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Caribbean Journey

Caribbean Discovery

Cartagena · Santa Marta · Tayrona · Barú

Eight days along Colombia's Caribbean coast — colonial walls, Sierra Nevada foothills, Tayrona's pristine beaches and a relaxed close on Barú.

Duration

8 Days7 Nights

Group size

PrivateUp to 15 guests per group

Languages

Physical level

Easy · Light hiking optional

From

$2,950 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

Three faces of Colombia's Caribbean

An eight-day curated journey that connects Cartagena's colonial soul with Santa Marta's Sierra Nevada heritage and the Tayrona National Park's untouched beaches, closing with two relaxed nights on the white sand of Barú.

Designed for travelers who want one trip with three distinct rhythms: history, nature and beach calm — privately operated end to end.

Journey Highlights

013 nights at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena + 2 nights in Santa Marta + 2 nights at Sofitel Barú Calablanca
02Cartagena historic city walk, Getsemaní food tour and private sunset sailing
03Day in Tayrona National Park with bilingual nature guide and Caribbean cove swim
04Private boat day to the Rosario Islands archipelago with lunch on board
05Hotel pickups, private vehicles and dedicated DMC coordination

Interactive Itinerary

15 days, 14 nights across five Colombian regions

Tap each stop to explore its days, included experiences and recommended upgrades.

Days 01 – 03

Bogotá

Welcome and first walk inside the walls

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Day 01 · Cartagena
Arrival in Cartagena
Welcome and first walk inside the walls
Private airport meet & greet and transfer to the hotel in Cartagena's historic center.
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Day 02 · Cartagena
Walled city & Getsemaní food tour
Morning private walking tour of the walled city. Afternoon Getsemaní food tour with palenqueras, ceviche and craft rum tastings.
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Day 03 · Cartagena
Sunset sailing in Cartagena Bay
Day at leisure; in the late afternoon, private catamaran sunset cruise across Cartagena Bay with drinks on board.

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

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Restored 17th-century convent inside the walled city.

Resort

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Beachfront tower in Bocagrande with multiple pools and modern rooms.

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

7 nights accommodation in selected hotels (or similar), double occupancy
Daily breakfast; lunches and dinners as specified
Domestic flight Cartagena ↔ Santa Marta
Private airport, hotel and inter-city transfers
Private vehicles and bilingual guide for scheduled experiences
All entrance fees and tastings included in the program
Dedicated DMC coordination on the ground

Not Included

International airfare
Travel insurance (available as add-on)
Single room supplement
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 medical assistance for the full trip duration.

From $9 USD / person / day

Lost City trek extension (4 days)

Add a guided Lost City trek from Santa Marta before joining the beach segment.

From $850 USD / person

Upgrade to luxury yacht — Rosario Islands

Replace the standard boat with 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.