Decameron Explorer Barú 2018 - English

DECAMERON EXPLORER COLOMBIA

RNT 19980

THE ROUTE TO LIVE - BARU

DECAMERON EXPLORER DECAMERON EXPLORER stands out as a Destination Management Company with a successful history in the tourism industry in South and Central America with over 20 years of experience. DECAMERON EXPLORER is your local on site partner to operate and supervise the successful outcome for services rendered to individuals, incentive groups, tour-operator services, conventions, V.I.P. services, charter flights, tailor-made programs, transportation services.

DECAMERON EXPLORER is the direct link to the best chain of All-Inclusive Hotels and Resorts of Central and South America, Decameron Hotels.

DECAMERON EXPLORER offers the best programs in each destination including excellent options in transport and tour guide services in the most convenient category and budget for each client.

At the airport in each destination, DECAMERON EXPLORER has its ownoperated offices where dedicated personnel welcome the arriving passengers with special permits to enter the international dock, immigration and customs areas. Thanks to this infrastructure, Decameron Explorer, with the support of professional tour guides, can organize group baggage identification to speed up the process of distribution to hotel rooms and manage pre-registrations in order to expedite the check-in process at the hotels.

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(encompassing the Mayan World including Guatemala and Honduras), Ecuador (the breathtaking Galápagos islands, historical and colonial Cuenca, Guayaquil, Quito), Peru (in combination with Lima, Punta Sal, enchanting Cusco, magical Machu Picchu, Trujillo, Chiclayo and Chachapoyas) and Colombia (with the Caribbean in destinations such as San Andrés and Providence Islands, the unequaled and historic Cartagena, the Panaca Theme Hotel and the exotic Amazon).

Specialty programs for groups, incentives and conventions (personalized for each client) with options for lodging, meals, transfers, entertainment, water sports, etc.

Educational Programs Decameron Es-Cool.

Give Back community programs Personalized service at each Sales and Hospitality counter 7 days a week.

TRANSPORT INFRAESTRUCTURE A complete fleet of vehicles, boats and planes assure excellent service in all our excursions, eco-tours and transfers.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Currently DECAMERON EXPLORER has offices in Panamá, El Salvador, Ecuador, Colombia, Haití and Peru. Among the personnel who work for DECAMERON EXPLORER there are professionals experienced in groups, incentives and conventions management, who are always available starting at the quote through to its execution.

We offer a team of organizers, coordinators and professional guides with more than 10 years of experience in handling cruises and charters, who can direct tours to the most interesting places in each country, with fluency in several languages (Spanish, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Russian).

SERVICES

DECAMERON EXPLORER actively participates in Health & Safety programs.

A team of Health & Safety Coordinators, trained to achieve the standards and regulations on Food Safety are INCLUDED in Decameron Explorer´s staff.

HACCP is a food handling and operating approach that promotes food safety by identifying food hazards and applying and monitoring appropriate control measures at points, critical to safety, reducing the risk of food associated illness in guests, and thereby reducing the number of claims. This team audits all tours and restaurants included in Decameron Explorer´s portafolio, providing basic health & safety procedures training to our food & beverages suppliers.

Among the services, Decameron Explorer (DMC) offers: • Commercial airline reservations and sales.

• Charter flight management and logistics.

• Transfers of individuals and private groups.

• Eco-touristic, cultural, historical, adventure, fishing and scuba diving excursions.

• Roundtrip programs in Panamá (in combination with San Blas, Bocas del Toro, Darién jungle and Chiriquí highlands), El Salvador

HACCP HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM

BARU, COLOMBIA

Tropical HIDEAWAY Located in the Rosario Islands, the hotel Royal Decameron BarĂş is characterized by its beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters surrounded by lagoons, exotic mangroves and the most spectacular multicolored coral reef.

All these factors make the Royal Decameron BarĂş an exquisite location to rest, enjoy yourself, sunbathe, practice water sports and much more.

CARTAGENA - CITY TOUR

Fascinating tour through the Old and Modern city of Cartagena. We will visit the most representative monuments, such as the “Castillo de San Felipe”, an immense fort filled with history and mysteries hidden in its stone-walled tunnels. Right after that, we will visit the monument to Zapatos Viejos, the “Old Shoes”. You might feel a little dwarfed inside of them and have the opportunity to take some amusing photos.

You will take a short walk through the Downtown Historical Center of the City, where you will find churches, museums, plazas, restaurants, shops and jewelry stores. In this historical center one finds everything so you will never forget this wonderful destination: Cartagena de Indias.

Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: 60 pax Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, lunch with a beverage, entry fees to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

DEPARTURE: 8:00 A.M. · RETURN: 4:00 P.M.

CARTAGENA - CITY TOUR (Half day) Fascinating tour through the Old and Modern city of Cartagena. We will visit the most representative monuments, such as San Pedro Claver Church, a beautiful church of the colonial era. Then we will go to the Castillo de San Felipe, an immense fort filled with history and mysteries hidden in its stonewalled tunnels. Right after that, we will visit the monument to Zapatos Viejos, the “Old Shoes”.

You might feel a little dwarfed inside of them and have the opportunity to take some amusing photos. You will take a short walk through the Downtown Historical Center of the City, where you will find churches, museums, plazas, restaurants, shops and jewelry stores. I n this historical center one finds everything so you will never forget this wonderful destination: Cartagena de Indias..

Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: 60 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry fees to San Pedro Claver Church and Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, soft drinks.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN: 1:00 P.M. DEPARTURE: 12:30 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.

PANORAMIC CITY TOUR CARTAGENA

Panoramic tour to visit the most representative monuments of Cartagena and its history, such as the monument to Zapatos Viejos “Old Shoes”.

This is an interesting tour of recognition and location for our “Corralito de Piedra”. You will take a short walk through the Downtown Historical Center of the City, where you will find churches, museums, plazas, restaurants, shops and jewelry stores, besides having the opportunity to know the legends that frame the charm of its streets.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry fees to San Pedro Claver Church, soft drinks.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN: 1:00 P.M. DEPARTURE: 12:30 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.

ROSARIO ISLANDS TOURS

A great tour of a spectacular coral reef, turquoise sea waters, and many natural beauties: A panoramic tour is offered where you will see the astounding beauty of the place and its ecological environment along the islands that make up the coral reef until you arrive at San Martin de Pajarales Island where you will enjoy the Aquarium’s Dolphin Show.

Minimum: 15 pax · Maximum: 170 pax Includes: maritime transport, English speaking tour guide, one hydrating drink (water or soda) and entry fee to San Martin de Pajarales Island Aquarium.

No includes: entry Fee to Corales del Rosario National Natural Park. This payment is made individually upon departure of the launch. Approximate cost: USD4 per person (Subject to change).

Recommendations: sun block, bathing suit, comfortable beach clothing, beach towel, and wet shoes.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 9:00 A.M. · RETURN: 12:30 P.M.

VISIT TO ISLA PALMA

Enjoy an All-Inclusive program on an exclusive island located in the Archipelago of San Bernardo. After a 3-hour bus trip, you will arrive at this wonderful site where you will enjoy a day of sun, white-sand beach and crystal clear waters, and begin to live an unforgettable experience. The island is surrounded by an exotic beach and coral reefs, marsh lakes with pink flamingos and mangroves where a rich variety of continental and marine fauna and flora abound.

Enjoy an exquisite buffet-style lunch and open bar with unlimited domestic beverages and spirits.

Minimum: 10 pax ¡ Maximum: 25 pax Includes: ground transport from Baru, transport in launch or motorboat with capacity of 25 persons, recreational activities, open bar, buffet-style lunch and English speaking tour guide.

Recommendations: sun block, bathing suit, comfortable clothing for the beach, beach towel, wet shoes, a change of clothing, hat.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 6:30 A.M. ¡ RETURN: 6:30 P.M.

CERTIFIED DIVERS – TWO DIVES

MINI-DIVING COURSE – TWO DIVES

Two-tank scuba diving tours, beginning with two immersions for approximately 40 minutes each.

The activity takes place at Baru and Rosario Islands beaches. There will be a break between each immersion.

Minimum: 3 pax · Maximum: 10 pax · Duration: 3 hours Includes: complete equipment, Dive Master, maritime transport, 2 dives and refreshments.

Recommendations: Sun block, bathing suit, comfortable beach clothing, beach towel, log and wet shoes.

Important: divers must present their professional diver’s license. This excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement)

DEPARTURE: 8:30 A.M. · RETURN: 12:00 M.

An initial training test is conducted (first immersion) and then, after a break the second immersion begins, this one will last approximately 40 minutes.

The activity takes place at Baru and Rosario Islands beaches.

Minimum: 3 pax · Maximum: 10 pax · Duration: 3 hours.

Includes: complete equipment, Dive Master, maritime transport, 2 dives and refreshments.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel and sun block.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 8:30 A.M. · RETURN: 12:00 M.

SNORKELING TOUR

If you enjoy crystalline waters and observing the exotic marine life from the surface of the ocean, this is the tour for you. Using a diving mask and a snorkel will allow you to see the ocean bottom. The activity is carried out between Baru and Rosario Islands beaches.

Minimum: 4 pax · Maximum: 10 pax Duration: 1 hour Includes: complete equipment (diving mask, snorkel, fins, floating vest), maritime transport and English speaking tour guide.

Recommendations: Comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, and sun block.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 8:30 A.M. · RETURN: 10:00 A.M. DEPARTURE: 10:30 A.M. · RETURN: 12:00 M.

CARRIAGE RIDE WITH DINNER AT MI ROSA RESTAURANT

Live the experience of returning to the colonial era with our horse-drawn carriage tour where you can admire even more of our beautiful Cartagena by night. Enjoy the walled city and its balconies illuminated by lanterns beneath an enchanting moon.

Finish off this romantic evening in one of the best restaurants of the city located within the historic wall where you can savor a special menu.

Place of Departure from Cartagena: Parque de la Marina (Naval Park in the walled city) Duration of the tour in horse-drawn carriage: 20 minutes Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 10 pax Includes: Overland transport from Barú, carriage tour from the Parque de la Marina through the walled city to the Mi Rosa restaurant, dinner with special menu.

Recommendations: casual clothing

DEPARTURE: 5:00 P.M. · RETURN: 11:00 P.M.

TOUR IN HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE WITH DINNER AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ RESTAURANT

Live the experience of returning to the colonial era with our tour in horsedrawn carriages where you will admire our beautiful Cartagena even more.

Enjoy the walled city and its balconies illuminated by lanterns under an enchanting moon.

Entertain your imagination with the marvelous stories of each of the streets of the Old City, narrated by the carriage driver, and conclude this romantic evening in one of the best restaurants in the Old City, Hard Rock Café, where you may enjoy great music an exquisite menu.

Place of Departure from Cartagena: Parque de la Marina (Naval Park in the walled city) Duration of the tour in horse-drawn carriage: 20 minutes Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 10 pax Includes: ground transport from Barú, horse-drawn carriage ride from the Parque de la Marina inside the walled city to the Hard Rock Café restaurant, dinner with a set menu.

Recommendations: casual clothing

DEPARTURE: 5:00 P.M. · RETURN: 11:00 P.M.

SHOPPING TOUR AND WALK THROUGH THE WALLED CITY

Get acquainted with the great variety of handicrafts and exclusive typical designs made in the most important craftsmen’s workshops of the city.

Enjoy a spectacular day of shopping and walking covering the main streets and plazas of the old city, visiting the Bovedas (Vaults), coffee stores, jewelry shops and the most exclusive Shopping Center of the city: Caribe Plaza, where you will find boutiques and stores of recognized Colombian and international brands.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide and refreshments.

Recommendations: comfortable clothing, sun block, hat and comfortable walking shoes.

DEPARTURE: 1:00 P.M. · RETURN: 7:00 P.M.

SUNSET

We’ll admire the sunset bordering the Portonaito Marsh and afterwards boating along the coast of Baru Island toward Punta Gigante (Giant Point) (as long as boating conditions permit), where we’ll anchor to watch the sun set, accompanied by instrumental music to enhance the moment. On board you can enjoy a refreshing drink and wine.

Level of Difficulty: II – III Minimum: 6 pax · Maximum: 12 pax Includes: transport by speedboat, pilot, accompanying guide, refreshing drink (water or soda), glass of wine.

Recomendations: bathing suit, towel, wet shoes.

Note: We do not accept pregnant women, persons with back problems or participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DEPARTURE: 5:40 P.M. · RETURN: 6:40 P.M.

LUMINESCENT SWIM - PLANKTON

The Portonaito marsh possesses one of the highest concentrations of plankton in the region, which turns a nighttime swim into a fun and fascinating extravagance of bioluminescence, made more attractive from a boat ride observing the activity of the marine fauna in motion within its habitat, to a refreshing luminescent swim.

The bioluminescence is created by algae of microscopic plankton of the group of Dinoflagellates called Noctiluca. When they are agitated they light up, depending on their concentration in the water.

Duration: 1 hour Minimum: 6 pax ¡ Maximum: 80 pax Includes: Transport in speedboat, 1 drink (water or soft drink), pilot, accompanying guide, life jacket.

Recommendations: Bathing suit, wet shoes, towel, comfortable clothing.

Note: We do not accept pregnant women, persons with back problems or participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

DEPARTURE: 7:00 P.M. ¡ RETURN: 8:00 P.M.

CITY TOUR TO BARRANQUILLA

Go through the different coastal cities of the Bolivar and Atlántico departments, until you reach the city of Barranquilla, known as the Golden Gate of Colombia, located between the Caribbean Sea and the Magdalena River that flows from the country’s interior.

This city is one of the most important maritime and river ports in the country and has been designated by the national government as National Port District.

Here you will visit important places like the Caribbean Museum, the Municipal Theater, the Cathedral; enjoy a panoramic tour of the Bolivar Park and the beautiful houses of the old residential districts.

Also enjoy a stop at the best Shopping Center of the city to make purchases of famous brand clothing, jewelry, etc.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: 30 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entrance to the Caribbean Museum and lunch with a beverage.

Recomendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes.

DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN: 7:00 P.M.

MANGROVES ECOLOGICAL ROUTE

In our tour of the Mangroves you will discover all of the natural landscape surrounding the Portonaito marsh. On this Eco route of approximately 2.5 kilometers in small motor boats with a capacity of 4-7 persons, you will have a chance to observe the different species of mangrove, fishes, crustaceans and birds which depend on this ecosystem, accompanied by a guide who will give you all the information of interest about the mangrove community.

Moreover you will experience the ecosystem on land as you make a stop at one of the nearing islands where you will enjoy a refreshing drink.

Minimum: 4 pax· Maximum: 13 pax Duration: 1 hour Includes: excursion by water through the mangroves in small motor boats, professional guide and soft drink.

Recomendations: comfortable clothing, hat, wet shoes and sun block.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 8:30 A.M. · RETURN: 9:30 A.M. DEPARTURE: 3:00 P.M. · RETURN: 4:00 P.M.

CITY TOUR TO SANTA MARTA

Visit the different coastal towns of Bolivar, Atlántico and Magdalena departments on your way to the oldest city in South America, Santa Marta.

Visit the Liberator Simon Bolivar’s last home, San Pedro Alejandro’s Quinta, the Cathedral, the monument to the Pibe Valderrama (World Cup Colombian soccer player) and a panoramic stroll on the bay of the “Pearl of America” and it’s exotic boardwalk from which you can appreciate the Caribbean Sea. Arrival at the Decameron Galeon hotel in Santa Marta, located on the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where you may bathe in the ocean on our wide private beach, swim pleasantly in our semi-Olympic pool and enjoy a delicious buffet style lunch accompanied by our incomparable open bar.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: 18 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry tickets to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, buffet lunch, open bar, and use of the installations of the Hotel Decameron Galeon.

Recomendations: sun block, lightweight clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, tennis shoes or wet shoes.

IMPORTANT: applies only for Decameron Hotel Passengers

DEPARTURE: 5:30 A.M. · RETURN: 8:00 P.M.

FISHING TOUR

This tour is an invitation to enjoy the exotic submarine nature of the Caribbean, the training and fun which is offered by performing activities through fishing, in different modes such as the artisanal or small-scale fishing, with techniques used by the natives of the area throughout the years with fishing rods or trolling. We have two ideal stages for the development of the activity, Portonaito Swamp and the coasts of Baru Island.

Minimum: 2 pax ¡ Maximum: 4 pax Includes: boat transportation, artisanal fishing gear, Spanish speaking local instructor, a cooler to store the fish, refreshments.

Recomendations: sun block, comfortable clothes, hat, tennis shoes or wet shoes.

Important: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is not recommended for persons with back problems or recent surgery. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 6:00 A.M. ¡ RETURN: 9:00 A.M.

RUMBA EN CHIVA (The Party Bus)

Get on board one of our colorful, typical Chiva buses and enjoy the charming and bewitching atmosphere of a fascinating nighttime tour of the city of Cartagena, accompanied by a Vallenato live band which will delight you all evening long, tasting our traditional Antaño Rum. Included in this trip is a stop to try the exquisite typical fried Cartagena snacks with the authentic coastal flavor. The tour finalizes at one of the most popular discotheques of the city.

Minimum: 35 pax · Maximum: 150 pax Includes: ground transport to Cartagena, transport on board typical chivas, recreational guide, live typical band, open bar with rum and sodas, typical snacks.

Recommendations: comfortable casual clothing.

IMPORTANT: this excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The tour guide reserves the right to deny admittance to any participant who does not comply with these requirements (without right to reimbursement).

DEPARTURE: 7:00 P.M. · RETURN: 1:00 A.M.

BIRD WATCHING IN LOS COLORADOS SANCTUARY A morning excursion to observe birds in the Los Colorado’s Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, specifically along the Planeta Bosque Interpretive Path, which allows you to have a learning experience in environmental education and enjoy a natural landscape.

In this dry-humid tropical forest exist a variety of species of animals, among them the Howler Monkey -Alouatta Seniculus- from which the sanctuary get its name, numerous insects, amphibians and reptiles. More than 280 species of birds have been sighted and registered, outstanding among which are macaws, parrots, humming birds, the cacao bird and the flautero, and moreover 41 migratory species at the continental level.

It is one of the few remaining forests with these characteristics in Colombia.

At the end of this interesting walk you will enjoy a refreshing swim in Salto del Chivo waterfalls. Before starting this wonderful hike a brief explanation is given of the basic techniques for observing and identifying the birds.

Level of Difficulty: II - III Minimum: 12 pax · Maximum: 20 pax Includes: ground transport, refreshments and snack, 4-hours hike along a natural forest path, entry to the reserve, ecoguide, (instructor from the Los Colorado’s Flora and Fauna Sanctuary), English speaking tour guide, binoculars and bird chart.

Recomendations: long pants, clothing with colors that are not eye-catching (preferably khaki color), boots with non-slip soles, bathing suit, beach towel, sun block, hat and insect repellent.

Important: neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.

DEPARTURE: 6:00 A.M. · RETURN: 2:00 P.M.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL ADVENTURE/ETHNIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM/HANDICRAFTS/GUILLERMO PIÑERES BOTANICAL GARDEN We will begin this tour of nature with a visit to the Guillermo Piñeres Botanical Garden. In a one-hour path you can appreciate all the flora of the Colombian Caribbean region all in this one wonderful place. It is rich in wildflowers and has an herbarium with more than 12.600 examples duly conserved and classified, a collection of plants among which are outstanding ornamental plants, fruit trees and a protected native forest; source of streams with unique aquatic fauna; species such as iguanas, red squirrels, poisonous frogs, howler monkeys and birds, among others. On this adventure you will learn about and understand the need to conserve the ecosystem for the benefit of the community and the region.

We will continue the tour through the most important towns of the Bolivar department. It starts with an interesting route along San Juan Nepomuceno, land rich in biodiversity and culture where we will do a panoramic overview of its main church, main streets and plazas. Afterwards we will visit San Jacinto, considered the principal handicrafts center of the Atlantic coast. In addition it possesses the most antique ceramics of America, conserved in the Ethnic Archaeological Museum where we will also find delight appreciating a regional of folkloric dance show. In this village you will find the greatest samples of handicrafts elaborated mainly from cotton fibers, with which they fabricate their famous hammocks, bags, and other accessories made by the natives, and without doubt they will be your best option to take with you as souvenirs.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: 30 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry to the Ethnic Archaeological Museum, folkloric dances and gaitas show and handicrafts shopping tour, refreshments and lunch with one beverage.

Recomendations: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry to the Ethnic Archaeological Museum, folkloric dances and gaitas show and handicrafts shopping tour, refreshments and lunch with one beverage.

DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN:5:30 P.M.

GOLF – CARTAGENA COUNTRY CLUB

70 minutes from Barú we find the Cartagena Country Club, a 69-hectare golf course – 18 holes par 72 with a longitude of 6,901 yards from championship marks (approved by the Golf Federation).

The fairways are sown in Bermuda and native grasses from the region, and the greens are dwarf Bermuda grass; the course offers magnificent fresh air, privileged climate and beautiful vegetation so that you will enjoy the best golf course in the city.

Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 8 pax Includes: ground transport to the golf course, green fee, caddy bug and refreshments.

Recomendations: Sun block, hat.

Dress code: polo type shirts, Bermudas or long pants, sports shoes or golf shoes with rubber spikes, hat.

Note: the rental of golf cars is with charge and other accessories such as tee, balls and gloves

TOUR TO SANTA CRUZ DE MOMPOX “ THE CITY OF GOD” You will enjoy lodging for one night in this colonial treasure declared by UNESCO Historical Heritage of Mankind on December 6, 1995. It is located only 248 Km. south of Cartagena on the Banks of the Magdalena River, arriving at the port of Yatí where you will enjoy a 45-minute panoramic tour by ferry until you reach this wonderful spot.

Santa Cruz de Mompox has been conserved almost intact up to our days, which has marked it as one of the most beautiful jewels of the Colonial Period.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy an exquisite lunch and begin a tour which will delight you with its beautiful architecture, visiting the principal churches among which stand out the Church of San Francisco and the loveliest for its barroque style: the Church of Santa Bárbara. Moreover, you will tour the principal plazas, Antique narrow streets, visit the Statue of Liberty, the Ethnic Archaeological Museum, the House of Culture and what was the first university of the Colombian Atlantic Coast today conserved as a National School.

After enjoying a placid night in the Hostal Doña Manuela, the largest and most beautiful mansion in town, the next day you will have the chance to observe a smithing technique unique in the world: the traditional work in gold and silver filigree, and please yourselves while purchasing beautiful jewelry fabricated with these woven designs.

Level of Difficulty: I Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 8 pax Includes: ground transport (5 hours), ferry crossing, English speaking tour guide, lodging (1 night – 2 days) and complete meal plan in the Hostal Doña Manuela, historic tour, entry to the Ethnic Archaeological Museum and the House of Culture.

Recomendations: comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, sun block, hat, cash for souvenir shopping.

Note: the Hotel does not have hot water service.

DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M. NEXT DAY

COLONIAL WALL & BASTIONS

Sensational tour over the 4k wall circuit of the city, where you will find stories of treasures & fortifications, where you’ll learn how the defenses were built strategically to defend the city from enemy ships with cannons and discover who were the military engineers who participated in the design and fortification of Cartagena.

It’s a fascinating journey that will allow you to experience the hidden stories of the walls that were built over 400 years ago.

Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, Content developed by historians specifically for CARTAGENA MAGNA audio guide, voice over narration with music and sound effects, Illustrated map of the Walled City and surroundings with reference points.

Recomendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.

DEPARTURE: 02:00 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.

CARTAGENA MAGNA

Experience the exciting history of Cartagena de Indias with the CARTAGENA MAGNA audio guide, learn about the most important sites in Cartagena through content elaborated by historians and produced with voice over narration, music and sound effects that will transport you in time.

Discover the Spanish colony’s characters; the pirates that assaulted the city; the architecture, fashion, customs, stories and legends that envelope Cartagena in MAGICAL REALISM, a city declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984.

Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, Content developed by historians specifically for CARTAGENA MAGNA audio guide, voice over narration with music and sound effects, illustrated map of the Walled City and surroundings with reference points.

Recomendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.

DEPARTURE: 2:00 P.M. · RETURN: 5:00 P.M.

GARCIA MARQUEZ CARTAGENA

Experience MAGICAL REALISM with GARCIA-MARQUEZ’s CARTAGENA audio guide. A historical, cultural and literary tour based on the life and work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel Prize winner Colombian writer and one of the most read authors in every language.

Discover the Walled City’s mysteries, reinterpreted with a mixture of reality and fiction through the words of this brilliant writer, with audios that evoke his life and the characters in his novels

Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, Content developed by historians specifically for GARCIA-MARQUEZ´s CARTAGENA audio guide, Voice over narration with music and sound effects, illustrated map of the Walled City with reference points, soft drinks .

Recomendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.

DEPARTURE: 2:00 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.

TOUR FROM BARU OF NATIONAL AVIARY OF COLOMBIA

Fascinating tour of the National Aviary Park of Colombia. The first bird theme park in Colombia, it’s a conservationist entity which, through a modern exhibition of environments and natural locations representing the habitat of the hundreds of species we’ll see scattered over its 7 hectares located at kilometer 14 of Barú Island, has as its primary objective to promote knowledge about Colombia’s diversity of birds, their sustainable use and responsible management through the use of practices for animal welfare.

Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: land transport, accompaniment by an expert guide knowledgeable about the park theme, entrance to the National Aviary of Colombia, one bottle of water.

Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

Note: children 0-2 years old free, Rate for children applies from 2- 10 years

DEPARTURE: 1:30 P.M. · RETURN: 5:45 P.M.

PUBLIC RATES BARU EXCURSIONS Archaeological And Cultural Adventure (San Juan/san Jacinto) Certified Divers – Two Dives City Tour Cartagena City Tour Cartagena (Half Day) Panoramic City Tour Cartagena City Tour Santa Marta City Tour Barranquilla Golf – Cartagena Country Club Rosario Islands Mini Diving Course – Two Dives Carriage Ride With Dinner At Mi Rosa Restaurant Bird Watching In Los Colorados Sanctuary Rumba En Chiva ( The Party Bus ) Mangroves Ecological Route Visit To Isla Palma Tour To Santa Cruz De Mompox “The City Of God” Shopping Tour And Walk Through The Walled City Snorkeling Tour Fishing Tour Tour In Horse-drawn Carriage With Dinner At Hard Rock Café Colonial Wall & Bastions Cartagena Magna Garcia Marquez Cartagena Tour From Baru Of National Aviary Of Colombia Sunset Luminescent Swim - Plankton

$ 205.000 $ 250.000 $ 187.000 $ 115.000 $ 100.000 $ 185.000 $ 204.000 $ 670.000 $ 132.000 $ 230.000 $ 280.000 $ 147.000 $ 80.000 $ 41.000 $ 200.000 $ 1.464.000 $ 85.000 $ 64.000 $ 164.000 $ 290.000 $ 107.000 $ 114.000 $ 120.000 $ 97.000 $ 75.000 $ 64.000

$ 165.000 N/A $ 159.000 $ 98.000 $ 85.000 $ 153.000 $ 182.000 N/A $ 127.000 N/A N/A $ 120.000 $ 80.000 $ 41.000 $ 186.000 $ 1.464.000 $ 72.000 N/A $ 164.000 N/A $ 107.000 $ 114.000 $ 120.000 $ 92.000 $ 75.000 $ 64.000

COMMERCIAL AND OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS · · · · · · · ·

Rates per person Children rates: 3-11 años Children from 0 to 2 years of age are free Rates valid from December 26/2017 to December 25/2018 Plans subject to change with previous notice Applicable for minimum and maximum indicated in the tour descriptions, except tours without minimum of pax, operating from 1 passenger Cartagena and Barú: Foreign passengers must pay a supplement of USD12 in Bird Watching in Los Colorados Sanctuary Tour.

All taxes must be paid on destination in Colombian pesos (cash)

BARU CONTACTS ANGÉLICA MARIA HERRERA – OPERATIONS COORDINATOR E-mail: coordinador.explorerctg@decameron.com Phone.: (575) 650 3600 ext. 148 // Celphone: (57) 315 7244558 GROUND HANDLING COORDINATOR E-mail: cartagena.receptivosexplorer@decameron.com Phone.: (575) 650 3600 ext. 225/160/153 Celphone: (57) 317 646 9472 · (57) 315 303 5069

RNT 19980