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April 20-25, 2023

Let us whisk you away to one of the hottest destinations on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Known for its colorful architecture, magnificent beaches, and cultural history, this city is sure to steal your heart and leave you speechless.

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Trip Highlights:

     - Dance to the rhythm of authentic Afro-Caribbean sounds and taste recipes from         the gastronomic tradition

     - Learn the history of rum, and its distilling process followed by a tasting of                Colombia rum and chocolate

     - Experience nightlife on the Chiva bus with live music and all the rum your can          drink

     - Boat ride to Rosario Island

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Grab a spot and join us for this cultural experience!

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Known as one of the finest hotels in Cartagena; ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias offers stunning ocean views and stellar service. Located close to many attractions in the tourist area of Bocagrande, this hotel is just five minutes away from the historic city walls and ten minutes from the airport.

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The standard rooms of ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias offer our guests state-of-the-art equipment and modern decoration, ideal for 2 people on a leisure or business trip. All rooms have a ocean view, King size bed or Twin beds and offer 43” LED TV, a desk, a safe and Wi-Fi.

Amenities:

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Lobby Bar

  • Pool

  • Restaurants-

  • Fitness Center

  • Bar

  • Spa

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Package

$1950

$1650

  • 5 nights at Estelar Cartagena de Indias |Standard Room

  • Welcome Happy Hour

  • Breakfast Daily

  • Boat Ride to Rosario Island with Lunch (Yellow Swimwear Requested)

  • Getsemani Street Art Tour

  • For the Culture – Palenque Tour

  • Ride on the Chiva Bus 

  • Rum & Chocolate Tasting

  • All transfers with private bus 

  • English Speaking Local Guide

  • KimTravels’ Exclusive Gift

  • Onsite KimTravels’ Host

What’s Included:

Room Occupancy: Double

Room Occupancy: Single

Deposit: $150.00 Per Person

*Rates listed are per person

What’s Not Included:

  • Airfare

  • Meals except where noted

  • Gratuities for Driver and Tour Guide

  • Early & Late Hotel Check In/Out

  • Travel Insurance

  • Items of personal nature

  • Tours, Events & Excursions Not Mentioned Above

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Itinerary

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DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

April 20, 2023
 

April 21, 2023

April 22, 2023

April 23, 2023

April 24, 2023

April 25, 2023

Arrive in beautiful Cartagena and be transported to the hotel via private transportation with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking guide. We have a Welcome Happy Hour at the hotel in the evening.

Breakfast at the Hotel | Getsemani Tour with Rum and Chocolate Tasting

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Today we leave our hotel and arrive in the neighborhood of Getsemani, one of the most traditional and popular sectors of the city. We start with a guided panoramic walk of approximately one hour through this iconic neighborhood before heading to a bar in the area where a mixologist will receive us and provide the guidelines for the rum tasting, which consists of pairing 8 kinds of rums typical of Colombian culture accompanied by chocolate from the land.

Breakfast at the Hotel | Enjoy Day at Leisure

Breakfast at the Hotel | For the Culture Tour - San Basilio de Palenque (Wear T-Shirts)

 

San Basilio de Palenque, is one of the walled communities called Palenque’s, which were founded by escaped slaves as a refuge in the seventeenth century. Of the many Palenque’s that existed in former times, only San Basilio has survived until the present day. It developed into a unique cultural space, and it encompasses social, medical, and religious practices as well as musical and oral traditions, many of which have African roots.  Today’s visit will take you to tour the streets of this peaceful little village stopping to chat with locals about music, legends and centennial stories, to dance to the rhythm of authentic Afro-Caribbean sounds and to taste recipes from the gastronomic tradition that inspired one of the best cookbooks of the world.   After our activities in the town and sharing with the community, we transfer back to our hotel in Cartagena.

Breakfast at the Hotel | Boat Ride to Rosario Islands & Chiva Bus

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It is time to step outside the walls of Cartagena and experience the beauty of The Rosario Islands. Located about 30 miles away from the city we transfer to the port to embark on a 60 minute ride to the island were you will have time to explore or just relax.

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In the evening, we experience the nightlife in Cartagena by taking a Rumba en Chiva ('Party in a Chiva") on an exciting ride in a typical CHIVA (open bus). Live music and all the rum you can drink can only make this an experience not to be missed.

Breakfast at the Hotel | Departure

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • US citizens are required to have a passport for this trip, valid for six months beyond the travel dates which should not expire before November 1, 2023.

  • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The purchase of travel insurance is strongly encouraged.

  • Reservations must be in your FULL NAME as it appears on your passport.

  • Monthly payments are required to keep your reservation current.

  • When making your reservation, you can choose to pay in full or select our convenient payment plan.

  • If you choose the monthly payment plan, you will receive monthly notices when your payment is due.

  • Electronic travel documents will be sent three weeks prior to travel

  • Roommate matching is available upon request

  • We may decide to include flights at a later date if we have at least 10 guests departing from one gateway. Should you decide to purchase flights, please plan to arrive at Cartagena Rafael Nunez Airport, Colombia (CTG) on April 20, 2023. Your departure flight should be scheduled for the morning of April 25, 2023. Once you have purchased your flights, please ensure you provide us the flight details within 60 days of departure.

  • Travel Insurance can be purchased Here.

ENTRY & EXIT REQUIREMENTS:

  • As of May 1, 2022, visitors to Colombia ages 18 or older will need to provide proof of complete vaccination for entry or a negative COVID test (48 hours in advance of travel for an antigen test or 72 hours in advance of travel for a PCR test). Travelers should be prepared to show their original, physical vaccination card or digital certificate both at airline check-in and when passing through Colombian Immigration. The vaccination document must include the individual’s full name, date of vaccination, name of the vaccine administered, and the number of doses administered. A photo of one’s vaccination card may not be accepted. If you completed your vaccination scheme within 14 days before entry to Colombia you will also need to have an antigen test 48 hours prior to arrival or a PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival in Colombia.  

  • Travelers must complete Migración Colombia’s online Check-Mig form within 72 hours of boarding an inbound or outbound flight from Colombia. 

  • For visitors ages 18 and older who do not have a complete vaccination scheme at least 14 days before arriving in Colombia are required to show a negative antigen test from no more than 48 hours prior to their initial departure to Colombia or a PCR test from no more than 72 hours prior to their initial departure to Colombia.

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***Entry requirements subject to change

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