itinerary Colombia
Tayrona and Minca
tour highlights
- airport meet-and-greet service
- transfers by private car
- tour of the city of Santa Marta
- excursion to the beaches and Tayrona National Park
- river and waterfalls in Minca
Santa Marta
Tayrona National Park
Minca
day 1 - Santa Marta
Airport pick-up and hotel check-in
Arrival and welcome at the airport by the tour guide/driver, followed by a transfer to the hotel to check in.
Visit to the city of Santa Marta
Santa Marta, a Caribbean gem in Colombia, offers a vibrant experience: explore the historic centre with its colonial streets.
Discover the Cathedral Basilica (1525), the colonial customs house and the Plaza de los Novios. Hear stories about Bastidas, Drake and Bolívar. Finish your tour on the Malecón with views of the Caribbean.
- duration of the visit: approximately one and a half hours
- recommended for: history and photography enthusiasts
- notes: comfortable, lightweight clothing, sun cream and a hat
– accommodation in Santa Marta
day 2 - Santa Marta
Tayrona National Park and beaches
Tayrona National Park
We will reach the entrance of Tayrona National Park at El Zaino. Hike through jungle to Cabo San Juan beach. Swim, relax, hike back. Return to Santa Marta.
- duration of the transfer: approx one hour
- jungle hike: 2-3 hours
- recommended for: lovers of peace and nature
- notes: We recommend insect repellent, sun cream and a hat
– accommodation in Santa Marta
day 3 - Minca - Santa Marta
Minca
Start your adventure at 8:30 AM with hotel pickup! 45-min drive to Minca (700m above sea level), a bird-filled paradise with eco-trails. Hike 20 min across a river to the stunning 25m waterfall for a refreshing swim, then enjoy a local lunch. Continue with a 50-min tropical forest trek to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Santa Marta. End in Minca village with organic coffee and a chocolate face mask. Direct return to your hotel. Nature, adventure, and relaxation in one day!
- duration of the excursion: approx three hours
- recommended for: lovers of peace and nature
- notes: We recommend insect repellent, sun cream and a hat
Airport transfer
We will arrive at the airport in good time for our return flight: one hour early for domestic flights and two hours early for international flights.
Tayrona Minca itinerary 3 days Colombia
Included
- Meet and assist service at the airport on arrival and departure.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Bed and breakfast in hotels (subject to availability)
- All visits and activities included in the proposal
- travel insurance
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks, lunches and dinners (only upon request)
- All tickets and activities not specified in the proposal
- Tips
- Flights(on request)
We recommend bringing
👟 Clothing and footwear
- Comfortable shoes
- Sandals or trainers
- T-shirts
- Shorts or Bermuda shorts
- Long-sleeved clothing for the evenings (to keep the mosquitoes at bay)
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Towel
☔ Climate and environmental protection
- Waterproof or plastic bags to protect your belongings in case of water splash
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Antihistamines if you are sensitive to insect bites
🎒 Personal details
- Medicamentos personales
- Botella de agua reutilizable
📸 Useful accessories
- Camera and charger
- Binoculars (optional)
💰 Others
- Cash for incidental expenses: buying souvenirs, drinks, tips, etc.
Terms of payment
Payment methods:
Pay a 50% deposit on the tour price by bank transfer.
The remaining 50% can be paid by bank transfer within 7 days prior to departure.
Cancellation policy:
If cancellation occurs between the date of booking and 7 days before departure, 10% of the total tour price will be retained to cover administrative costs, with a refund of 40% of the total tour price.
Between 7 and 2 days before the start of the tour, a penalty of 50% of the total tour price will apply.
Between 2 days and 1 day the start of the tour, a penalty of 75% of the total tour price will be applied.
No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 1 day before the start of the tour.
Refunds will only be considered in the event of adverse weather or geological conditions.
Once the full price of the tour has been paid, no refunds will be given for activities not taken part in or meals not consumed.
Tayrona Minca itinerary 3 days Colombia
Tayrona Minca itinerary 3 days Colombia
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