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About this trip
Join Kelsey Rose Brennan for a unique retreat to Cartagena, Colombia and its surrounding islands!
Cartagena is a beautiful city, blending vibrant Colombian & Caribbean culture, and offering easy access to the stunning white sand beaches and calm waters of the Rosario and Tierra Bomba Islands.
Whether you are looking to relax on the beach, swim in the crystal blue waters, or experience the local culture, delicious foods, and trendy nightlife of Cartagena (salsa dancing, anyone?), this retreat truly has something for everybody!
Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page to learn more about the Accommodations, Food and Island Excursions included in this retreat.
A $500, non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the spot. The balance is due 120 days prior to trip departure (October 24th, 2019), and can be broken up into multiple payments if you email Kristin@solseedretreats.com to request a payment plan.
Any questions? Email info@solseedretreats.com.
What's Included
-5 nights lodging at a private, fully staffed guesthouse in the Getsemani neighborhood of Cartagena
-3 delicious & nourishing meals per day with the exception of one lunch and one dinner on your own (starting with dinner on arrival day, and breakfast only on departure day)
-Daily Yoga & Fitness class offerings with Kelsey
-Cartagena Walking Tour
-Salsa Dancing Lesson
-Full day trip out to the Rosario Islands including boat tour, snorkeling, and a fresh seafood lunch
-Afternoon excursion to Tierra Bomba Island with pool and beach club access, lunch and drinks, and roundtrip boat transfers
-Roundtrip Airport Transfers from Cartagena International Airport (CTG).
-All Taxes & Base Gratuities
Not Included
-Flights to and from Cartagena International Airport (CTG). See Flight Parameters below.
-Optional Excursions
-Alcoholic Beverages
Passport & Immunization Requirements
You must have a valid passport to travel to the Colombia. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for the duration of this trip.
A Visa is not required for US Citizens visiting Colombia, unless you are staying for more than 90 days.
The CDC recommends routine vaccinations, Hep A, and Typhoid when visiting Colombia. See more info here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/colombia.
Refund Policy & Trip Insurance
All retreats include a $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats cannot make exceptions to its cancellation policy as costs are incurred prior to the Retreat Start Date.
The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended for this trip, which will protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. If you decide not to purchase travel insurance, you are assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. World Nomads is a travel insurance provider, click here for information and to request a quote. There are a variety of travel insurance policies and options, so read carefully what is covered, and don't hesitate to contact World Nomads customer service with any questions.
Flight Parameters
You will be flying into and out of Cartagena's Rafael Núñez International Airport (Airport code: CTG).
The start date of the retreat is Friday, February 21st. Please plan to arrive between 11am - 4pm if you'd like to be greeted at the airport by our SolSeed Rep. If you arrive outside of that window, we can still arrange your transfer from the airport to our guesthouse (about a 15 min drive), but our SolSeed Rep will not be present.
Kelsey's retreat will kick off on Feb 21st with a group class around 5:30pm followed by dinner at the guesthouse, so please make sure you land by 4pm if you'd like to attend these events.
The end date of the retreat is Wednesday, February 26th. You may depart at any point that morning, and must be checked out of the guesthouse by 12pm. We will arrange and cover the cost of all airport transfers leading up to 12pm on departure day.
Available Packages
The largest room on the property, this room features 5 twin beds on 2 floors of living. The ground floor has two twin beds and the suite's private bathroom which has a room temperature water shower. The lofted second floor includes three more beds, and access to the room's private outdoor terrace. This room has A/C.
**Please indicate your roommates' name upon registration. We will pair you with like-minded roommates if you don't have one in mind. Rooms might be co-ed depending upon how registration goes, but we will do our best to pair you with ones of the same sex. **
This spacious quad room features 4 twin beds, A/C, and ensuite private bathroom with room temperature water shower.
**Please indicate your roommates' name upon registration. We will pair you with like-minded roommates if you don't have one in mind. Rooms might be co-ed depending upon how registration goes, but we will do our best to pair you with one of the same sex. **
These beautiful double occupancy rooms may be configured with a single double size bed, or two twin beds. All rooms have A/C, and their own private bathrooms with room temperature water showers.
**Please indicate your roommates' name upon registration. We will pair you with like-minded roommates if you don't have one in mind. Rooms might be co-ed depending upon how registration goes, but we will do our best to pair you with one of the same sex. **
The most private of our accommodations, this single occupancy rooms features a double size bed, A/C, and private bathroom with room temperature water shower.
Itinerary
We will be spending 5 nights / 6 days at a private, fully staffed guesthouse located in the hip Getsemani neighborhood of Cartagena.
Accommodations feature single, double and shared occupancy rooms, each with private bath. You will have access to plenty of communal hangout spaces as well, such as a lounge area with plunge pool and bar, and a spacious roofdeck with vistas of the Old City.