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Cartagena Colombia Golf Trip Itinerary for 8 Days
This 8-day Cartagena golf trip covers the city’s best courses and main sights. Below: full day-by-day plan, course details, and practical notes. We build longer or custom-length golf trips on request.
Good for: golf travelers visiting Colombia, golf groups, business travelers extending a stay.
Summary of the Cartagena Colombia Golf Trip
Day 1 – Cartagena – Arrival
Day 2 – Cartagena – Campestre Golf Course – Cartagena
Day 3 – Cartagena – Karibana Golf Course – Cartagena
Day 4 – Cartagena
Day 5 – Cartagena – Campestre Golf Course – Cartagena
Day 6 – Cartagena – Karibana Golf Course – Cartagena
Day 7 – Cartagena – Rosario Islands – Cartagena
Day 8 – Cartagena – Departure
Planned destinations for the Cartagena Colombia Golf Trip
Cartagena
In terms of tourism, Cartagena is probably the most important Colombian city after Bogota. It is the capital of the Bolivar department on the north coast of Colombia. The average temperature is 32°C (89°F), so the climate is hot but windy as it is at sea level.
Over 500 years of history can be found here, proof of that is that Cartagena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. Its perfect location directly on the Caribbean Sea and its beautiful colonial old town (Ciudad Amurallada) enchant national and international tourists, who can also travel there by cruise ship.
In the historical center, you will find many attractions featuring the famous Castle of San Felipe de Barajas, boutique hotels and restaurants. The walled city is also known as a popular honeymoon destination for the romance of its streets and architecture.
Rosario Islands
The Rosario Islands, also called “Islas del Rosario” locally, are a group of idyllic and paradisiacal islands in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
This archipelago is famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, coral reefs and diverse marine life, making it a desirable destination for beach lovers and snorkelers. In fact, it is part of the Rosario and San Bernardo Coral National Park, established to protect the region’s valuable marine ecosystems. The coral reefs are teeming with colorful marine life, including tropical fish, sea turtles and rays.
The Rosario Islands offer a true Caribbean paradise experience with their white sandy beaches, palm-fringed shores and warm tropical waters. The islands are an escape from the busy city life of Cartagena and offer a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Isla Grande is the largest and most popular island in the archipelago. It offers various accommodation options, restaurants and beach clubs, so it is an ideal base point for exploring the area. The Rosario Islands are easily accessible from Cartagena and many tour operators offer day trips and excursions to the islands.
Golf courses of the Cartagena Colombia Golf Trip
Golf Courses in Cartagena
Karibana Golf Club Resort
Website: https://www.karibanaclub.com.co/
Location: Km 12 Anillo Vial, via Barranquilla, Cartagena
Altitude: 2 meters above sea level (6.5 feet asl)
Average temperature: 24 – 31º Celsius (75 – 88º Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 35 minutes by car to old town Onsite
Onsite hotel: Yes
Onsite restaurant: Yes
Nestled between native forest and the beautiful Caribbean beach, the Karibana hotel and golf club is definitely one of the best golf courses in Colombia. The golf course was home to the first Cartagena de Indias at the Karibana Championship (part of the PGA-sanctioned Web.com Tour) in 2015 and the 2019 Colombian Open.
On the first 9 holes, there are 6 artificial lakes surrounded by forests and wide fairways, while the remaining 9 holes offer sea views and require greater effort due to the wind, plus around 135 bunkers. To cool off in the warm climate characteristic of the region, beverage carts drive around the course offering cold beverages to athletes.
- Holes: 18
- Score: 72
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Bent
- Green: Bent
- Length: 7,065 yards
- Designer: Nicklaus Design
- Caddy: No
- Golf Cart: Yes – With GPS
- Rental Equipment: Yes
Cartagena Country Club
Website: https://www.clubcampestredecartagena.com/ Facebook
Location: Kilometer 1 via Turbaco, sector Puente Honda
Altitude: 5 meters above sea level (16.4 feet asl)
Average temperature: 24 – 31º Celsius (75 – 88º Fahrenheit)
Time to city center: 55 minutes by car Onsite
Onsite hotel: No
Onsite restaurant: Yes
The Cartagena Country Club was originally founded in 1933 by 57 residents of the Caribbean city, members of the initiative of the Andean National Corporation. Here, members, their families and guests can enjoy social and sporting activities in an exclusive atmosphere on the outskirts of the community.
The club has an 18-hole golf course that hosts various tournaments such as the Ryder Cup, the Cartagena de Indias International Children’s and Youth Tournament, the Fedgolf Cup and its own amateur tournament.
- Holes: 18
- Score: 72
- Types of grass:
- Fairways: Bermuda
- Green: Bermuda Tif Dwarf
- Length: 6,901 yards
- Designer: Rafael and Jaime Villegas
- Caddy: Yes
- Golf Cart: Yes
- Rental equipment: No
Detailed Cartagena Colombia Golf Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena – Arrival
Arrival in Cartagena
You will be picked up at the airport in Cartagena and driven to your hotel. The bilingual guide will be waiting for you at the airport exit.
Day 2: Cartagena – Campestre Golf Course – Cartagena
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Campestre golf course
Tee time: 10:00
Then return to the hotel.
Day 3: Cartagena – Karibana Golf Course – Cartagena
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Karibana golf course
Tee time: 09:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 4: Cartagena
Full Day City Tour and Mercado Bazurto
Your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the Bazurto market, a very busy place in Cartagena, a maze of colorful stalls, exotic foods and local handicrafts. This guided tour will take you to the heart of the market, where you will have the opportunity to meet the vendors, watch the artisans at work, taste local delicacies and if you prefer, enjoy a delicious typical Colombian lunch.
On the way back you will have a 3 hour tour of the city of Cartagena, visiting the residential neighborhoods that border the Bay of Cartagena. You will visit the Monastery of San Pedro Claver and its church, built in honor of the patron saint of slaves – Pedro Claver. The church is considered a national monument and, because of its history and charm, is one of the favorite churches for weddings in Cartagena. You can also visit the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the most important work of military engineering in the New World. This fortress was built by the Spanish during the colonial era (from 1536) to protect the city from pirates and invaders. Today it is one of the 7 wonders of Colombia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5: Cartagena – Campestre Golf Course – Cartagena
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Campestre golf course
Tee time: 10:00
Then return to the hotel.
Day 6: Cartagena – Karibana Golf Course – Cartagena
Service
Pick-up: 08:30
Karibana golf course
Tee time: 09:30
Then return to the hotel.
Day 7: Cartagena – Rosario Islands
Private Boat tour to Rosario Islands
The driver will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the pier. Where you will have a tour through the Rosario Islands, an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea formed by 28 islands. The natural national park was created to protect one of the most important coral reefs of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. From Cartagena, it takes about 45 minutes by boat. During the private boat excursion to the islands, the captain and an assistant will take care of you. Cold drinks such as champagne, beers and water, as well as delicious snacks, will be the perfect accompaniment to the views over the blue ocean. You will be able to discover the beaches and islands at your leisure or do other activities.
Day 8: Cartagena – Departure
Departure
Today is the last day of your trip. Depending on the departure time, a vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport.
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