Colombia · MINCA TOURS
The 15 best minca tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it and work down.
Hike Minca jungle to a coffee farm and Lost Waterfall, then enjoy lunch, a cocoa workshop, and a cacao museum stop from Santa Marta.
“Fun tour with Ronaldo through the forest to visit a waterfall, coffee farm and learn about the nature in Colombia. Highly recommend as a good way to learn about Minca!”
Full-day Minca tour from Santa Marta with jungle waterfalls, coffee and cocoa tastings, and a bamboo lodge lunch.
“This was such a good tour to spend a full day in Minca. We hiked to a coffee farm, saw some fantastic nature along the way. Then hiked to a waterfall and had the option to jump in. Afterwards, we traveled on foot again to a cocoa farm. There we had a lovely lunch, learned about the animals in the area and got to make some chocolate. Best hot chocolate I've ever had. We really enjoyed how passionate our tour guide was about the land and nature. I would warn that some of the hike is a bit strenuous so just be prepared!”
Eco hike in Minca from Santa Marta: coffee tour, waterfall time, lunch, and a hands-on cacao chocolate bar workshop.
“Mario was such an amazing tour guide! Could not recommend thus your more, just make sure to wear your mosquito repellent!”
A full-day Santa Marta to Minca hike with coffee and cocoa tasting, a river swim, and lunch in the Sierra Nevada. Great guide.
“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”
4.5-hour Minca trek tracing Tayrona heritage, visit an Arhuaco coffee and cacao farm, taste products, and relax at a waterfall.
“Jorge was a great guide! Really enjoyed this informative tour and would recommend!”
Full-day hike from Santa Marta to Minca, waterfalls, coffee and cocoa farms, and tastings, with lunch and transport included.
“AMAZING! What a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Sadan was THE BEST!”
Guided Minca half day with secret Caribbean views, an organic family farm, and a hidden waterfall swim for about 4-5 hours.
“We did this tour on New Year's Eve and there couldn't have been a better way to close our year. Leo was such an incredible guide, was patient, gave us all the information we needed and more. He was very energetic and nice! We enjoyed the tour, the views, the coffee. Honestly we enjoyed everything!”
A guided Minca waterfall circuit with jungle trails, indigenous plant stories, and a crystal clear swim, in about 5 hours.
“It was a great trip. Dan the guide knew his stuff, the cocoa farm was super interesting.”
Private 10-hour Minca trip from Santa Marta: Marinka waterfalls, cocoa and coffee farms, with 4x4 or hiking options.
“My family of 5 (ages ranging from 5 to 73) just had a wonderful, fun filled day exploring, experiencing and learning about the Minka area of Columbia with our guide Hugo López. We stopped first in the town of Minka for delicious coffee and home-made chocolate breads from La Miga panaderia and then headed up to the Marinka waterfalls. Hugo made sure we got there before the crowds so we were able to swim and play by the waterfall which was perfect on a hot day! After the waterfalls we headed up to Finca La Candelaria, a family run cocoa farm that was established over 100 years ago. We learned…”
A 4.5-hour coffee, cocoa, and trekking tour in Minca. Hike Sierra Nevada trails, learn sustainable growing, and taste organic treats.
“We had the best time with our tour guide showing us the waterfall and taking us to the coffee farm. The coffee farm tour was also fantastic and the family there was very welcoming. Beautiful views and enjoying fresh coffee and cacao right where it's grown was surreal. Highly recommend this tour and be prepared for a hearty uphill hike that's worth supporting the locals.”
Marinka waterfall and Minca coffee, with lunch and Santa Marta Bay views, plus an optional motorcycle ride, hot drinks, and great guides.
“Los lugares increíbles, la agencia es muy buena, los guías Álvaro y Jairo aman lo q hacen y aman minca por lo cual la experiencia fue maravillosa, si regreso los vuelvo a contactar”
Two-day Minca tour from Santa Marta with coffee and cocoa workshops, a sacred waterfall stop, and guided birdwatching with binoculars.
“Great trip. Great guides and Joe is wonderful. Learned about coffee and chocolate but mostly saw amazing birds!!”
Private Minca day trip from Santa Marta with La Victoria coffee tasting, lunch, and a swim at Pozos Azules and local waterfalls.
“We really enjoyed the coffee tour and waterfalls. We were surprised when our guide, Alexis, said that we had to pay for lunch. The description said lunch is included. Maybe, if lunch isn’t paid for, the description should say lunch available.”
Spend a full day in Minca with a Spanish guide, coffee start, Marinka waterfall swims, and a hammocks-and-beer lunch with views.
A private early-morning hike from Santa Marta up the Sierra Nevada to Minca, including Pozo Azul, rainforest trails, and lunch.
“I had the most incredible time on this hike with Leo as my guide. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe the entire time — Leo has a calm presence and is genuinely great company.”
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