2 Day Popular Coffee Tour, Ecological Hiking, and Birdwatching Tour in Minca, Colombia
Magic House, Calle 10 No. 4-146 Taganga - Santa Marta, 470001 Taganga, Colombia
Endemic Birding Tour in Colombia
This birding tour in Colombia is highly recommended for all nature lovers and beginners explorers who want to learn about the amazing biodiversity of birds that exist in the Sierra Nevada and Minca. At this tiny off-the-beaten-path mountain town, you can appreciate different rivers and lush vegetation that make this place a unique and special paradise. It's the perfect place for watching endemic bird species in exotic landscapes. It is a tour designed for people who are starting with the world of birds. The activity will allow you to know between 20 and 30 different species of local birds.
Key information
- Group safari
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- Maximum group size: 25 persons
- Children policy: Children from the age of 10 years old are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Languages: English and Spanish speaking guides
- All park fees are included.
Highlights
- One full-day tour
- Explore Minca and the Sierra Nevada
- Around 4.5 hours of ecological hiking and walking
- Learn between 20 and 30 different species of local birds
- Cocoa, chocolate and cultural tour of bamboo
- Coffee tour and tasting experience
- 1 night accommodation
- Lunch included
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
1 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: Spanish
Group size: 2-25 participants
Airport transfer available:
Simón Bolívar International Airport (US$4 per person)
Simón Bolívar International Airport (US$4 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
00:00
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
Magic House is designed to provide tranquility, comfort, and satisfaction, away from the annoying noises of the city. Each guest room has a private bathroom. They all include air conditioning. At Magic House, you will find a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and laundry facilities. The property also offers free Wi-Fi access and free parking.
Program
- Depart at 5:00 a.m. from the hostel/hotel to Minca (around 50 minutes).
- Ecological hike for three hours in the surroundings of Minca knowing the forest vegetation in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, studying the nature and birds of the area.
- Free time for breakfast and rest for one hour.
- Ecological hike for one hour, passing by residential area, river, restaurant and arrive at a local farm.
- Learn the coffee process, be in contact with a coffee plant in its natural environment, and taste a delicious organic coffee.
- Ecological hike for 40 minutes and see a natural pool where you can swim and enjoy nature for approximately one hour.
- 45-minute walk to the place where lunch will be provided.
- Lunch
- Cultural tour of bamboo (bio construction and biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta). Tasting of cocoa, chocolate, and the cultural tour will be closed.
- Return to Santa Marta at 5:00 p.m. for 50 minutes to your hotel/hostel.
Location
Minca is a small coffee town located in the lower part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where you can see the different rivers and the humid tropical vegetation. Due to its excellent location, Minca becomes a unique and special place, ideal for adventurers who seek to submerge among the exuberant vegetation, know the endemic species, and discover unique landscapes.
Features
Activities
- Hiking
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Hammock
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- River
- Smoke-free property
- Pet friendly
Services
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
Food
The package includes lunch.
The following meals are included:
- Lunch
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Birdwatching tour
- 1 night accommodation
- Transport
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
What's not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Breakfast
- Services not specified in the plan
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SMR
Simón Bolívar International Airport
17 km
Transfer available for additional US$4 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request. The cost is 4.33 USD per person one way for up to 5 persons or 3.43 USD per person one way for up to 16 persons.
Arrival by shuttle
If you are from Cartagena, Magic Tour Colombia can arrange a roundtrip private transfer at 322.92 USD per person for up to 5 persons.
Airport: Simón Bolívar International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Simón Bolívar International Airport (US$4 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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