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Cartagena & The Carnival

Revel in Colombia`s carnival atmosphere!

Duration 7 days

Price £1,150 *

Was £1,250

Inc. flight £1,850 *

Inc. flight £1,950

Single supplement £240 *

Tour description
Discover the hip city of Bogota and its world-famous Gold Museum, then head on to Colombia`s crown jewel, Cartagena. Witness spectacular colonial architecture, cobbled alleys and mellow plazas.

The highlight of this tour is Colombia`s biggest and brightest carnival - Carnaval de Barranquilla. This carnival celebrates everything great about this country. Take part in the festivities, the elaborate processions, swing your hips to Colombian rhythms, and get blown away by the vibrancy of this dazzling extravaganza!

Spend the next day relaxing in the magical Mud Volcano!

5% OFF IF YOU ARRANGE YOUR OWN GROUP OF 4 OR MORE!

Read a recommendation of this trip by Get Lost magazine here

· 02/03/2011 - 08/03/2011
Tour prices for all of these dates start at: £1,150

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Day 1

Arrive into Bogota. Drive to hotel, evening to relax, Overnight in Bogota. Meal plan: N/A

Day 2

Half day tour of Bogota incl. Gold museum, historic Candelaria area and Monserrate. Afternoon free to explore/relax. Overnight in Bogota. Meal plan: B

Day 3

Flight from Bogota to Cartagena. Transfer from the airport in Cartagena to the hotel. Rest of day to relax. Overnight in Cartagena. Meal plan: B

Day 4

Early breakfast followed by city walking tour of the old town including the main historical sights of the old town including the principal plazas, churches, cathedral and historical buildings (2-3 hours). Lunch followed by a city driving tour taking in Boca Grande beach area, the Moorish-influenced district of La Manga, a hill top monastery and the castle. Overnight in Cartagena. Meal plan: B, L

Day 5

CARNAVAL DE BARRANQUILLA – early breakfast, drive to Barranquilla to attend Colombia’s largest and most colourful carnival. Watch the amazing processions of puppets, enjoy the rhythms of Colombia’s multi-cultural music and the colours of the vibrant costumes and flowers. Return late and overnight in Cartagena. Meal plan: B

Day 6

Unwind and relax after the carnival by taking a therapeutic dip in the mud volcano, returning back to Cartagena for late lunch. Afternoon free for additional sightseeing or souvenir shopping. Overnight in Cartagena. Meal plan: B, L

Day 7

Breakfast, relax. Flight to Bogota and onward transfer. Meal plan: B

Airport pick-up & drop-off
All internal flights
Ground transport
Accommodation
Entrance fees to sites
Breakfasts and some meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan)
Drivers and guides
Climate Care contribution

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Tour highlights
- Live it up in cosmopolitan Bogota
- Marvel at Cartagena`s stunning architecture
- Experience Barranquilla Carnival - Colombia`s largest and liveliest carnival
- Relax in a mud volcano and feel its healing powers