Tayrona
Casa Tayrona Los Naranjos
2 nights
Signature Escapes
Luxury Santa Marta Escape: Minca, Sierra Nevada & Tayrona
Two nights near Tayrona and two in Santa Marta seamlessly connect Cabo San Juan, Minca, and Playa Cristal, free from road inconveniences.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Destinations
- Santa Marta · Minca · Tayrona
- Route
- Round trip from the same city
- Group size
- 2 PAX – 10 PAX
- Pace
- Moderate to active
- Ideal for
- Solo travellers and couples, Families and Small groups
Overview
Santa Marta: Sierra Nevada to the Sea
An active escape that begins with nights near Tayrona and culminates by the sea in Santa Marta. Cabo San Juan initiates the adventure; Minca marks the transition; Playa Cristal closes with a luminous and accessible Caribbean experience. The result is an intimate and balanced getaway, with enough captivating content to thrill and ample space to breathe.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Ideal for
- Couples, families, friends; nature travelers
- Category
- Private luxury • Ultra-private on request
- Investment
- Tailor-made quote
Route and itinerary
The itinerary
Tayrona
Minca → Santa Marta
Santa Marta / Tayrona
Santa Marta
Minca
Tayrona
Day 01 · Tayrona
Arrival in Tayrona
Meet & greet at the airport, arrival assistance, and private transfer to Casa Tayrona Los Naranjos, Villa Playa Tayrona or Tewimake. Check-in and rest of the day at leisure, with no programmed activities. Welcome dinner as a non-included add-on, subject to actual flight schedule. Forest and Caribbean meet in a landscape that rewards both contemplation and adventure.
Day 02 · Tayrona
Cabo San Juan, Tayrona Park
An Active day journeying through tropical forest and coast to Cabo San Juan, with an approximate total five-hour hike. For travelers who do not meet the physical level, a less strenuous alternative is designed. Forest and Caribbean meet in a landscape that rewards both contemplation and adventure.
Day 03 · Minca → Santa Marta
Minca and arrival in Santa Marta
Check-out and a tour of Minca, a historic coffee farm, and the Marinka Waterfalls. Afterwards, transfer to Santa Marta and check-in at AC by Marriott Santa Marta, Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida, Hilton Santa Marta or Courtyard by Marriott Santa Marta. The journey begins unhurried: a precise, warm, and friction-free welcome allows you to immerse yourself in the destination from the very first moment.
Day 04 · Santa Marta / Tayrona
Playa Cristal, Tayrona Park
Access to Playa Cristal through forest, bay, and clear waters, with transportation, boat, guide, entrance fee, and hydration. Return to the hotel in Santa Marta. Forest and Caribbean meet in a landscape that rewards both contemplation and adventure.
Day 05 · Santa Marta / Tayrona
Departure from Santa Marta
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, private transfer to the airport or connection to Cartagena, and departure operational assistance. No programmed activities. The departure maintains the same precision as the rest of the journey and leaves space for a last lingering look, without rushing or improvisation.
Tailor-made
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Hand-picked hotels
Tayrona · 2 nights
Tayrona
Villa Playa Tayrona
2 nights
Tayrona
Tewimake
2 nights
Selected properties or similar, subject to availability at the time of booking.
What's in it
Included & not included
Included
- Selected or similar accommodation, in double/twin occupancy with breakfast
- Airport meet & greet and arrival assistance
- Private airport-hotel transfer
- Check-in support
- Green Trails operational assistance during confirmed services
- Private transportation for the activity and professional guide in the selected language
- Entrance fees or access explicitly indicated in the program
- Private transfer and operational assistance
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Private hotel-airport transfer
- Departure operational assistance
Not included
- International airfare
- International medical insurance or assistance
- Alcoholic beverages, gratuities, and unlisted personal expenses
- Add-ons, upgrades, and services marked as optional
- Expenses arising from closures, weather, or changes beyond operational control
Enhancements
Optional add-ons
Pick a destination and add any of these to the itinerary when we build your proposal. Quoted on request.
Tayrona
Welcome dinner
Luxury vehicle upgrade
Travel Companion or dedicated host
Playa Cristal as a Gentle Pace alternative
Cabo San Juan for Active profile
Private birdwatching
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Investment
On request
Proposal code
SMR-02
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