Romantic Colombia

(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cartagena & Rosario Islands, Isla Baru

This private tour is perfect for travelers wanting a weeklong romantic getaway to combine touring of Colombia's most beautiful city with ample time to relax on the beach. 

Begin in Cartagena, a historic port on the Caribbean Sea and Colombia's most beautiful city. During a private walking tour of the walled Old Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—stroll through picturesque cobblestone streets where colorful colonial buildings are draped with bougainvillea. Walk through Plaza Bolivar, a leafy square surrounded by colonial architecture, and perhaps catch sight of Palenquera women wearing vibrant clothing and balancing bowls of fruit on their heads. Visit the colonial-era Church and Monastery of San Pedro Claver, and, if desired, see the Palace of the Inquisition, an attractive building with a grisly past. One day, venture with your private guide and driver to the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the mammoth fortress that protected Cartagena from invaders; visit Convento de la Popa, a monastery on the highest point in the city, for panoramas over Cartagena and the harbor; or perhaps explore local neighborhoods, such as Getsemani and Bocagrande. Also enjoy time to shop for local designs, crafts and fashions at upscale boutiques. One evening, if desired, enjoy a private salsa class. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional activities, such as a private food tour, rum and chocolate tasting or canoe ride through mangroves, or an excursion to the Cartagena Botanical Garden. 

Next, enjoy a private yacht cruise to the Rosario Islands en route to Isla Baru, a beautiful tropical island with white sand beaches and turquoise water. Stay at a luxury resort and enjoy views of the sea and the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park. During leisure time at your resort, relax on the beach, go for scenic walks, or perhaps book resort activities such as snorkeling in the national park, cooking classes, excursions to see bioluminescent plankton and boat rides through the mangroves.