Join us on an over 50 years of age small group shared tour of Colombia in 2023. Enjoying the company of like-minded travelers, exploring this amazing country in either a high-end shared tour or a comfort shared tour (All of which can be purchased as a private tour!).
Traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends, you’re guaranteed to have an amazing and unforgettable experience!
Express Tours Of the Colombian Caribbean for those Over 50!
Cartagena and the Caribbean coast are totally spectacular, so no better place to start than Cartagena itself. A city of colorful colonial architecture, and vibrant culture with sensational beaches and islands; The walled city of Cartagena de Indias, a UNESCO heritage site, is unique in its beauty that fascinates travelers from all over the world. This slice of Caribbean paradise offers colonial charm and history, with fantastic restaurants, great shopping, and bustling nightlife.
Three shared group tour options of the Colombian Caribbean, exclusively for those over 50. All of which can be purchased as a private tour!
#1. Comfort 7-day Cartagena & Caribbean Express #2. High-End 11-day Complete Caribbean Tour #3. High-End 9-day Caribe Express
Cartagena is home to some of the best restaurants in Colombia. Whether it is high-end eateries with the finest seafood, or local markets serving a delicious medley of fresh fish, everyone can enjoy amazing food in Cartagena.
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The Rosario Islands are a small archipelago of some 28 islands, located offshore from Cartagena. A paradise to bask in the warm sun of an idyllic Caribbean beach – Your day of island hopping will be like no other.
A treasured place in nature, pure white sandy beaches reflect a sea of contrasts with distinct sapphires and jade. You can dive into crystal-clear water, snorkel, or just relax – There is nothing more carefree than a day at the beach.
Santa Marta, your next stop, is pure flavor. The city’s diversity is unmistakable. It is a destination that truly embraces its visitors and makes them feel at home. As Colombia´s premier beach destination, Santa Marta has plenty of entertaining activities on offer to keep travelers busy. Trekking to lesser-known ruins, discovering amazing underwater life while scuba diving, or enjoying lobster tails and heavenly ceviche from street food vendors.
Minca is a peaceful village in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It has a rich archaeological history and is an ecological paradise. With a cooler climate, refreshing mountain streams and waterfalls, and amazing biodiversity. The sunrises, the sky full of birds, and the incredible jungle-covered mountains all resonate with a peace that bathes every corner of this beautiful natural backdrop.
A helicopter ride over La Cuidad Perdida (The Lost City) will be truly memorable. View a past world from a time long ago in a totally different light. (High-end shared tours only • High-End 9-day Caribe Express • High-End 11-day Complete Caribbean Tour )
Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park will be your next port of call on this phenomenal tour. Tayrona National Park is where vibrant beaches contrast with the impressive mountain range of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Cabo San Juan is one of the outstanding areas in Tayrona, with aquamarine water, and a fine sandy beach with beautiful palm trees rising high above you.
The Lost City of Taironaka will be an amazing discovery – You will be enveloped by the colors and smells of this jungle paradise that embraces an archaeological treasure. While traversing rock outcroppings and walking through this natural reserve, you will be amazed. It is reached by crossing forests full of exotic fauna and flora, hanging bridges, mountains, and waterfalls. In the midst of a tropical forest lie the ruins of the great Tayrona Empire. This environment takes you to a world from hundreds of years ago where you can explore and experience life as it used to be.
La Guajira (Only available in the High-End 11-day Complete Caribbean Tour) was always a distant and inhospitable place, the capital of which is Riohacha, a large and dilapidated city where the vallenato sounds on every corner.
The most famous landscape is Cabo de la Vela, a village of humble ranchitos. The landscape of Cabo de la Vela is unique and evokes a lunar scene. There is a constantly strong wind that permits clear nights to allow star gazing at its finest.
While in Manaure let yourself be carried away by the desert. The famous and exotic Salinas (salt mines) de Manaure are naturally dried by the sun and wind until the salt is ready to be harvested.
Finally, but not least, the Mayapo beaches are absolutely glorious and are where you can find indigenous Wayúu handicrafts to take home. They too are famous for their strong winds, which attract aficionados of water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing.
It is a beautiful place, particularly because few tourists come here and prefer to choose better-known beaches at Riohacha.
Mayapo is one of those places that is worthwhile visiting, a pueblo of natives, some tourists, and little commercial activity. It has completely white fine sand, and a sea of crystalline waters in different tones of green. Enjoy their customs and their gastronomy. Experience a goat dish and drink chicha and chirrinchi, typical drinks that are prepared based on the fermentation of fruit peels. Participate in the chichamaya dances with long colorful costumes.