Is there an option to upgrade hotels as this is a private tour? Or can you provide an example of hotels commonly used?

Since this is a private tour, yes, there's the option to upgrade the hotel category. The accommodation you would stay in Santa Marta is truly charming: a beautifully restored colonial-style house right in the historic center, with a calm and cozy atmosphere. It has a terrace with a pool, lovely common areas, and rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and a level of comfort above the standard perfect for moving around the city easily (Casa Verde Boutique Hotel or similar; the hotel will be confirmed based on availability).

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5 Days in Colombia: The Best of Santa Marta, Minca Vibes & Tayrona Magic (Backpacked)

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Platinum Operator: Responsible Travel South America
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

Day 1
Santa Marta
Start point
Calle 149, 470006 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (Simon Bolivar International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Masaya Originals Santa Marta)
Optional Activities
- Walk through surrounding areas and explore the streets
Landmarks
Santa Marta
Day 2
Minca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local flavors at coffee and cacao farm)
Accommodation
Hostel (Masaya Originals Santa Marta)
Included Activities
- Visit local coffee and cacao farm and learn artisanal production process
- Hike to Marinka waterfalls
- Swim in waterfalls
Landmarks
Marinka Waterfalls
Sierra Nevada
Day 3
Tayrona National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Masaya Originals Santa Marta)
Included Activities
- Guided walk along trails in Tayrona National Park
- Access to white-sand beaches and turquoise waters
- Wildlife spotting opportunities
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling gear rental
Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Day 4
Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hostel (Masaya Originals Santa Marta)
Included Activities
- Visit Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
- Visit Taganga fishing village with panoramic views
- Walk through Cathedral
- Visit Park of the Lovers
- Visit Tayrona Gold Museum
Landmarks
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Taganga
Santa Marta Cathedral
Park of the Lovers
Tayrona Gold Museum
Day 5
Santa Marta
End point
Calle 149, 470006 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia (Simon Bolivar International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy time by the sea
- Purchase local handicrafts

Landmarks
Santa Marta

Landmarks
Marinka Waterfalls
Sierra Nevada

Landmarks
Tayrona National Park

Landmarks
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Taganga
Santa Marta Cathedral
Park of the Lovers
Tayrona Gold Museum

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Masaya Originals Santa Marta
Hostel
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4.6

Cyrus
January 22nd, 2026
The guides were excellent with very good English, great knowledge and were very friendly.
Sarah
October 30th, 2025
This was a great tour! We visited Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, and Cartagena. My highlights...
This was a great tour! We visited Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, and Cartagena. My highlights were the tour of District 13 in Medellín, the hike in Tayrona, and the cooking class in Cartagena. I would recommend adding in extra days if you have the time because traveling between cities uses up a lot of your day. Diego was a great help with planning and adjusting our itinerary as needed. He also got back to us quickly if we needed anything while we were on the trip. The location of our hotels was great and we really liked the guides we had in each city. We never felt unsafe. Remember you need your passport and proof of yellow fever vaccination to enter Tayrona! The country is beautiful and I wish we could have seen more of it!Show more
Emily
September 22nd, 2025
While receiving a finalized schedule was a bit delayed, all of our transport smooth and organized, our local guide...
While receiving a finalized schedule was a bit delayed, all of our transport smooth and organized, our local guide Roberto was friendly and knowledgeable, and each day’s featured excursions ended up being the source of core memories for our trip. I’m grateful for Responsible Travel South America’s responsive nature to answering any questions or concerns that we had, and for helping to make planning our time in Cartagena a bit easier!Show more

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Is there an option to upgrade hotels as this is a private tour? Or can you provide an example of hotels commonly used?
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- Responsible Travel South AmericaOperator•Written November 2025
  Since this is a private tour, yes, there's the option to upgrade the hotel category. The accommodation you would stay in Santa Marta is truly charming: a beautifully restored colonial-style house right in the historic center, with a calm and cozy atmosphere. It has a terrace with a pool, lovely common areas, and rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and a level of comfort above the standard perfect for moving around the city easily (Casa Verde Boutique Hotel or similar; the hotel will be confirmed based on availability).

From

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Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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5 Days in Colombia: The Best of Santa Marta, Minca Vibes & Tayrona Magic (Backpacked)

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