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8D INTO THE RHYTHM OF MAGDALENA RIVER

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Duration icon 8 Days 7 Nights
Price From
USD 3,149 Per Person

Experience the magic of Colombia, the “Land of a Thousand Rhythms,” as you sail along the legendary Magdalena River. Wander through the lively streets of Palenque, Colombia’s first free city, and feel the pulse of cumbia and vallenato music all around you. Get lost in the colorful charm of Cartagena’s Getsemaní district—a true creative hotspot bursting with Colombian art and soul. Along the way, you’ll see how Spanish and pre-colonial influences blend together to shape Colombia’s unique culture, music, and spirit. Let these incredible places and the warmth of the people inspire you, as you soak up the beauty and rhythm of this unforgettable river journey.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Exclusive Carnaval celebration to welcome you into the spirit of Colombia
  • Glide across charming towns and villages that inspired Gabriel García Márquez's finest works
  • Feel the pulse of Mompox, where riverside streets brim with artisanal workshops
  • Uncover ancestral practices and symbolic hairstyles of Palenque
  • Immerse in open-air jazz street performance and onboard La Cumbia entertainment
Itinerary Outline
  • Day 1
    Embarkation in Barranquilla
  • Day 2
    Sitio Nuevo
  • Day 3
    Magangue / Mompox
  • Day 4
    Mompox
  • Day 5
    Santa Barbara De Pinto
  • Day 6
    Calamar / Palenque
  • Day 7
    Cartagena (Colombia)
  • Day 8
    Disembarkation in Cartagena (Colombia)

Cruise Partner

Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America

AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways is a premium river cruise brand known for immersive itineraries, elegant ships, and a warm, personalized onboard experience, offering guests a choice‑rich journey across Europe, Asia, Africa, Egypt, and South America, blending cultural discovery with refined comfort and attentive service.

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Featured ship

AmaMagdalena (Category C)

AmaMagdalena (Category C)

A newly designed luxury river cruise ship custom built for Colombia's Magdalena River, carrying just 60 guests for an intimate experience. Interiors showcase beautiful handcrafted Colombian woodwork and decor.

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Included items icon Includes

  • Accommodation as stated on twin sharing basis
  • All fine dining onboard
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner
  • Sip & Sail cocktail hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • High-quality WiFi
  • Sun Deck and Pool
  • Fitness Room

Excluded items icon Excludes

  • Pre- and post-cruise arrangement
  • Transfers from/to the cruise port
  • Airfares and airport taxes
  • Vessel and fuel surcharges
  • Beverages where meals are included
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa (if required)
  • Personal expenses such as gratuities, telephone, spa, laundry, bar bills, baggage fees, vaccination fees, etc.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

Get started with your personalised unique journey

Call us at +65 6219 1359 or email us at enquiry@intriqjourney.com to start planning for a holiday that is completely tailored to your preferences.