COLOMBIA MULTISPORT
Capture the true spirit of Colombia with an adventurous and active trip that combines the best nature and cultural highlights of this country. Immerse yourself in the astonishing beauty of the Caribbean region of Santa Marta and Tayrona National Park, snorkeling with lots of small tropical fish and colorful coral reef by Taganga bay, relaxing on white-sand beaches and exploring the surrounding towns “Minca” hidden in the tropical forest on two wheels. Hike through lush jungles and cross-rivers in Tayrona national park to reach the mysterious «Pueblito» ruins of Tayrona culture. Finally, visit the fairy-tale town of Cartagena, whose beautifully preserved colonial old town of cobblestone streets and plazas is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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DepartureCartagena / Colombia
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IncludedActivitiesLand TransportationMeals detailed in the itinerary
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Not IncludedDomestic flightsFees and entrances to parks and museumsAirport tranfer in & outInternational flight
DAY 1: CARTAGENA ARRIVAL DAY
Meet your AJ trip leader and group at 7:00pm.
Meals included: none.
DAY 2: CARTAGENA - SANTA MARTA - TAGANGA
Travel in the morning to Santa Marta for around 5 hours by the coastal shore of the Caribbean Sea. You’ll pass by important cities like Barranquilla, among the biggest in Colombia, also see large sea ports located in the delta of Magdalena River, the largest in the country. Take the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the sunset by the beach at Taganga village.
Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 3: TAGANGA SNORKELING

Today after breakfast enjoy the first exploration of the Caribbean Sea by joining half a day snorkeling activity near Taganga bay, here you will see lots of tropical small fish and beautiful colorful coral formation at shallow waters. Spot at king lionfish, barracuda, moray, eels, even turtles sometimes.
Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 4: TAGANGA MINCA - BIKING
On today we will travel for one hour on direction to the mountains of Santa Marta range to Minca village, where we will start our adventure at 700mt altitude, biking down through the cloud forest for about 2-3 hrs, surrounded by an incredible nature.
On the way, we will make multiple stops to visit a local coffee farm and a hummingbird’s sanctuary, jump into the fresh waters of a little river and watch a chocolate making demonstration.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 5: HIKE TO TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK - CAMPING NIGHT
Early In the morning, we will head north along the Carribean coast. We will arrive at one of the most beautiful national park of the Caribbean, the divers' paradise of Tayrona Park. Here, the white sandy beaches of the coral reefs contrast with the tropical forests of the Santa Marta mountain range, a paradise and home for more than 350 species of birds and 100 types of mammals living among flower gardens situated along the different trails in the park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
DAY 6: TAYRONA - SANTA MARTA CITY
After breakfast, we will have the morning at leisure to enjoy some free time exploring the different bays such as la piscine well known for good snorkeling or simply enjoying the beach.
Just after midday, we will take our backpacks to hike for one hour by the sea short to the parking site of Zahino entry to take our transportation back to Santa Marta city.
Meals included: Breakfast.
DAY 7: SANTA MARTA - CARTAGENA
In the morning, we will have a transfer for 4 ½ hours on the main highway to Cartagena De Indias old city. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena is Colombia's most famous and visited city. The main attractions are the remarkably intact historic walled colonial city ("ciudad amurallada") and the beachfront area of Bocagrande.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE

International departures, end of services. Take with you memories and photos and leave a piece of your heart, as you will want to return to Colombia soon to experience more of this enchanted land. We wish you a “buen viaje”!
Meals included: Breakfast.
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What's Included?
- Transportation: Comfortable land transportation, Jeep 4x4.
- Accommodation (based on double occupancy): Comfortable 3 to 4 star Hotels (6 nights) and 1 nights at basic camp at tayrona national park).
- Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner Allow USD 150-200 for meals not included.
- Staff & Trip Leader: Certified AJ expert English-speaking adventure leader and local guides.
What is not included?
- Single supplement $420.
- Entrance fee to Tayrona national park $20.
- Entrance fees not listed.
- International air (also applied to trans-border flights).
- International airport transfers.
- Applicable tourist visas.
- Incidentals.
- Mandatory Travel Insurance.
- Airport taxes.
- Tips or gratuities (recommended $8 per trip leader $5 per local guides, $2 for drivers NOTE: keep in mind that this is all per day per traveler).
- Beverages.
- Meals not mentioned above.
- Optional tours or optional admissions not listed above.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
IMPORTANT TRAVEL TIPS
GENERAL (TRAVEL IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY):Colombia is a developing country and many regions still live in poverty. Although the tourism infrastructure is reasonably good considering that this is very new industry. Though it is growing and improving each year, it can still be difficult at times to travel.
ETIQUETTE & BEHAVIOR: Colombia is one of South America´s most hospitable nations. Even in the overburdened metropolis of Bogota, people are happy to give directions, chat, and ask a question. You´ll often hear “De donde vienes?” (“Where are you from?”). Colombians can be extremely knowledgeable and proud of the history of their country.
SHOPPING & BARGAINING: Colombia has many colorful markets – both for handicrafts and local products. Before buying you should always, bargain in price as this is the custom and the locals often try to charge extra to the tourists. There is no general guideline as to how much you should pay for any individual item – you should decide how much you are willing to pay, start your offers lower than that amount and compromise little by little trying to get the seller’s price down to your ideal price. Bargaining can be fun, and a great chance to improve your Spanish while interacting with the locals!
CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY: Colombia, with its majestic landscapes and varied cityscapes, is the dream of every photographer. However, you should respect the locals and follow these simple rules when photographing them:
TIPPING: It is recommended to Tip our Drivers and Guides as this is not included in the price of the trip, for drivers we recommend $3 USD per person per day and for the guides $10 USD per person per day.
FOOD & DRINK: Another health risk in Colombia is traveler´s diarrhea caused by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. It is therefore very important to watch what you eat - do not eat anything from street vendors, avoid ice unless you are sure it is made from purified water, avoid uncooked or under-cooked food and unpasteurized milk, drink bottled and boiled water, even when brushing your teeth. In the case of illness always, inform your guide or hotel staff who will help you deal with it and ensure that you drink enough water to maintain hydration.
HYGIENE: Hygiene standards are generally lower than those you are used to in North America or Europe. One very important difference is that the sewage system cannot cope with toilet paper being flushed into the toilet. There is usually a basket next to the toilet, which should be used to deposit used toilet paper, and although unpleasant, this method is more pleasant than the toilet overflow that will occur if paper is flushed!
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Safety and security is an important issue as pick pocketing and robbery of tourists can and does occur. It is important not to be paranoid when traveling as most Colombians you meet will be very honest and friendly people, but there are some basic precautions that you should take: Unless necessary never carry anything valuable with you (i.e. expensive watches / jewelry) or large amounts of money. Guard your cell phone and keep zippers zipped and pockets closed when out and about.
EXTRA IMPORTANT DETAILS
SEASON: All year.
ACCOMMODATION: All prices are based on double-occupancy. If you are traveling solo, you will be matched with another participant of your same sex. If you prefer to have a single room, please contact AJ prior to your departure to arrange your accommodation at an extra cost, it is very important to notice that the hotels listed on the Itinerary description may change according to availability so we do not guarantee you stay there, but we will make sure you will stay in a similar one of the same category.
MEALS: Traveling with ADVENTURE Journeys you will have the possibility to experience and taste local food and snacks. Your guide will help you identify typical food and suggest the best places to enjoy it. Some meals are not included in order to give you some flexibility about where, what and with whom to eat. You have the option to share these meals with the group; however there is no obligation to do this. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, please inform AJ prior to your departure.
YOUR TRIP LEADERS AND GUIDES: All AJ guides and trip leaders are highly experienced, licensed with a tourism degree and certified as Wilderness Adventure First Aid respondents. They all have approved several extra training courses for kayaking, rafting, biking and horse riding, besides these they all are amazing and have a fantastic personality. We always carry a complete first aid kit in our trips.
SUSTAINABLE ECO AND CULTURAL TOURISM: Clients receive interpretation and education about the ecology and conservation of the Caribbean tropical forest and learn about the factors that threaten it. We aim to promote long-term conservation of both local people cultural identity and the environment. We transport out and recycle all non-organic garbage and we prefer to work with local suppliers. Your visit will encourage the local communities to support responsible eco-tourism as a sustainable alternative for their living.
HEALTH INFORMATION: Please inform AJ of any existing medical conditions (i.e. pregnancy, diabetes, etc). Yellow fever, Hepatitis B vaccination and Malaria Medication are mandatory for this trip. We strongly recommend to ensure that routine immunizations such as tetanus and diphtheria are up to date and to consider Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations. Please ask your doctor for advice.