Extreme North Expedition: Tayrona, Cabo de la Vela & Punta Gallinas (8 Days)

8 days / 7 nights From Santa Marta Until Riohacha

Plan Itinerary

EXTREME NORTH EXPEDITION: TAYRONA, CABO DE LA VELA & PUNTA GALLINAS

The great continental journey to the northernmost tip of South America, combining the Sierra Nevada, Tayrona, and the Punta Gallinas desert.

Day 1: Welcome to Santa Marta

Arrival at SMR and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Minca: Ecological Capital of the Sierra Nevada

Ascent in a 4x4 to Minca: tour through organic coffee and cocoa farms, swim in the Marinka waterfalls and viewpoints of the Sierra.

Day 3: Jungle and Sacred Beaches of Tayrona

Full day trekking in PNN Tayrona enjoying Arrecifes, La Piscina, and Cabo San Juan.

Day 4: Towards the Desert: Manaure and Cabo de la Vela

Start of the 4x4 journey through the salt mountains of Manaure and Uribia. Sunset at the Cabo de la Vela Lighthouse.

Day 5: Crossing of Bahía Hondita and Taroa Dunes in Punta Gallinas

Deep expedition through the trails of the desert to Punta Gallinas. Descent down the dizzying Taroa Dunes directly to the sea.

Day 6: From the Dunes to the Turquoise Waters of Mayapo

Descent in 4x4 to the virgin beaches of Mayapo. Comfortable accommodation facing the Caribbean Sea.

Day 7: Wayúu Culture and Riohacha Boardwalk

Morning of relaxation and water sports. In the afternoon, immersion in a Wayúu ranchería and night in Riohacha.

Day 8: Return Flight

Transfer to Almirante Padilla Airport in Riohacha (RCH).

What’s Included

Accommodation

02 Nightsin Santa Marta
01 Nightin Palomino
01 Nightin Cabo De La Vela
01 Nightin Punta Gallinas
02 Nightsin Riohacha

Transport

Santa MartaSanta Marta
Santa MartaMinca
MincaSanta Marta
Santa MartaTayrona
TayronaRiohacha
RiohachaCabo De La Vela
Cabo De La VelaPunta Gallinas
Punta GallinasMayapo
MayapoRiohacha
RiohachaRiohacha

Tours and Experiences

4x4 Expedition Cabo de la Vela: Salinas de Manaure & Pilón de Azúcar
Extreme 4x4 Expedition to Punta Gallinas & Taroa Dunes
Afternoon of Virgin Beaches in Mayapo
Ecological Tour to Minca: Coffee Farm and Marinka Waterfalls
Trekking Tayrona National Natural Park: Cabo San Juan

Additional Services

Air tickets(Optional from main airports)
Food(Depending on Hotels and Tours)
Accommodation with breakfasts according to the distribution of nights, private and shared transfers specified, guided excursions with entries, certified local guides.

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