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Magdalena River Cruise: Colombia’s Hidden Gems

13 days from £4,500pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

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  • Horse-drawn carts in Cartagena, Colombia
  • Lady in Cartagena
  • Arches in Mompos' main cathedral
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Overview & Highlights

Available from September 2025!

Enjoy a cruise along Colombia’s mythical Magdalena River through historic colonial towns pulsating with Latin rhythms.

Begin by exploring historic Cartagena before your enchanting eight-day river cruise, then discover the wildlife-rich jungle of Tayrona National Park and relax on Caribbean beaches.

Arrive in the colonial walled city of Cartagena and discover its fascinating history on a series of walking tours. Then embark on your river boat for an unforgettable eight-day cruise through northern Colombia’s heartlands.

Step through the streets of Palenque, the first free city in Colombia, then explore historic Calamar by paola bicycle taxi.

Browse hand-made crafts in Santa Barbara de Pinto, then spend two unforgettable days in Mompox. Discover this stunning town’s lively music scene, colonial architecture, traditional jewellery, and nearby wildlife at Ciénaga Pijiño.

Next it’s time to experience the beat of El Banco, famous as the birthplace of cumbia music, and enjoy live performances from the town’s friendly locals.

Go birdwatching in Magangue and discover the colonial charms of Nueva Venecia before finishing your cruise in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla.

Relax with three days in wonderful Tayrona National Park, a pristine haven of Caribbean beaches backed by thick tropical jungle filled with wildlife.

  • Explore historic Cartagena.
  • Visit a series of charming historic towns, including bucolic Mompox.
  • Go birdwatching in Magangue.
  • Enjoy a day of relaxation on the beaches of Tayrona.

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    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

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