DECAMERON EXPLORER COLOMBIA
RNT 51395
THE ROUTE TO LIVE - CARTAGENA
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
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
Unforgettable MEMORY
Cartagena is truly one of the most beautiful cities in the Americas. Besides being a city incomparable for its fortifications, plazas, cloisters, balconies and narrow, picturesque colonial streets, Cartagena offers her visitors beaches, the sea, and a few nights charged with tropical atmosphere.
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: N/A Includes: Ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry fees to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
DEPARTURE: 9:00 A.M. · RETURN: 1:00 P.M. DEPARTURE: 2:30 P.M. · RETURN: 6:30 P.M.
PANORAMIC CITY TOUR
Panoramic visit to get acquainted with the history of the most representative monuments of the city of Cartagena. This is an interesting tour of recognition and orientation to our “Corralito de Piedra”. Then you will enjoy an exclusive walk through the Downtown Historical Center of Cartagena de Indias, which includes churches, museums, plazas, monuments, exclusive shops, jewelry stores, besides having the opportunity to learn the legends which frame the charm of its narrow streets.
Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, tour of the different historical sites (entry fees not included). Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes.
DEPARTURE: 2:30 P.M. · RETURN: 5:30 P.M.
TOUR IN HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE WITH DINNER AT LA VITROLA 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, La Vitrola, where you may enjoy live music (son cubano) and an exquisite menu featuring Caribbean fusion cuisine.
Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 6 pax Includes: ground transport from the hotel to Naval Park, Horse-drawn carriage ride inside the walled city, dinner with a set menu. Note: does not include return transportation to the Hotel. Recommendations: casual clothing
DEPARTURE: 7:00 P.M. · RETURN: 10:00 P.M. DEPARTURE: 8:00 P.M. · RETURN: 11:00 P.M.
TOUR IN HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE WITH DINNER AT HARD ROCK CAFE 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.
Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 20 pax Includes: ground transport from the hotel to Naval Park , Horse-drawn carriage ride inside the walled city, dinner with a set menu. Note: does not include return transportation to the Hotel. Recommendations: casual clothing
DEPARTURE: 7:00 P.M. · RETURN: FREE DEPARTURE: 8:00 P.M. · RETURN: FREE
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.
Lugar de partida desde Cartagena: Parque de la Marina (Ciudad Amurallada) Minimum: 2 pax · Maximum: 20 pax Note: does not include return transportation to the Hotel. Includes: Overland transport from the hotel to Parque de La Marina, carriage tour, dinner with special menu at Mi Rosa restaurant. Recommendations: Casual clothing
DEPARTURE: 7:00 P.M. · RETURN: FREE DEPARTURE: 8:00 P.M. · RETURN: FREE
ROSARIO ISLAND We offer two island alternatives to enjoy the beauty of our beaches, a magnificent excursion to a spectacular coral reef, turquoise sea and many marvels of nature. To reach any of these two lovely islands one starts with a 45-minute trip by speedboat. We will transit alongside the bay, the outlying villages and the only maritime entry / exit for the city of Cartagena: el canal del Dique. Upon arrival at the selected island, you may appreciate the imposing beauty of the place and its ecological environment. A series of optional activities are offered, such as snorkeling, a panoramic tour of some of the 27 islands, transfer to the oceanarium to enjoy dolphin and shark shows and different marine species (additional cost). Later on the island you will have an exquisite typical lunch (fried fish, fried plaintains, salad) and a few hours rest at the site installations. Island options to visit: Isla del Sol Isla del Encanto Minimum: 1 pax ¡ Maximum 100 pax Includes: ground and maritime transport, English speaking tour guide, typical lunch and one beverage. No includes: dock fees. This payment is made individually at the dock upon departure of the launch. Approx cost USD USD 8 per person (Subject to change) Recommendations: sun block, bathing suit, comfortable beach clothing, beach towel, wet shoes and hat. Nota: 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: 8:00 A.M. ¡ RETURN: 4:30 P.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: 1 pax · Maximum: 150 pax Includes: transportation on board typical chivas, recreational guide, live typical band, open bar with rum and sodas, typical snacks. Recommendations: comfortable casual clothing. Note: 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: 8:00 P.M. · RETURN: 11:45 P.M.
CITY TOUR TO SANTA MARTA Go through the different coastal cities of the Bolivar, Atlántico and Magdalena departments, until you reach the oldest city of South America, Santa Marta. Visit the last dwelling place of Liberator Simon Bolivar, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, The Cathedral, The Pibe Valderrama monument (world cup Colombian soccer player) and a panoramic tour of the bay of the “Pearl of America” and its exotic boardwalk, from which you can appreciate the Caribbean Sea. You will arrive at the Decameron Galeon Hotel in Santa Marta, located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where you may take an ocean dip at our ample private beach, swim placidly in our semi-olympic pool and enjoy a succulent buffet-style lunch accompanied by our incomparable open bar. Back to Cartagena, a panoramic tour of the city of Barranquilla, “Golden Gate of Colombia,” and a stop at the best Shopping Mall in the city to make purchases of famous brand clothing, jewelry, etc
Minimum 10 pax · Maximum: 18 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry fees to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, buffet lunch, open bar and use of the installations of the Hotel Decameron Galeon. Recommendations: sun block, lightweight clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, tennis shoes or wet shoes. IMPORTANT: applies only for Decameron Hotel Passengers
DEPARTURE: 6:00 A.M. · RETURN: 7:30 P.M.
NIGHTTIME STROLL THROUGH THE OLD CITY OF CARTAGENA
Let yourself be carried away by the incredible and majestic tour of the Old City where you will discover the enchantment of the Cartagena nights. Live it up and let yourself get engulfed in the mysticism of its narrow old streets and plazas filled with thousands of stories and discover the meaning of each of their names. Don’t hesitate to participate and enjoy this walk as the best alternative to discover even more of the charm of our “Corralito de Piedra”.
Minimum: 10 pax · Maximum: N/A Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide and refreshments. Recommendations: casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
DEPARTURE: 8:00 P.M. · RETURN: 10:30 P.M.
TOTUMO VOLCANO
On this great tour you will discover that Cartagena is not just walls full of history. The city also provides a great versatile ecosystem full of color and adventure with the same magic and charm that surround our city. This is a unique opportunity to visit the only mud volcano in the zone, located just outside the city, and allow yourself a therapeutic mud bath with healing properties and a refreshing dip in a lagoon.
Level of difficulty: I Minimum: 1 pax · Maximum: 30 pax Includes: ground transport, English speaking tour guide, entry fee to the Totumo Volcano. Recommendations: sun block, lightweight clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, sunglasses, hat, tennis shoes or wet shoes and insect repellent. Note: neither pregnant women nor participants who are found under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be accepted for these activities.
DEPARTURE: 9:00 A.M. · RETURN: 1:00 P.M. DEPARTURE: 2:00 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.
DIVING
Cartagena, located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, has the privilege of having a wonderful sea full of coral reefs where one finds multicolored fish and different marine species waiting to be discovered. The diving excursions are made daily to special sites such as the islands of Barú and Rosario (approx. 45 – 60 minutes away) with different options of two or three dives. Warm waters (28ºC. / 86ºF. average) and a very varied submarine environment provide spectacular diving activity as much for beginning divers as for the advanced. Cartagena offers its visitors multiple exceptional submarine experiences, to assure an unforgettable stay. It is the ideal vacation spot with diving of excellent quality, tropical islands, paradisiacal sites and white sand beaches.
CERTIFIED DIVERS – TWO DIVES
MINI-DIVING COURSE – TWO DIVES
Outings for diving with two tanks beginning with 2 dives, each one of 60 to 70 feet (16 to 22 meters) in depth, the outings to go diving are made daily to special sites such as the islands of Barú and Rosario (approx. 45 minutes away). Once the dives are made, we will have break for refreshments in a wonderful beach. Minimum: 4 pax · Maximum: 10 pax · Duration: 6 hours. Includes: ground and Maritime transport, complete equipment, refreshments, fruits and beverages, Dive Master and 2 dives. Recommendations: comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel, log and sun block. Note: every diver must present their professional diving certificate. 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: 8:00 A.M. · RETURN: 2:00 P.M. The trip to the first dive site (training class) will be of 45 feet (13 meters) in depth. The outings to go diving are made daily to special sites such as the islands of Barú and Rosario (approx. 40 minutes away). Once training is completed we rest for a short time and beging the second dive. Once the dives are made, we will have break for refreshments in a wonderful beach. Minimum: 4 pax · Maximum: 10 pax · Duration: 6 hours. Includes: ground and Maritime transport, complete equipment, refreshments, fruits and beverage, Dive Master and 2 dives. Recommendations: comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel log and sun block. Nota: 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: 8:00 A.M. · RETURN: 2:00 P.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. Then we will have break for refreshments in a wonderful beach.
Minimum: 10 pax ¡ Maximum: 15 pax Duration: 6 hours Includes: ground and Maritime transport, diving mask, snorkel, fins, floating vest, refreshments, fruits and beverages, English speaking tour guide and 2 snorkeling sites. Recommendations: comfortable clothing, bathing suit, beach towel and sun block. Note: 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: 8:00 A.M. ¡ RETURN: 2:00 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 Cartagena, 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. Note: 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.
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: 10 pax · Maximu: 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. Recomendaciones: 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. Note: 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. Recommendations: comfortable clothes, hat, sun block. DEPARTURE: 7:30 A.M. · RETURN:5:30 P.M.
GOLF –CARTAGENA COUNTRY CLUB
Fifteen minutes from Cartagena 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. Recommendations: 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. Recommendations: 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
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. Recommendations: sun block, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes.
DEPARTURE: 8:00 A.M. · RETURN: 7:00 P.M.
CITY SIGHTSEEING CARTAGENA
Enjoy a guided tour in two-decker buses. The tour includes the route: Bodeguita Dock – Manga – Calle Larga – Clocktower – Calle de la Media Luna – San Felipe de Barajas Fort – India Catalina –Rafael Núñez House (Apollo Park) – Boquetillo – Baluarte de San Francisco – Av. San Martín (Bocagrande) – Laguito – Castillogrande (Bay Panorama) –Naval Base – Bodeguita Dock. The pre-defined route offers an audio system with the latest technology in 5 languages (English, Spanish, French, German and Italian).
Minimum: N/A · Maximum: 70 pax Includes: Ticket for the tour bus valid for 24 hours, set of earphones. Recommendations: sunscreen, hat, lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes. Note: schedule and point of embarkation should be confirmed
DEPARTURE: 8:00 A.M. · RETURN: 7:00 P.M.
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. Recommendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.
DEPARTURE: 3:30 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. Recommendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.
DEPARTURE: 3:30 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 · Minimum: 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. Recommendations: wearing comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen is recommended.
DEPARTURE: 3:30 P.M. · RETURN: 6:00 P.M.
TOUR OF NATIONAL AVIARY PARK 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: 12:30 M. · RETURN: 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC RATES CARTAGENA EXCURSIONS Nighttime Stroll Through The Old City Of Cartagena Cartagena - City Tour Panoramic City Tour Santa Marta City Tour Visit To Isla Palma Tour De Snorkeling Mini Diving Course – Two Dives Certified Divers – Two Dives Rosario Islands “ Isla Del Encanto” Rosario Islands “ Isla Del Sol” Tour In Horse-drawn Carriage With Dinner At “La Vitrola” Restaurant Rumba En Chiva (The Party Bus ) Totumo Volcano Bird Watching In Los Colorados Sanctuary Archaeological And Cultural Adventure (San Juan/san Jacinto/botanical Garden) Golf – Cartagena Country Club Tour To Santa Cruz De Mompox “The City Of God” Barranquilla City Tour Tour In Horse-drawn Carriage With Dinner At “Hard Rock Café” Restaurant
Carriage Ride With Dinner At Mi Rosa Restaurant City Sightseeing Colonial Wall & Bastions Cartagena Magna Garcia Marquez Cartagena Tour From Cartagena Of National Aviary Of Colombia
ADULT
$ 30.000 $ 60.000 $ 46.000 $ 145.000 $ 170.000 $ 150.000 $ 300.000 $ 300.000 $ 170.000 $ 170.000 $ 300.000 $ 33.000 $ 45.000 $ 123.000 $ 180.000 $ 534.000 $ 1.268.000 $ 175.000 $ 126.000 $ 126.000 $ 45.000 $ 47.000 $ 53.000 $ 60.000 $ 107.000
CHILD
$ 28.000 $ 50.000 $ 40.000 $ 125.000 $ 141.000 N/A N/A N/A $ 99.000 $ 120.000 N/A $ 30.000 $ 45.000 $ 108.000 $ 160.000 N/A $ 1.268.000 $ 140.000 N/A N/A $ 35.000 $ 47.000 $ 53.000 $ 60.000 $ 100.000
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 availability 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.
CARTAGENA 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 Tel.: (575) 650 3600 ext. 225/160/153 Phone: (57) 317 646 9472 · (57) 315 303 5069 · Fax: (575) 655 0498
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