Caribbean Colombia Express

8 Days | Colombia To Colombia | From: CAD 1798.30

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

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.

What's Included

• Your G for Good Moment: Katanzama Community Visit, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
• City tour in Cartagena
• Tayrona National Park hike with local guide (5hrs)
• Taganga orientation walk
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transportation
Private vehicle, public bus, walking.

Accommodations
Hotels/guesthouses (7 nts).

Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Places Visited Colombia, 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.