Caribean Coast tour
*Remember that you reserve your spot by paying 30% of the total price, and you pay the remaining balance 70% the day before the trip.
Discover Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean coast and cultural heartlands in one immersive experience. This journey combines colonial cities, white-sand beaches, national parks, boat excursions, and authentic regional cuisine. From Santa Marta and Tayrona to Cartagena and Barranquilla, finishing in the Coffee Region, this program blends nature, history, relaxation, and cultural exploration in a fully organized and guided experience.
What’s included:
• Ground transportation between all destinations
• Boat transfers and coastal excursions
• Hotel accommodation throughout the trip
• Daily breakfasts and selected traditional meals
• Guided city tours and cultural experiences
• Visit to Tayrona National Park and Caribbean beaches
• Coffee farm experience and regional tastings
• Entrance tickets to planned attractions
• Fully organized itinerary with on-ground support
Meals are included
Local tour guide during the trip
Transportation & Tickets
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Santa Marta
• Arrival and hotel check-in
• Welcome meeting and program overview
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• End of the day
Day 3 – Santa Marta City & Playa Blanca
• City tour (short distances 10–20 minutes)
• Boat transfer to Playa Blanca
• Beach time
Day 5 – Cartagena Historic Center
• Walking tour in the Historic Center
• Free time for shopping, cafés, and photos
Day 7 – Coastal Transfer & Beach Time
• Breakfast
• Departure (approximately 5–6 hours by road)
• Lunch en route
• Beach time
• Dinner
Day 9 – Travel to Barranquilla
• Barranquilla city tour
• Plaza de la Paz
• Metropolitan Cathedral María Reina
• Museum of the Caribbean
• Magdalena River Boardwalk
• Dinner with traditional coastal cuisine
Day 11 – Travel to Manizales
• Departure to Manizales (approximately 9–10 hours by road)
• Lunch in route
• Arrival and hotel check-in
• Dinner with regional cuisine
Day 13 – Return to Santa Marta
• Early departure (approximately 14 hours by road)
• Breakfast stop en route
• Lunch on the way
• Arrival in Santa Marta
• Farewell dinner by the sea
Day 2 – Tayrona National Park
• Departure to Tayrona National Park (approximately 1 hour drive)
• Park entrance and guided hike
• Arrival at the beach
• Beach time
• Return to Santa Marta
Day 4 – Travel to Cartagena
• Departure to Cartagena (approximately 4–5 hours by road)
• Lunch en route
• Short walking tour
Day 6 – Cartagena Cultural Experience
• Breakfast
• Walking tour
• Lunch
• Free time
• Dinner
Day 8 – Boat Excursion & Activities
• Boat excursion (30–60 minutes)
• Afternoon activities
Day 10 – Barranquilla Cultural Tour
• Visit to Barranquilla Zoo
• Visit to El Prado Neighborhood
• Optional visit to Castillo de Salgar
• Typical regional lunch
• Free time at shopping centers or boardwalk
Day 12 – Manizales & Coffee Region
• Manizales city tour
• Manizales Cathedral and panoramic viewpoint
• Walk through historic center
• Excursion to nearby attractions
• Los Nevados National Park viewpoints
• Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs
• Coffee farm visit and tasting