Day 1, Thursday - Depart to Cartagena, Colombia. Someone will be at airport to pick you up and take you to your hotel. Today will be a free day and night to relax. We will only be offering the VIP Service on weekends because the nightlife is just OK during the week. Day 2, Friday - 2:00 PM Pick-up for 1/2 Day City Tour. Tour will consist of La Popa, CTG's Historic Center, Castillo de San Felipe and other Tourist Attractions. 11:00 Pick-up for Night of Partying.
Day 3, Saturday - Free Day to Relax. 11:00 Pick-up for Night of Partying.
Day 4, Sunday - Free day & night to relax. Contact your guide to give you recommendations for good restaurants or bars. Day 5, Monday – At 8am, you will be picked up and taken to Cartagena’s marina where you will embark on your boat and head to Islas Rosario for the day. Night at leisure.
Cartagena has a highly developed tourist infrastructure, and it's just a short hop from the U.S. -- only a 2.5 hour flight from Miami. Cartagena sits on the Caribbean coast and is a wonderfully picturesque, walled-in fishing village of pastel-painted buildings, fine cathedrals, and plenty of Spanish colonial architecture and 17th-century forts that allow you to steep yourself in history. It was recently named by Frommers as one of 9 destinations to visit this year. Although Colombia has gotten a bad rap throughout the years, Cartagena, Colombia is one of the safest cities in South America.
Flight Time: 2.5 Hrs from Miami, 5.5 Hrs from NYC, 8 Hrs from LAX, 12 Hrs from London
Main Airports: Rafael Nunez Airport (CTG)
Language:Spanish
Weather:Year Round it’s between 70F & 90F
Currency:Pesos, 1800 – 2500 Pesos/Dollar
Population:1,200,000
Tourist Attractions:Rosario Islands, Walled City, La Popa, San Felipe Castle, Gold Museum
Cartagena Pictures:
Why Should You Travel to Cartagena?
The People – The Colombian people are some of the friendliest and most beautiful people in the world.
Cartagena, The City – Cartagena is one of the most beautiful cities we provide packages to. It was named an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 and has been called the Venice of South America.
Purchasing Power – The Colombian peso has been fluctuating between 2000 & 2500 to the US Dollar in the past couple of years. The dollar, euro & pound will go a long way in Colombia.
The Weather – The average temperature in Cartagena is about 80 degrees year round and is about that for the National Beauty Pageant. It’s definitely great beach weather and a great way to get away from the cold in November!
Islas Rosario (Rosario Islands) – This is definitely a place to check out while you are in Cartagena. It’s a small archipelago located south of the Bay of Cartagena, only one hour away by boat. Its crystal clear waters and multi-colors are great for recreational diving.
Safety – Cartagena is a very safe city and a lot safer than a lot of cities in North America. Everyone’s perception of Colombia is that it’s dangerous. Colombia is like any other country where you will be in danger if you are doing something or being somewhere where you’re not supposed to be.
The TGW Experience – We are not just in the travel business, but also in the experience business. We want you to experience the destination and all that it has to offer especially if you are looking to party. We offer a no-hassle solution to make your stay in Cartagena a vacation of a lifetime!
All of the accommodations offered on our site have been personally inspected by Tours Gone Wild to uphold the utmost quality standards of our travelers. We base our selection on Service, Cleanliness, and Location. Tours Gone Wild offers 5 star, 4 star, & 3 star accommodations.
Once a seventeenth-century convent, Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara has been converted into one of the top lodgings in the Caribbean coast city of Cartagena. The Sofitel Santa Clara is located in the historic heart of the city. acilities are up to the standard of any of the world's best hotels, from the business center to the swimming pool and Turkish bath.
Star Level:4 | Location: Boca Grande Beach | Popularity: 1
Located on one of the most beautiful beaches in Cartagena, this 22 story, 200 room modern hotel offers deluxe accommodations. Only 10 minutes from the Walled City and surrounded by numerous cafes, cantinas and nightclubs; its Bocagrande location is ideal for easy access to all that Cartagena has to offer.
Star Level:3 | Location: Boca Grande Beach | Popularity: 2
The Cartagena Plaza Hotel is located in Bocagrande neighborhood facing the beach and at a small walking distance of casinos, restaurants, discos, shopping centers, and other attractions. The property is 15 minutes from CTG Rafael Nunez International Airport and five minutes from the Pier and the Old City.
Star Level:3 | Location: Boca Grande Beach | Popularity: 2
Located in front of the beach in Boca Grade’s modern commercial district, Decameron Cartagena is a perfect destination for fun and relaxation by day, and exciting nightlife from dusk till dawn. In addition to its exclusive location and beautiful bayside balcony views, this Decameron Cartagena offers a wide variety of activities to suit all tastes.
For dates other than the National Beauty Pageant (November) & Semana Santa (April), we only offer our nightlife services on the weekends. The nightlife in Cartagena is good, but the clubs only get packed on the weekends when there isn’t a special event going on. We recommend for you to travel during our special events, but if you can’t Cartagena is still a magical place and we can still offer our VIP Services during the weekend.
What's Included in the VIP Service:
VIP Access into the hottest club/party each night
International VIP Host
Covers into Clubs
Front of the Line
Transportation to/from the Clubs
Why Do you Need TGW in Cartagena?
Nightlife can be a bit slow, so you want to go to the best club each night. –The nightlife on dates other than high season can be slow in Cartagena. There will only be a few spots that are good, so we will take you to these spots and make sure you get in without waiting in line and have a table waiting for you as well.
No Hassles – All you have to do is show up. We have everything already set and we allow you flexibility as well.
VIP Host – The VIP Host will be there to make sure you have a great time and is there to answer your questions or help you with any emergency. You can contact him at any time even if you are not programmed to go out with him or need recommendations for the day or night.
How’s The Nightlife?
Music – The nightlife scene in Cartagena is dominated by Reggaeton, Tropical (Salsa, Merengue, Vallenato), Pop, & Electronic Dance Music.
Dress Code – The dress code in Cartagena is chic casual meaning that you can get away with a cool t-shirt, jeans and nice kicks. No suit or slacks are required, but make sure you don’t wear shorts and sandals.
Times – The nightlife in Cartagena starts at about 11/11:30pm and ends at 4am
By traveling with Tours Gone Wild, your nights are already set. As far as daily activities, Cartagena has a lot to offer. Chilling on the Beach, Relaxing, or taking one of the Optional Excursions we offer.
Activities range from a Historical Tour of Cartagena to checking out Islas Rosario (Rosario Islands). Please look below to check out the Optional Activities we currently offer in Cartagena.
Cartagena City Tour Type: Must See Minimum: 1 person The tour takes you to Cartagena's Principle Sites of Interest:
La Popa, 400 year old monastery with a spectacular view of Cartagena
Fortress of San Felipe, built in 1657 and used by the Spanish to protect city
The Walled City, plazas and streets of Cartagena, the Cathedral and more...
Tour Includes: Transportation, English Speaking Guide, and entrances into all sites.
Islas del Rosario Type: Must See Price:$75.00 Minimum: 1 personOne hour's boat ride through the Bay of Cartagena will bring you to the Rosario Islands National Park. The waters around the islands make for an impressive open water aquarium, where you can see dolphins, sharks, giant turtles, and all kinds of tropical reef fauna. The islands are coral formations which have grown in size over hundreds of years, so just about anywhere you will find good snorkling. Tour Includes: Boat Ride to/from Islands, Guide, and Lunch.
Tour of Totumo Volcano & La Boquilla Type: Must See Price:$49.00 Minimum: 1 personThe Totumo Volcano is the tallest mud volcano in the world. You can enter the crater and take a mud bath, which is enormous fun and highly recommended. Afterwards you can wash off the mud in the nearby laguna. After the Totumo Volcano, the tour heads to La Boquilla, a nearby fishing village, for lunch and to relax on the beach. Tour Includes: Transportation in Air Conditioned Vehicle, Entrance into Volcano, Guide and Lunch.
We offer these additional services & products to make your stay in Cartagena a vacation of a lifetime!
Travel Insurance (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) Price: As low as $80.00
Travel Insurance is highly recommended for all of our clients. You never know what can happen before or during your vacation. Whether it's your trip, your possessions, your luggage, or your health, travel insurance has become an essential item to pack for smart travelers. Whether your flight has been cancelled, you can't travel because of sickness or work, or even if you have been laid off and can't afford to go on vacation, travel insurance will cover it.
These are some packages that you can add on to the current package. They are pretty close geographically so they are great additions if you want to stay longer and check out other parts of the world. We've also included other special events related to this package or in close proximity just in case you want to check them out instead.
Cartagena is the home of Colombia's National Beauty Pageant, one of the country's hottest events of the year. The most beautiful women from all over the country compete to be crowned Miss Colombia. The event is usually held the 2nd week in November. That week is absolutely nuts as the city erupts in Exclusive Parties, Parades, Beach Events, and the Best Nightlife in the country. The dates are November 10 - 15, 2010.
The best time to visit Cartagena is during high season. Semana Santa in Cartagena (typically at the end of March or Beginning of April) is one of the busiest times of the year to visit this port city. Locals from all over the country are on vacation this week, so the city is bustling with jet-setters, events & parties. If you are looking for fun, sun and incredible nightlife this package is for you. The dates for this package are April 20 - 25, 2011.
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Cartagena is the home of Colombia's National Beauty Pageant, one of the country's hottest events of the year. The most beautiful women from all over the country compete to be crowned Miss Colombia. The event is usually held the 2nd week in November. That week is absolutely nuts as the city erupts in Exclusive Parties, Parades, Beach Events, and the Best Nightlife in the country. The dates are November 10 - 15, 2010.
The best time to visit Cartagena is during high season. Semana Santa in Cartagena (typically at the end of March or Beginning of April) is one of the busiest times of the year to visit this port city. Locals from all over the country are on vacation this week, so the city is bustling with jet-setters, events & parties. If you are looking for fun, sun and incredible nightlife this package is for you. The dates for this package are April 20 - 25, 2011.