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Cartagena special US$970 pp/dbl including airfare from Miami

 

COLOMBIA

 

 

Colombia, a nation of contrast that combines perennial snows on the peaks of the Andes to the warm beaches of the Caribbean coast and from the lush rain forest of the Amazon to the dry deserts of La Guajira. Full of history and archeological sites from the Lost City of the Tayronas to colonial mansions and churches from Spanish times. Colombia is also a modern and dynamic nation with up to date infrastructure and great tourist facilities.

 

Come join us to discover the new Colombia !

 

 

 

 

 

Santa Marta 7 days to Discover the Caribbean cost of Colombia from $1195 including airfare via Avianca Airlines

 

Cartagena 7 days to enjoy Cartagena from US$781 including airfare from Miami, 6 nights hotel accommodations, transfers, city tour, meals...with many hotels to choose from ...Cartagena Hilton, Sofitel Santa Clara, Capilla del Mar, Las Americas, Bovedas de Santa Clara, Almirante, Decameron Cartagena and more...

 

Barranquilla, Cartagena & Santa Marta...10 days to discover the new Colombia and Caribbean cities of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta...great new program..!!  from US$ 1492 per person including airfare from Miami...

 

 Isla Palma & Cartagena ... 8 days including airfare from Miami via Avianca Airlines - Isla Palma is the best kept secret of Colombia....great small Island resort -all inclusive. Add-ons from New York, Los Angeles  and Washington DC available.

 

Bogota -discover the new Bogota for 5 days at superb star hotels and airfare via Avianca Airlines.

 

Bogota & Cartagena -7 days visiting the Capital of Colombia and its most famous colonial town and beach resort Cartagena.

 

San Andres & Providence  8 days to discover this fabulous Islands. Including airfare, many choices of hotels Marazul, Aquarium, San Luis, Isleno, Mary Land....Hidden treasures of the Caribbean..! 

 

Cartagena & Santa Marta.... New tour package including airfare from Miami and 7 nights all inclusive at the Decameron Santa Marta and Decameron Cartagena...Best buy in the market..!

 

" Best of Colombia"   14 days visiting Bogota, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta.....

 

Leticia Hotels, tours, jungle expeditions and amazon river cruises...!!

 

"Hiking to the Lost City" new !....6 days Hinking to Discover the Lost City of the Tayrona Civilization...

 

 

 

PLEASE BE ADVISED - The USA airport departure taxes, security and fuel surcharges change daily. Some airlines are charging $100 to $200 per person. We will advise you of the exact cost at the time of placing reservations. This amount will be added to your final bill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Cartagena...!

 

Cartagena is one of the most popular tourist destination in Colombia right now.....

It is located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, a unique city comprised of a series of islands connected by bridges. Cartagena is divided by 17th Century walls into a historic "old city" and a cosmopolitan "modern city."

Cartagena has many shops and boutiques that offer emeralds, gold, and Pre-Colombian treasures at great prices. 

Spend time relaxing or swimming on Cartagena's Boca Grande beach or travel by speed boat to the nearby Rosario Islands for snorkeling, sunbathing and swimming in private Caribbean hideaways.

 


 

 

 

DECAMERON CARTAGENA from  US$1,195

 

Including air from Miami 

 

7 days-6 nights  

 

See add-ons below from Orlando, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC

 

2010-Rates per person

Double

Single

Children

Jan.11-Dec.08, 2010 US$1195 1555 970
Dec.09-Dec.23, 2010 1294 1690 1051

Dec.24-Jan.10,2011

1690

1996

1278

* Plus USA departure taxes/security and fuel surcharge of $150-200 (call)

For Triple occupancy -deduct US$25 per person. All rates subject to air availability.

From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add US$100 per person. Rates subject to change at any time.

 

Add-ons:

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, Washington $350

Add-ons via COPA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, from Orlando $150, Washington $350 (From Orlando may need overnight  in Panama on return).

Rates subject to change at any time.

 

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Cartagena via Avianca or Copa  Airlines ; 6 nights at Hotel Beach Resort Decameron; Transfers on arrival & departure; all meals at any of the 5 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; taxes & tips included.

 

Information about Decameron Cartagena click here

 

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, USA airport & Colombia departure taxes-fuel surcharges-security...about $150-200 (please call....fuel surcharges/security fees change everyday). Airport departure tax from Cartagena $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.      

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

 

Cartagena is on Sale..!!

 

From US$970 per person/double including airfare from Miami

 

7 day/6 nights program

 

HOTELS 2010- Rates per person

Double

Triple

Single

Child

Hotel Regatta Cartagena Suites new..!! US$970 925 1294 691
Capilla del Mar (B) US$1061 1051 1430 664

Las Americas (B) 5*

1360

1258

1996

880

Boutique Casa Veranera (B)

1492

NA

2421

NA

Sofitel Santa Clara  (Deluxe hotel) (B)

1735

1627

2950

925

Bovedas de Santa Clara (B) 5 stars

1358

1295

1970

880

Hilton Cartagena (B) 5 stars

1484

1467

2268

916

Charleston Santa Teresa (B) 5 stars

1870

1817

2860

call

All rates per person

From Jan.02 to Mar.31 and from Jun.15 to Aug.15-please add $100 per person to all rates (High Season airfares).

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, Washington $350

Add-ons via COPA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, from Orlando $150, Washington $350 (From Orlando may need overnight  in Panama on return). Rates subject to change at any time.

Package is subject to air availability. Please call your agent or 1-800-327-0080 to check.

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Cartagena via AVIANCA Airlines ; 6 nights hotel of your choice; Daily Buffet breakfast; Sightseeing tour of the city; Transfers on arrival & departure; English speaking tour guides; Hotel room taxes and service charges; Assistance of our local representative.

 

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, Colombia & USA airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security...about $150-200 ...(it changes  every day -PLEASE CALL for an update) . Airport tax from Cartagena $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

Information about  SOFITEL SANTA CLARA AND SAN PEDRO DE MAJAGUA

Information about HILTON CARTAGENA

Information about DECAMERON CARTAGENA

Information about HOTEL REGATTA CARTAGENA SUITES

 

 

 

 

SUPER DECAMERON ISLA PALMA & CARTAGENA

 

Visiting the Archipelago of San Bernardo and Cartagena

All inclusive Resorts.

 

DAILY DEPARTURES FROM MIAMI

 

2010-Rates per person

Double

Single

Children

*Jan.11-Dec.10, 2010 US$1195 1960 1195

Dec.25-Jan.10, 2011

1780

2140

1240

* From Jun.15 to Aug.15 add $100 per person. From Dec.11 to 24 add US$200 per person high season airfares. Rates subject to air availability.

 

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, Washington $350

Add-ons via COPA AIRLINES: From New York $250, Los Angeles $290, from Orlando $150, Washington $350 (From Orlando may need overnight  in Panama on return). Rates subject to change at any time.

CHILDREN: 3 to 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Cartagena via AVIANCA or Copa Airlines ; 3 nights in Cartagena at the all inclusive Decameron and 3 nights at Hotel Beach Resort Super Decameron Isla Palma at Exclusive private Island located in the Archipelago National Park of San Bernardo and Rosario Islands (2 hours by boat from Cartagena -only 42 rooms); Transfers on arrival & departure by car and by boat; all meals (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); aviary, marine museum and aquarium, dolphin show; beach towels, chairs volley; nightly entertainment; unlimited drinks at the discotheque; hotel taxes & tips included.

 

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, airport departure taxes -from USA $150-200 (Inc. dep. tax/security/fuel surcharges from USA and Colombia, please call to verify this charges as it change everyday) and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

COST OF EXTRA NIGHTS: Super Decameron Isla Palma Extra nights DBL $85, SGL $128,CHL $35 (not valid from Dec.24 to Jan.02). Triple rate =same as double CHILDREN: 3 to 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

For more information about Decameron Isla Palma click here

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME

 

 

 

San Andres & Providence 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.

Super Decameron Aquarium and Marazul

 

ALL INCLUSIVE BEACH RESORTS-

Daily Departures from Miami*. Rates per person

Add-ons: from Orlando** $200; from Los Angeles $290; from New York $250; Washington DC $350 via Copa Airlines.

 

2010

Double

Single

Children

Rates per person Aquarium Marazul Aquarium  Marazul Aquarium   Marazul
Jan.11-Apr.15, 2010 US$1393 1474 1690 2356 997 1051
Apr.16-Dec.10, 2010 1294 1392 1541 1690 952 997

From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person due to high season airfares.

Airfares are subject to change at any time and subject to class availability.

CHILDREN: 3 to 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults.

 

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to San Andres, with COPA Airlines (via Panama) ; 6 nights at Hotel Beach Aquarium Super Decamerón or Marazul with daily Breakfast and lunch buffets, a la carte dinners; Daily snacks ; Unlimited domestic and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,& cigarettes; Beach towels at the activities center. Daily activities program. Nightly Show at 9:30 pm; Non-motorized water sport (windsurf, sunfish sailboats, kayaks); Scuba Diving clinic given by Divers Dream at the bridge of our hotel; Daily Discotheque from 11:00pm till 02:00 am
Hotel taxes and tips included.  . The hotels offers 250 rooms with 2 double beds or 1 king size bed; 4 Restaurants; 3 Bars; Swimming pool for children & adults; Boutique; Discotheque; Travel agency  and Meeting room for 130 people. Transfers on arrival and departure
n

 

 

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, airport departure taxes -from USA & Colombia $150 to S200; from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.(Jet ski, banana boat , fishing , scuba diving are all available at additional charge)

Click here for information about Hotel Aquarium & Marazul

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

*Subject to Copa's  and Avianca flight itineraries-Call your agent or Tara Tours 1-800-327-0080

** Flights from Orlando may not connect the same day and some extra charges may apply.

 

 

Providence Island -Extension

 

"The Best kept secret in South America"

 

 

 Including:

- Local round trip airfare San Andres to Providence Island.

- 3 nights hotel accommodations at any of the following bed and breakfast properties: Cabanas Relax, Posada del Mar, Miss Elma, Miss Mary or Cabanas Agua Dulce (all small properties with 12-15 rooms)

- Daily breakfast and dinner

- Local airport taxes

- Transfers on arrival and departure

 

2010

COST PER PERSON 4days/3night package:

DBL $484; TRP $466; SGL $5655; CHILD $394

(Extra nights DBL $59; TRP $55; SGL $99; CHL $50)

 

Click here for more info and pictures about the hotels...

 

 

 

Providence Island for a week US$1294

 

8 days/7 night package

 

Including:

-International airfare from Miami via Copa or Avianca Airlines to San Andres

-Local round trip airfare San Andres to Providence Island.

-6 nights hotel accommodations at any of the following bed and breakfast properties: Cabanas Relax, Posada del Mar, Miss Elma, Miss Mary or Cabanas Agua Dulce (all small properties with 12-15 rooms) 

-One night in San Andres (you may need to overnight in San Andres depending on flight itineraries and connections to Providence)

-Daily breakfast and dinner

-Local airport taxes

-Transfers on arrival and departure

 

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, airport departure taxes -from USA $150-200, from San Andres $20 and any other service not specifically mentioned here.(Jet ski, banana boat , fishing , scuba diving are all available at additional charge.

 

2009

COST PER PERSON 8 days/7 night package:

DBL US$1294; TRP $1168; SGL $1690; CHILD $970 

(Extra nights DBL $58; TRP $53; SGL $88; CHL $42)

Add-ons from Los Angeles $290; from New York $250; Washington 350.

From Jan.01 to Mar.30 & Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person.

All rates subject to change at any time. Make reservations in advance. The airlines reserves the right to offer a number of seats for this promotion. 

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

 

 

 

Decameron San Luis, Isleño or Maryland

 

From US$1195 per person including airfare from Miami

 

ALL INCLUSIVE RESORT-

 

*DAILY DEPARTURES

2010-Rates per person

Double

Single

Children

Jan.11-Dec.08, 2010 US$1195 1492 880
Dec.09-24, 2010 1360 1483 1087

Dec.25-Jan.10, 2011

1691

1870

1357

Add-ons via COPA or AVIANCA AIRLINES:  

From New York $250, Los Angeles $290 (via Bogota), Washington $350 (via Bogota). Air is subject to availability.

*From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person via Copa or Avianca Airlines. Rates subject to change at any time.

For Triple same rate deduct US$25 pp.

 

Seasons: From Jan.01 to Mar.31 and from Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $150 per person via Copa or Avianca Airlines. Rates subject to change at any time.

 

All rates per person

Triple rate =same as double. CHILDREN: 3 to 12 years old sharing room with 2 adults. *Surcharge of $20 per person per night during HOLY WEEK.

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to San Andres, Colombia via COPA or AVIANCA AIRLINES ; 6 nights at Hotel Decameron San Luis or Decameron Isleño or Decameron Maryland (your choice), 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.

 

NOT 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: $200 per person.

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 Best beach buy....all inclusive Santa Marta, Colombia US$961 including airfare from Miami

 

 

Santa Marta

 

Welcome to Santa Marta..!
Founded in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest surviving colonial town in Colombia. The city was built at the foot of the Sierra Nevada in order to serve as a convenient base to the trade of the well-known incalculable gold treasures of the Tayronas.

Santa Marta has become a popular tourist center, due not to the city itself but to its surroundings. Nearby, El Rodadero is one of Colombia’s most fashionable beach resorts. Taganga and the Parque Nacional Tayrona can be visited from Santa Marta and it’s also the place to arrange a tour to Ciudad Perdida...The Lost City..

 

DECAMERON GALEON SANTA MARTASANTA MARTA

 

7 days-6 nights  

See add-ons below from Orlando, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC

 

2010 Rates per person

Double

Single

Children

Jan.11-Dec.08*  US$1195  US$1492 US$880
Dec.09-24 1294 1591 1087

Dec.25-Jan.10, 2011

1591

1870

1357

*From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 per person via Copa or Avianca Airlines.

Rates subject to airline availability and subejct to change at any time.

For Triple deduct US$25 per person from the double rate.

 

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES:  

From New York $250, Los Angeles $290 (via Bogota), Washington $250 (via Bogota). Air is subject to class availability.

 

Add-ons via COPA AIRLINES:

From New York or Washington DC $250, Los Angeles $290, from Orlando $150. Flights from Copa Airlines are via Panama direct to Santa Marta.

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Barranquilla via AVIANCA or COPA  Airlines; 6 nights at Hotel Beach Resort Decameron; Transfers on arrival & departure Barranquilla-Santa Marta (1 1/2 hour); 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

 

NOT INCLUDED:

Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security...about $150-200 (changes all the time) and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME 

 

DEPOSIT: $200 per person.

 

FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.

 

      

 

 

 

 

CARTAGENA & SANTA MARTA

 

8 days-7 nights

 

2010 Rates per person

Double

Single

Children

Jan.11 to Dec.10

US$1330

 1780

970

Dec.11 to Dec.24

1555

1960

1150

* From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $100 high season airfares.

 

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES:  

From New York $250, Los Angeles $290 (via Bogota), Washington $250 (via Bogota)

 

Add-ons via COPA AIRLINES:

From New York or Washington DC $250, Los Angeles $290, from Orlando $150. Flights from Copa Airlines are via Panama direct to Cartagena

 

 

 

INCLUDING:

Round trip airfare from Miami to Barranquilla and Cartagena to Miami via  Avianca Airlines ; 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

For information about the Decameron Galeon -click here

NOT INCLUDED: Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security...about $150-200 and going up every day... and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME:

 

 

 

 

Barranquilla, Cartagena & Santa Marta

 

 

 

 

10 days/9 nights

 

2010-Rates per person

Double Single Children
Jan.10 to Dec.09* US$1690 2268 1196
Dec.10 to Dec.22 1870 2575 1394
Dec.23-Jan.02 2194 2970 1592

* From Jun.15 to Aug.15 -please add $150 high season airfares.

 

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES:  

From New York $250, Los Angeles $290 (via Bogota), Washington DC $250 (via Bogota)

Flights also available via Copa 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; 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; 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

For information about the Decameron Galeon -click here

 

NOT INCLUDED:

 

Insurance, USA & Colombia airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security...about US$150-200 and going up every day...and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

 

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 Days/ 6 nights 

 

DAY 01  MIAMI-BOGOTA

Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 02  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. 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)

Day 03  BOGOTA-CARTAGENA

Transfer to the airport for flight to Cartagena. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel Decameron with all meals, drinks and night shows. (BB,D)
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,L,D)
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,L,D)
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)

 

INCLUDING:  

Round trip airfare from Miami  to Bogota via Avianca Airlines; 2 nights hotel accommodation in Bogota and 4 nights in Cartagena (Decameron is an all-inclusive resort); room taxes and service charges; Buffet Breakfasts in Bogota (BB); round trip transfers to/from airport and city tour in Bogota and Cartagena.

 

NOT INCLUDED:  

Insurance, tips, USA. airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA. & Colombia $150-200 per person.

For Travel Insurance please click here Insurance

 

 

AIR/LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON

 

Rates valid until Dec.15, 2010

(Black out date Dec.15, 2009  to Jan.10, 2010)

Double  Triple Single
First Class Hotels: Bogota Regency & Decameron Cartagena US$1294 1240 1780

*Deluxe Hotels: La Fontana in Bogota & Sofitel in Cartagena

1870 1852 2788

Bogota Regency is a 4 star hotel in Bogota and Decameron a 3+ star an all inclusive beach resort.

Extra nights available upon request.

*Deluxe hotels includes only Buffet Breakfast daily.

From Jun.15 to Aug.15 add US$200 per person.

Avianca special airfare for this promotion may not be available at all times.

Add-ons available from LAX $280, NYC $200, WAS $250

 

 

 

 

 

Bogota

 

"Discovering the New Bogota"

 

5 Days/ 4 nights 

Departs Thursdays from Miami

 

DAY 01 THU. MIAMI-BOGOTA

Meeting on arrival and transfer to hotel selected.

DAY 02 FRI. 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. 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). (B)

Day 03-04 SAT-SUN. BOGOTA

Days at leisure to explore Bogota on your own or take an optional tour to Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, Tunja Village or Moserrat. (B)

Day 05 MON. BOGOTA

Transfer out to the airport. (B)

 

INCLUDING:  

Round trip airfare from Miami  to Bogota via AVIANCA AIRLINES; 4 nights hotel acc; room taxes and service charges; buffet breakfasts as noted (B); round trip transfers to/from airport and city tour with visit to the gold museum.

 

NOT INCLUDED:  

Insurance, tips, USA airport departure /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA& Colombia $150-200 per person.

 

 

AIR/LAND TOUR RATES PER PERSON -2010

 

Inc. American Breakfast

Double  Triple Single
Dann Carlton (5*) or Bogota Regency or Dann Norte (4*) US$997 961 1240
Embassy Suites (5*) 1186 1150 1690

 

From Jun.15 to Aug.15 and from Jan to Mar.30, 2008 please add $100 per person

Avianca special airfare for this promotion may not be available at all times.

Please have your travel agent call first to make reservations.

 

Optional Tours: Minimum 2 passengers (Rates per person)

 

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (1/2day)

US$ 97.00

Sanctuary of the Sacred Child (am 1/2 day)

97.00

Tunja,Villa Leyva (Full day,lunch included)

250.00

Bogota at night (Dinner & folklore show)

169.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tara's Best of Colombia

 

Visiting Bogota, Barranquilla, Santa Marta & Cartagena


 

14 days/13 nights

Departs every Sunday from Miami, Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C

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 hotel Dann Carlton. (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, the Zoo and the industrial sector (B)

DAY 06 FRI. BARRANQUILLA-SANTA MARTA
Transfer to the airport. 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)

 

Rates per person

2010

Double Triple Single Children

Jan.11 to Dec.15

US$2925

US$2887

US$3940

US$1860

Dec.16 to Jan.02, 2011 3490 3310 5200 2410

Add-ons via AVIANCA AIRLINES:  

From New York $250, Los Angeles $290 (via Bogota), Washington DC $250 (via Bogota)

Flights also available via Copa Airlines.

Note: Other hotels available upon request. Rate for children is under 11 years old.

 



INCLUDING:
Round trip airfare from Miami or Los Angeles or New York or Washington DC via AVIANCA Airlines ; 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:
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 -

Breakfast-Dinner Included daily

2010 Double Triple Single Children
Ticuna Lodge US$399 388 557 196
Extra night 88 87 142 43

Rates valid from Jan.11 to Dec.23, 2010

 

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"

 

Decameron Amacayacu Amazons, Colombia

 

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)
 

2010 COST PER PERSON DOUBLE US$ 691

 

Including:

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

(3 days ascent, 1 day’s stay in Ciudad Perdida, 2 days descent), ground transportation from Santa Marta to the National Park, 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.

 

Not included:

Airfares, Insurance, emergency medical equipment or evacuation and any other service not specifically mentioned here.

 

 

 

 

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information about these programs 

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