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• February 27, Tuesday

  • Arrivals

    • 13:00 PM - Copa - CM 874

      • Tim and Miles

      • Destination: #347 Calle 21 (here)​

      • ​Driver will wait outside with a sign: Tim and Miles.

      • They will track the flight and wait for 45 minutes after your​ arrival. 

        • Please download whatsApp. Drivers usually communicate that way. They have Tim's number.    

    • 15:33 PM - Avianca - AV 9339 (AV 5216) 

      • 7 people (2 Cars):  Payam, Petey, Xander, JD, James, Aaron, Youngkey

      • Car One: #3-52 Calle 18 Historic Center (Here)

      • Car Two (With James): #347 Calle 21 (here) and then #3-52 Calle 18 Historic Center (Here)

        • NOTE: Group going in Car Two, please explain to the driver that after dropping off James,  the rest of the group is going to #3-52 Calle 18 Historic Center (Here). You could also show (These) directions to driver, and show him this text:

          • El resto del grupo va para Calle 18 #3-5.  Solo a dos minutos. 

      • Drivers will wait outside with signs:

        • One for Payam's Group, and

        • one for James' Group 

      • They will track the flight and wait for 45 minutes after your​ arrival. 

        • Please download whatsApp. Drivers usually communicate that way. They have Payam's and Jame's numbers

    • 17:06 PM - Avianca - AV 9301 (AV 9822

      • 5 people (one Car): Alan, Rob, Antonis, Dan L, Anh

      • Destination ONE (Alan): #347 Calle 21 (here)

      • Destination TWO: #3-52 Calle 18 Historic Center (Here)

        • NOTE: Please explain to the driver that after dropping off Alan, the rest of the group is going to #3-52 Calle 18 Historic Center (Here). You could show these directions to driver (Here) . And show him this text:

          • El resto del grupo va para Calle 18 #3-5.  Solo a dos minutos. 

      • Driver will wait outside with a sign: Alan's Group.

      • They will track the flight and wait for 45 minutes after your​ arrival. 

        • Please download whatsApp. Drivers usually communicate that way. They have Alan's numbers

    • 20:34 PM - Copa - CM 9258

      • Justin and Daniel S

      • Destination: #347 Calle 21 (here)

      • Driver will wait outside with a sign: Justin and Daniel 

      • They will track the flight and wait for 45 minutes after your​ arrival. 

        • Please download whatsApp. Drivers usually communicate that way. They have Justin's number.    

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• February 28, Wednesday​

  • 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Sailing Experience

    • Plan to meet your captain and crew at 09:30 AM.  Please plan accordingly.

    • Your provider is Tayrona Sailing - POC is Ana (+57 314 2514625)

    • Your ship is Sonata

    • Meeting Point: Marina Internacional De Santa Marta

      • Entrance is located (here) - an 8 minute walk from #347 Calle 21

    • When you arrive at the marina, let the guard know you are there for Sonata. They will call them, and a representative will come meet you.  In the meantime, they will need to register every person entering the Marina. Please bring your identification (passport), and each person must pay the marina tax: 11,000 COP (about $4 USD). Make sure to bring COP cash. 

    • Once you are in, your are welcome to visit their market to buy all drinks and extras you will need for the day.  (Drinks are not allowed in the marina. They must be purchased onsite.) 

      • Your experience does include food: snacks fruits, chips, and Lunch (fish with rice and salad or wrap with ham and cheese )​

    • You will be greeted by the crew, told about safety and other basic sailing rules. 

    • Departure should be at 10 am. Destination is Bahia Concha. Sailing will take approx. 1.5 hours.  You will pass by Taganga Bay and Granate Bay on the way.  The boat will  try to anchor as close to the beach as possible.  Once there, you can choose between swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, walking on the beach, or just sunbathing on the boat.  You can get to the beach swimming or on the dinghy.  Return will begin at approximately 3:30 pm (everyone should be onboard before 3:30pm ).   You should be arriving back at the marina at 5pm.

    • Recommended packing list:

      • Camera

      • Swimsuit

      • Towel

      • Sunscreen

      • Cash

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• February 29, Thursday​​

  • ​​9:00 AM  - 5:00 PM - Tayrona Yacht Experience

    • Plan to meet your captain and crew at 9:00 AM.  Please plan accordingly.

    • Your provider is Yacht Santa Marta - POC is Angelica (+57 310 6621829) 

    • Your ship is Charlotte

    • Meeting Point: Marina Internacional De Santa Marta

    • Entrance is located (here) - an 8 minute walk from #347 Calle 21

    • When you arrive at the marina, let the guard know you are there for Charlotte. They will call the captain, and they will come to pick you up.  In the meantime, they will need to register every person entering the Marina. Please bring your identification (passport), and each person must pay the marina tax: 11,000 COP (about $4 USD). Make sure to bring COP cash

    • Once you are in, your are welcome to visit their market to buy all drinks and extras you will need for the day.  (Drinks are not allowed in the marina. They must be purchased onsite.) 

    • You included chef/server service. This will include fruit skewers, yuca chips, and Lunch (Sea bass, Salmon, Chicken Cordon blue, coconut rice, salad, juice). 

      • Chef is aware of dietary restrictions within the group. All options will be adjusted as needed. ​

    • You will be greeted by the crew, told about safety and other basic sailing rules. 

    • Departure should take place at 9:30 am. Destination is Cinto in Tayrona Park. Trip will take approx. 1.5 hours.  You will pass by Taganga, Granate or Cabo Tortuga, Bahia Concha, Gairaca, Playa Cristal.  You should be arriving at the marina at 5pm.

    • Recommended packing list:

      • Camera

      • Swimsuit

      • Towel

      • Sunscreen

      • Cash

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• March 1, Friday​

  • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Hiking in Minca. 

    • Pick up Location: #347 Calle 21 (here)​

    • Your guides today are Gabriel and/or Cristian (+1 786 548 1987) 

    • A driver will pick you up and drive you about 45 minutes to get to Minca.  There, you will meet your guide(s) who will welcome you with coffee.  In Minca, you will have time to buy drinks and snacks for the hike.

    • The hike is good for all physical levels. You will have the chance to visit up to two waterfalls where you can swim, relax, and enjoy nature.

    • Hike will end back in Minca. There you can get lunch, perhaps drinks and even visit the popular places like Casa Loma Hostel or Sierra.  Around 3 PM you will head back to Santa Marta.

      • ​Lunch is not included. 

      • The tour is customizable. 

      • The color of the water depends on the rain per season (less rain=more clear)

      • Minca is usually cash-only; Please bring cash.​

    • Recommended packing list:

      • Repellent

      • Cash for lunch/souvenirs (At least 65k COP)

      • Trail shoes  or water resistant footwear

      • Swimwear (long pants ok) flies)

      • Small towel / dry clothes

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