Departure from JFK, NYC – JetBlue flight #1533 leaving JFK at 9:35 am arriving Cartagena at 1:40 pm.
8:00am – 6:00pm: Day Trip – Mangrove Tour and Visit Isla Baru
8:00 am: Welcome and Introductions:
10:00 am – 2 pm: Colombia’s Colonial History :
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Relax and hydrate at hotel
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner with educational activist TBD
7:00 am: breakfast at the hotel
8:00 am: Colombia’s Afro-Caribian Culture and Ecology – Tour of La Boquilla and Drumming with Batambora. Finish the day at the NGO ProBoquilla cooperative.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner with college professor TBD
8:00 am: Education in a Post-Conflict Society – Visit to a Fundacion Pies Descalzos School
4:00 pm: History and Conflict in Colombian Art – Getsemani Graffiti Tour
6:00 pm: Dinner with Zenu activist TBD
9:00 am – Visit to the Ministerio de Educacion National for a forum on Peace and Reconciliation
8:00 am: Education in a Post-Conflict Society – Visit Palenque de San Basilio, a UNESCO Cultural Space with Experience Real Cartagena
4:00 pm – Return to hotel in Cartagena to pack
Travel back to NYC – JetBlue flight #1532 leaving Cartagena at 3:00 pm arriving JFK, NY at 9:00 pm.
● International airfare from JFK to Cartagena, Colombia
● 7nights at Hotel de las Americas
● Daily breakfasts
● Local taxes
● Country transportation and tours
● Excess baggage fees at the airport
● Passport and visa fees
● Meals and drinks (unless they show in the itinerary)
● Passport & Visa fees
● Tips, personal expenses
● Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
Hotel Las Américas 5-star hotel
Address: Anillo Vial, Sector, Cielo mar, Cartagena de Indias, La Boquilla, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Check-in March 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm Cehck-out: March 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Breakfast included.
Set along La Boquilla Beach on the Caribbean Sea, this refined hotel is 8 km from Convento La Popa de la Galera and 7 km from hilltop Castillo San Felipe de Barajas. Relaxed rooms, some with sea views, offer Wi-Fi, minifridges and flat-screens, plus balconies or terraces. Bi-level rooms offer living areas. Suites add whirlpool tubs and/or separate living areas with sofabeds. Amenities include direct beach access and 4 outdoor pools (1 infinity and 2 with kids’ areas), plus mini-golf and a children’s play area. There are also 4 restaurants and 5 bars, as well as tennis courts, a gym and a spa area. Breakfast and parking are available.
Trip price in double room: $2,450
Deposit $500 (this is a non-refundable deposit due upon registration)
Balance payment is due by February 15, 2025
| Date | Airline | Origin | Destination | Departure time | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 1533 | JFK, NY | Cartagena, Colombia | 9:35 AM | 1:40 PM |
| Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 1532 | Cartagena, Colombia | JFK, NY | 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Celestial Voyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers. The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.
Deposit $500 (this is a non-refundable deposit due upon registration)
Balance payment is due by February 15, 2025
When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due
We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.
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Passport
Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before September 22, 2025, you must apply to renew your passport.
Visa
If you are not a US citizen please check with the Colombia Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA
Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.