Overview

Banana Travel presents: Medellín + Cartagena + Guatapé

7 Days / 6 Nights – Art, Lakes & the Caribbean

You will visit 3 of the most iconic spots in Colombia.

Starting with Medellin: 2 days full of art, design, good music & good views inside an urban oasis. Plus, you will definitely meet hot guys here.

Moving to Guatapé to experience a full day trip boating around one of Colombia’s most beautiful lakes while getting a cultural background of what the country side in Colombia looks like.

Finish your trip spending 3 wonderful days in a colonial breathtaking & high-comfort house in Cartagena visiting the historical city center, eating chef tailored made food, and enjoying local music. Also will be boating to the Rosario Islands and spend a day beach clubbing like a pro meeting other guys and sight seeing the beautiful colors of our caribbean sea.

Pricing

Per person, based on room configuration.

Double Occupancy
$3,250 USD
Single Room
$3,710 USD
🍌Reserve with a $500 USD deposit — balance due closer to departure.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Hello Medellín - Colombia’s Art, Design & Music District

  • Arrive to Medellin & Hotel Checkin (shuttle from airport to hotel will be provided)The Wake Hotel
  • Icebreaking Art, Design & Urban Music TourProvenza (Medellin’s hottest neighborhood)
  • Relax & enjoy a Special Edition Coffee tastingCafé Pergamino

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

For the icebreaking walking tour go for shorts & t-shirt/shirt and sneakers.

For the night drinks & dance if you feel like you want to change for pants and a polo shirt its ok but guys party in shorts & shirt 🙂

Day 2 – Deep Dive into Medellín local culture + Chill By the Pool & Play some traditional local games TEJO!

  • Lets Go e-biking around Medellín’s city center – explore local gems & try some local snacksTuribike
  • Special 5 course lunch with the Chef – a gastronomic tour involving caribbean & pacific flavoursSalón Centro
  • Lets TEJO!! Try playing a traditional accuracy game (You will love this)Picaro Tejo
  • Sunset at a rooftop Bar with some drinks & good music

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

For the morning e-bike ride go comfy with some shorts and sneakers.

For Dinner & rooftop you can put some jeans & shirt on or stay in shorts if you want.

Day 3 – Wet & Wild in Guatapé! - Explore this magic landscape like a local

  • Travel to Guatapé & Check in at the hotelThe Brown Hotel
  • Take a tuk tuk ride and go touring around the streets of Guatapé (Historical & Cultural tour of the old town of Guatapé)
  • Hop in a Boat ride around the lake and explore the all the landmarks from the water. – Lunch in a unique floating resto-bar!Ancla Resto Bar
  • Sunset and dine with one of the best lakeviews in GuatapéPrismo

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

For the day trip around Guatapé go for shorts and t-shirt.

For the boat ride bring your bathing suit – Its a private boat for you & the guys to enjoy good music and jump in the water.

For the night go for pants, shirt & jacket (temperature drops low by night)

Day 4 – Welcome to Cartagena! - UNESCO’s world heritage

  • Fly to Cartagena & Check in at a colonial stunning house inside the city center (local flights are included in the trip price)Moet Cartagena Hotel
  • Special Welcome Lunch at a Michellin star awarded local restaurantCandé
  • Go for an afternoon city center walking tour around the walled city + Hetsemaní
  • Dine at a very exclusive and traditional restaurantLa Vitrola
  • Lets meet at one of the worlds 100 top bars for some drinks and good musicAlquímico

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

Cartagena is hot and humid weather all year long. We suggest some shorts and t-shirt/fresh shirts and sandals

To enter Alquimico its mandatory to wear pants/jeans and shoes

Day 5 – Visit Las Islas del Rosario - a Caribbean Tropical Paradise with clear 7 color waters & still virgin islands

  • Take a private Yatch from the marina and go explore the beauty of the caribbean sea
  • Tour around the archipelago of El Rosario Islands
  • Disembark in an island beach club & enjoy some good music and viewsBlue Apple Beach Club
  • Watch the sunset by the bay at the yatchSpecial dinner home with the Chef

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

For the boat bring some swim shorts, a pair of sandals and a change of shirt.

For the dinner you can go in shorts, shirt and sneakers

Day 6 – Relax & enjoy a free morning in Cartagena & then prepare to explore the wild mangroves and dance to beat of the drums by the beach!

  • Free Morning to go around Cartagena, lay by the pool or enjoy a historical walk thru the Castle of San Felipe
  • Lunch a delightfull tasting MenuCelele
  • Explore the Mangroves in a canoe ride and learn fishing techniquesLa Boquilla
  • Watch a special dance performance by locals and play some drums while watching the sunset by the beachLa Boquilla
  • Dine at a rooftop with the colonial views of CartagenaMirador Gastro Bar

What to wear? Here are some suggestions:

For the afternoon activities a pair of sneakers, t-shirt and shorts will be perfect.

We will return home to get changed for dinner so a shirt and nice shorts will be ok

Day 7 – Morning wellness routine before going back home

  • Prepare for a detox & relaxation morning routine with a Massage & sound healing combo wellness routine
  • Brunch a the hotel with a full variety of local fruits and special breads to get enough energy for your flight back home
    Moet Cartagena Hotel

Locations

Medellín - The Wake Hotel

A high comfort gem with private jacuzzis & beautiful city views. Located just steps away from Provenza (where everything in Medellin takes place)

Guatapé - The Brown Hotel -

Indescribable comfort and luxury at this hotel. You will feel like you’re in a James Bond Movie.

Cartagena - Santa Catalina -

An absolute breathtaking colonial house fully preserved and restored with high comfort. Located at the heart of Cartagena’s walled city

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