Cartagena & Manzanillo Beach
Saturday 10am - 6pm ET
Sunday 10am - 6pm ET
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Costal cities and sun-baked beaches
Make the most of your stunning 5 night stay in Colombia. Explore historic towns and unwind on luxurious beaches or travel through the lush landscapes of mountains and rain forests. Enjoy the comfort and pampering of your resort and make sure to pack your sunscreen, and your sense of adventure!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cartagena (CTG)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in Cartagena at the Hotel Capilla del Mar, or similar
- Cartagena city tour (half-day)
- Transfer from Cartagena hotel to Manzanillo Beach
- 2 nights in Manzanillo Beach at the Hotel Estelar Occidental Grand Playa Manzanillo, or similar (all-inclusive basis, deluxe ocean view room)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
- Tour the Heroic City, Cartagena, and take in its colorful history and vibrant culture.
- Spend a day with your options open, revisit Cartagena's highlights, book a tour on your own, or lounge on the beach.
- Unwind in the luxury of the white sand beaches of Manzanillo.
- Get a taste of the local cuisine, trying dishes like empanadas, ajieco, or arepas.
- Explore the city along the brilliant waters of Manzanillo Beach.
All of Colombia's diversity is calling for you! Explore historic cities, green landscapes dotted with waterfalls and ravines, lush rainforests, breezy beaches and volcanic mountains!
Start in Cartagena, which holds the history of turbulent times and vibrant culture. Enjoy a tour through its streets that show its mark on time, and then spend the rest of your time lounging on the beach or capturing the rest of the charming streets in memory, both mental and digital.
Then take your transfer to Manzanillo, where beaches stretch out for walks in soft white sand under the shade of palm trees and cozy streets invite those looking to shop for souvenirs. Enjoy your all-inclusive resort before transferring back to Cartagena for your flight home.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cartagena (CTG)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 3 nights in Cartagena at the Hotel Capilla del Mar, or similar
- Cartagena city tour (half-day)
- Transfer from Cartagena hotel to Manzanillo Beach
- 2 nights in Manzanillo Beach at the Hotel Estelar Occidental Grand Playa Manzanillo, or similar (all-inclusive basis, deluxe ocean view room)
- Breakfast daily
- Tour the Heroic City, Cartagena, and take in its colorful history and vibrant culture.
- Spend a day with your options open, revisit Cartagena's highlights, book a tour on your own, or lounge on the beach.
- Unwind in the luxury of the white sand beaches of Manzanillo.
- Get a taste of the local cuisine, trying dishes like empanadas, ajieco, or arepas.
- Explore the city along the brilliant waters of Manzanillo Beach.
All of Colombia's diversity is calling for you! Explore historic cities, green landscapes dotted with waterfalls and ravines, lush rainforests, breezy beaches and volcanic mountains!
Start in Cartagena, which holds the history of turbulent times and vibrant culture. Enjoy a tour through its streets that show its mark on time, and then spend the rest of your time lounging on the beach or capturing the rest of the charming streets in memory, both mental and digital.
Then take your transfer to Manzanillo, where beaches stretch out for walks in soft white sand under the shade of palm trees and cozy streets invite those looking to shop for souvenirs. Enjoy your all-inclusive resort before transferring back to Cartagena for your flight home.
Day 1. Welcome to Colombia!
Arrive in the beautiful coastal town of Cartagena, the colonial jewel of Colombia. Transfer to your luxurious accommodation and spend the rest of the day lounging on the beach or exploring the shopping scene!
Transfer to hotel
Check In - Hotel Capilla del Mar
Across the street from the beach, Hotel Capilla del Mar is a sophisticated high-rise hotel in Cartagena's vibrant Bocagrande neighborhood. You'll be situated just two miles from the historic center and three miles from the 16th-century fortress Castillo San Felipe de Barajas.
Enjoy the tropical breeze from the 22nd floor deck and take a dip in the Solarium pool with beautiful views of Bocagrande and the Caribbean Sea. The relaxed, airy rooms have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Enjoy daily complimentary breakfast and meals at the seafood restaurant and sea-view buffet eatery. Come nighttime, enjoy a drink at the sleek cocktail bar with panoramic views and DJs. There's also a spa and a gym, plus cooking and dancing classes at an extra charge.
Day 2. Cartagena
After breakfast at your hotel, embark on a tour of the city, where stories wait to be told around every corner. Enjoy the highlights of Cartagena, or La Heroica (the Heroic City), as its been known since the times of the colony.
Cartagena City Tour (half-day)
Your tour of this UNESCO World Heritage City will begin with the Castille San Felipe de Barajas, or the Fortress of San Felipe. Located at the top of the Hill of San Lazaro, this well-preserved fortress dominates the city and is seen from both land and sea.
From there, you’ll make a photo stop at the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas, a masterpiece of engineering built by the Spaniards to defend the city from attacks by pirates. Continue walking around the walled colonial city, where its narrow streets and houses with spectacular balconies will take you back in time. Visit the Convent of San Pedro Claver, a jewel of Spanish colonial architecture.
Your last stop on the tour will be the famous Emerald Museum in Bocagrande, before you are returned to your hotel.
Day 3. Cartagena
Enjoy a buffet breakfast served up by your hotel and take the day to revisit some of your favorite sights in the city, discover something new, or enjoy the lovely beach.
Day 4. Cartagena - Manzanillo
Rise early and grab some breakfast before transferring to your next hotel in Manzanillo, where you'll be able to relax and enjoy this beautiful tropical beach.
Transfer to Manzanillo
Check In - Estelar Grand Playa Manzanillo
Enhance your experience in tropical Cartagena at this all-inclusive resort. Spend your days soaking in the sands on the neighboring beach or lounging poolside at the resort's private pool. Melt the stresses away at the hotel's spa with a treatment or two if you wish. You'll love the broad selection of restaurants to choose from, with all meals included in your stay. If you're feeling adventurous, take advantage of the activities and water sports available at the resort. Otherwise, prepare yourself for a luxurious stay you won't forget.
Day 5. Manzanillo
Relax at your all-inclusive resort. Indulge in the cuisine of Manzanillo, such as ajiaco or bandeja paisa, and enjoy your time on the beach. Make sure to pack the sunscreen!
Day 6. Depart Colombia
After breakfast you'll be transferred from your hotel to the airport in Cartagena for your flight home.
Transfer to airport
Fly home!
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