Colombia
From Bogota to colonial Cartagena and tropical Múcura Island
Rosario Tour - 10 Night Itinerary
Explore Bogota and Cartagena in depth and relax on the idillic tropical island of Mucura
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Travel Highlights
- An easy paced journey from the Andes to the Caribbean coast
- Explore the vibrant capital Bogota with our local expert guide
- Visit the incredible underground salt cathedral at Zipaquira
- Included guided city tours in Bogota & Cartagena, with stories of colonial times, pirates and gold
- Stroll the colourful streets of Cartagena, one of the continent's most attractive cities
- Relax on Mucura Island with its beautiful beaches and laid back tropical atmosphere
Tour Route
- Bogota - 3 Nights
- Cartagena - 3 Nights
- Múcura Island - 4 Nights
- Return to the UK
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Bogota
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Bogota
Day 2 - Guided city tour
Day 3 - Zipaquira & Underground Salt Cathedral
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to Bogota
Depart the UK on early morning flight to Bogota, arriving in the evening. On arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your chosen hotel for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. This is also the opportunity for our guide to provide you with expert local advice, explain your programme and answer any questions you may have. Bogota is a vibrant capital steeped in history, with colonial churches and squares, surrounded by the peaks of the Andes.
Friday, 05 June 2026
Guided city tour
Today, our guide will take you on a half-day tour of Bogota. We firstly drive through the colonial neighbourhood of La Candelaria, stopping at Plaza de Bolivar, the main square and heart of Bogota. We also visit the library of Luis Angel Arango, the Cathedral, Congress Palace, Cardinal's Palace, colonial churches of El Sagrario and San Agustin, the House of Independence, the Palace of Justice and the City Hall.
We continue to the famous Gold Museum, which houses the world greatest collection of pre-hispanic Indian gold crafts and visit the Fernando Botero Museum which contains around 120 pieces of paintings and sculptures of this famous contemporary Colombian artist.
Saturday, 06 June 2026
Zipaquira & Underground Salt Cathedral
Today enjoy a fascinating half-day tour to Zipaquira famous for its salt mine and underground salt cathedral (pictured below).The cathedral was carved inside an active salt mine formed 250 million years ago, under the Halite Mountains. Here you will find 14 small chapels that represent the Stations of the Cross and Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Afterwards continue to explore the town which was founded on 1600 and still conserves its colonial heritage.
Hotel de la Opera
The Hotel de la Opera is very well located next to Teatro Colón, in front of Palacio de San Carlos, over the road from the colonial museum, fifty metres from the temple of San Ignacio and only one block from the Plaza de Bolívar.
The 42 rooms are decorated in Italian style and have private…
Cite Hotel Bogota
Cite Hotel is situated very close to the Virrey and Calle 85 and is located in the business and entertainment centre of Bogota, overlooking Virrey Park.
The air-conditioned rooms have wooden floors and large windows with park views, with TV, minibar and safe.
The hotel's gourmet French Bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.…
Four Seasons Casa Medina Hotel
Located close to the financial district and Zona G known for its excellent restaurants, the colonial-style Four Season Hotel offers some of the most elegant rooms in the city, complete with beamed ceilings, hand-carved wooden furnishings and fireplaces.
No two or suites rooms are alike. Choose from a superior room to a one-bedroom colonial suite.…
Cartagena
3 NightsDay 4 - Fly to Cartagena
Day 5 - City tour of Cartagena
Day 6 - At leisure in Cartagena
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- Accommodation
Fly to Cartagena
Today we take a domestic flight to Cartagena, transferring to our hotel located in the historical district for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Cartagena de Indias, with its beautiful walled-city, is one of the most historically important cities in the Caribbean. Founded by the Spanish in 1533 as a port from which to export the gold found in the New World back to Spain, it came under near-constant attack from pirates and marauders, and was taken a number of times including by Sir Francis Drake. This necessitated the building of the defensive walls which still surround the colonial city, as well as a number of forts all around the bay. The largest of these, the San Felipe Fort, towers over the city and can still be visited for beautiful views over the historical skyline and the bay.
The walled city has been completely restored to its former glory, with monuments in leafy squares, cobbled streets, colourful houses with exotic flowers draped from wooden balconies. Many town houses have been converted into boutique hotels.
Monday, 08 June 2026
City tour of Cartagena
Today enjoy a half-day guided tour of Cartagena visiting Bocagrande, a modern residential district and the Convent of La Popa, built at the beginning of the XVII century on the hill of the same name. From here a beautiful view of the city and the bay can be admired. We continue to San Felipe's Fort, built in the XVII century to protect the city. After a careful look to the construction, continue to the walled colonial city and stop at the handicraft stores of Las Bovedas. We walk along the streets admiring the old houses and beautiful balconies and visit the Convent of San Pedro Claver.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
At leisure in Cartagena
Today is free for you to explore Cartagena at your own pace. Our local guides can offer additional optional excursions, depending on your interests.
Casa del Curato
The Casa del Curato is a simple hotel, lovingly restored from a colonial townhouse within the walled city.
The rooms are small but comfortable, each with air conditioning and private facilities, mostly looking into the central courtyard. Two suites have balconies looking out onto the street, and one looks over the swimming pool and the…
Ananda Hotel Boutique
The Ananda hotel is located in the centre of the colonial part of Cartagena, a short walk from the main square and the cathedral. The hotel occupies a converted house, with a large central courtyard lined with plants and swimming pool at the rear.
The rooms are spacious, comfortable and stylish, each with air conditioning…
Casa Pestagua
Located in the cultural centre of Cartagena, it is said that Casa Pestagua is the most beautiful house in Cartagena. Painted ceilings, carved stone windows, courtyards and royal palms... this Moorish-inspired colonial palace was built in the eighteenth century, in time of splendour for the city and Spanish galleons laden with gold and precious stones.
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Múcura Island
4 NightsDay 7 - Travel to Mucara Island
Day 8 - Relax on the beach
Day 9 - At leisure
Day 10 - At leisure
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Travel to Mucura Island
Today transfer to Cartagena port and take a boat to Mucura Island, located in the glorious and beautiful Islas del Rosario National Park. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel for a 4-night stay on a full board basis. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Relax on the beach
Today enjoy the facilties of your hotel or relax on the beach.
Friday, 12 June 2026
At leisure
Relax on the beach or at your hotel.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
At leisure
Relax on the beach or at your hotel.
Return to the UK
Day 11 - Return to the UK
Day 12 - Arrive back in the UK
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Return to the UK
Transfer to the airport and take a domestic flight to Bogota for your onward overnight international flight to the UK.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 1 Jan - 30 June, 6 Sept - 17 Dec | 1 July - 5 Sep, 18 Dec - 31 Dec |
| Room Arrangement | First | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,076 | £3,243 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 12 Days / 10 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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