| Duration: | 7 Day(s) - 6 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Eco Tours |
Santa Marta & Cartagena: Tayrona, Minca and Caribbean Experiences
Experience Colombia’s Caribbean coast through a combination of nature, local culture, historic cities, and coastal experiences. Begin in Santa Marta with excursions to Tayrona National Park and the mountain village of Minca before continuing to Cartagena, one of Colombia’s most historic and distinctive cities.
Explore Cartagena’s historic center on foot and spend a day surrounded by Caribbean waters and island landscapes. This itinerary brings together two very different sides of the coast, from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Caribbean Sea.
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 rest or begin exploring the city at your own pace.
Meals: Not Included
Overnight: Santa Marta
Day 2 – Tayrona National Park
Spend the day exploring Tayrona National Park, one of the most important natural areas on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Walk through tropical forest and coastal landscapes while enjoying the scenery and biodiversity of the park.
Take time to explore the trails and surroundings before returning to Santa Marta in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santa Marta
Day 3 – Minca: Mountains, Nature & Local Life
Travel to Minca, a small mountain village located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Enjoy the cooler climate and lush surroundings while exploring the area and learning more about local life in the mountains.
The experience offers a different perspective of the region, combining mountain landscapes, nature, and rural traditions before returning to Santa Marta.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santa Marta
Day 4 – Santa Marta to Cartagena
Depart Santa Marta and travel to Cartagena. Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation and enjoy some free time to begin exploring the city independently.
Take the opportunity to walk through the surrounding streets, visit local shops, or relax before the following days of activities.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cartagena
Day 5 – Cartagena Historic Center Walking Tour
Explore Cartagena’s historic center on a guided walking tour. Walk through the streets of the Walled City, admire its colonial architecture, plazas, churches, and colorful buildings, and learn about the history that shaped the city.
The tour also provides an opportunity to experience Cartagena’s local atmosphere and see some of its most important historic landmarks.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cartagena
Day 6 – Caribbean Islands Day Trip
Spend the day exploring the Caribbean waters and islands surrounding Cartagena. Enjoy time by the sea, take in the coastal scenery, and relax in a tropical setting away from the city.
Return to Cartagena after the island experience and enjoy your final evening at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch
Overnight: Cartagena
Day 7 – Departure from Cartagena
Enjoy your final morning in Cartagena before your scheduled departure. Transfer to the airport or your next destination and continue with your journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not Included
Included
3 nights of accommodation in Santa Marta
3 nights of accommodation in Cartagena
Daily breakfast
Tayrona National Park tour
Minca excursion
Transfer from Santa Marta to Cartagena
Cartagena historic center walking tour
Caribbean islands day trip
Lunch during the island excursion
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
