We are interested in joining the Caribbean Colombia Express tour on February 11. Can you give me an idea of how many bookings you have on this tour to date and what the average age would be? We are seniors and prefer to be in a group with similar folks. Can you tell me if there is a possibility of getting help or advice returning from Santa Marta to Cartagena at the end of the tour? We want to visit Islas Rosario after the tour ends on February 18.

Currently there are 2 people over 55 booked on this trip. Past travellers who have completed a survey will get 5% off the full priced G Adventures trip. If the trip is already on sale, then the 5% does not apply as we only allow one discount per booking. To get from Santa Marta to Cartegena would be via local bus. It around a 5 hour journey and you would need to book this independently.

Will there be possibilities to hike during the tour? I saw that there are some scheduled stops in National parks.

There will be plenty of opportunity to hike and really take in the breathtaking scenery of Colombia, along with your local guide.

I see the tour is advertised for $1,612--but when I open the link, it gives me the original price. What happened?

The sale that you are referring to finished on the 31st March, so you have needed to have made your booking by then to get the sale price.

Can you arrange a day to day itinerary tour without hotels?

Thanks for contacting TourRadar - this is an incredible trip with G Adventures. Please note here at TourRadar we specialize in multi-day tours. We are a marketplace for tour operators to advertise and sell their trips, therefore these are all prepackaged itineraries. Unfortunately we are unable to offer an itinerary with only a guide and transportation.

Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?

A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.

Should I be in Cartagena on the first day of the tour?

You will have a welcome meeting at 6pm on 1st day of the tour so yes, you will need to be in Cartagena.

What does the tour price cover?

In the price of the tour the accommodation, transport, tour guide and some meals are included.

I have been to Intrepid trips before. Will that make me eligible for discount?

Intrepid no longer offers past passenger discounts.

Will there also be a local payment?

There is no local payment, however, you will need to carry some money with you to pay for food that is not included and optional activities you would like to join, etc.

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Caribbean Colombia Express

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Fantastic experience, combining adventures like diving in the Caribbean sea and tubing on a jungle river.
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cartagena
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Landmarks
Cartagena
Day 2
Cartagena
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Don Pedro de Heredia)
Included Activities
- Cartagena City Tour
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum Visit (7000 COP per person)
- Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno) Visit (5000 COP per person)
- Naval Museum of the Caribbean Visit (6000 COP per person)
- Night Exploration on Chiva (80000 COP per person)
- Palace of Inquisition (Museum) Visit (30000 COP per person)
Landmarks
Cartagena Walled City
Day 3
Cartagena to Minca
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Minca La Casona)
Landmarks
Minca
Day 4
Minca to Tayrona National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Posada Villa Margarita)
Included Activities
- Katanzama Community Visit
Landmarks
Katanzama Community
Tayrona National Park
Day 5
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during hike)
Accommodation
Hotel (Posada Villa Margarita)
Included Activities
- Tayrona National Park Excursion
Landmarks
Tayrona National Park
Day 6
Tayrona National Park Area to Taganga
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Ocean Taganga)
Included Activities
- Taganga Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Taganga
Day 7
Taganga to Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Tayromar)
Optional Activities
- Playa Grande visit
- Snorkelling in Taganga (150000 COP per person)
- Evening out on the town in Santa Marta
Landmarks
Taganga
Santa Marta
Day 8
Santa Marta
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Gold Museum Santa Marta (Free)
- Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino (23000 COP per person)
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Santa Marta

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Cartagena

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Cartagena Walled City

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Minca

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Katanzama Community
Tayrona National Park

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Tayrona National Park

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Taganga

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Taganga
Santa Marta

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Santa Marta

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4.3

Overall rating based on 16 Reviews

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4.8
Accommodation
3.8
Food
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Jacob Iles
September 14th, 2022
5
I would highly recommend this tour. It covers a lot of Colombia with a wide level of experience and knowledge shared...
I would highly recommend this tour. It covers a lot of Colombia with a wide level of experience and knowledge shared with the group. JP made the whole trip really enjoyable and easy to navigate the plans. All the day tour guides were brilliant and all of our questions were answered. I've come to love Colombia and I would recommend traveling to this country with everyone I share travel stories with!Show more
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Charlotte Vaughan
September 12th, 2022
5
The trip was amazing and we experienced things we wouldn't have done alone such as the visit to the hostel in Minca...
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John Kapranopoulos
June 15th, 2022
5
Great trip overall as our guide Freddy made the trip fantastic!!
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Alyssa Kapranopoulos
July 6th, 2022
5
Always love our trips with g adventures. Freddy made the trip wonderful
Traveled in May 2022
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Annette
February 14th, 2022
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Zum 2. Mal wurden meine Erwartungen von gadventure nicht erfüllt. Die Ausschreibung der Tour entsprach nicht der...
Zum 2. Mal wurden meine Erwartungen von gadventure nicht erfüllt. Die Ausschreibung der Tour entsprach nicht der Durchführung. Dass der Tayrona Park geschlossen war, war für mich vor der Buchung nicht ersichtlich. Nach meiner Beschwerde bei g adventure war es dann plötzlich auf der 1. Seite der Tour angegeben. Das zweite Highlight der Tour ein Tag bei den Gotshezky indigenous wurd in meinem internery bestätigt. Dieser Teil, das Erleben der Braeuche und Zeremonien und Essen, bewegte mich die Tour nicht abzusagen. Dieser Teil wird jedoch schon seit der Pandemie gar nicht mehr angeboten. Wie kann dies sein? Das ist, wenn man ehrlich ist Betrug. Die Reise bestand somit aus Hostal Unterbringung mit Frühstück, Wert 200 US Dollar, einem halbtägigen Stadtrundgang in Cartagena. Der sehr gut war und einem walk mit lunch. Saemtliche sonstigen Aktivitäten mussten extra bezahlt werden. Auch an den Tagen an denen die Aktivitäten ausgefallen sind. Da frage ich mich für was mein Geld verwendet wurde. Gut 600 US Dollar für Organisation und Guide? Diesen soll man nach g adventure guideline ja auch noch sehr gut Tipp geben. Das war kein Problem, der Guide war gut, wenn auch hilflos, als wir Teilnehmer ihm unsere Interneries gezeigt haben. Die Gruppe war auch sehr nett. So waren es keine verlorenen Tage. G adventure muss jedoch schauen, seinen guten Ruf nicht zu verlieren.Show more
Traveled in January 2022
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Hi Annette, Thank you for your constructive feedback. I'm sorry to learn that your experience did not meet with your expectations. I hear you and I've noted your concerns to review for future suitability.
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Scott
December 24th, 2019
4
Not much in the way of wildlife, but plenty of beaches.
Traveled in December 2019
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Gillian
November 30th, 2019
4
Had a wonderful trip. Highlights were Tayrona, waterfalls around Minca, tubing on the Don Diego (a last minute change...
Had a wonderful trip. Highlights were Tayrona, waterfalls around Minca, tubing on the Don Diego (a last minute change in itinerary) and great company. Most of the accommodation was fine (don't expect luxury), but think Hotel Minca needs upgrading (grounds and view lovely, but my room smelt of damp and was the most basic food of the trip). Another downside was how much extra we had to pay for activities and group meals. There is a lot not included considering the price. But enjoyed being on the tour for the ease of transportation, great socialising and all the help and advice our winderful CEO Miguel was able to give.Show more
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JAMES
November 30th, 2019
2
This tour does NOT represent good value for money. The accommodation was of a hostel level for which we paid dearly....
This tour does NOT represent good value for money. The accommodation was of a hostel level for which we paid dearly. It is amazing how quickly your expectations can drop to zero. Fortunately we had a good group who were great fun and we all have some super memories. Perhaps one too many freezing waterfalls and many promised options did not materialise. We specifically booked a tour of a higher calibre as we did not want to stay in hostels but sadly that is what happened. We had booked our own accommodation both before and after the tour So are more than aware of the actual cost of hotels and feel that fur £300 plus per day fur a couple we should have had better value fur money.Show more
Traveled in November 2019
Kate
June 17th, 2019
3.5
I didnt enjoy the tour as i usually do with G-Ad. Im glad i didnt do the longer format (from bogota). I didnt get on...
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Traveled in June 2019
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Thanks for sharing your experience Kathryn, and our apologies the CEO didn't embrace the perspective of all.
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Linda
May 22nd, 2019
5
I loved the tour! Perfect combination of different activities and good balance between free time and planned time....
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Traveled in May 2019
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That's wonderful - thank you Linda.
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Dan
Asked on October 31st, 2025
We are interested in joining the Caribbean Colombia Express tour on February 11. Can you give me an idea of how many bookings you have on this tour to date and what the average age would be? We are seniors and prefer to be in a group with similar folks. Can you tell me if there is a possibility of getting help or advice returning from Santa Marta to Cartagena at the end of the tour? We want to visit Islas Rosario after the tour ends on February 18.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  Currently there are 2 people over 55 booked on this trip. Past travellers who have completed a survey will get 5% off the full priced G Adventures trip. If the trip is already on sale, then the 5% does not apply as we only allow one discount per booking. To get from Santa Marta to Cartegena would be via local bus. It around a 5 hour journey and you would need to book this independently.
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Wendy
Asked on May 26th, 2024
Will there be possibilities to hike during the tour? I saw that there are some scheduled stops in National parks.
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  There will be plenty of opportunity to hike and really take in the breathtaking scenery of Colombia, along with your local guide.
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  Wendy
  Traveler•Written May 2024
  Is the tour Caribbean Colombia Express on the 30th of June sold out? Is it possible to see if someone is not joining?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
  The trip is definitely sold out and everyone has already made final payment.
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Daniel
Asked on April 1st, 2024
I see the tour is advertised for $1,612--but when I open the link, it gives me the original price. What happened?
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2024
  The sale that you are referring to finished on the 31st March, so you have needed to have made your booking by then to get the sale price.
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Donald
Asked on May 1st, 2016
Can you arrange a day to day itinerary tour without hotels?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2016
  Thanks for contacting TourRadar - this is an incredible trip with G Adventures. Please note here at TourRadar we specialize in multi-day tours. We are a marketplace for tour operators to advertise and sell their trips, therefore these are all prepackaged itineraries.
  
  Unfortunately we are unable to offer an itinerary with only a guide and transportation.
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Christian
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Where can I find more detailed information about this tour?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2016
  A trip note - which contains essential information about your trip will be given to you. Information such as the daily itinerary, where to meet on the first day, what time the trip starts, how to get to the joining point hotel, included activities, visa information, etc will be mentioned in there. Please contact us for this.
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Belinda
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Should I be in Cartagena on the first day of the tour?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2016
  You will have a welcome meeting at 6pm on 1st day of the tour so yes, you will need to be in Cartagena.
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Jade
Asked on January 1st, 2016
What does the tour price cover?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2016
  In the price of the tour the accommodation, transport, tour guide and some meals are included.
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Katrina
Asked on January 1st, 2016
I have been to Intrepid trips before. Will that make me eligible for discount?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2016
  Intrepid no longer offers past passenger discounts.
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Christine
Asked on January 1st, 2016
Will there also be a local payment?
Other
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2016
  There is no local payment, however, you will need to carry some money with you to pay for food that is not included and optional activities you would like to join, etc.

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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Colombia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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Caribbean Colombia Express

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Cartagena to Minca

Minca to Tayrona National Park Area

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Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

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