Hike, Kayak and Sail in Caribbean Colombia

The activities on this trip are all designed to be accessible, with no previous experience required. The most strenuous activity will be the hike up and down Cerro Kennedy on Day 5, which is a 13km walk with significant elevation gain and loss (but there is the option to sit out the morning summit hike). For this trip it is particularly important that you take into account the high humidity, strong sun, and often rough terrain underfoot.

Cycling near Minca will be on rough unpaved surfaces using mountain bikes, but with no technical sections. Should you prefer to opt out of any of the activities then this will be possible. You need to be able to swim to participate in the snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking.

MBA's trip grading classification was changed from Easy to Moderate in March 2024.

No. You'll need to have a larger bag suitable for all your belongings which will be transported for you, and then a small daypack to carry personal items during each day.

When hiking up Cerro Kennedy on Day 4, you'll need to carry a small daypack with overnight clothes, jacket, toiletries, towel, and a refillable water bottle.

The bikes used for the cycling activity are manufactured by the brands Scott and Trek. These front suspension mountain bikes are set up with gearing and tyres which are ideal for the terrain. There are a range of frame sizes to accommodate different heights.

Helmets are included (and it's obligatory to use them), and a safety briefing takes place before you cycle. We cannot guarantee that the quality of the locally provided helmets will be of the same standards as those required in the UK – you may, therefore, wish to bring your own.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service.

You'll have access to safe drinking water at each accommodation, and your host will also carry water giving you plenty of opportunity to top up water bottles and stay hydrated throughout the day. Tap water in rural destinations should be purified or boiled before drinking – your guide will be able to provide destination-specific advice. You may wish to read our guide to water filters here.

Santa Marta and the Sierra Nevada region has a tropical rainforest climate, characterised by warm temperatures year-round and occasional heavy rainfall, with little variation throughout the year. There is high humidity, and temperatures typically range from the mid-20s to low-30s°C.

No, as you won't be returning to a hotel in Santa Marta (unless you have booked an extra post-trip night) it isn't possible to leave any excess luggage anywhere.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

The sailing trip is weather dependent, therefore it is possible that conditions outside of the host's control (namely, rough seas) mean that it has to be cancelled on health and safety grounds. In such a scenario, the host would endeavour to either replace the activity with something appropriate or rearrange the running order of the itinerary.

There are also occasional National Park closures that can get announced at short notice by the park authorities in Colombia. This is sometimes the case for Tayrona National Park. Your host will endeavour to share information straight away whenever a change is announced that will impact part(s) of the published itinerary.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.

Our team of Adventure Hunters create exclusive adventures with highly vetted, specialist hosts. We only work with independent, local in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. See here for more info about the local teams we partner with.