The Island San Pedro de Majagua is located 45 minutes away from Cartagena de Indias. Daily departures from the hotel’s lobby at 7:45 am. Return arrival time: 4:00 p.m.
The hotel has 16 Bungalows, Restaurant and offers scuba diving courses and water sports.

San Andres Islands

San Andres is a beautiful Caribbean Island discovered in 1629 by English Puritans and Jamaica woodcutter which were conquered by the Spanish at the end of 17 century.

The Island today is a mixture of many different races and cultures and has become a perfect vacation getaway.

The official language is Spanish although all of the islanders speak "Caribbean English". 

The archipelago of San Andres and Providence is located 480 miles North-West of the Colombian mainland in the Caribbean Sea. It is made up of the islands of San Andres, Providence and St. Catherine: Bolivar and Albuqueque islets; Cotton, Haynes, Johnny, Serrana, Serranilla, Quitasueno, Rocky, and Crab cays and Alicia and Bajo Nuevo sand banks.

Its architecture ranges from colorful wooden houses in the native districts to modern buildings where the later settlers live.
San Andrés is English, Spanish, reggae and salsa music, crystal waters and the scene of various sports. San Andrés is as well an irresistible shopping center, the peaceful world of lush countryside, trees, flowers and fruits. A colorful contrast of peace and tranquillity and the noisy chatter of busy thoroughfares.

DAILY DEPARTURES

2013-Rates per person*

From Miami US$500-700; New York $600-800; Washington DC $700-900; Los Angeles $800-990

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults. *Surcharge of $25 per person per night during HOLY WEEK.

Six nights hotel accommodations (at hotel of your choice), transfers on arrival & departure; all meals (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners) at any of their restaurants; unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; 4 bars; satellite TV; hotel taxes & tips included.

Insurance, airport departure taxes/security/fuel surcharges -from USA $150 to $200, from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

DEPOSIT: $150 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure.

 for more information about hotel San Luis, Mary Land & Isleno click here

Click here for information about Hotel Aquarium & Marazul

San Andres & Providence Island for a week US$898

Decameron San Luis - DIVING

Daily Departures

From Mar.27-30 please add $35 per person per night (Holy Week 4 nights)

Sample airfare from MIami US$500-700, from New York $650-850, Los Angeles $690-890 (via Bogota), Washington $750-850 (via Bogota). Air is subject to availability.

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults. *Surcharge of $20 per person per night during HOLY WEEK.

6 nights at Hotel Decameron San Luis, 4 days of diving (DOUBLE DIVE - Departs:8:30 and  Returns:13:30 INCLUDES: Dive master-guide, 2 tanks, ballast, 2 dives, potable water, snack, 25’ launch -  with 75HP motor with capacity for 12 persons, with safety equipment (radio, GPS, cellular phone), professional captain. Does not include: diving equipment), transfers on arrival & departure; all meals (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners) at any of the 3 restaurants; unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; 4 bars; satellite TV; hotel taxes & tips included.

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE, Insurance, airport departure taxes/security/fuel surcharges -from USA $150 to $200, from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

NOTE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIVE PROGRAMS:

Bring wet shoes, notebook, diving certificate, beach towel, anti-seasickness medicine.
Every person who wishes to dive have to have a valid diving certificate and notebook at the moment of registration. Please bear in mind that this activity requires optimum physical condition and the instructor reserves the right to refuse any participant who does not fulfill this requirement.

At the present time there is no direct flight from USA to San Andres.

Flights with COPA or AVIANCA Airlines are  via Panama, Bogota or Cartagena.

Airfare not included.

From Mar.27-30 please add $35 per person per night (Holy Week 4 nights)

Sample air with Avianca Airlines:

From New York $550-750, Los Angeles $690-890, Washington DC $650-850

INCLUDING:

Six nights at Hotel Beach Resort Decameron; Transfers on arrival & departure from  Santa Marta airport; city tour of Santa Marta; all meals at any of the  restaurants (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners); unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; hotel taxes & tips included.

For information about the Decameron Galeon -click here

CARTAGENA & SANTA MARTA

8 days-7 nights

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED

From Mar.27-30 please add $35 per person per night (Holy Week 4 nights)

Sample airfare from Miami: US$450-650

From New York $650-750, Los Angeles $790-890 (via Bogota), Washington $650-850 (via Bogota)

INCLUDING:

3 nights at Decameron Galeon ; 4 nights at Hotel Beach Resort Decameron Cartagena ; Transfers on arrival & departure; Transfer by car/van from Cartagena to Santa Marta and Santa Marta to Barranquilla airport; City tour of Cartagena and city tour Santa Marta; all meals at any of the restaurants in both locations (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners); unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; taxes & tips included.

Information about Decameron Cartagena click here

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME:

Barranquilla, Cartagena & Santa Marta

10 days/9 nights

LAND TOUR RATE (airfare not included)

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

SAMPLE AIRFARES:

From Miami US$500-600, From New York $600-800, Los Angeles $700-900 (via Bogota), Washington DC $850-950 (via Bogota)

Flights also available via Copa Airlines & American Airlines

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Barranquilla via Avianca Airlines ; 2 nights in Barranquilla at hotel Dann Carlton, City tour of Barranquilla, 4 nights at Hotel Beach Resort Decameron Cartagena (all meals) or Capilla del Mar (Breakfast only); 3 nights at Decameron Galeon; Transfers on arrival & departure; Transfer by car/van from Barranquilla-Santa Marta-Cartagena-Barranquilla; City tour of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta.

Decameron Cartagena & Santa Marta offer all meals at any of their 4 restaurants in both locations (breakfast & lunch are buffet style and a la carte dinners); unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; daily activities program; non motorized water sports (wind glider, kayaks, snorkeling and sailboats); beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; taxes & tips included.

Information about Decameron Cartagena click here

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME:

Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

We will start by visiting the Colonial District located downtown where we find Bolivar Square, the Presidential Palace, House of Congress, Supreme Court of Justice. On to the Gold Museum, which house the world’s greatest and most famous collection of gold. We will also visit Bolivar villa, where Libertador lived occasionally. (Museums closed on Mondays). (BB)

Transfer to the airport for flight to Cartagena. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel selected. (BB)
DAY 04  CARTAGENA
Morning tour of this incredible colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (BB)
DAY 05-06 CARTAGENA
Days at leisure to explore the city on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Islands nearby or enjoy the beaches of Cartagena. (BB)
DAY 07 CARTAGENA - MIAMI
Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami.

(See add-ons from Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, below) (BB)

Two nights hotel accommodation in Bogota and Four nights in Cartagena; room taxes and service charges; Daily Buffet Breakfasts; Private round trip transfers to/from airport and private sightseeing tour of Bogota and Cartagena. English speaking tour guides. Assistance of our local representatives.

Airfare, Insurance, tips, airport departure taxes -from USA & Colombia, any other service not specifically mentioned in the included section.

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AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED:

SAMPLE AIRFARE: from Miami US$550-750; New York $650-850, Los Angeles $750-950 plus taxes

RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS & HOLY WEEK -PLEASE CALL

DEPOSIT: $150 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 50 days before departure

Tara's Best of Colombia

 

Visiting Bogota, Barranquilla, Santa Marta & Cartagena


 

14 days/13 nights

Departs every Sunday - Locally Hosted

DAY 01 SUN. USA - BOGOTA
Depart Miami, New York, Los Angeles or Washington DC for Bogota, Colombia. Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel Dann Carlton.

DAY 02 MON. BOGOTA
We will start by visiting the Colonial District located downtown where we find Bolivar Square, the Presidential Palace, House of Congress, Supreme Court of Justice. Then, onto the Gold Museum, which houses the world's greatest and most famous collection of gold. We will also visit Bolivar Villa, where Libertador lived occasionally.  (B)

DAY 03 TUE. BOGOTA-ZIPAQUIRA’S UNDERGROUND SALT CATHEDRAL.
Leaving the city through the northern residential district, we take the Pan American Highway, passing some typical villages to reach Zipaquirá where the Salt Cathedral is located. These salt deposits were formed 2 million years ago. The Cathedral is underground, built in a tunnel of salt mines, 200 meters inside a salt mountain. Curving and twisting tunnels descend into the Roman Catholic temple, passing 14 small chapels representing the stations of the cross, which illustrate the events of Jesus' last journey. Each station has several kneeing platforms carved into the salt structure. It is spectacular. (4 hours duration). (BB)

DAY 04 WED. BOGOTA - BARRANQUILLA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Barranquilla. Arrival and transfer to the new hotel Estelar Alto Prado. (B)

DAY 05 THU. BARRANQUILLA
Morning sightseeing tour of Barranquilla -which is the fourth largest city in the country and one of the most important ports for navigation and international commerce, located on the western riverbanks of the Magdalena River. We will tour Barranquilla’s residential neighborhoods and surroundings, visiting the Romantic Museum, the Cathedral, the Municipal Theatre and the industrial sector (B)

DAY 06 FRI. BARRANQUILLA-SANTA MARTA
Transfer by car to Santa Marta (only 1 1/2 hou). Arrival and transfer to Hotel El Galeon –an all inclusive property with all meals, drinks, shows and snacks. (B,L,D)

DAY 07 SAT. SANTA MARTA –FULL DAY TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK & RUINS
Early morning depart Santa Marta for El Pueblito (name of the archeological site) to discover the Tayrona culture. Visiting this area is like traveling through time and discovering the life of the natives who built, erected and lived in a place of difficult access, with some architectural characteristics which liken it to the mythical Lost City. (B,L,D)

DAY 08 SUN. SANTA MARTA
At leisure to explore Santa Marta on your own or just relax by the beach.
Overnight at El Galeon Decameron –all inclusive. (B,L,D)

DAY 09 MON. SANTA MARTA-CARTAGENA
Transfer by car to the great colonial city of Cartagena. Overnight at Hotel Decameron with all meals, drinks and night shows. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 TUE. CARTAGENA
Morning tour of this incredible colonial city. We start with the modern residential district of Bocagrande, continue to the highest hill in the city for a visit to the Monastery of La Popa and the panoramic view of Cartagena and its harbor. We will visit then "San Felipe de Barajas", an immense fortress built to defend the city against inland attacks. We continue to the "Gate of the Clock", main entrance to the old walled and beautiful city, where the Inquisition Palace and San Pedro Claver are located. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 WED. CARTAGENA - ROSARIO ISLANDS
Today you will enjoy the beauty of Rosarios Islands and its beaches, an excursion to an spectacular coral reef and marine life. Depart in the morning for  a 45-minute trip by speedboat. A tour guide will provide very valuable historical information about the bay, the outlying villages and the main entrance to Cartagena by sea.

Upon arrival at the selected island (Isla del Pirata or Isla del Sol), you may appreciate the imposing beauty of the place and its ecological environment. A series of optional activities are offered, such as snorkeling, a panoramic tour of some of the 27 islands, transfer to the aquarium to enjoy dolphin and shark shows and different marine species (additional cost). Later on the island you will have an exquisite typical lunch and a few hours to enjoy its beaches. Mid-afternoon return to Cartagena by boat. (B,L,D)

DAY 12-13 THU. FRI. CARTAGENA
Days at leisure to explore the city on your own or take an optional tour to visit the Islands nearby or enjoy the beaches of Cartagena. (B,L,D)

DAY 14 SAT. CARTAGENA - USA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, Los Angeles, New York or Washington DC. (B)

Land Tour Rates per person (Airfare not included)

From Miami US$600-700, From New York $700-800, Los Angeles $800-900 (via Bogota), Washington DC $950-1050 (via Bogota)

Flights also available via Copa Airlines & American Airlines

Note: Other hotels available upon request.

Rate for children is under 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults (parents)

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME

INCLUDING:
All hotel accommodations with room taxes and service charges; Transfers on arrival & departure; Transfer by car/van from Barranquilla to Santa Marta and Cartagena; meals as mentioned in itinerary ( B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner); all meas and unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Santa Marta at El Galeon and Cartagena Decameron; Tours as mentioned in itinerary with English speaking tour guides.

NOT INCLUDED:
AIRFARE, Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security of US$150-200 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.


 

LETICIA

DECALODGE TICUNA   

4 Days/3 nights

Rates per person - Land tour cost

Breakfast-Dinner Included daily

Rates valid from Jan.11 to Dec.23. Airfare not included.

RATES DO NOT APPLY FOR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS, CARNIVAL & HOLY WEEK.

PLEASE CALL US at 1-800-327-0080 or email us at: tara@taratours.com

CHILDREN: 3 to 11 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

Location 
Only five minutes from International Airport Vasquez Cobo, just in the strategic Leticia's Port where begins the cultural triangle formed by Brazil, Peru and Colombia.

All Inclusive Features  
Breakfast 
Dinner. 

Daily Activities
City tour and optional excursions to visit the Amazon rain forest.

Facilties 
Decalodge Ticuna offers you 28 rooms with 2 doubles beds or 1 king size bed. 
Restaurant, Bar, Swimming pool for children & adults, Towels and chairs for the pool, Lobby bar

The Rooms 
The rooms are provided with the following facilities 
2 double beds or 1 king size bed
Bathroom with shower and hot water
Air-conditioning and mini fridge
Satellite Television
Telephone

Other Services at additional cost:
Room service, Money exchange service, Nursery, Massage, Laundry,Safety deposit boxes in rooms, Transportation to the island Los Micos, Eco-adventure excursions and tours to the rain forest.

"HIKING TO THE LOST CITY"

Discovering the Tayrona Civilization

DEPARTS EVERY SUNDAY

DAY 01 SUN ARRIVE SANTA MARTA
Upon arrival in Santa Marta  you will be met and transferred to DECAMERON GALEON HOTEL for overnight (D).

DAY 02 MON TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY (CIUDAD PERDIDA)
It is difficult not to succumb to the enchantment produced by the temptation to go and become acquainted with the enigmatic Ciudad Perdida of the Tayrona civilization, a millennial culture whose importance marked the history of the country. This incredible site is located amid thick, dense and almost impenetrable vegetation surrounding the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Few are the fortunate who can tell about the fulfilled dream of reaching the mountain and finding consolidated on the heights that stone city which only three decades ago nobody knew existed, and today is one of the most imposing works of pre-Hispanic architecture of cultures which inhabited Colombia.
 

The Sierra Nevada is the highest coastal mountain range in the world: starting at sea level, 16,400 Km2 rise in four groups of peaks and a wall of 5,295 m in height. The highest points are 5,700 m above sea level. Above 3,000 m there is perpetual snow and lakes of glacial origin. Such is the verticality of the mountain that from these summits, as though from a privileged balcony, the sea abates at scarcely 30 km distance. When one is there, time is short to tour and understand the significance of this work and the magnitude of the labor its construction implied for the Indians. In all there are 160 terraces of different dimensions, almost 200 blocks of surface, accompanied by 22 dwelling rings and a series of retaining walls half a meter in width, and a system of drains and cornices which have permitted Ciudad Perdida to sustain itself in the presence of attacks by erosion.
 

The trek includes: ground transport Santa Marta - Machete Pelao - Santa Marta, all meals based on canned goods and non perishable products (including refreshments and snacks), lodging (multiple accommodations, hammocks with mosquito netting), Park entry fees and permits for the Sierra Nevada National Park and the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park, local expert guides, mules, porters, assistants, cooks.
 

Recommendations: backpack, hiking boots, lightweight sleeping bag, bathing suits and towels, insect repellent, sandals for river crossing, sun block lotion, canteen / water bottle, basic first aid kit, flashlight and batteries, large plastic bags, lightweight clothing for warm climate (shorts, tee shirt), long pants and long-sleeved shirt for nighttime.
 

NOTE FOR THIS EXPEDITION: Each passenger will carry his/her own backpack with their personal effects, for that reason we recommend lightweight luggage. This excursion requires optimum physical condition and health. The excursion guide reserves the right to reject any participant who does not fulfill this requirement without right to reimbursement.

DAY 03 TUE. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 04 WED. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 05 THU. TREKKING TO THE LOST CITY
Trekking to the Lost City. Overnight in the Lost City (B, L, D).

DAY 06 FRI. TREKKING DOWN FROM THE LOST CITY TO SANTA MARTA
Trekking down from the Lost City to Santa Marta. Camp (B, L, D).

DAY 07 SAT. TREKKING/SANTA MARTA
Today the trekking to the Lost City finishes. Arrival in Santa Marta and transfer to DECAMERON GALEON HOTEL with all meals(B,L,D)

DAY 08 SUN. SANTA MARTA-AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport. (B)
 

2013 LAND COST PER PERSON DOUBLE US$ 898

Including:

2 nights at the Decameron Galeon (one at the beginning and one at the end), 5 nights trekking

For more programs to Colombia, questions or

information Have your Travel Agent call Tara Tours at 

1-800-327-0080 or e-mail us

tara@taratours.com