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Colombia (Cartagena, Minca, Tayrona & Santa Marta)

Colombia (Cartagena, Minca, Tayrona & Santa Marta)

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Colombia's Caribbean coast packs an extraordinary range of experiences into a compact stretch of the country's north. Cartagena dazzles with its UNESCO-listed walled old city, colonial architecture, and a vibrant nightlife scene, while Santa Marta — South America's oldest surviving city — serves as the gateway to the region's natural wonders. Tayrona National Park draws visitors with its wild beaches, jungle trails, and ancient Tayrona archaeological sites tucked between the Sierra Nevada and the sea. Inland, the mountain village of Minca offers cool coffee farms, birdwatching, and a laid-back escape from the coastal heat, making the region a favourite for travellers who want culture, nature, and adventure in one trip.

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Colombia (Cartagena, Minca, Tayrona & Santa Marta)
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£1,035 retail with G Adventures → £520 self-launched

Colombia (Cartagena, Minca, Tayrona & Santa Marta) · 8 days

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Caribbean Colombia Express — Self-Launched

The Caribbean coast of Colombia on your own timetable: colonial Cartagena's walled city, the coffee-and-jungle hills of Minca, an Indigenous Arhuaco community visit, a full hiking day in Tayrona National Park, and a lazy finish in Santa Marta. Where G Adventures runs this with a CEO, a private vehicle and a fixed group, you'll use cheap local buses and colectivos, book the same style of guesthouses and eco-lodges directly, and join small-group hikes and community tours booked via local operators. Costs below are approximate per-person estimates and exclude international flights.

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~£520

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