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1,599
Per Person
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Moderate
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
SMCD
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Colombian Explorer: Medellín Nights & Tayrona National Park. Forget scrolling and start experiencing the real deal. This 11-day adventure through Colombia’s Caribbean coast is all about soaking up the sun, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant country. Kick off in Cartagena’s charming walled city before venturing into the lush jungles of Minca and Palomino. Hike to hidden waterfalls, chill on the beaches of Santa Marta, and explore national parks packed with adventure. Wrap it all up with the electric vibes of Medellín. These...read more spots may be all over your feed, but trust us, they’re even better in person — so what are you waiting for?
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. After a welcome meeting at the hotel in the evening, choose to join your fellow travellers for an optional group dinner and check out the local flavours and bustling atmosphere of Plaza Trinidad. Stay: Hotel Villa Colonial
Start the day with a CEO-led orientation walk through streets of the historic old town. Depart from your hotel and pass by the Plaza de San Diego, Murallas de Cartagena for views of the Caribbean Sea, Heredia Theatre, and Monumento Torre del Reloj, during the route. Then, the day is yours to explore this coastal colonial city. Check out the San Felipe fortress, keep walking the lively streets, or take a break from the heat and people watch in one of the city’s many plazas, like Plaza de Santo Domingo. Stay: Hotel Villa Colonial (B)
Leave the liveliness and pulsing energy of Cartagena behind and travel to the small town of Minca, where you can breathe in the fresh mountain air and take advantage of free time to explore. This growing village has a laid back, but energetic vibe with lots of opportunities for jungle hiking, waterfalls, and other adventurous activities. Stay: On the rock hostel (B)
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, set off on one of the best, but lesser-known activities while in Minca; a hike to the Marinka Waterfalls. These two large jungle cascades can be found about 3.6km from town amidst the beautiful forest, and they offer a deep swimming pool to cool off in after your hike. The group will arrive back to Minca for a free afternoon to lounge about, or be as adventurous as you choose. Stay: On the rock hostel (B)
Get ready to lean into those beach vibes and a laid-back coastal paradise energy as the group travels from Minca to Palomino, on the Caribbean coast. Due to it’s location at the southern portion of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you get the lush mountain greenery right up against the warm sea. Upon arrival there will be free time for lunch on your own as well as the opportunity to book an optional tubing activity on the nearby river. Later, kick back with your travel buddies around a beach bonfire before a free night out in Palomino on your own. Stay: La Riviera Playa (B)
Travel into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike thorough the stunning landscape accompanied by a local guide. Experience the natural biodiversity and beautiful trails while any nature lovers unite on a search for wildlife amid the dense jungle forest. Spend half of the day here in the park before an included lunch and transfer back to Palomino. Arrive in the early evening and spend it as you choose. Opt to find a local spot for dinner and toast with your travel pals to a day well spent, maybe catch the sunset. Stay: La Riviera Playa (B/L)
In the morning the group will travel by private vehicle to Santa Marta from Palomino. Upon arrival, join your CEO for an orientation walk of the town passing by landmarks such as, Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Then, take advantage of free time in the afternoon to explore. Choose to grab some lunch at a local restaurant, or maybe head to El Rodadero for white sand beaches and warm water. Tonight, head out for a final night out on the town with your travel crew. Stay: Hotel Tayromar (B)
Wheels up! In the mid-morning, fly inland to Medellín, a city that has transformed into one of Latin America’s safest destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to become acquainted with your surroundings on your own before an optional night out with the group. Stay: Hotel Punto 70 (B)
Explore Medellín today and visit the Comuna 13 neighbourhood—a community transformed. Embark on a walking tour and learn more about the organization Berracas de la 13, a G Adventures–supported project. Afterwards, enjoy time to grab lunch on your own and choose to visit museums, take a historical tour, or try one of the other optional activities available in the area. Stay: Hotel Punto 70 (B)
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Wander the streets of the historic walled city of Cartagena.
- Enjoy laid-back coastal vibes with a beach bonfire in Palomino.
- Hike to the beautiful Marinka Waterfalls in the forest outside of Minca.
- Explore the jungle trails and biodiversity of Tayrona National Park with a local guide.
- Visit Comuna 13 in Medellín and witness the area’s reinvention and a G Adventures-supported community initiative there.
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local, Medellín
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Santa Marta
- CEO-led orientation walks in old town Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Guatapé
- Walk to the Marinka Waterfalls outside of Minca
- Tayrona National Park visit and moderate hike
- Palomino beach bonfire
- Comuna 13 visit and tour
- Free time for optional activities in Cartagena, Minca, Palomino, Santa Marta, and Medellín
- Internal flight
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (9 Nights)
- A variety of styles of hotels/hostels are used on this trip. In many instances, they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary.
- Some nights on this tour will be multi-share. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing a room. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities.
- Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
- Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Ecuador (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Private vehicle, public bus, plane, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in USA. T&C’s apply.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from G Adventures. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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