgettable — helicopters, tasting menus, private yachts.
Assist Card travel insurance
International travel medical assistance for the full duration of the trip.
From $9 USD / person / day
Private celebration dinner at Havana Club
Private table, bottle service and dance floor — ideal for birthdays and milestone moments.
From $150 USD / person
Helicopter transfer Cartagena → Barú
10-minute scenic flight replacing the land transfer on day 5.
From $2,500 USD / group
Upgrade to luxury yacht — Rosario Islands
Upgrade the Rosario day to a full crewed yacht with chef on board.
From $3,800 USD / day
Frequently Asked Questions
Good to know
Why book direct
Six reasons travelers book Green Trails directly
We are a fully licensed Colombian DMC operating our own tours. That means safer logistics, better prices and direct accountability — every single time.
Registered local operator (RNT 63720)
We are a Colombian DMC, not a reseller. Every booking is operated directly by our team in Bogotá.
Vehicles with SOAT & full maintenance
Late-model fleet with mandatory insurance, preventive maintenance and pre-trip safety check on every departure.
MinCIT-accredited guides
All our guides hold the official Ministerio de Comercio guide license and carry liability insurance.
Emergency & contingency protocol
24/7 supervisor on call, GPS-tracked vehicles and a documented incident response plan.
Best price guaranteed — no middlemen
Book direct and skip the 20–30% OTA markup. Find a lower rate elsewhere and we'll match it.
Real humans, real accountability
Speak with the same team that runs your tour, before, during and after — no call centers.
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Design this journey around you
Our specialists will design the experience around your dates, preferences and travel style. Pricing varies by hotel category, season and group size.
From
$2,200 USD
per person, double occupancy
Proposal codeDMC-TWS-001
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