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Experience Overview
Forget scrolling and start experiencing the real deal. This 11-day adventure through Colombia’s Caribbean coast is all about soaking up the sun, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant country. Kick off in Cartagena’s charming walled city before venturing into the lush jungles of Minca and Palomino. Hike to hidden waterfalls, chill on the beaches of Santa Marta, and explore national parks packed with adventure. Wrap it all up with the electric vibes of Medellín. These spots may be all over your feed, but trust us, they’re even better in person — so what are you waiting for?
Highlights
- Wander the streets of the historic walled city of Cartagena
- Enjoy laid-back coastal vibes with a beach bonfire in Palomino
- Hike to the beautiful Marinka Waterfalls in the forest outside of Minca
- Explore the jungle trails and biodiversity of Tayrona National Park with a local guide
- Visit Comuna 13 in Medellín and witness the area’s reinvention and a G Adventures-supported community initiative there
Trip Details
Product Code: 20709
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, public bus, plane, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: 18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: SMCD
Starts: Cartagena, Colombia
Finishes: Medellín, Colombia
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local, Medellín Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Big Night Out Moment: Santa Marta
- CEO-led orientation walks in old town Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Guatapé
- Walk to the Marinka Waterfalls outside of Minca
- Tayrona National Park visit and moderate hike
- Palomino beach bonfire
- Comuna 13 visit and tour
- Free time for optional activities in Cartagena, Minca, Palomino, Santa Marta, and Medellín
- Internal flight
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, plane, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1839 ($184 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena
Arrive at any time. After a welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening, choose to join your fellow travellers for an optional group dinner and check out the local flavours and bustling atmosphere of Plaza Trinidad.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Colonial
Day 2: Cartagena
Start the day with a CEO-led orientation walk through streets of the historic old town. Depart from your hotel and pass by the Plaza de San Diego, Murallas de Cartagena for views of the Caribbean Sea, Heredia Theatre, and Monumento Torre del Reloj, during the route. Then, the day is yours to explore this coastal colonial city. Check out the San Felipe fortress, keep walking the lively streets, or take a break from the heat and people watch in one of the city's many plazas, like Plaza de Santo Domingo.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy an orientation walk alongside your trust CEO and get to know the Old Town of Cartagena as you walk a 3.7km loop from your hotel in the area. Pass by various monuments and museums and gain an introduction to the streets, sounds, and sights of this Colombian city.Free_time - Choose your own adventure today! From numerous museums to city tours and nearby island visits, there's no doubt you'll find plenty of options to keep you entertained.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Colonial
Day 3: Cartagena/Minca
Leave the liveliness and pulsing energy of Cartagena behind and travel to the small town of Minca, where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air and take advantage of free time to explore. This growing village has a laid back, but energetic vibe with lots of opportunities for jungle hiking, waterfalls, and other adventurous activities.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from Cartagena to Minca.Free_time - Settle in to this town in the middle of the rainforest in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A place brimming with hiking trails, coffee and cocoa plantations, rivers, and waterfalls. The ideal place to immerse yourself in nature. Go for a hike or explore the town on your own.Accommodation - On the rock hostel
Day 4: Minca
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, set off on one of the best, but lesser-known activities while in Minca; a hike to the Marinka Waterfalls. These two large jungle cascades can be found about 3.6km from town amidst the beautiful forest, and they offer a deep swimming pool to cool off in after your hike. The group will arrive back to Minca for a free afternoon to lounge about, or be as adventurous as you choose.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - After the hike travel back to Minca and spend the afternoon on your own. Maybe head to Pozo Azul, a collection of three swimming areas on the river that runs by town, or choose to tour a chocolate and coffee farm.Activity - Hike to the impressive Marinka waterfalls that flow with crystal clear water and generate a natural pool perfect for swimming. This easy to moderate hike offers a great chance to feel refreshed in nature amid the beautiful jungle scenery.Accommodation - On the rock hostel
Day 5: Minca/Palomino
Get ready to lean into those beach vibes and a laid-back coastal paradise energy as the group travels from Minca to Palomino, on the Caribbean coast. Due to it's location at the southern portion of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you get the lush mountain greenery right up against the warm sea. Upon arrival there will be free time for lunch on your own as well as the opportunity to book an optional tubing activity on the nearby river. Later, kick back with your travel buddies around a beach bonfire before a free night out in Palomino on your own.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy yourself during a free afternoon in the small beachside town of Palomino. This off-the-beaten-track is the perfect place to sunbathe on golden sand beaches or tube down a lazy rive beneath the jungle trees.Activity - Hang out on the beach with your travel pals and enjoy a bonfire as the sun goes down and you enjoy one another's company.Accommodation - Huku Beach Hostel
Day 6: Tayrona National Park
Travel into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike thorough the stunning landscape accompanied by a local guide. Experience the natural biodiversity and beautiful trails while any nature lovers unite on a search for wildlife amid the dense jungle forest. Spend half of the day here in the park before an included lunch and transfer back to Palomino. Arrive in the early evening and spend it as you choose. Opt to find a local spot for dinner and toast with your travel pals to a day well spent, maybe catch the sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy the first part of the day in the beautiful landscape of Tayrona National Park on a moderate hike led by a local guide. Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and simply enjoy the outdoors.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend the evening on your own. Opt to grab dinner together with the group or find a spot in town to watch the sunset.Accommodation - Huku Beach Hostel
Day 7: Palomino/Santa Marta
In the morning the group will travel by private vehicle to Santa Marta from Palomino. Upon arrival, join your CEO for an orientation walk of the town passing by landmarks such as, Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Then, take advantage of free time in the afternoon to explore. Choose to grab some lunch at a local restaurant, or maybe head to El Rodadero for white sand beaches and warm water. Tonight, head out for a final night out on the town with your travel crew.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Walk through town with your CEO and pass by landmarks like Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Get to know this gorgeous place on the Caribbean Sea and simply enjoy the coastal location.Free_time - Explore on your own and choose from the optional activities available locally.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials, or hanging out by the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 8: Santa Marta/Medellín
Wheels up! In the mid-morning, fly inland to Medellín, a city that has transformed into one of Latin America's safest destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to become acquainted with your surroundings on your own before an optional night out with the group.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and relax as you fly from Santa Marta to Medllín.Free_time - Enjoy time to get settled in Medellín and explore on your own.Accommodation - Viajero Medellin
Day 9: Medellín
Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and learn more about the organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. Afterwards, enjoy time to grab lunch on your own and choose to visit museums, take a historical tour, or try one of the other optional activities available in the area.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore dynamic communities and support women–owned social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Comuna 13 of Medellin. A G Adventures,–supported project, Berracas de la 13 is a nonprofit organization who have developed a new Comuna tour and meal service, benefitting women and youth from the community. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local guides, visit small shops, try local food and purchase unique handicrafts.Free_time - Spend free time exploring the city and make sure to try as many fun optional activities as you can. If you haven't ridden the metrocable yet then we suggesting catching a ride up for sunset views.Accommodation - Viajero Medellin
Day 10: Medellín
Depart at any time.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
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G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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