Tour: 5-day Santa Marta, Minca & Tayrona National Park Tour

Santa Marta, Minca & Tayrona: Caribbean Nature and Culture

Experience Santa Marta and its surroundings through a combination of Caribbean landscapes, mountain scenery, local culture, and outdoor activities. Explore the natural surroundings of Minca, visit Tayrona National Park, and get to know Santa Marta through a guided city tour.

From the foothills of the Sierra Nevada to the Caribbean coast, this itinerary combines nature and culture while offering different perspectives of one of Colombia’s most diverse regions.

Day 1 – Arrival in Santa Marta

Arrive in Santa Marta and transfer to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy some free time to relax or begin exploring the city at your own pace.

Meals: Not Included
Overnight: Santa Marta

Day 2 – Minca: Mountain Landscapes & Local Life

Travel to Minca, a small mountain town located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Enjoy the cooler climate, lush surroundings, and scenic landscapes while exploring the area and learning more about local life in the mountains.

A local lunch is included during the experience before returning to Santa Marta.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch /
Overnight: Santa Marta

Day 3 – Tayrona National Park

Spend the day exploring Tayrona National Park, one of the most distinctive natural areas on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Walk through tropical landscapes and along forest trails while enjoying views of the coastline and surrounding vegetation.

The experience offers time to appreciate the park’s diverse environment and spend the day outdoors before returning to Santa Marta.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santa Marta

Day 4 – Santa Marta City Tour

Explore Santa Marta on a guided city tour and learn about the history and culture of one of Colombia’s oldest cities. Visit key areas of the historic center, see colonial architecture, and experience the atmosphere of the city’s streets and plazas.

Enjoy some free time afterward to continue exploring Santa Marta independently.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santa Marta

Day 5 – Departure from Santa Marta

Enjoy your final morning in Santa Marta before your scheduled departure. Transfer to the airport or your next destination and continue with your journey.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not Included

Included

4 nights of accommodation in Santa Marta

Daily breakfast

Minca excursion

Lunch during the Minca experience

Tayrona National Park tour

Santa Marta city tour

Transportation for included activities

Airport transfers

English-speaking guide

Entrance fees for included activities

Assistance during the trip

Not Included

International and domestic flights

Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuities

Optional activities

Travel insurance

Any service not specifically mentioned