Nature & History in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

About This Tour

A compact six-day loop around Santa Marta — Tayrona's beaches, the Tayronaka ruins, coffee and chocolate in Minca, and a boat trip to the stilt village of Nueva Venecia. This short tour is entirely within Colombia, based around Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, Minca, and the Ciénaga Grande lagoon.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), Santa Marta, with a private transfer to your hotel.

Day 1 — Welcome to Santa Marta

Airport transfer to your hotel, with optional local exploration.

Day 2 — Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park

A jungle walk past several beaches, with snorkeling and optional horseback riding.

Day 3 — Adventures in Taironaka

A boat transfer upriver to the Tayronaka ruins and museum, meeting Kogui community members.

Day 4 — Enjoying the Mountain Air in Minca

A tour of the mountain town's coffee and chocolate production, plus a waterfall visit.

Day 5 — Nueva Venecia, Colombia's New Venice

A journey across the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta to the floating stilt village of Nueva Venecia.

Day 6 — Return Home

A final breakfast before your transfer to the airport.

Departure

The trip ends in Santa Marta with a transfer to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's tight but workable for a focused visit — Tayrona, Minca, and Nueva Venecia are all within a couple hours of Santa Marta.

A genuine fishing village built entirely on stilts over the Ciénaga Grande lagoon, with homes, a bakery, and a school all on the water.

Yes — it works well as a short coastal extension before or after a Bogotá/coffee-region itinerary.

A couple of hours of jungle walking on established trails — warm and humid, but not technically difficult.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), Santa Marta, with a private transfer to your hotel.

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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