Experience Overview
Take it from us — the nature of Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth. On this one-week trip packed with active highlights and laid-back moments, you’ll get the best of beach relaxation and wilderness exploration. Beach time and Tayrona National Park are on the bill here, including chances for hikes down picturesque trails and spending time with an Indigenous community to learn about their customs and traditions. Get back to nature in the jungle town of Minca — it’s the great outdoors with a chill Caribbean twist.
Highlights
- Relax to the Caribbean rhythms on the coast
- Hike through lush jungle with an Indigenous guide
- Meet the locals and learn about coffee in Minca
- Indulge in fresh seafood and Colombian specialties
- Visit an Indigenous community to learn about their cultural traditions
Trip Details
Product Code: 2844
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: SMTQ
Starts: Cartagena, Colombia
Finishes: Santa Marta, Colombia
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- City tour in Cartagena
- Tayrona National Park hike with local guide (5hrs)
- Indigenous Community visit and lunch
- Taganga orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $1,784 ($223 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Cartagena
Enjoy a city tour, visiting the colonial walled city and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time to take in the Caribbean vibe of the city and beach.
Day 3: Cartagena/Minca
Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.
Day 4: Minca to Tayrona National Park Area
Leave Minca behind as the group heads into the Tayrona National Park area to spend the day visiting a nearby indigenous community. Gain insights into the rich traditional cultures of this region, and the Arhuacos. Enjoy a textile weaving demonstration by members of local families in the Katanzama community. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodations just outside Tayrona National Park, where you will have free time to enjoy the property and its amenities. Relax in a nearby hammock, find a local restaurant for dinner, and enjoy the cool ocean breeze.
Day 5: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia. Lunch is included during your hike. Afterwards, the group will travel the short distance to our nearby accommodations and spend free time unwinding after a full day of exploring this stunning national park.
Day 6: Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga
In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.
Day 7: Taganga/Santa Marta
With a free day at leisure, tour Taganga by foot or don a snorkel and mask and explore the water. This evening, travel to Santa Marta and join your group for an optional evening out on the town.
Day 8: Santa Marta
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Jovanna B. - Traveled, June 2024
Another great G adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2024
Brandice S. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall, this was a great tour that gave you a taste of the city, the mountains and the beautiful coast. Andres was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2024
Sophie K. - Traveled, April 2024
It was a good week and mix of activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/15/2024
Nathan S. - Traveled, April 2024
Besides my wonderful tour mates, Freddy was the reason I had such a great experience even though I fell ill the last few days. He accompanied me to the hospital even though it was very early in the morning, he was always positive and kind.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
Frank H. - Traveled, March 2024
Great experience. A slightly smaller group size of 12 would have been perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2024
Sanjeev R. - Traveled, March 2024
This Columbia express trip along the Caribbean coast, gave a really good insight into living in Columbia near the Caribbean beaches, and how vibrant and exciting the cities can be as well how the country sides can be very quiet and relaxing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2024
Denise M. - Traveled, March 2024
Great experience highly recommended
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2024
Thomas W. - Traveled, March 2024
Exactly the tour that I expected with this organization. No surprises, no disappointments, and worth the value you get. Always getan exceptional guide who is well-educated and enjoys his job.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Andrew H. - Traveled, February 2024
Great CEO and good company overcame the weak programme. All in all a different experience from previous G-Adventures holidays, but still one with lots of happy memories to take home.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/26/2024
Kara F. - Traveled, February 2024
My experience in Colombia was phenomenal! It is a beautiful country full of friendly people, amazing food, and splendid scenery and history.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/26/2024
Maria N. - Traveled, February 2024
A great experience with a lively group of people. I particularly enjoyed the two days at Tayrona Park with the experience with the indigenous people, the lovely hotel and amazing beaches there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/25/2024
Kevin C. - Traveled, January 2023
A week filled with a variety of excellent experiences led by an absolute legend of a Tour Guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/04/2024
Laura B. - Traveled, January 2024
Really good overall aside from maybe finding some more optional activities if people don't want to relax.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/29/2024
Eimear M. - Traveled, January 2024
It was an incredible trip and I got to see and experience things that I would not have seen without the G adventures tour. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to see as much as possible in a short time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/27/2024
Ramona G. - Traveled, January 2024
It is very good bust I also think it’s a little to expensive
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/22/2024
Kelly S. - Traveled, January 2024
My first G-adventures trip and my first time to Columbia. Absolutely brilliant trip, made better by our fabulous guide JP and I would recommend it to anyone. Saw some Stunning locations, met some great people and had the best time
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/22/2024
Mark E. - Traveled, January 2024
A nice introduction to Caribbean Colombia-- with its cities, parks, and culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/10/2024
Jill E. - Traveled, January 2024
great way to learn about Columbia
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/08/2024
Laura W. - Traveled, December 2023
A great insight into the Caribbean coast of Columbia … I don’t know what to expect and was a bit weary but i thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Music and dancing at all times and without realising your body is in full swing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/01/2024
Paola R. - Traveled, December 2023
In general, my trip to Colombia was beautiful, we visited incredible places, I learned more about other cultures, foods, friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
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