Caribbean Colombia Express
8 days from Cartagena to Santa Marta
From $ 1649
Duration8 days

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 the Gotshezhy Wiwa 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.

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  • Duration: 8 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Starts in: Cartagena
    Physical Grading: Average
  • Ends in: Santa Marta
    Ages: 12+
Caribbean Colombia Express - Tour Map

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cartagena

Start place: Cartagena

Arrive at any time.

End place: Cartagena

Day 2: Cartagena

Start place: 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. Please note hot water is uncommon in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Showers are likely to only have cold water while visiting this area.

Opt to pre-book the "Totumo Mud Volcano" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.

End place: Cartagena

Meals: B
Day 3: Cartagena/Minca

Start place: Cartagena

Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore. Please note that if the group is full, we may be required to use multi-share rooms in Minca due to the small size of this unique hotel.

End place: Minca

Meals: B
Day 4: Minca/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Start place: Minca

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. Stay in a lodge close to the park. Please note that Tayrona National Park is usually closed during the month of February. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls in February, you will visit Taironaka Park, to learn more about the local Kogi people and their cultural practices.

End place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Meals: B, L
Day 5: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Start place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Spend the day with the Gotsezhi Wiwa indigenous community. Enjoy a G Adventures-supported lunch prepared by women from the community. Learn about Wiwa customs on a village visit and then lounge in a hammock by the river or opt to explore nearby waterfalls.

End place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

Meals: B, L
Day 6: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona/Taganga

Start place: Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

In the afternoon, travel from Tayrona to Taganga. Orientation walk with CEO upon arrival.

End place: Taganga

Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Taganga/Santa Marta

Start place: Taganga

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.

End place: Santa Marta

Meals: B
Day 8: Santa Marta

Start place: Santa Marta

Depart at any time.

End place: Santa Marta

Meals: B

Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
  • City tour in Cartagena
  • Hike to Pozo Azul (2hrs)
  • Tayrona National Park (excluding February departures) hike with local guide (5hrs)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Transport

    Private vehicle, Public bus, Walking
  • Accommodation

    Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts)
  • Meals

    7 breakfasts,
    3 lunches,
    1 dinners

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