Compare 4 Day Cartagena Vacation (New York) by Gate 1 Travel

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Colombia
Depart for Colombia, a country of great diversity, culture, and natural beauty. Arrive in the port city of Cartagena, the queen of the Caribbean coast. Check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city independently
Overnight: Cartagena

DAY 2, Saturday - Cartagena City Tour
This morning, take a tour of the city's colonial district beginning at Bolivar Park shaded by large trees and a statue of the great Liberator in the middle. Surrounding the square is the Gold Museum, which exhibits its fine collection of archaeological objects dating back to the pre-Colombian period. The visit continues to San Diego Square with its outdoor terraces. Pass by the house of the famous Nobel Prize Laureate novelist, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Then, on to the Vaults', archways built within the walled city that were used to store armaments and later served as a prison. Today, this entire area is a thriving artisans' center with beautiful local handicrafts. After the tour, remain in the walled city of Cartagena for individual explorations. Afternoon is at leisure to spend more time in the colonial district or join the optional half day La Boquilla Mangrove. Enjoy a tour of the mangroves of La Boquilla. Glide through the dense growth of mangroves, on an original wooden canoe and view up-close this rich and diverse ecosystem. In the evening perhaps, participate in the optional Old City Carriage Tour with Gourmet Dinner & Wine. Enjoy the sights from an open horse-drawn carriage. Riding along the narrow cobblestone streets, pass by age-old plazas and elegant colonial mansions with balconies filled with tumbling bougainvillea flowers. Finish the tour with a special gastronomic three-course dinner including wine & beer, at a restaurant renowned for its innovative nuevo-Caribbean cuisine
Optional: Half Day La Boquilla Mangrove (PM)
Optional: Old City Carriage Tour with Gourmet Dinner & Wine (PM)
Overnight: Cartagena
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3, Sunday - Full Day in Cartagena
Today is at leisure in Cartagena to further explore the city on your own or join the optional full day Rosario Islands with lunch*, to visit the idyllic Rosario Islands, famous for their pristine white beaches and crystal-clear waters. Return to your hotel late in the afternoon
Optional: Full Day Rosario Islands with Lunch (AM)
Overnight: Cartagena
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Depart Colombia
Make your way to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast