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10 day Colombian River Cruise

A Remote Colombian River Cruise with Colourful Cartagena

Cruise Colombia’s enchanting and largely unexplored Magdalena River aboard the AmaMagdalena. Visit small villages and discover the diverse flora and fauna of the region. Learn more about Colombia’s native plants during a visit to Bogotá Botanical Garden and see the vivid and vibrant buildings of coastal Cartagena.

This journey departs:

  • 12 June 2025

BogotáCartagena
10 Days River Cruise

Highlights

The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.

Cruise aboard the AmaMagdalena

See Colombia’s Magdalena River from aboard a comfortable river ship. Enjoy the adventure in a safe and relaxed setting.

Colorful spanish colonial buildings with wooden balconies at Plaza de los Coches inside the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. UNESCO world heritage site.

Explore Colourful Cartagena

Delight in the beautiful coastal city of Cartagena, with its brightly coloured buildings and the Catedral de Cartagena.

Visit the Floating Village

Join your Botanical Guide and learn about Nueva Venecia’s mangrove species and various other flora.

Inclusions

Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.

Escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, Tour Manager and Cruise Director

Seven-night cruise aboard AmaMagdalena for up to 20 Botanica guests, and two nights’ accommodation in centrally located four-star hotels

Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 24 meals and select beverages

All sightseeing, shore excursions and entrance fees as per the itinerary

Sail the Magdalena River in Colombia, exploring the local villages and flora of the region

Visit the Bogotá Botanical Garden and explore colourful Cartagena and its flower-filled Old Town

Explore the floating village of Nueva Venecia and learn about the region’s cultural traditions

Spend time in the colonial town of Mompox and enjoy local delicacies

Itinerary

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change

  • Fitness rating: High

  • Group Size: Up to 20 Botanica guests aboard the AmaMagdalena, which has a capacity of 60 passengers. Cruise is in partnership with AMA Waterways.

  • Some excursions may require a high level of mobility and fitness.

  • Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary

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