Private Minca Coffee & Waterfall Shore Tour from Santa Marta

Santa Marta, Colombia
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Duration7h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the green landscapes of Minca on a private shore tour from Santa Marta. Travel by 4x4 into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and visit Hacienda La Victoria for a guided introduction to local coffee production. Learn how the beans are processed using traditional machinery before continuing along a mountain route and short trail to Marinka Waterfalls. Swim in the cool natural pools or relax beside the cascades surrounded by tropical forest. Afterwards, return to Minca for a typical Colombian lunch at a local restaurant. Your private guide will share stories about the region throughout the day before your return transfer to the Santa Marta cruise pier.

Options

Private Tour for 2 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 6 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 1 passenger

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 5 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 3 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Private Tour for 4 passengers

Private transportation: Includes private transportation to and from the Santa Marta Cruise Port
Private guide: enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Driver-Only Tour

No guide, fixed 7:30 AM pickup: Private transportation only. No guide, no entry tickets. Available on Tuesdays with a fixed 7:30 AM pick-up.

Pickup included

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Private transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Assistance insurance
  • Private transportation in a 4x4 vehicle
  • Typical lunch
  • Entrance fee to Marinka Waterfalls
  • Entrance fee to Hacienda La Victoria
  • Round-trip transfer from Santa Marta Cruise Pier
  • Expenses and services not specifically mentioned
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Meet your private guide and driver at the agreed meeting point at Santa Marta Cruise Pier. After a brief introduction, board your private 4x4 vehicle and prepare for the journey.
  2. Minca
    45m
    Travel from Santa Marta into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada toward Minca. Enjoy the changing mountain scenery while your guide introduces the region and explains the day’s itinerary.
  3. Cascadas De Marinka
    2h 5m
    Scenic Drive to Hacienda La Victoria — 25 minutes Continue higher into the mountains along the road to Hacienda La Victoria. During the journey, your guide will share stories, historical information, and interesting facts about Minca and the surrounding region.

    Hacienda La Victoria Coffee Tour — 45 minutes Visit the historic coffee estate and learn how locally grown coffee is processed. See the machinery used during the different production stages and discover how the farm has preserved its coffee-making traditions over the years.

    Transfer and Trail to Marinka Waterfalls — 45 minutes Return to the 4x4 vehicle and follow an alternative mountain route toward Marinka Waterfalls. Continue with an approximately 30-minute walk along a natural trail surrounded by tropical vegetation.
  4. Cascadas De Marinka
    1h 30m
    Enjoy time beside the waterfalls and their natural pools. Swim in the cool mountain water or relax and admire the surrounding tropical forest. Access and swimming conditions may vary depending on rainfall and instructions from the site staff.
  5. Minca
    1h 35m
    Return to Minca — 20 minutes Walk back to the vehicle and continue to the village of Minca. Your guide will present the available restaurant options and help the group choose a place for lunch.

    Typical Lunch in Minca — 75 minutes Enjoy a typical Colombian lunch at a selected restaurant in Minca. Take time to rest after visiting the waterfalls and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this small mountain village.
  6. 1h
    Travel back to Santa Marta in your private 4x4 vehicle. The tour concludes with drop-off at the agreed meeting point at the cruise pier, normally between approximately 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, depending on the departure time and local conditions.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The driver will meet you in the Santa Marta Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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