Cartagena Gold — Walled City + Private Island | Osotur
✦ CARIBBEAN COAST

Cartagena Gold

Two worlds in one trip. Colonial nights in the walled city, island paradise at Hotel Las Islas on Barú.

Small groups · Flexible dates · $500 deposit holds your spot
🗓 5 Days / 4 Nights ⛵ Catamaran Day Trip 🏰 Colonial + Beach 📅 Flexible Dates
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Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Destinations
2 Destinations
Colonial + Beach
Day Trip
Snorkeling Rosario Islands
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Hotel
Boutique + Las Islas
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Included
Cooking Class
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Guide
Bilingual (group)
A MOOD, NOT A CHECKLIST

The city that doesn't let you sleep — and you won't want to.

Champeta bleeding from a speaker three balconies down. A mango cut in front of you on a wet paper plate. Rooftop at 2am with people you met yesterday. Cartagena is theater — gorgeous, loud, a little sweaty, entirely worth it.

Day by Day

Your Cartagena Gold Itinerary

Colonial history by day, turquoise waters by sea — Cartagena's two greatest faces in five perfect days.

DAY1
Arrival + Walled City Welcome
Airport Transfer · Boutique Hotel Check-in · Evening Walking Tour
  • Arrive at Cartagena (CTG). Private transfer to your boutique hotel in the walled city.
  • Settle in, then join an evening walking tour through the historic walls — Plaza de los Coches, Plaza de la Aduana, and the iconic clock tower.
  • Street food crawl through the Old City.
🏨 Boutique Hotel — Walled City · Night 1
DAY2
Walled City Deep Dive + Cooking Class
Castillo San Felipe · Getsemaní Art Walk · Cooking Class · Rooftop Dinner
  • Morning visit to Castillo San Felipe de Barajas — the most impressive Spanish fort in the Americas.
  • Getsemaní neighborhood art walk through colorful murals and bohemian streets.
  • Afternoon cooking class: arepas de choclo, ceviche costeño, and patacones.
  • Rooftop dinner at a colonial terrace overlooking the walled city.
🏨 Boutique Hotel — Walled City · Night 2
DAY3
Transfer to Hotel Las Islas
Boat Transfer to Barú · Beach Resort Check-in · Afternoon at Leisure
  • Check out of the walled city hotel. Speedboat transfer to Hotel Las Islas on Isla Barú — a private island resort surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters.
  • Check in, explore the property, and spend the afternoon on the white-sand beach, infinity pool, or water sports.
  • Helicopter charter to Barú available upon request.
🏨 Hotel Las Islas — Barú · Night 3
DAY4
Island Paradise + Rosario Islands
Snorkeling · Coral Reefs · Beach Day · Sunset Cocktails
  • Full day in paradise. Morning snorkeling excursion to the Rosario Islands coral reefs — equipment included.
  • Return to Hotel Las Islas for lunch, beach time, and water sports.
  • Sunset cocktails on the beach as the Caribbean sky turns golden.
🏨 Hotel Las Islas — Barú · Night 4
DAY5
Departure
Breakfast · Boat Transfer · Airport
  • Leisurely breakfast at Hotel Las Islas.
  • Speedboat transfer back to Cartagena.
  • Private transfer to Rafael Núñez Airport (CTG) for your return flight.
✈️ Departure
📅 Group Departure · Limited Spots

Aug 21–25, 2026 — Group Trip

Join our curated group departure to Cartagena. Same full experience, bilingual guide included, and shared costs. Limited to 20 travelers.

Departure
Fri, Aug 21 · 2026
Return
Tue, Aug 25 · 2026
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
Max 20 travelers
Spots Left
Filling Up Fast
Departs From
Bogotá or Medellín
$2,890 USD / person
Save $400 vs private
Same itinerary & hotels · Flights + speedboat transfers + cooking class + breakfasts + bilingual guide included

* Minimum 12 participants to confirm departure · Exact dates announced once group is confirmed.

* El itinerario puede estar sujeto a variaciones por razones logísticas u operativas.
DETAILS

What's Included

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Round-trip flights Bogotá/Medellín ↔ Cartagena

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2 nights boutique hotel — Walled City

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2 nights Hotel Las Islas — Barú island

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Speedboat transfers to/from Barú

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Rosario Islands snorkeling excursion

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Old City walking tour + Castillo San Felipe

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Cooking class (arepas + ceviche)

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Daily breakfast + rooftop farewell dinner

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All airport transfers & ground transportation

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Bilingual guide (group departures)

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Travel insurance

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Helicopter charter to Barú (upon request)

✗ Meals not specified in itinerary are not included · Personal expenses · Optional spa treatments

Where You'll Stay

Your Hotel

Boutique Hotel — Cartagena Walled City
Boutique Hotel · Walled City (Curated Selection)
Cartagena Old City · 2 Nights (Days 1–2)
A hand-picked boutique property inside the walled city. Expect colonial charm, rooftop pool, and the best location in Cartagena — steps from everything. We'll select the perfect hotel based on availability and group size. Breakfast included.
Hotel Las Islas — Barú
Hotel Las Islas Barú — Island View
Hotel Las Islas Barú — Resort
Hotel Las Islas · Barú
Isla Barú · 2 Nights (Days 3–4)
A private island resort on Barú, surrounded by turquoise Caribbean waters and untouched mangroves. White-sand beach, infinity pool, curated water sports, and world-class dining by the sea. One of the most exclusive addresses on Colombia's coast. Helicopter charter available upon request.
Route

Your Journey

🗺️ BOG/MDE → Cartagena (2N Walled City + 2N Las Islas, Barú) → CTG → BOG/MDE Map coming soon
Ready to go?

Tell us your dates.
We'll build your trip.

All packages depart from Bogotá or Medellín. Internal flights included. Flexible dates. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get back to you same day.

Frequently Asked

Questions we get asked a lot.

Straight answers. No fluff.

How do I get to Hotel Las Islas on Barú?
Hotel Las Islas is accessed by a 45-minute private boat transfer from Cartagena's Muelle de la Bodeguita — which is all coordinated and included. The boat ride itself is spectacular, and arriving by water sets the tone for the island portion of the trip.
When's the best time for Cartagena weather?
December through April is dry season — perfect beach weather, sunny, low humidity. May through November brings more rain, but rarely all day. The trip runs year-round with slight seasonal variations. Our team will advise if your travel window needs adjusting.
Is the Walled City safe to explore on my own?
Yes. Ciudad Amurallada is one of the most tourist-friendly areas in Latin America — police-patrolled, well-lit at night, and designed for walking. Your guide will share the best restaurants, bars, and rooftops. You'll have free time to explore at your own pace.
Is Colombia safe for international travelers?
We've been running trips here for 60 years. Every route is pre-scouted, every hotel vetted, every transfer private. You'll have a 24/7 WhatsApp line to our team the entire trip. This is what we do.
Do your guides speak English?
Fluently. Every Osotur guide is fully bilingual — English and Spanish. No translation apps, no awkward moments. You'll connect with the culture directly.
Is travel insurance included?
Not included — we recommend buying it from your home country (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz all work great for Colombia). It's inexpensive and worth the peace of mind.
How does payment work?
PayPal. Buyer protection, any major card, no account needed. $500 deposit holds your spot, balance due 30 days before departure. Fully documented, fully protected.
What's the cancellation policy?
Full refund up to 60 days out. Within 60 days, your deposit becomes a credit toward a future trip (valid 12 months). Within 30 days, standard industry terms apply. We recommend trip cancellation insurance.
Can I customize the itinerary?
Always. Our packages are the most popular routes, but we build custom trips constantly — honeymoons, family groups, extended stays. WhatsApp us with what you're thinking.
WHAT TRAVELERS SAY
★★★★★

“I've traveled a lot but never felt this looked after. The WhatsApp group, the hotel choices, the little details — they knew the country like it was their backyard. Because it literally is. Hotel Las Islas was the highlight of my year.”

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Emre K.
Istanbul · Cartagena Gold
★ More reviews on Google & Instagram  ·  @osotur.travel
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