Cartagena Private Transfer to Santa Marta or Minca or Tayrona

4.9 (102 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your travel day becomes part of the experience.

Leave directly from your Cartagena accommodation and travel privately to Santa Marta.

Choose the destination that matches your stay: Santa Marta city, Minca or the Tayrona coast, including Los Naranjos, Guachaca and Buritaca.

Your group travels privately in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional local driver.

There are no bus terminals, shared rides or negotiations with drivers along the way.

Many visitors do not realize that an ordinary private-looking car may not be authorized to transport paying passengers between Colombian cities.

Our journeys operate in Servicio Especial vehicles authorized for national routes. We also maintain a backup fleet so an unexpected vehicle issue does not leave you searching for another way to continue your trip.

Before departure, you receive your driver’s name, phone number, and license plate. You can also select an option that includes a separate English-speaking guide.

Options

To Santa Marta | Spanish Drive

Private door-to-door transfer: Private one-way transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta. Vehicle reserved for your group; tolls, fuel and parking included.
Duration: 4 hours
Cartagena → Santa Marta: Coastal route through Barranquilla and Ciénaga Grande, ending at your confirmed Santa Marta hotel or accessible address.
SUV, minivan or large van: SUV for 1–3, minivan for 4–6 or large van for 7–15 travelers, assigned according to group size and availability.
Opt stop at Caimán del Rio: Optional 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

To Minca | Spanish Driver

Private transfer to Minca: Direct from Cartagena in a private vehicle with a Spanish-speaking driver. Drop-off at Minca Police Station.
Duration: 5 hours
Private vehicle based on group: Private A/C vehicle: SUV for 1–3, minivan for 4–6, or large van for 7–12 travelers.
Opt Stop at Caimán del Río: 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río. Waiting and parking included; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

To Minca | English Guide

English-Speaking Host Included: Direct from Cartagena in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Drop-off at Minca Police Station
Duration: 5 hours
Private vehicle based on group: Private A/C vehicle: SUV for 1–2, minivan for 3–6, or large van for 7–12 travelers.
Opt stop at Caimán del Río.: 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río. Waiting and parking included; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

To Tayrona | English Guide

Private transfer to Tayrona: Private transfer from Cartagena to your confirmed Tayrona/Guachaca/Buritaca- area hotel. Vehicle reserved for your group.
Duration: 5 hours
Cartagena → Tayrona Park area: Coastal route via Barranquilla, Ciénaga Grande and Santa Marta, ending at your confirmed Tayrona-area hotel.
SUV, minivan or large van: SUV for 1–2, minivan for 3–6 or large van for 7–15 travelers. A separate English-speaking guide is included.
Opt stop at Caimán del Río: Optional 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

To Tayrona | Spanish Driver

Private transfer to Tayrona: From Cartagena to an accessible hotel in Tayrona, Los Naranjos, Guachaca or Buritaca, with a Spanish-speaking driver.
Duration: 5 hours
Private vehicle based on group: Private A/C vehicle: SUV for 1–3, minivan for 4–6, or large van for 7–15 travelers.
Opt stop at Caimán del Río.: 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río. Waiting and parking included; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

To Santa Marta | English guide

Private door-to-door transfer: Private one-way transfer from Cartagena to Santa Marta. English-speaking guide is included.
Duration: 4 hours
Cartagena → Santa Marta: Coastal route through Barranquilla and Ciénaga Grande, ending at your confirmed Santa Marta hotel or accessible address.
Vehicle with English-speaking : SUV for 1–2, minivan for 3–6 or large van for 7–15 travelers. A separate English-speaking guide is included.
Opt stop at Caimán del Rio: Optional 1-hour stop at Caimán del Río; food and drinks not included.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Tolls, fuel, parking
  • Private one-way door-to-door transfer
  • Professional driver in the language selected
  • Up to one hour of waiting at the optional Caimán del Río lunch stop
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cartagena pickup and Santa Marta drop-off
  • Food and drinks during the optional lunch stop
  • Gratuities, which are optional
  • Additional stops or waiting time not arranged in advance

Meeting and pickup

End point

The included drop-off point is Minca Police Station in central Minca. Many mountain hotels are located on steep or unpaved roads that require a local 4x4. If needed, we can help arrange the onward 4x4 transportation for an additional charge based on the hotel’s location.

End point

Drop-off at a confirmed vehicle-accessible hotel in the Tayrona area, Los Naranjos, Guachaca or Buritaca.

End point

Drop-off at your confirmed hotel or vehicle-accessible address within the covered Santa Marta area.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from Cartagena hotels, Rafael Núñez International Airport, the cruise port or another confirmed address within the configured pickup area.

Enter your exact pickup location and preferred departure time when booking. Before the journey, we will send your driver’s name, telephone number, vehicle type and license plate.

Your driver will meet you at the hotel entrance, airport arrivals area, cruise-port meeting point or another confirmed location. If the entrance cannot be reached by vehicle, we will confirm the closest safe meeting point.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle assignment depends on both the number of travelers and the amount of luggage. Please provide the number and approximate size of your bags when booking. Oversized items such as surfboards, bicycles, wheelchairs or unusually large luggage must be confirmed in advance.
  • Child or booster seats must be requested before the travel date and are subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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