MINCA TOUR SANTA MARTA – THE HIDDEN WATERFALL

Enjoy this Tour to Minca in Santa Marta, in the ecological capital of Colombia, you will visit a coffee town with wonderful natural settings and especially The Hidden Waterfall (La Cascada Escondida).

Minca Santa Marta is an eco-tourist destination located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 650 meters above sea level, above all, has a green and thick vegetation unique in Santa Marta, where you will find a unique biodiversity in flora and fauna.

This region is also characterized by many farms producing coffee and cocoa of excellent quality, in addition there are more than 300 species of endemic birds, ecological trails, rivers and waterfalls of crystal clear water, indigenous settlements and much more.

Minca in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is an ideal place for domestic and foreign tourists, is an alternative to enjoy nature and sustainable tourism, you will see that there are several activities what to do in Minca, the area offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, ecotourism, bird watching, coffee tours, cacao tours, rappel, trekking and ecotourism in general.

DEPARTURE PLACE

Agreed meeting point

DEPARTURE TIME

At 8:00 to 8:30 AM. Approximately

RETURN TIME

At approximately 4:30 PM.

TOUR DURATION

Full Day.

TOTAL VALUE

The price of the Minca Tour is $59 USD per person.

TOUR INCLUDES

Transport in a 4 × 4 Jeep	Tour guide
Minca Tour	Ecological Walk
Visit to Cascada Escondida.	Lunch.

IMPORTANT

If you wish to book this tour to Minca in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, please make a deposit of $18 USD which corresponds to 30% of the total value of the tour per person.
It is a shared tour, the number of people may vary
The Tour to Minca is an excursion you can do while in Santa Marta.
Please note that this tour is a guided trip and an excursion through trails surrounded by jungle, typical of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Each traveler is responsible for their belongings, Wiwa Tours is not responsible for garments or articles lost during the excursion.

MINCA TOUR ITINERARY IN SANTA MARTA

Full Day: Minca Tour

The transportation will start picking you up at your lodging places (Santa Marta or Rodadero) at about 9:15 AM, and then transfer you for 40 minutes to the ville of Minca.

Arrival at the town of Minca at about 10:30 AM, where you will be met by the tour guide in charge of the excursion who will give you a welcome talk and the itinerary of the tour in Minca.

They will take an ecological walk for approximately 20 minutes, passing through the different sectors of Minca (residential area, spa area and restaurant area) passing the river until reaching a hidden waterfall 25 meters high, here you can enjoy a refreshing bath. Coming from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you can also enjoy a delicious lunch from the house in the middle of trees that reach 30 meters in height, listening to the sound of the birds and the river making its way in search of the Caribbean Sea

We continue a 60-minute walk through ecological trails and tropical humid forest. On this tour we will teach you the importance of guadua for the conservation of trails and coffee with its main characteristics.

We will also visit a panoramic viewpoint of Santa Marta where you can take photos and videos of your experience, finally we will arrive in the town of Minca to taste a cup of coffee produced in the region with chocolate bread, return along the same route.

Return to Santa Marta at about 4:30 PM; End of the adventure.

Note: The itinerary of the Minca Tour may vary depending on weather conditions or means of ground transportation.

Important Information for the Minca Santa Marta Tour

During this tour to Minca, you must be responsible with the environment and nature.

Carry only the essentials in your suitcase, since weight is a determining factor when it comes to ecological treks, make sure you are in good physical condition, avoid drinking alcoholic beverages the day before and try to return all the garbage you generated to Santa Marta.

There is little cell phone signal during the tour, so let your family and friends know that you will only be able to communicate with them once you return from your experience.

What to bring to the Minca Santa Marta Tour

A small backpack.	Photographic camera.
Comfortable clothes for walking.	Sturdy sandals.
Walking shoes.	Hat or cap.
Bio-Repellent.	Sunscreen.
Biodegradable Cleaning Tools.	Swimsuit.
Personal medicines.	Vaccine – Yellow Fever (optional).

Reservation Policies

To reserve this excursion to Minca, a deposit of $18 USD per person is required, corresponding to 30% of the total value of the tour $ 59 USD, the remaining 70%.

The identity document is a fundamental requirement to reserve the Minca Tour, for nationals, a copy of the personal identification card or passport in case of being a foreigner. For the day we go out on the tour, it is not necessary to bring your identity document, at least bring a copy of it.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy
For cancellations, WIWA TOURS applies a penalty of 100% of the value deposited in the reservation equivalent to 30% of the total value. However, if notice is given at least 20 days in advance, the client may transfer the reservation to another person, change the tour or request a voucher to be redeemed in the next six months.

No Show and Penalties
Failure to show up at the agreed date and time will result in the charge of 100% of the value reserved for this activity, which is equivalent to 30% of the value of the tour. WIWA TOURS is not responsible for external causes, such as delays, missed flights, illness, notice problems, or any other situation that prevents the punctual arrival at the meeting point.

Bonus Voucher
WIWA TOURS can issue a voucher that allows you to reschedule the reservation or use it in another trip without loss of the deposit. This voucher is valid for six months from its issuance and will not be reimbursed for any difference in value of the contracted services.

Reprogramming of the Reservation
It is possible to reschedule a reservation, as long as it is requested at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the trip.

Reserve Modification
Travelers are responsible for managing changes to their reservations and bear the associated costs. Rescheduling is subject to WIWA TOURS approval and may involve additional fees.

Right of Withdrawal
The customer has a maximum period of five (5) business days, counted from the delivery of the good or conclusion of the contract, to exercise the right of withdrawal. This right will be adjusted according to the provisions of Article 47 of Law 1480 of 2011.

Consultation of complete policies
It is recommended to consult the complete terms and conditions in the following link -> Terms and Conditions.