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Minca Full Day Tour: Explore Colombian Mountains and Discover Coffee Farming
5.0
17 Ratings
Santa Marta
Embark on a full-day adventure to Minca, Colombia, and immerse yourself in the stunning mountains. Discover a coffee farm, hike through lush trails, and swim in a picturesque waterfall. Perfect for coffee lovers and solo travelers.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Minca, Colombia, and immerse yourself in the stunning mountains. Discover a coffee farm, hike through lush trails, and swim in a picturesque waterfall. Perfect for coffee lovers and solo travelers.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santa Marta - We will pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, Bello Horizonte, Playa Dormida or Taganga.
- Santa Marta - We will pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, Bello Horizonte, Playa Dormida or Taganga.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Marinka Waterfalls admission fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Coffee farm entrance and guided tour in English or Spanish
- Private bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- 4x4 SUV (if you selected the correct option)
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Marinka Waterfalls admission fee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Coffee farm entrance and guided tour in English or Spanish
- Private bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- 4x4 SUV (if you selected the correct option)
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Food (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner)
- Food (breakfast, lunch and/or dinner)
Additional Information
Have a compelling tale to regale your companions with after embarking on a journey through the lush, emerald-hued mountainsides of Colombia during a comprehensive day tour to Minca. Traverse soggy pathways while being serenaded by the indigenous birds warbling amidst the ancient trees that rise from the slopes of the tallest coastal mountain range in…
Have a compelling tale to regale your companions with after embarking on a journey through the lush, emerald-hued mountainsides of Colombia during a comprehensive day tour to Minca. Traverse soggy pathways while being serenaded by the indigenous birds warbling amidst the ancient trees that rise from the slopes of the tallest coastal mountain range in the tropical zone. Your efforts will be soothed as you take time to bask and bathe in the serene waters of Marinka’s natural basin, beneath a majestic waterfall cascading at a height of 100 feet in terraced splendor. Following your rejuvenation, proceed to the coffee plantation, where seasoned cultivators will impart their extensive coffee expertise, covering every aspect of the journey from planting the seed to brewing the cup.
Noteworthy experiences:
- An ideal choice for aficionados of coffee eager to experience a genuine Colombian coffee estate.
- Sidestep the throng: Enjoy the exclusivity of a private vehicle and guide solely for you and your group.
- Transparent pricing: Your only concern will be procuring meals, as everything else is taken care of.
- The excursion is a prime pick for individuals exploring alone, duos, and families with children aged eight and above.
Location
Santa Marta
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(17 Ratings)
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S9884tfjosephk
Jan 6, 2025
Great tour of coffee plantation and cascade - Great tour to coffee plantation and swim in the cascade.
Cascade is a 10min uphill walk from the furthest point the car can go and can be crowded but worth it.
Erik and Jefferson (the guide and driver) were amazing.
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D8411bjjamesk
Dec 12, 2024
Minka Coffee Tour and Marinka Waterfall - Erik was our bilingual tour guide who picked us up promptly at our hotel. On our journey to the Sierra Nevada mountains he shared a lot about the history of Colombia and more specifically about the region of Santa Marta. His life long passion for wildlife gave us a unique perspective as he was able to identify many sounds of birds and other animals to enjoy along the way. We toured the coffee plantation and got to see the complete process. Following we transferred to an off-road vehicle to reach a secluded waterfall for a relaxing afternoon. Would highly recommend!
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I4079wramyg
Dec 11, 2024
A magical day in Minca - We had an incredible day in Minca with our guides Eric and David!
Our family of 8 was picked up right on time in a comfortable van for the 80 minute drive. Once in Minca, we transferred to 2 4x4 vehicles.
First stop was the Victoria coffee plantation where a private tour had been arranged. Samples were waiting for us when we arrived, and after a snack we had an incredible tour.
Next stop: the Marinka waterfalls. We were driven up to the falls in the 4x4s. Please note: It was a very very bumpy ride and was uncomfortable for a few in our group (which ranged from middle aged to our senior dad). One of our party opted to walk part of the way.
The falls were fantastic and there were restrooms, a restaurant, and hammocks. It was perfect for the swimmers and non-swimmers. Worth the bumps!
Then we headed into town and to lunch which was a surprise and delight. We ate on a terrace lined with hummingbird feeders and were thoroughly entertained by the hundreds of hummingbirds zipping by. Eric is an endless source of info on all the flora and fauna and helped us understand what we were witnessing.
Lastly, we strolled around town until we were ready to head back to the hotel.
Here are a few things we especially appreciated about our Bukap tour:
- we scheduled this trip only 2 days in advance, yet every detail was arranged perfectly
- Eric and David were 100% attuned with the needs and desires of our group and were accommodating and flexible
- David was always willing to help us with translation, even helping us communicate with the staff in our hotel!
I highly recommend you speak with Juan Carlos at Bukap to plan your time in Tayrona and Santa Marta.
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C9427kcalejandrob
Oct 4, 2024
Amazing Guides and Beautiful Experience - This was an incredible tour. Erik was our tour guide and he made me and my wife feel so comfortable and have such a great time. He spoke English and Spanish and was so knowledgable about Colombia and the area that we were in that we came out of it having just much more of an appreciation of the Sierra Nevada and Minca region than we did before. Every part of this excursion was incredible. The reason Erik was so wonderful is because you know that he has such a passion for the nature and the world he lives in. Constantly spotting different animals and plant that were so unique to what my wife and I had ever seen before.
Jader (ha-der) was a wonderful driver transporting us from our air bnb all the way to the town of Minca and dropping us off at our air bnb as well. He is a local of Minca so he was able to share some of the history of Minca with us.
This was one of the excursions my wife and I signed up for and it may be one of our favorites because it gave us adventure and the opportunity to swim in waterfalls and it also gave us an awesome experience at the cacao/coffee farm.
These two men knew this area so well that they took us to this remarkable restaurant in Minca with an incredible view and 100s of hummingbirds that were eating from the feeders that added to this incredible time!
Highly recommend!
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Pabloh110
Dec 23, 2021
Minca and coffee - Spectacular, magical place, still fairly untouched with enough good balance of modernity, but definitely nature steals the show.
At the coffee farm they also has a microbrewery the whole things is amazing
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Evagothenburg
Feb 29, 2020
A wonderful day in Minca with Bukap - We had a wonderful day with Juan Carlos, who really is the best guide. He knows a lot about Colombia and all the beautiful places he took us to. He also invited us to his own life and their history. He is competent, easy going and so serviceminded. He gave us a memorable day in Minca and its surroundings. Thank you for that Juan Carlos and we truly recommend you to take a tour with him!
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Trreston
Feb 23, 2020
Excellnet choice ! - As with the other reviews, this was an excellent choice. Juan Carlos is a great guide, knowledgeable about the region and its history. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip with all the little added touches along the way. We would highly recommend Bukap for your tour/excursion needs.
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Michaelsd2684kb
Feb 23, 2020
Great experience! - We had an unforgettable, fun, educational, and beautiful experience on our trip to Minca. Our driver and guide picked us up right on time, and were phenomenal. Highly recommend!
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617nickv
Feb 17, 2020
Highly recommendable! - We booked our tour with Juan Carlos, who is by far the best guide you can have! His knowledge abour Colombia is amazing, and so is his English. It doesn’t feel like you’re out with a guide, but with a friend! Highly recommendable!
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Prknox99
Feb 17, 2020
Best tour experience in Santa Marta and Minca - We had the most incredible experience with Juan Carlos and his tour guide, Christian. Bukap arranged the most amazing itineraries for me and my active family. We had a wonderful experience and Learned so much about the culture in Santa Marta as well as Minca. Christian was so delightful as a guide and very helpful explaining the culture. He was thoughtful and engaging. Our trip to Santa Marta was so memorable forever because of Bukap!
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