Caribbean Colombia Express

Take it from us — the nature of Colombia and the Caribbean is like nowhere else on Earth. On this one-week...

Colombia

Caribbean Colombia Express

DAY 1 Cartagena

Arrive at any time.

Administrative

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

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

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

Hotel
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.

Land Tour

Cartagena City Tour

Cartagena4h-5h

Learn more about Cartagena’s history from a bilingual guide on a tour of this lively city. Travel between sights by private transport and visit the clock tower, Plaza Bolivar, and the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Take in sweeping views of the city from the hilltop Convento De La Popa and enjoy a walking tour from San Pedro Claver Church to Santo Domingo Church.

Free Time

CartagenaAFTERNOON

Get out and explore this vibrant colonial town. Refuel with some local fare—"patacones" or fried plantains are a must!

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Accommodation

Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia

Hotel
DAY 3 Cartagena/Minca

Travel to the small town of Minca, breathe in the fresh mountain air and enjoy free time to explore.

Free Time

Minca

Enjoy free time to explore the lovely town of Minca. Go looking for unique birds, explore the area on foot or hang out at a local café by the river.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Cartagena- Minca4h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Accommodation

Hotel Minca La Casona

Hotel
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.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Minca- Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona1h-1.5h50km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

People

Your G for Good Moment: Katanzama Community Visit

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona5h

Visit the Katanzama community, located 30 minutes from Tayrona National Park, near Buritaca. Made up of approximately 80 Arhuaco indigenous families, this unique experience invites you to connect with one of Colombia’s most resilient indigenous groups, who have preserved their customs and spiritual beliefs for decades. Upon arrival you will be welcomed into the ceremonial center to learn about the community’s spiritual connection to nature, their history of resistance, and their ongoing efforts to restore their ancestral land, and the area where coca and cacao are cultivated. Then, gather around for a traditional textile weaving demonstration which showcases an ancestral craft that carries deep cultural significance here. Your experience will be led by a local Arhuaco guide and after the community visit the group will sit down together for an included lunch. Your time here fosters cross-cultural understanding but also directly supports the economic and social development of the Katanzama community, ensuring that their traditions continue to thrive for generations to come.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Posada Villa Margarita

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from the nearby Indigenous community to the group's accommodations just 5-10 minutes away.

Free Time

Posada Villa MargaritaAFTERNOON

Lounge in a hammock on the hotel property or wander through the grounds admiring the thick green foliage and fragrant plants. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy as you please.

Accommodation

Posada Villa Margarita

Hotel
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.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Posada Villa Margarita- Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona0.25h20km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Landsport

Tayrona National Park Excursion

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona3h-4h

Get outside with a hike into this beautiful park! Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and explore Tayrona's gorgeous scenery with a local guide. Spend the night surrounded by nature in a lodge close to the park.

Human

Hiking

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona3h-4h

Lace up your hiking boots and get to the next stop under your own power.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Posada Villa Margarita0.5h-0.75h30km

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

This evening, enjoy the tranquil setting by walking toward the ocean, or relaxing on the property of the hotel.

Accommodation

Posada Villa Margarita

Hotel
DAY 6 Tayrona National Park Area / Taganga

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

Bus

Private Vehicle

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona- Taganga0.5h-0.75h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Land Tour

Taganga Orientation Walk

Taganga

Take a CEO-led orientation walk of this traditional fishing village and get acquainted with the main sites.

Free Time

Taganga

Soak up the Caribbean feel of this coastal town with some free time. Be sure to indulge in the area's fantastic fresh seafood or hang out in one of the many cafés along the beach

Accommodation

Ocean Taganga

Hotel
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.

Free Time

Taganga

Take advantage of free time in this coastal town by relaxing on the beach or exploring the waters with a snorkel.

Bus

Private Vehicle

Taganga- Santa Marta0.25h-0.5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

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Accommodation

Hotel Tayromar

Hotel
DAY 8 Santa Marta

Depart at any time.

Administrative

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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