Colombian Caribbean Express
Colombian Caribbean Express
Colombian Caribbean Express
8 Days Starting in Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia and ending in Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Visiting: Santa Marta, Minca, Cabo San Juan del Guia, Playa Cristal o playa muerto, Cartagena, Rosario Islands, El Totumo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
8caribbea
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
3-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Eco Conscious, Foodie and Wine Tours, History
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
THIS 8-DAY PACKAGE TOUR IS FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE! The Colombian Caribbean is like nowhere else in the world. It is famous for its temperate waters, white sandy beaches, giant palm trees, and music. When combined this creates a magical Caribbean Vibe, unlike anything you have experienced before. You’ll walk through the Caribbean jungle discovering hidden beaches and wildlife along the way; You’ll enjoy a tour of Minca, a coffee tour, a cocoa farm tour, and a refreshing swim under a hidden waterfall in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada; You’ll enjoy a day on the Rosario Islands, explore Cartagena by night, and have options to visit an indigenous village, rejuvenate your body in a Volcanic mud bath, cruise through mangroves in a canoe, and still have some free time to explore other hidden gems. In this express tour of the Colombian Caribbean you’ll find all of these experiences and so much more. This is the tour for you if you love the sun and the warmth of a Caribbean Summer, all year long! Please note for 2 weeks in February, 2 weeks in June, and 2 weeks in October, Tayrona National Park is closed in order for the park to rest and recover for another year.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Santa Marta And The Caribbean - Home To Beautiful Beaches, Tropical Jungles, Lush Mountains, Amazing Deserts, And So Much More...
Location: Santa Marta
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at any time to be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time we can provide you with another tour or with suggestions of places to see and where to go.
Day 2 : Travel To The Small Town Of Minca, Breathe In The Fresh Mountain Air And Enjoy A Tour Of This Wonderful Little Mountain Pueblo.
Location: Minca
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the artisan shops and cafes, along with a Coffee and a Cocoa Tour (perhaps you'll enjoy a cocoa facemask), some amazing hidden waterfalls (opportunity for a refreshing swim), and of course, you're bound to spot a few exotic birds in your travels.
Day 3 : Cabo San Juan In Tayrona Park Forms A Perfect Caribbean Landscape. Where You Can Find Tropical Jungle On One Side Of You, And Beautiful White Sands, And The Caribbean Blue Ocean On The Other.
Location: Cabo San Juan del Guia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll be taken to Tayrona park and enjoy a 2-hour ecological walk through the jungle and visit 4 beaches along the way including Arenillas, La Piscina, Cabo San Juan, and Los Arrecifes.
You'll also enjoy some fantastic beach time (approx. 3 hours), along with time to explore the area or partake of some watersports, such as snorkeling.
After your beach-time has passed you'll enjoy a 1.3-hour walk through the jungle and your waiting transportation.
During your ecological walks, you will learn about the local environment, native animals, and the local indigenous.
Your guide will also be safeguarding your possessions while you're relaxing in the temperate waters and taking as many photos as you may need.
Day 4 : Free Day Or Optional Tour To Playa Cristal (Crystal Beach), Where The Purity And Clarity Of Its Water Allow You To Explore The Sea And All Of Its Life So Easily.
Location: Playa Cristal o playa muerto
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll be collected from your hotel and enjoy a relaxing drive to your first stop; the amazing Seven Waves Beach vantage point where you'll enjoy some wonderful views and an excellent opportunity for some wonderful photos.
Next, it's just a short drive to Neguanje Beach, where you'll be changing transportation for a motorboat ride to your final destination; Playa Cristal!
Once here you'll enjoy a wonderful 3-4 hours of beach time, where you'll also have the opportunity to go swimming and hire snorkeling gear as well.
After your time is up, it'll be on to the boat to start your journey back to your hotel and a peaceful night's rest.
Day 5 : Cartagena
Location: Cartagena
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to CARTAGENA - Relax in a morning drive along the coast to your waiting hotel in Cartagena.
Once here you’ll check into your hotel and enjoy some Free Time in this wonderful setting.
CARTAGENA HIGHLIGHTS - Explore the ancient city with a guided tour!
After a bit of "me-time," you’ll love traveling with us through this amazing city, going to the most interesting locations of the city in an air-conditioned vehicle. With our bilingual guide explaining the history behind every important site you visit. You'll discover panoramic views of the city from Cerro de La Popa; a convent built-in 1606. Explore the fort of Castle San Felipe. travel through Manga, Getsemani and the modern city of Bocagrande, before enjoying a walk in the historic center. This is simply a wonderful way to get to know this ancient city.
Day 6 : The Rosario Islands - Relax In A Tropical Paradise.
Location: Rosario Islands
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a wonderful ocean cruise on a speedboat to the Rosario Islands; arriving at a beautiful picturesque beach for a typical Caribbean lunch, crystal clear waters, water-sports, white sands, and palm trees.
You'll be assigned your personal beach space which will be exclusive for yourself and members of your group.
You'll receive full beach service, a fantastic typical lunch; use of deckchairs and umbrellas; a cocktail on arrival, and English speaking hosts.
You will have the full day to relax and enjoy your space, along with the ability to hire gear for snorkeling, paddleboarding or kayaking.
This will be one of the highlights of your Caribbean adventure!
Day 7 : Free Day Or Optional Tour Mud Volcano And Mangroves - Relax In A Private Volcano Mud Bath And Cruise Through The Mangroves In A Canoe!
Location: El Totumo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You'll travel to the Mud Volcano of Totumo, where you'll climb up into this natural phenomenon and enjoy a relaxing mud bath and a mud massage by local experts.
Following this, you will be cleaned from head to toe by locals dedicated to removing every piece of mud they can find. But there's always some hard to find pieces, which is why you'll be enjoying a swim in the temperate Caribbean ocean.
Next, you'll enjoy a typical Caribbean Meal and a bit of relaxation before continuing onto the second part of today's tour; a voyage through the Cartagena mangroves by canoe. You'll discover the importance of this ecosystem and the vast array of wildlife that lives within.
Day 8 : Today It Is Farewell To Cartagena And To Colombia - Or Extend Your Stay!
Location: Cartagena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hablamos pronto, safe travels home, and visit again soon!
We’ll have transport waiting to take you to the airport at your desired time.
Not ready to leave?
Let us know if you’d like to extend your stay in this beautiful region. Perhaps you’d like to add a tour to San Basilio de Palenque, the first slave-free African settlement in the Americas? Where you can try traditional African food and listen to a unique African dialect that is still spoken today.
Or perhaps a trip to the National Aviary of Colombia. Here you’ll enjoy 2-3 hours strolling through the grounds and enjoying more than 1700 birds, from over 170 different species living in 3 different climate zones; the coast, rainforest, and desert.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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International Flights
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Travel Insurance
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrance fees mentioned are included.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there are two days free on this itinerary with optional tours.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, local guides mentioned tours English speaking.
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Are flights included in this tour?
National or international flights are not included.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers are included.
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