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Colombian Caribbean Highlights 14D/13N

14 days
From Cartagena to Santa Marta
4.2 (1,378 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cartagena

    Cartagena

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cartagena's walled city independently
    Landmarks
    Cartagena Walled City
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Cartagena

    Cartagena
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cartagena's walled city (4 hours)
    • Visit to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    • Visit to Cerro de la Popa church and colonial convent
    Landmarks
    Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    Cerro de la Popa
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Cartagena - Totumo Volcano

    Cartagena - Totumo Volcano
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fish with plantain, coconut rice, salad, and beverage)

    Included Activities

    • Mud bath in Totumo Volcano lagoon
    • Beach lunch including fish with plantain, coconut rice, salad, and beverage
    • Beach time for relaxation and swimming

    Optional Activities

    • Massage in the mud pool (available for a small tip)
    Landmarks
    Totumo Volcano
    El Totumo Freshwater Lagoon
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Cartagena to Santa Marta

    Cartagena to Santa Marta
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Santa Marta independently
  6. Day 5

    Santa Marta to Machete Pelao - Lost City Trek Begins

    Santa Marta to Machete Pelao - Lost City Trek Begins
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local settler's farm)

    Included Activities

    • Trek to native cabin 1 (4 hours)
    • Dinner at local settler's farm
    Landmarks
    Lost City (Teyuna)
  7. Day 6

    Native Cabin 1 to Cabin 3 - Sierra Trek

    Native Cabin 1 to Cabin 3 - Sierra Trek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Seven-hour trek through Sierra Nevada
    • Crossing the Buritaca River and creek crossings
    • Swimming in Buritaca River valley
    • Visit to indigenous Kogui settlement of Mutant

    Optional Activities

    • Meet with Mamo Romualdo at his dwelling (approximately 1 hour from Lost City)
    Landmarks
    Buritaca River
    Mutant (Kogui Settlement)
  8. Day 7

    Native Cabin 3 to Lost City of the Taironas

    Native Cabin 3 to Lost City of the Taironas
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner (Meal at Lost City)

    Included Activities

    • One-hour walk to Lost City archaeological site
    • Climb 1,200 stone steps to reach Teyuna
    • Exploration of Lost City remains and archaeological excavations
    • Meal at Lost City
    Landmarks
    Lost City (Teyuna)
  9. Day 8

    Native Cabin 2 - Sierra Nevada Rest Day

    Native Cabin 2 - Sierra Nevada Rest Day
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour walk through Sierra Nevada vegetation and wildlife
    • Lunch at camp

    Optional Activities

    • Relax during free morning at camp
    Landmarks
    Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
  10. Day 9

    Native Cabin 1 to Machete Pelao to Santa Marta

    Native Cabin 1 to Machete Pelao to Santa Marta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour trek back to Machete Pelao
    • Lunch in Machete Pelao
  11. Day 10

    Santa Marta to Riohacha

    Santa Marta to Riohacha
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riohacha independently
  12. Day 11

    Riohacha - Uribia - Salinas de Manaure - Cabo de la Vela

    Riohacha - Uribia - Salinas de Manaure - Cabo de la Vela
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Utta ethno tourism lodge)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Uribia
    • Tour of Salinas de Manaure salt ponds with community leader
    • Visit to Wayúu handicrafts and clothing market
    • Visit to backpack and chinchorros weaving enterprise
    • Lunch at Utta ethno tourism lodge
    • Visit to Pilón de Azúcar sacred site
    • Beach time at Dorada and Ojo de Agua with sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Learn about Wayúu rituals, customs, and traditional dance
    • Taste typical Wayúu food
    Landmarks
    Uribia
    Salinas de Manaure
    Cabo de la Vela
    Pilón de Azúcar
  13. Day 12

    Cabo de la Vela - Taroa Dunes - Punta Gallinas - La Boquita Bay

    Cabo de la Vela - Taroa Dunes - Punta Gallinas - La Boquita Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at native inn), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Taroa Dunes
    • Visit to Punta Gallinas lighthouse at northernmost point of South America
    • Visit to La Boquita Bay beaches
    • Exploration of La Boquita and Bahía Hondita islets
    • Visit to Punta Aguja Silver for sunset viewing
    • Wayúu weaving activity
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Taroa Dunes
    Punta Gallinas
    La Boquita Bay
    Bahía Hondita
    Punta Aguja Silver
  14. Day 13

    Punta Gallinas to Riohacha

    Punta Gallinas to Riohacha

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riohacha's attractions independently
    • Relax at Riohacha's Malecón seafront promenade
    Landmarks
    Riohacha Malecón
  15. Day 14

    Riohacha to Santa Marta to Departure

    Riohacha to Santa Marta to Departure

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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