Colombian Explorer: Medellin Nights & Tayrona National Park
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Small Group
Average
Rating
Colombian Explorer: Medellin Nights & Tayrona National Park
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10 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Forget scrolling and start experiencing the real deal. This 11-day adventure through Colombia’s Caribbean coast is all about soaking up the sun, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant country.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour Comuna 13 Guide Local, Medellín Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Big Night Out Moment: Santa Marta
- CEO-led orientation walks in old town Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Guatapé
- Walk to the Marinka Waterfalls outside of Minca
- Tayrona National Park visit and moderate hike
- Palomino beach bonfire
- Comuna 13 visit and tour
- Free time for optional activities in Cartagena, Minca, Palomino, Santa Marta, and Medellín
- Internal flight
- Transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (9 nts).
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus, plane, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Wander the streets of the historic walled city of Cartagena
- Enjoy laid-back coastal vibes with a beach bonfire in Palomino
- Hike to the beautiful Marinka Waterfalls in the forest outside of Minca
- Explore the jungle trails and biodiversity of Tayrona National Park with a local guide
- Visit Comuna 13 in Medellín and witness the area’s reinvention and a G Adventures-supported community initiative there
Trip Details
10 days
Private vehicle, public bus, plane, walking
English
Cartagena, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Cartagena
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Colonial
Day 2: Cartagena
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy an orientation walk alongside your trust CEO and get to know the Old Town of Cartagena as you walk a 3.7km loop from your hotel in the area. Pass by various monuments and museums and gain an introduction to the streets, sounds, and sights of this Colombian city.Free_time - Choose your own adventure today! From numerous museums to city tours and nearby island visits, there's no doubt you'll find plenty of options to keep you entertained.Accommodation - Hotel Villa Colonial
Day 3: Cartagena/Minca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle from Cartagena to Minca.Free_time - Settle in to this town in the middle of the rainforest in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A place brimming with hiking trails, coffee and cocoa plantations, rivers, and waterfalls. The ideal place to immerse yourself in nature. Go for a hike or explore the town on your own.Accommodation - On the rock hostel
Day 4: Minca
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - After the hike travel back to Minca and spend the afternoon on your own. Maybe head to Pozo Azul, a collection of three swimming areas on the river that runs by town, or choose to tour a chocolate and coffee farm.Activity - Hike to the impressive Marinka waterfalls that flow with crystal clear water and generate a natural pool perfect for swimming. This easy to moderate hike offers a great chance to feel refreshed in nature amid the beautiful jungle scenery.Accommodation - On the rock hostel
Day 5: Minca/Palomino
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Enjoy yourself during a free afternoon in the small beachside town of Palomino. This off-the-beaten-track is the perfect place to sunbathe on golden sand beaches or tube down a lazy rive beneath the jungle trees.Activity - Hang out on the beach with your travel pals and enjoy a bonfire as the sun goes down and you enjoy one another's company.Accommodation - La Riviera Playa
Day 6: Tayrona National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy the first part of the day in the beautiful landscape of Tayrona National Park on a moderate hike led by a local guide. Learn more about the rich diversity of Tayrona's natural heritage and simply enjoy the outdoors.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend the evening on your own. Opt to grab dinner together with the group or find a spot in town to watch the sunset.Accommodation - La Riviera Playa
Day 7: Palomino/Santa Marta
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Walk through town with your CEO and pass by landmarks like Parque de los Novios, Parque Bolívar, Parque Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas (along the water), and the marina. Get to know this gorgeous place on the Caribbean Sea and simply enjoy the coastal location.Free_time - Explore on your own and choose from the optional activities available locally.Activity - Whether it’s a pub crawl, drink specials, or hanging out by the beach, celebrate late into the night with your new best friends.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Tayromar
Day 8: Santa Marta/Medellín
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and relax as you fly from Santa Marta to Medllín.Free_time - Enjoy time to get settled in Medellín and explore on your own.Accommodation - Yolo Hostel Medellin
Day 9: Medellín
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore dynamic communities and support women–owned social enterprises on a tour led by residents of the Comuna 13 of Medellin. A G Adventures,–supported project, Berracas de la 13 is a nonprofit organization who have developed a new Comuna tour and meal service, benefitting women and youth from the community. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local guides, visit small shops, try local food and purchase unique handicrafts.Free_time - Spend free time exploring the city and make sure to try as many fun optional activities as you can. If you haven't ridden the metrocable yet then we suggesting catching a ride up for sunset views.Accommodation - Yolo Hostel Medellin
Day 10: Medellín
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $2579
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Forget scrolling and start experiencing the real deal. This 11-day adventure through Colombia’s Caribbean coast is all about soaking up the sun, culture, and natural beauty of this vibrant country.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 17 Jul 2026
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
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