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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

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Tour Itinerary

Bogota (46)
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Saturday, 24 May 2025

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.


Sunday, 25 May 2025

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.


Monday, 26 May 2025

Zipaquira & Underground Salt Cathedral

Today enjoy a fascinating half-day tour to Zipaquira famous for its salt mine and underground salt cathedral.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.

2111 Casa Del Curato
Bogota - First Boutique

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.…

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Cartagena Square
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Tuesday, 27 May 2025

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.


Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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.


Thursday, 29 May 2025

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.

2109 La Passion Hotel
Cartagena - Luxury Boutique

La Passion by Masaya

This luxury boutique hotel located in the old colonial part of Cartagena is more than a hotel, La Passion is a whole concept of services, where the greatest luxury is making you feel at home. French owner Thierry and his Colombian wife will personally look after you during your stay making each and every guest…

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Caribbean Islands
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Friday, 30 May 2025

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.


Saturday, 31 May 2025

Relax on the beach

Today enjoy the facilties of your hotel or relax on the beach.


Sunday, 01 June 2025

At leisure

Relax on the beach or at your hotel.


Monday, 02 June 2025

At leisure

Relax on the beach or at your hotel.

Bogota
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Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Return to the UK

Transfer to the airport and take a domestic flight to Bogota for your onward overnight international flight to the UK. 


Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Arrive in the UK

Arrive back in the UK in the morning.

Price Guidelines

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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 £3,306 £3,486

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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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